2019 MSU Recruiting (37 Signees)

[CelticCat]

I do reference the star ratings, but I don’t assume they’re going to be perfect. From 2016-18 MSU signed 42 star rated players of those 19 are currently making significant contributions. During that same period MSU has signed 55 no star rating players and 11 are currently making significant contributions. That’s 45% to 20%. So it’s difficult for me to just say star ratings don’t matter. It isn’t a be-all, end-all factor, but it does give some indication.

But how many of those star players were zero star players until the Cats offered?

[TomCat88]

I do reference the star ratings, but I don’t assume they’re going to be perfect. From 2016-18 MSU signed 42 star rated players of those 19 are currently making significant contributions. During that same period MSU has signed 55 no star rating players and 11 are currently making significant contributions. That’s 45% to 20%. So it’s difficult for me to just say star ratings don’t matter. It isn’t a be-all, end-all factor, but it does give some indication.

But how many of those star players were zero star players until the Cats offered?

I’m not sure what all goes into these ratings and maybe you’re just kidding, but I don’t think anyone gets moved from a zero star to a two star because a FCS team offers them. I don’t recall anyone committing to MSU and then improving their rating.

[Grizaddict]

I do reference the star ratings, but I don’t assume they’re going to be perfect. From 2016-18 MSU signed 42 star rated players of those 19 are currently making significant contributions. During that same period MSU has signed 55 no star rating players and 11 are currently making significant contributions. That’s 45% to 20%. So it’s difficult for me to just say star ratings don’t matter. It isn’t a be-all, end-all factor, but it does give some indication.

But how many of those star players were zero star players until the Cats offered?

I’m not sure what all goes into these ratings and maybe you’re just kidding, but I don’t think anyone gets moved from a zero star to a two star because a FCS team offers them. I don’t recall anyone committing to MSU and then improving their rating.

Go back one page and see what Vim says. That’s exactly what happens and is quite regular

[Rich K]

I once heard that the definition of a celebrity is somebody that is famous for being famous. I think the same kind of evaluation goes into the star ratings.

[VimSince03]

I do reference the star ratings, but I don’t assume they’re going to be perfect. From 2016-18 MSU signed 42 star rated players of those 19 are currently making significant contributions. During that same period MSU has signed 55 no star rating players and 11 are currently making significant contributions. That’s 45% to 20%. So it’s difficult for me to just say star ratings don’t matter. It isn’t a be-all, end-all factor, but it does give some indication.

But how many of those star players were zero star players until the Cats offered?

I’m not sure what all goes into these ratings and maybe you’re just kidding, but I don’t think anyone gets moved from a zero star to a two star because a FCS team offers them. I don’t recall anyone committing to MSU and then improving their rating.

Go back one page and see what Vim says. That’s exactly what happens and is quite regular

It happened with OG Donny Long last year. Jumped from a zero star to a three star in one day in January 2018. Same thing happened with Griz DT Randy Rodriguez when he signed back in 2016. I was doing a check daily to see if 247Sports had updated their FCS team rankings. I noticed the changes from one day to the next.

[TomCat88]

I do reference the star ratings, but I don’t assume they’re going to be perfect. From 2016-18 MSU signed 42 star rated players of those 19 are currently making significant contributions. During that same period MSU has signed 55 no star rating players and 11 are currently making significant contributions. That’s 45% to 20%. So it’s difficult for me to just say star ratings don’t matter. It isn’t a be-all, end-all factor, but it does give some indication.

But how many of those star players were zero star players until the Cats offered?

I’m not sure what all goes into these ratings and maybe you’re just kidding, but I don’t think anyone gets moved from a zero star to a two star because a FCS team offers them. I don’t recall anyone committing to MSU and then improving their rating.

Go back one page and see what Vim says. That’s exactly what happens and is quite regular

It happened with OG Donny Long last year. Jumped from a zero star to a three star in one day in January 2018. Same thing happened with Griz DT Randy Rodriguez when he signed back in 2016. I was doing a check daily to see if 247Sports had updated their FCS team rankings. I noticed the changes from one day to the next.

So 247 saw that Long committed to MSU and he became a 3-star because of that? Donny Long said he’s going to Montana State and 247 decided, based on that, that they should bump him to a 3-star. Got it. Thanks! Yes, it really does happen regularly.

[catsack]

I do reference the star ratings, but I don’t assume they’re going to be perfect. From 2016-18 MSU signed 42 star rated players of those 19 are currently making significant contributions. During that same period MSU has signed 55 no star rating players and 11 are currently making significant contributions. That’s 45% to 20%. So it’s difficult for me to just say star ratings don’t matter. It isn’t a be-all, end-all factor, but it does give some indication.

But how many of those star players were zero star players until the Cats offered?

I’m not sure what all goes into these ratings and maybe you’re just kidding, but I don’t think anyone gets moved from a zero star to a two star because a FCS team offers them. I don’t recall anyone committing to MSU and then improving their rating.

Go back one page and see what Vim says. That’s exactly what happens and is quite regular

It happened with OG Donny Long last year. Jumped from a zero star to a three star in one day in January 2018. Same thing happened with Griz DT Randy Rodriguez when he signed back in 2016. I was doing a check daily to see if 247Sports had updated their FCS team rankings. I noticed the changes from one day to the next.

So 247 saw that Long committed to MSU and he became a 3-star because of that? Donny Long said he’s going to Montana State and 247 decided, based on that, that they should bump him to a 3-star. Got it. Thanks! Yes, it really does happen regularly.

They must’ve saw MSU and thought it was Michigan State.

[Anacomando]

Any news of transfers coming at key positions?

[wbtfg]

Any news of transfers coming at key positions?

I don’t think there will be any news until late spring/early summer.

[AFCAT]

[CelticCat]

Hayden Nease was at a JC last year, Ventura College, listed as a 6'2 225 lb running back who looks like he was also a WR in high school.

Not sure what he would do at MSU?

[catatac]

Hayden Nease was at a JC last year, Ventura College, listed as a 6'2 225 lb running back who looks like he was also a WR in high school.

Not sure what he would do at MSU?

My vote is no more RBs at this point!

[AFCAT]

Hayden Nease was at a JC last year, Ventura College, listed as a 6'2 225 lb running back who looks like he was also a WR in high school.

Not sure what he would do at MSU?

My vote is no more RBs at this point!

He has a linebackers size, so move him there.

[Hawks86]

Looks like it was just an unofficial visit.

[kwcat]

Looks like it was just an unofficial visit.

Possible replacement for tyler Natee.

[Montanabob]

Hayden Nease was at a JC last year, Ventura College, listed as a 6'2 225 lb running back who looks like he was also a WR in high school.

Not sure what he would do at MSU?

My vote is no more RBs at this point!

He has a linebackers size, so move him there.

Tight end

[GrizgradCatFan]

Put on 20lbs and tight end or replacement for BIG BACON!

[Mtcatfan]

Fullback.

[mslacatfan]

Hayden Nease was at a JC last year, Ventura College, listed as a 6'2 225 lb running back who looks like he was also a WR in high school.

Not sure what he would do at MSU?

Looks to me like an obvious addition to the QB room.

[94VegasCat]

Why would we turn someone away with that size and talent?