While we all eagerly await the ressurection of our triple option running success and a first victory this Saturday in Ypsilanti, Michigan I want to point out some good news that has already happened. Rivals and their analysts have been getting around to putting some ratings on our unrated commits and the results are quite good. Here is what I am noticing:
1) Kyle Harrell, Safety, Calera, Alabama is a 5.4 (2 star)
2) Joseph King V, Corner, Jacksonville, Florida is a 5.4 (2 star) He was most explosive athlete at the late June Army camp.
3) Joe Ryan, LB, Plant, Florida is a 5.3 (2 star)
4) Justin Thomas, Safety, Hollywood, FL is a 5.3 (2 star)
These new ratings propelled Army from 99th to 86th on the Rivals rankings without even adding a new commit. We passed Navy, AF, and UConn.
I believe there is more good news coming. Gavin Bassett is highly regarded by others and I expect he'll also get a 5.4 rating. Stephone Moore-Green will probably get a 5.3. And I suspect 2-3 other commits with no Rivals rating will acquire one as well.
I wanted more wins at this point in the season but a winning program requires a full time recruiting program and we sure appear to have one going. At this rate we'll have commits just as strong or stronger at the top end of our range as we did last year. It is especially good to see that the Rivals anlaysts recognize what our coaches noticed in the two camps. And I must say that we are doing especially well in Florida. So keep up the good work Army and close those highly touted prospects that are still considering us this year!
1) Kyle Harrell, Safety, Calera, Alabama is a 5.4 (2 star)
2) Joseph King V, Corner, Jacksonville, Florida is a 5.4 (2 star) He was most explosive athlete at the late June Army camp.
3) Joe Ryan, LB, Plant, Florida is a 5.3 (2 star)
4) Justin Thomas, Safety, Hollywood, FL is a 5.3 (2 star)
These new ratings propelled Army from 99th to 86th on the Rivals rankings without even adding a new commit. We passed Navy, AF, and UConn.
I believe there is more good news coming. Gavin Bassett is highly regarded by others and I expect he'll also get a 5.4 rating. Stephone Moore-Green will probably get a 5.3. And I suspect 2-3 other commits with no Rivals rating will acquire one as well.
I wanted more wins at this point in the season but a winning program requires a full time recruiting program and we sure appear to have one going. At this rate we'll have commits just as strong or stronger at the top end of our range as we did last year. It is especially good to see that the Rivals anlaysts recognize what our coaches noticed in the two camps. And I must say that we are doing especially well in Florida. So keep up the good work Army and close those highly touted prospects that are still considering us this year!
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