[washingtonismoney]

Seems Costello tied for second place (with #1 QB Jacob Eason) in the accuracy competition for Elite 11: http://247sports.com/Reply/Barton-S-Reply-38083797

[washingtonismoney]

Seems Costello tied for second place (with #1 QB Jacob Eason) in the accuracy competition for Elite 11: http://247sports.com/Reply/Barton-S-Reply-38083797

[BostonCard]

It might be helpful for the admin to move the posts about Fallbrook to the Introductions thread so as to maintain the focus of this one on the Class of 2016 recruiting.

And, as a former resident of San Diego County I agree that Fallbrook is a great place.

BC

[BostonCard]

It might be helpful for the admin to move the posts about Fallbrook to the Introductions thread so as to maintain the focus of this one on the Class of 2016 recruiting.

And, as a former resident of San Diego County I agree that Fallbrook is a great place.

BC

[washingtonismoney]

Random chatter continues that Costello has impressed:


https://twitter.com/SBNRecruiting/status...5436622848


https://twitter.com/BruceFeldmanCFB/stat...8228920320

[washingtonismoney]

Random chatter continues that Costello has impressed:


https://twitter.com/SBNRecruiting/status...5436622848


https://twitter.com/BruceFeldmanCFB/stat...8228920320

[washingtonismoney]

https://twitter.com/BruceFeldmanCFB/stat...9112853504

[washingtonismoney]

https://twitter.com/BruceFeldmanCFB/stat...9112853504

[Spiny_Norman]

[tweet]618456699112853504[/tweet]

Shane Buechele?  Must be Steve Buechele's son.  A fellow '83er who played 3B for the Stanford baseball team and then had a modest MLB career.  Looks like Shane is already committed to Texas.  Too bad.

[Spiny_Norman]

[tweet]618456699112853504[/tweet]

Shane Buechele?  Must be Steve Buechele's son.  A fellow '83er who played 3B for the Stanford baseball team and then had a modest MLB career.  Looks like Shane is already committed to Texas.  Too bad.

[TrumpCard]

I still think Stanford trails by a country mile, but this is a promising update:
[tweet]618539314226421760[/tweet]

[TrumpCard]

I still think Stanford trails by a country mile, but this is a promising update:
[tweet]618539314226421760[/tweet]

[PrinceLightfoot]

I still think Stanford trails by a country mile, but this is a promising update:
[tweet]618539314226421760[/tweet]

I don't know....naming us among 2 other schools that are "definitely" in the top 7 almost sounds like we are in top 3 territory. When he first came out with his top 10, he hadn't visited Stanford and we were not included. After his visit, we immediately jumped in to his top10. His mom loves Stanford.

[PrinceLightfoot]

I still think Stanford trails by a country mile, but this is a promising update:
[tweet]618539314226421760[/tweet]

I don't know....naming us among 2 other schools that are "definitely" in the top 7 almost sounds like we are in top 3 territory. When he first came out with his top 10, he hadn't visited Stanford and we were not included. After his visit, we immediately jumped in to his top10. His mom loves Stanford.

[oman]

I think there is a bit more room for advancement at QB at Texas.

[oman]

I think there is a bit more room for advancement at QB at Texas.

[socalstanfan1]

I'm not about to develop QB envy for anyone else, so long as Costello makes it through admissions and joins us next summer.

[socalstanfan1]

I'm not about to develop QB envy for anyone else, so long as Costello makes it through admissions and joins us next summer.

[JJJ]

I'm not about to develop QB envy for anyone else, so long as Costello makes it through admissions and joins us next summer.

Although "Elway's roommate's son" (i.e. the younger Buechele) might have given the marketing dept something cute to talk about.  :P

[JJJ]

I'm not about to develop QB envy for anyone else, so long as Costello makes it through admissions and joins us next summer.

Although "Elway's roommate's son" (i.e. the younger Buechele) might have given the marketing dept something cute to talk about.  :P

[washingtonismoney]

Demetris Robertson names Stanford and bama his top two: http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/pac12/in...t?id=88051

[color=rgb(51, 51, 51)]"Me and K.J. have been talking for the last two months or so, he's been on me hard," Robertson said. "I just like the atmosphere out there at Stanford. I know football isn't going to last that long, so I know I need a strong academic foundation."

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[washingtonismoney]

Demetris Robertson names Stanford and bama his top two: http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/pac12/in...t?id=88051

[color=rgb(51, 51, 51)]"Me and K.J. have been talking for the last two months or so, he's been on me hard," Robertson said. "I just like the atmosphere out there at Stanford. I know football isn't going to last that long, so I know I need a strong academic foundation."

