Think by 247 standards if he graded out to a 0.89 it would make him a 4 star. He actually made it over that last spring then it fell below over that summer. His timeline says the last P5 off was Pitt in early 2021. As of June 2022, it was very close again to 4-star status at 0.88. The SEC offers were in 2020 as a 3 star. You can follow a recruits rating history on 247 if you query it.
Vastly Superior? I don’t know about that, they played a cupcake schedule. The only difficult opponent they played all season was Wisconsin and they lost that game 59-10. They were down 13-7 to New Mexico St at the half last season, and NM St was supposed to be worse than us. Utah State also was blown out by Wyoming 44-17 last year, compare that to Wyoming beating us 24-22 in a game we easily could have won. The pessimism by some posters about losing big to this team is over the top. Why the line is 28 points is beyond me. I think UConn probably loses this away game but I think they definitely beat the spread, maybe by a lot.
Hey, no one said your not entitled to your opinion, even if your dog is smarter than you are.
I don’t believe Utah State played Wisconsin in 2021. Their defense in in 21 was thought to be much better than in 20.
They didn't, the Wisconsin game he mentioned was in 2017 so I have no idea what relevance it was supposed to have on their defense this season
In 2021 UConn's top toughest opponents per Massey year end ratings were Clemson #11, Purdue #13 and Houston #34 while US's was BYU #34 and next highest was Air Force at #42. So at the top end UConn had some better opponents.
Yea, you are right. My bad on that one.
Show me where I said UConn played a much tougher schedule than Utah State. Never even hinted that they did.
This is correct, the Aggies did not play Wisconsin last year. In my opinion the 27.5 points the Aggies are favored are probably about 10 points too many. The line is since it is week 0 is obviously determined based on last year's projections. We all know that last year does not translate to this year. The Aggies 2020 year was a complete debacle. A new coach was brought in and completely changed the mindset and culture of the Aggies. I don't know what to think of UCONN this year. Coach Mora seems to have a brought in a new culture and lots of excitement to the team. He also brought in a lot of transfers which the Aggies did last year as well. I think the Aggies will win the game, but I would be surprised to see them cover the 27.5 points. I obviously hope they do cover that spread, but think it will be a tougher game than what most predict. I hope the Aggies are ready.
That difference in ppg (or that ratio for anything in life) is vastly superior. I could cherry pick some other halftime scores, or gone with the “could have won” but we were either on the cusp of or gave up 50 points 7 times last year on a relatively similar overall strength of schedule. FCS Holy cross laid 38 on us for goodness sake. No one roots more for the old alma mater than I do (want my airfare bill from Clemson last year?), but facts are facts. Not rooting against, just trying to be objective based on objective information available.
Objects is too strong a phrase. I just think they’re pointless and don’t further the discussion.
Agree they are pointless.