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Taylor stated publicly that Michigan was his first choice but he didn't commit there because Michigan never offered, not because we stole him. Besides Ohio he had zero other offers, it was either us or nothing. Given those circumstances landing him was most certainly not a "big, big deal."
With that being said Taylor and Laster appear to be decent adds. As true freshmen next year they likely won't produce at the level of the JUCO recruits they are replacing but long term I think they have the potential to be solid additions.
Keeping Crute is a plus, he appears to be the early pick for heir apparent to the Tunji-Stevie-Setty line of players who most bleeds Green and White.
Losing Owens was tough but in the long run 3 years of Simmons might be more impactful to the program than 4 years of Owens. Not a bad trade off.
Also worth noting is the recruiting moves SP and staff DIDN'T make- we didn't have to recruit anyone to replace a player that transferred because no player transferred. Credit goes for getting 100% of current players to stay through the coaching change. Also, credit for not adding players for the sake of short term fixes. Perez would have been a warm body for next year but long term we don't need another 6'4 wing.
Based on the moves that were made, and not made, I give the class a solid B. If we had landed Shamburger I would have given a B+.[/QUOTE]
Agree with this synopsis and grade
Last Edited: 5/16/2014 12:00:37 AM by RSBobcat