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[larkinforever]

https://twitter.com/BruceFeldmanCFB/stat...9112853504

Nice to see Guarantano (the presumptive "backup plan" had Costello not chosen Stanford) doing well...

[larkinforever]

https://twitter.com/BruceFeldmanCFB/stat...9112853504

Nice to see Guarantano (the presumptive "backup plan" had Costello not chosen Stanford) doing well...

[BobK]

Shane is the son of Steve, former Stanford and ML 3rd Baseman. 


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Buechele

[BobK]

Shane is the son of Steve, former Stanford and ML 3rd Baseman. 


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Buechele

[socalstanfan1]

I assume that Robertson's top two means, as of this moment, Stanford,would be his first choice, Bama his backup if he doesn't get through admissions

[socalstanfan1]

I assume that Robertson's top two means, as of this moment, Stanford,would be his first choice, Bama his backup if he doesn't get through admissions

[yvonne]

[quote='washingtonismoney link' dateline='1436316782']
Demetris Robertson names Stanford and bama his top two: http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/pac12/in...t?id=88051

"Me and K.J. have been talking for the last two months or so, he's been on me hard," Robertson said. "I just like the atmosphere out there at Stanford. I know football isn't going to last that long, so I know I need a strong academic foundation."

What's Robertson's first language?

[yvonne]

[quote='washingtonismoney link' dateline='1436316782']
Demetris Robertson names Stanford and bama his top two: http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/pac12/in...t?id=88051

"Me and K.J. have been talking for the last two months or so, he's been on me hard," Robertson said. "I just like the atmosphere out there at Stanford. I know football isn't going to last that long, so I know I need a strong academic foundation."

What's Robertson's first language?

[JohnR34231]

[quote author=washingtonismoney link=topic=9617.msg121901#msg121901 date=1436316782]
Demetris Robertson names Stanford and bama his top two: http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/pac12/in...t?id=88051

"Me and K.J. have been talking for the last two months or so, he's been on me hard," Robertson said. "I just like the atmosphere out there at Stanford. I know football isn't going to last that long, so I know I need a strong academic foundation."

What's Robertson's first language?

Somehow I've got this feeling that if all Stanford recruits were required to live up to the grammar standards promulgated by the CardBoard Grammar Police we wouldn't have much of a class.

[JohnR34231]

[quote author=washingtonismoney link=topic=9617.msg121901#msg121901 date=1436316782]
Demetris Robertson names Stanford and bama his top two: http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/pac12/in...t?id=88051

"Me and K.J. have been talking for the last two months or so, he's been on me hard," Robertson said. "I just like the atmosphere out there at Stanford. I know football isn't going to last that long, so I know I need a strong academic foundation."

What's Robertson's first language?

Somehow I've got this feeling that if all Stanford recruits were required to live up to the grammar standards promulgated by the CardBoard Grammar Police we wouldn't have much of a class.

[PrinceLightfoot]

Somehow I've got this feeling that if all Stanford recruits were required to live up to the grammar standards promulgated by the CardBoard Grammar Police we wouldn't have much of a class.

Agreed. Are we really going to be evaluate the grammar of 15-17 year old kids who have only been familiar with certain regional speaking styles? It was an interview not a dissertation.

My freshman year, I read one of the most beautifully written papers I had ever seen by someone who is a dear friend of mine to this day (we'll be meeting up for Big Game this year). He was a master of the written word! Eloquence, clarity, and correct grammar that reflected acceptable conventions. You would have never guessed he was such an incredible writer simply by speaking with him though; "Whaz up, holmes?" "Naw, dude, No!" were a few of his common phrases and his spoken grammar was lacking. He reeled in nothing but As on written assignments...and English was his second language. Later he revealed that he had only known private and prep school education in Mexico that prepared his English writing style.

Let's not be so quick to judge our prospects in this way. It has an air of superiority with the sense of looking down one's nose. Robertson reports a 3.8 GPA, thus he is on the Stanford recruiting radar.

[PrinceLightfoot]

Somehow I've got this feeling that if all Stanford recruits were required to live up to the grammar standards promulgated by the CardBoard Grammar Police we wouldn't have much of a class.

Agreed. Are we really going to be evaluate the grammar of 15-17 year old kids who have only been familiar with certain regional speaking styles? It was an interview not a dissertation.

