[doublespiral]

I thought folks here might find this interesting. Plenty to debate in this article and some rankings that are counter-intuitive (Alabama, anyone?).

http://picksixpreviews.com/how_to_win_in...iting.html

They surveyed 224 high school football recruits about the brand appeal of Power 5 teams, but don't mention their methodology for picking their respondents or the specifics of their questions.

Some notables:

#5 Oregon (tie)
#5 USC (tie)
#9 Stanford
#12 UCLA (tied with Florida State)
#15 Notre_Dame
#23 Washington
#37 Cal

I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised we ranked so highly. While I know Stanford stands apart for the academically-minded recruit, I wouldn't have expected the team's appeal to be so broad-based (assuming the survey group is randomly selected). We top some true blue bloods - many of whom have been enjoying plenty of recent success.

[doublespiral]

I thought folks here might find this interesting. Plenty to debate in this article and some rankings that are counter-intuitive (Alabama, anyone?).

http://picksixpreviews.com/how_to_win_in...iting.html

They surveyed 224 high school football recruits about the brand appeal of Power 5 teams, but don't mention their methodology for picking their respondents or the specifics of their questions.

Some notables:

#5 Oregon (tie)
#5 USC (tie)
#9 Stanford
#12 UCLA (tied with Florida State)
#15 Notre_Dame
#23 Washington
#37 Cal

I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised we ranked so highly. While I know Stanford stands apart for the academically-minded recruit, I wouldn't have expected the team's appeal to be so broad-based (assuming the survey group is randomly selected). We top some true blue bloods - many of whom have been enjoying plenty of recent success.

[doublespiral]

I thought folks here might find this interesting. Plenty to debate in this article and some rankings that are counter-intuitive (Alabama, anyone?).

http://picksixpreviews.com/how_to_win_in...iting.html

They surveyed 224 high school football recruits about the brand appeal of Power 5 teams, but don't mention their methodology for picking their respondents or the specifics of their questions.

Some notables:

#5 Oregon (tie)
#5 USC (tie)
#9 Stanford
#12 UCLA (tied with Florida State)
#15 Notre_Dame
#23 Washington
#37 Cal

I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised we ranked so highly. While I know Stanford stands apart for the academically-minded recruit, I wouldn't have expected the team's appeal to be so broad-based (assuming the survey group is randomly selected). We top some true blue bloods - many of whom have been enjoying plenty of recent success.

[doublespiral]

I thought folks here might find this interesting. Plenty to debate in this article and some rankings that are counter-intuitive (Alabama, anyone?).

http://picksixpreviews.com/how_to_win_in...iting.html

They surveyed 224 high school football recruits about the brand appeal of Power 5 teams, but don't mention their methodology for picking their respondents or the specifics of their questions.

Some notables:

#5 Oregon (tie)
#5 USC (tie)
#9 Stanford
#12 UCLA (tied with Florida State)
#15 Notre_Dame
#23 Washington
#37 Cal

I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised we ranked so highly. While I know Stanford stands apart for the academically-minded recruit, I wouldn't have expected the team's appeal to be so broad-based (assuming the survey group is randomly selected). We top some true blue bloods - many of whom have been enjoying plenty of recent success.

[BostonCard]

Yeah, I have trouble believing anything that has Alabama as the #19 college football brand.

BC

[BostonCard]

Yeah, I have trouble believing anything that has Alabama as the #19 college football brand.

BC

[BostonCard]

Yeah, I have trouble believing anything that has Alabama as the #19 college football brand.

BC

[BostonCard]

Yeah, I have trouble believing anything that has Alabama as the #19 college football brand.

BC

[Hulk01]

A survey at least three seasons ago asked recruits what school they'd most like to visit.  Stanford was one of the most-mentioned schools, just behind Oregon.

[Hulk01]

A survey at least three seasons ago asked recruits what school they'd most like to visit.  Stanford was one of the most-mentioned schools, just behind Oregon.

[Hulk01]

A survey at least three seasons ago asked recruits what school they'd most like to visit.  Stanford was one of the most-mentioned schools, just behind Oregon.

[Hulk01]

A survey at least three seasons ago asked recruits what school they'd most like to visit.  Stanford was one of the most-mentioned schools, just behind Oregon.

[Mick]

Yeah, I have trouble believing anything that has Alabama as the #19 college football brand.

BC

I'd agree if the poll were taken among Alabama fans.  But given that the poll was the top 225 recruits, my guess is that a substantial number of those athletes have either (a) been rejected by Alabama or (b) prefer another SEC school or © prefer another conference or (d) like Alabama, but have other preferences.

Whereas Stanford, I think, would take just about any of the Top 225 recruits.  Their only caveat is that you have to be smart enough and willing enough to get admitted.  And that's all on the recruit.  And since Stanford has terrific football and recruits nationally, I could definitely see the #9 rating.

[Mick]

Yeah, I have trouble believing anything that has Alabama as the #19 college football brand.

BC

I'd agree if the poll were taken among Alabama fans.  But given that the poll was the top 225 recruits, my guess is that a substantial number of those athletes have either (a) been rejected by Alabama or (b) prefer another SEC school or © prefer another conference or (d) like Alabama, but have other preferences.

Whereas Stanford, I think, would take just about any of the Top 225 recruits.  Their only caveat is that you have to be smart enough and willing enough to get admitted.  And that's all on the recruit.  And since Stanford has terrific football and recruits nationally, I could definitely see the #9 rating.

[Mick]

Yeah, I have trouble believing anything that has Alabama as the #19 college football brand.

BC

I'd agree if the poll were taken among Alabama fans.  But given that the poll was the top 225 recruits, my guess is that a substantial number of those athletes have either (a) been rejected by Alabama or (b) prefer another SEC school or © prefer another conference or (d) like Alabama, but have other preferences.

Whereas Stanford, I think, would take just about any of the Top 225 recruits.  Their only caveat is that you have to be smart enough and willing enough to get admitted.  And that's all on the recruit.  And since Stanford has terrific football and recruits nationally, I could definitely see the #9 rating.

[Mick]

Yeah, I have trouble believing anything that has Alabama as the #19 college football brand.

BC

I'd agree if the poll were taken among Alabama fans.  But given that the poll was the top 225 recruits, my guess is that a substantial number of those athletes have either (a) been rejected by Alabama or (b) prefer another SEC school or © prefer another conference or (d) like Alabama, but have other preferences.

Whereas Stanford, I think, would take just about any of the Top 225 recruits.  Their only caveat is that you have to be smart enough and willing enough to get admitted.  And that's all on the recruit.  And since Stanford has terrific football and recruits nationally, I could definitely see the #9 rating.