Does anyone have a theory on the apparent disconnect between our perception of this recruiting class and the media's perception?
The rankings suggest "same old UConn" in terms of recruiting, but there's a lot more buzz among the fanbase. Why?
The ratings guys are in business. They serve their customers. Every kid who might go to Alabama or TX or MI is going to be evaluated. And assumed to be good if offered. And great if committed
They don't evaluate players in NE nearly as closely. We have put many guys into the NFL who were not evaluated by the services coming out of HS. They got the mandatory 2 stars every BCS commit gets.
So, this year, the evaluations/stars look about the same. So why the excitement?
A couple reasons, first we are FANS and the highlight films are awesome!!! QB's make all the throws, RB's break all the tackles and the linemen pancake EVERY TIME!!!!
Second, we beat out more big name schools for guys than any other time. We've always beat of second tier P5 schools like SU or BCU but this time, we are beating out high level P5 schools.
Diaco is getting to the kids he wants - big, smart winners - and selling them on UConn and he is keeping them in the fold as other schools come calling.