Recruiting Class of 2022

[2330859]

I cannot recall a class quite this small in terms of actual signees, but one that appears to have addressed specific needs. Signing a 350 lb. DT (Tawfig Thomas) is unprecedented at UL, and an indication that Satterfield recognized that size was one of the most obvious defensive needs. Many questioned his staff’s decision to implement a 3-4 scheme with an under-sized NG, and DTs and DEs that were smaller than our opponents. It should be noted that as circumstances presented themselves, we played a lot 4-3 and even 5-2 alignments; the latter proved unsuccessful against UK, as it placed a lot of pressure on our two (2) LBs, evidenced by Levis taking advantage of the opening up the middle. As I understand Thomas was offered by Michigan, an indication that he is not just big but talented.

Three (3) 4 Star signees is encouraging, again signing a true NG, two coveted DEs, a middle LB ago replace CJ Avery suggests this staff was focused on defensive needs. Flipping the 4 Star WR from FSU, and getting Wiggins (former 4 Star) transferring from Miami serves as a nice replacement for Marshall leaving and clearly that addresses the needs on the offensive side.

The two (2) 2-Star signees, plus the one (1) without any rating appears to be most consistent with Satterfield’s own ability identifying potential recruits that fly under the radar of others. I have no idea how that works out, but then time will tell those who are patient enough to wait and see.

 

[CARDWIZ]

Satterfield seemed quite upbeat in the presser. Sounds like he an the new AD are going to really focus on improving and expanding the coaching staff.

 

[rockycard]

The portal will be our best friend this off season. We already have signed 4 really solid transfers.

 

[LeFors4Ever]

I mean he got through a tough year and got to 6 wins. He's going to get most everyone back. He's seemingly getting another solid group, not great, but solid. And he's gotten some good transfers thus far. Plus, 3 key injured players will be back to make huge impacts.

He's really going to be pumped for next year, returning talent gets better, we have a top QB in the nation, and we're adding some great reinforcements to the roster.

 

[Thecycle27]

Recruiting high school players is always a mixed bag. It is nearly impossible to project success/fit. Look at all the 4 stars in the portal that couldn’t find the field.

The Dline and Oline are the hardest to evaluate. Are they dominate because of their size or skill or both? I like their approach with the Oline. They know what they are doing. Dline has been a disappointment. Not sure they understood what they were doing. Seems like they are figuring it out. I am shocked they aren’t in the portal market for a big NT. At this point I don’t trust them on the Dline. They haven’t done a good job on evaluating future production.

I am equally surprised a corner is not on their transfer wish list.

The defense is going to determine if this staff survives next year. Right now I am not sure they have done anything on that side of the ball to improve.

We shall see

 

[WKCard]

Recruiting high school players is always a mixed bag. It is nearly impossible to project success/fit. Look at all the 4 stars in the portal that couldn’t find the field.

The Dline and Oline are the hardest to evaluate. Are they dominate because of their size or skill or both? I like their approach with the Oline. They know what they are doing. Dline has been a disappointment. Not sure they understood what they were doing. Seems like they are figuring it out. I am shocked they aren’t in the portal market for a big NT. At this point I don’t trust them on the Dline. They haven’t done a good job on evaluating future production.

I am equally surprised a corner is not on their transfer wish list.

The defense is going to determine if this staff survives next year. Right now I am not sure they have done anything on that side of the ball to improve.

We shall see

You should watch Satt's last presser.

 

[Thecycle27]

I heard it. He gets it on offense. You can tell with how they recruit that side of the ball.

I didn’t hear anything yesterday that made me feel good about defense. That could change over the 6 months but nothing so far.

 

[2330859]

Look at the NG, the two DEs and the one LB for some appreciation for the defensive side. I would say that it was definitely the strength of the class. Not sure anything any coach says on Signing Day should indicate too much.

 

[Thecycle27]

I agree the have addressed the Dline in the last 2 classes. The problem is he has 1 year to fix the defense. So far underwhelmed with the portal plan on additions to defense. They seem to be content with the Dline.