Zips Lead for RB

[zff]

Norman ShufordHt: 5-9 Wt: 170 Position: RB Year: Class of 2008 High School: Harrison HS(Farmington Hills, MI) Norman Shuford from Akron.Scout.ComRivals' BioStats from Last SeasonMore Bio InformationShuford appears to be a Jarvis type back. Smaller but strong and very quick. 4.4 forty

[Z.I.P.]

I don't think it's just me, and I doubt I'm the only one who's noticed it: the change in UA's recruiting strategy this year (class of '08): a much higher number of the players offered are strong students, as well as players. I suspect JD & staff will offer fewer 4+ star players who are marginal students this season, and will instead look closer at the 2-3 stars who are also stars in the classroom. Well, considering the past three classes, you don't have to be a rocket scientist! (to figure out this strategy) Comments?

[blueandgold]

I don't think it's just me, and I doubt I'm the only one who's noticed it: the change in UA's recruiting strategy this year (class of '08): a much higher number of the players offered are strong students, as well as players. I suspect JD & staff will offer fewer 4+ star players who are marginal students this season, and will instead look closer at the 2-3 stars who are also stars in the classroom. Well, considering the past three classes, you don't have to be a rocket scientist! (to figure out this strategy) Comments?

Yes, I have noticed this myself. Hopefully it will pay off by having all signees actually in class and on the team.

[Dr Z]

I don't think it's just me, and I doubt I'm the only one who's noticed it:  the change in UA's recruiting strategy this year (class of '08):  a much higher number of the players offered are strong students, as well as players.  I suspect JD & staff will offer fewer 4+ star players who are marginal students this season, and will instead look closer at the 2-3 stars who are also stars in the classroom.  Well, considering the past three classes, you don't have to be a rocket scientist! (to figure out this strategy)  Comments?

I have heard JD address this himself. To paraphrase, he stated that he had to "reach" when he first got here, now he is able to go after the kind of student athlete he prefers.

[zipboy]

Good point ZIP. I think last years class started that trend. I would be surprised if the incoming class has many problems. And I like the current philosophy.