Some thoughts with all the final rankings being dropped
* There are hits and misses, but the single greatest predictor, on average, of if a prospect will pan out are still the star rankings. Period.
* Also, reliable indicators are if the prospect's process was drama filled, and the actual commitable offers they held.
* No, your favorite coaching staff isn't the smartest group in the room. They may find some gems, but not at a high enough percentage that their evals mean more than consensus rankings.
* There is no great conspiracy to downgrade a prospect because he signed with Team A. However, prospects who are signed by proven winning programs are elevated by the services.
* I tend to rely on 247 the most, especially in the South.
* There are hits and misses, but the single greatest predictor, on average, of if a prospect will pan out are still the star rankings. Period.
* Also, reliable indicators are if the prospect's process was drama filled, and the actual commitable offers they held.
* No, your favorite coaching staff isn't the smartest group in the room. They may find some gems, but not at a high enough percentage that their evals mean more than consensus rankings.
* There is no great conspiracy to downgrade a prospect because he signed with Team A. However, prospects who are signed by proven winning programs are elevated by the services.
* I tend to rely on 247 the most, especially in the South.