My freshman year, I read one of the most beautifully written papers I had ever seen by someone who is a dear friend of mine to this day (we'll be meeting up for Big Game this year). He was a master of the written word! Eloquence, clarity, and correct grammar that reflected acceptable conventions. You would have never guessed he was such an incredible writer simply by speaking with him though; "Whaz up, holmes?" "Naw, dude, No!" were a few of his common phrases and his spoken grammar was lacking. He reeled in nothing but As on written assignments...and English was his second language. Later he revealed that he had only known private and prep school education in Mexico that prepared his English writing style.

Let's not be so quick to judge our prospects in this way. It has an air of superiority with the sense of looking down one's nose. Robertson reports a 3.8 GPA, thus he is on the Stanford recruiting radar.

[OutsiderFan]

I'm guessing Costello is going to be a 5 star soon.  If Kelly and Robinson commit (they could be mutually attracting forces for each other), Stanford could have three 5 star recruits in 2016.  When you factor in how many four stars there could be, 2016 seems it has potential to be another Top 5 national class.  Anyone think this is more than a 50/50 possibility?

[OutsiderFan]

I'm guessing Costello is going to be a 5 star soon.  If Kelly and Robinson commit (they could be mutually attracting forces for each other), Stanford could have three 5 star recruits in 2016.  When you factor in how many four stars there could be, 2016 seems it has potential to be another Top 5 national class.  Anyone think this is more than a 50/50 possibility?

[Stanford_Cardinals]

I'm guessing Costello is going to be a 5 star soon.  If Kelly and Robinson commit (they could be mutually attracting forces for each other), Stanford could have three 5 star recruits in 2016.  When you factor in how many four stars there could be, 2016 seems it has potential to be another Top 5 national class.  Anyone think this is more than a 50/50 possibility?

Another top 5 class? Have we ever had a top 5 class?

Regardless, Mike Williams agrees with you--about a month ago he tweeted that a yet-to-be-named school was putting together a top 5 class.

[Stanford_Cardinals]

I'm guessing Costello is going to be a 5 star soon.  If Kelly and Robinson commit (they could be mutually attracting forces for each other), Stanford could have three 5 star recruits in 2016.  When you factor in how many four stars there could be, 2016 seems it has potential to be another Top 5 national class.  Anyone think this is more than a 50/50 possibility?

Another top 5 class? Have we ever had a top 5 class?

Regardless, Mike Williams agrees with you--about a month ago he tweeted that a yet-to-be-named school was putting together a top 5 class.

[PrinceLightfoot]

I think the highest recruiting ranking we have received was #5 from Rivals in 2012.

Costello is putting on a hell of a show at the Elite11 competition, but unfortunately the event is closed off to many recruiting sites. My guess is that he will earn a fifth star after his senior season if he continues to perform at a high level. Several other less evaluated players will hopefully receive a bump as well.

Finishing with a consensus top15 recruiting class seems almost a certainty. If we land both Kelly and Robertson along with Costello receiving a fifth star, that may push us to top5 territory. While the cumulative quality of recruits can be very good, putting together players with the right fit and skill set for an offense or defense is probably more important.

The results of recruiting rankings along with actual results is surprising. This article contains that comparison:

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/...iting.html

Nine out of twenty five teams that had an average top25 recruiting class between 2010-2013 did not finish the 2013 season ranked in the top25. That seems like a high percentage of misses considering the amount of stacked talented. It is most likely explained by some coaching, injury, or position group deficiency factor.

[PrinceLightfoot]

I think the highest recruiting ranking we have received was #5 from Rivals in 2012.

Costello is putting on a hell of a show at the Elite11 competition, but unfortunately the event is closed off to many recruiting sites. My guess is that he will earn a fifth star after his senior season if he continues to perform at a high level. Several other less evaluated players will hopefully receive a bump as well.

Finishing with a consensus top15 recruiting class seems almost a certainty. If we land both Kelly and Robertson along with Costello receiving a fifth star, that may push us to top5 territory. While the cumulative quality of recruits can be very good, putting together players with the right fit and skill set for an offense or defense is probably more important.

The results of recruiting rankings along with actual results is surprising. This article contains that comparison:

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/...iting.html

Nine out of twenty five teams that had an average top25 recruiting class between 2010-2013 did not finish the 2013 season ranked in the top25. That seems like a high percentage of misses considering the amount of stacked talented. It is most likely explained by some coaching, injury, or position group deficiency factor.