Ep. 70 - Interesting Ranking Changes, and Visits Are Being Scheduled

Each week, The 360 Recruiting Podcast will bring you up-to-date information and analysis on recruiting for the University of Oklahoma football team.

Summary

In this episode of the 360 Recruiting Podcast, Chris Mason, Lead Recruiting Analyst for Sooners360, and Caleb Cummings, Analyst/Contributor for Sooners360, discuss the recent ranking changes and evaluations in college football recruiting. They analyze the methodology behind the rankings and question the consistency and accuracy of the evaluations. They also highlight specific players and their rankings, expressing their opinions on the discrepancies. The hosts speculate on the motivations behind the rankings and the potential clickbait nature of the evaluations. 

The conversation covers the evaluation and recruitment of offensive linemen, including the pursuit of elite offensive linemen and the evaluation of other prospects like Antoni Ogumoro. The conversation then shifts to the recruitment of linebacker Luke Metz and defensive lineman Floyd Dawens-Boucard. The evaluation of defensive lineman Malik Autry is also discussed. 

Finally, the conversation touches on the proposed changes to signing periods. The conversation covers various topics related to the NCAA, coaches, recruiting strategies, and the changing dynamics of college football. It also discusses the impact of the June signing date and the employee-like status of college athletes. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the success stories of players in the transfer portal.

Takeaways

• Rankings in college football recruiting can be inconsistent and subjective.
• Evaluation methodologies may prioritize certain traits or physical attributes.
• Film study and on-field performance should be considered alongside rankings.
• Rankings can be influenced by clickbait and content creation motives. Evaluation of offensive linemen is a complex process that involves assessing physical attributes as well as mental and emotional traits.
• Recruiting elite offensive linemen is a priority for OU, and they are actively pursuing top prospects in the class.
• The evaluation of defensive prospects like linebackers and defensive linemen requires an understanding of their instincts, athleticism, and ability to disrupt plays.
• Proposed changes to signing periods, including a late June signing period, are being considered to address the challenges of the current recruiting landscape.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:29 New Forecast for OU

01:28 Michael Hawkins' Legacy

03:02 Ranking Changes and Methodology

06:50 Trait Evaluation in Rankings

14:30 Inconsistencies in Rankings

20:13 Evaluation of Jaden Nickens

23:00 Rankings for Clickbait

25:17 Evaluation of Broderick Shull

29:01 Evaluation of Offensive Linemen

37:28 OU's Pursuit of Elite Offensive Linemen

39:09 Evaluation of Antoni Ogumoro

40:03 Building Depth on the Offensive Line

42:34 Recruiting Linebacker Luke Metz

43:32 Recruiting Defensive Lineman Floyd Dawens-Boucard

51:44 Evaluation of Defensive Lineman Malik Autry

56:08 Proposed Changes to Signing Periods

59:19 Benefits of June Signing Date

01:02:07 Changes and Impact on Recruiting Strategies

01:06:10 Changing Dynamics of College Football

01:17:35 Portal Success Stories

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