[mechaniCAL]

Eddie V has decommitted from $C ... Let go Dykes and Buh!

[NYCGOBEARS]

Originally Posted by mechaniCAL

Eddie V has decommitted from $C ... Let go Dykes and Buh!

If Dykes and Buh can pull in Vanderdoes, I will be seriously impressed.

[Cal_Fan2]

Originally Posted by mechaniCAL

Eddie V has decommitted from $C ... Let go Dykes and Buh!

Sounds like he likes UCLA, UDub and maybe Notre Dame with USC still in the mix....will take some magic to get him but with the new crew, maybe he'll stay close to home if he likes the new mgmt.

[Darby]

Originally Posted by NYCGOBEARS

If Dykes and Buh can pull in Vanderdoes, I will be seriously impressed.

Well, we have been told they are great recruiters. That being the case we should expect some 4 star surprises this year. This kid will be tough to pull late but others are still on the board. Mora put together a nice class last year and I don't see why Dykes can't do something similar.

[MoragaBear]

From what I've seen, they're a very strong team of recruiters. I've been really impressed so far by what I've heard from them and what they've been able to accomplish, getting commitments from five players rated 4 stars by at least one service and getting in on a lot of other talented recruits before the quiet period started and before most of their staff was even able to get out on the road.

In contrast to the last staff, not only does every single coach recruit a lot but they all actually like recruiting, even the coordinators. And they're good at it, especially now that they really have something to sell in a great Cal degree, top notch facilities, a high profile league and one of the greatest places to live in the country.

There will be a lot of pleasant surprises coming up in the last six weeks, with a top 20 ranking with a class that was probably headed to the 40's till this month.

I don't expect to see Dykes and staff recruit to a system. They have a uniquely flexible offense and defense that builds around the strengths of their roster rather than trying to mould them into what they want to fit their system.

Going forward, I think it's safe to expect classes averaging in the 3.5 star per player range.

[mechaniCAL]

Good to hear MB... 3.5 star average would be awesome

[SonOfCalVa]

Originally Posted by MoragaBear

From what I've seen, they're a very strong team of recruiters. I've been really impressed so far by what I've heard from them and what they've been able to accomplish, getting commitments from five players rated 4 stars by at least one service and getting in on a lot of other talented recruits before the quiet period started and before most of their staff was even able to get out on the road.

In contrast to the last staff, not only does every single coach recruit a lot but they all actually like recruiting, even the coordinators. And they're good at it, especially now that they really have something to sell in a great Cal degree, top notch facilities, a high profile league and one of the greatest places to live in the country.

There will be a lot of pleasant surprises coming up in the last six weeks, with a top 20 ranking with a class that was probably headed to the 40's till this month.

I don't expect to see Dykes and staff recruit to a system. They have a uniquely flexible offense and defense that builds around the strengths of their roster rather than trying to mould them into what they want to fit their system.

Going forward, I think it's safe to expect classes averaging in the 3.5 star per player range.

As always, a rational and fact-based assessment, MB.
Having coaches who fully understand the importance of recruiting and academics is a refreshing, long-needed change.