1) I like the way CBN is handling the program.
2) I like the way CBN is handling recruiting.
3) This is not a very good class. We absolutely cannot afford another class like this.
This is about standard for a transition class. I'm less concerned with "missing" on a handful of guys that weren't even on the radar before Napier, than I am with a couple of what I'd consider bodies. I almost would've preferred signing fewer and moving on. But again, it's a transition class and it's ranked 19th currently. Our 2005 class was 15th under Meyer. And not that we want to use Mullen as the bar, but after all the no-shows, no-quals and first semester defections were factored in, this class is probably better than any that he signed even after being established.
The only thing I'll say is that I've seen nothing to date that tells me letting Gibson walk was a good move. Zero issue with the others that bailed, as I think we found better or better fitting options. Not sure I trade a Florida WR with a Top100 ranking for a Texas one much lower. Probably would've made this a Top-15 class as well.
Still though, Wilson, James, Etienne and a few others are great pickups and solely on this staff.