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<blockquote data-quote="takethepoints" data-source="post: 465776" data-attributes="member: 265"><p>Well, I expect I've been watching Tech longer then you have, but let's take a walk down memory lane, shall we? </p><p></p><p>Joe Hamilton - Short (5'10" after neck traction) and with an average arm, Joe was not heavily recruited by major schools and those who did (Penn State, Nebraska) wanted him as an "athlete". Tech was his best offer if he wanted to play QB, sorta like JT. They didn't have stars in those days so we don't know, but I'm guessing he'd have been a 3 star as an athlete.</p><p></p><p>Kelly Campbell - Kelly was an afterthought, recruited very late with no real interest from anyone but Tech. And the rest is history. A two star at best.</p><p></p><p>Marco Coleman - Coleman was an all-region LB in Ohio; he didn't even make all-state. He wanted to go to OSU, but, despite 31(!) sacks in his senior year, got little interest from major powers. He was a "tween" and nobody could figure out where to put him. Except Bobby Ross. Another 3 star.</p><p></p><p>Shawn Jones - A 53% passer at Thomasville, Shawn was also not heavily recruited out of high school. Except by Bobby Ross. Another three star.</p><p></p><p>George Godsey - Another so-so QB in high school with an average arm and (very) average foot speed. He got some interest from what were then Div 2 teams, but Tech was his best offer from a major school. And the rest is history. Again. A two star at best. </p><p></p><p>Well, I could go on, but since there aren't any reliable star comparisons, I'll stop there. What it comes down to is that Tech has been living on 3 star and the occasional 4 star player for a very long time. Many of our best teams were largely made up of them; 1990 was top to bottom with high school semi-stars. </p><p></p><p>So what has changed? The main factor here - besides Bobby Ross's second-to-none eye for talent - is the graduation progress requirement. Most of the players listed above graduated long after their eligibility ran out. Of course, we could have "majors" that graduate people who can't read - like UNC - or have a system of ruthlessly washing out players who can't "make it" - like Bammer. But I don't think anyone wants that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="takethepoints, post: 465776, member: 265"] Well, I expect I've been watching Tech longer then you have, but let's take a walk down memory lane, shall we? Joe Hamilton - Short (5'10" after neck traction) and with an average arm, Joe was not heavily recruited by major schools and those who did (Penn State, Nebraska) wanted him as an "athlete". Tech was his best offer if he wanted to play QB, sorta like JT. They didn't have stars in those days so we don't know, but I'm guessing he'd have been a 3 star as an athlete. Kelly Campbell - Kelly was an afterthought, recruited very late with no real interest from anyone but Tech. And the rest is history. A two star at best. Marco Coleman - Coleman was an all-region LB in Ohio; he didn't even make all-state. He wanted to go to OSU, but, despite 31(!) sacks in his senior year, got little interest from major powers. He was a "tween" and nobody could figure out where to put him. Except Bobby Ross. Another 3 star. Shawn Jones - A 53% passer at Thomasville, Shawn was also not heavily recruited out of high school. Except by Bobby Ross. Another three star. George Godsey - Another so-so QB in high school with an average arm and (very) average foot speed. He got some interest from what were then Div 2 teams, but Tech was his best offer from a major school. And the rest is history. Again. A two star at best. Well, I could go on, but since there aren't any reliable star comparisons, I'll stop there. What it comes down to is that Tech has been living on 3 star and the occasional 4 star player for a very long time. Many of our best teams were largely made up of them; 1990 was top to bottom with high school semi-stars. So what has changed? The main factor here - besides Bobby Ross's second-to-none eye for talent - is the graduation progress requirement. Most of the players listed above graduated long after their eligibility ran out. Of course, we could have "majors" that graduate people who can't read - like UNC - or have a system of ruthlessly washing out players who can't "make it" - like Bammer. But I don't think anyone wants that. [/QUOTE]
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