A lot of guys from last years recruiting class are missing from the spring roster because they weren't eligible. Hopefully they will be back in the fall, but they will have missed an entire year, including spring ball.
Local players will only matter to the family of those local players. If the team sucks it doesn't matter it the players are from Akron or Alaska. If we have 85 locals on the team and each has 2 supportive parents we may get an extra 170 people per game. Maybe other family members, friends, etc. Still it won't make a dent. Winning is what matters.
I thought Lane and Moore both didn't make grades. Not getting grades and being a greyshirt are 2 different things. If they didn't make the grades, they will be sophs and will not be able to work with the team until the fall.
You would be correct. Bowden did mention the need for a #1. It appears that MTB made his own hype and then took himself seriously. He will only be a true soph so it's not like you can say he is a bust yet. I think Wolf may turn some heads.
Could be, but he is listed as OG. Has DT size though if they recruited him there. I am hoping there are some 5th year transfers on the way to fill some holes on the lines.
There are a lot of guys out there that haven't decided that are waiting on "better offers". When those offers don't come they will be signing with UA and others. If you really think Bowden is only going to sign as many players as we currently show as commits, I think you will be surprised on NSD.