Ep. 69 - Recruiting Rules Changes are Coming

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 latest in OU recruiting news. They cover topics such as the upcoming "Future Freaks" event and how some upcoming recruiting rule changes could affect head coach Brent Venables' recruiting approach.

The guys analyze the offer to Keisean Henderson and the importance of balancing traits and measurables in recruiting. They also express their desire for a big defensive tackle in this upcoming recruiting class. The episode concludes with a discussion on staff promotions and preparations for potential NCAA changes in recruiting. 

The conversation also covers various topics related to college football recruiting in general, including the integration of assistant coaches into the recruiting staff, implementing an NFL model for recruiting, the proposed changes to the signing period, coaches' mindset and turnover, and the controversy surrounding NIL deals. 

Chris and Caleb also offer some of their thoughts on fixing college football, including moving the transfer portal, fixing the transfer portal and NIL, erosion of overall play in football, and developing players on the roster.

Takeaways

• Balancing traits and measurables is important in recruiting.
• There is a desire for a big defensive tackle in the recruiting class.
• Big recruiting weekends can be valuable for building relationships and evaluating prospects.
• Staff promotions and preparations for potential NCAA changes are important in recruiting. Assistant coaches can now be involved in off-campus recruiting, allowing for a more integrated recruiting staff.
• Implementing an NFL model for recruiting, with regional scouts and a hierarchy, can enhance the evaluation process and free up coaches to build deeper relationships with recruits.
• Proposed changes to the signing period, such as moving it earlier and avoiding conflicts with the portal season, can benefit high school recruits and provide more stability to college rosters.
• The mindset of college football coaches, where they often prioritize their own advantage over ethical considerations, contributes to the high turnover in coaching positions.
• The controversy surrounding NIL deals highlights the changing landscape of college football recruiting and the potential for exploitation.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Latest Recruiting News

01:25 Tampering Allegations and Alabama's History

06:02 Offer to Keisean Henderson

08:49 Balancing Traits and Measurables in Recruiting

11:11 Obsession with a Big Defensive Tackle

26:00 The Value of Big Recruiting Weekends

28:30 Recruiting Plans and Promotions

35:31 Implementing an NFL Model

44:24 Proposed Changes to Signing Period

53:06 Coaches' Mindset and Turnover

54:46 Controversies in CFB

57:10 Influence of NFL Players on Youth

58:16 Early Signing Period and Recruiting Practices

01:00:05 Pay-for-Play Scandals and Cheating in CFB

01:02:13 Decline of Florida Football

01:04:34 Fixing College Football - Transfer Portal and NIL

01:13:07 Erosion of Overall Play in Football

01:14:14 Developing Players on Roster

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