Hot 5 star prospect considering RU?

The BE and Rutgers still have growing pains and that makes it more difficult to sign these kids. The good news is that we are on more and more 4/5 star prospects wish lists.

It also hurt that Ray got drafted so low. There is no one in the country with his numbers and he had a great combine. Also proved he shows up in biggest games. And yet he drops to 2nd round.

With that said. If Robinson/young show up big this year it will show it wasnt just the Ray Rice show and will help convince more 5 stars to consider us. Another drawback is our academics and the fact that Schiano has not patience with bad apples. Most of these 5 stars come with baggage.

whats wrong with our academics??  we're considered one of the top schools in the country and in d1 football in regards to the academic aspect

also i think rice getting drafted in round 2 helps and not hurts..he was considered the 5th best rb out of the draft class and not once was considered a 1st rounder..the fact he went before some of the other guys makes it all the better...we've now produced rb's in back to back years in the 2nd round

You got it right. It is the high standards we have here that will make some kids decide to take their skills elsewhere.

A friend of mine was being recruited and when one of the southern schools made a home visit his mother asked the same question she asked every coach. "I am giving you my son for 4-5 years and have to trust that you will take care of him like I have for his first 18 years", "tell me why I should feel secure that you will be there for him". This coach, seeing that she was a single, black mother from Jersey made an assumption and told her how he is always there for the players. Example he said "I got a call at 3am that one player was arrested in a barfight" "I got right over to the jail and made sure he didn't get into trouble and that it wouldn't get out to the news". She threw his ass out of her house.

As for Ray Rice being drafted in 2nd round and considered 5th best RB. That is my point. If he had his career and combine coming out of the Big 10 or SEC. He would have been considered 2-3 best RB and drafted in 1st round.

Bottom line. We are getting better players each year and I am proud to see that Schiano has not lowered his standards just to recruit more 5 stars.

JTJ  do you know my wife?

because you act just like her.  Always giving me a quick tease but not enough to finish

just kidding  keep us posted

Yeah, I've been following this story about Miller too.  Hopefully he waits to see if Miami has another bad offensive year, and they do, before he commits anywhere.  I think I also read that he's always dreamed of playing for the Canes.  But, if they can't run the ball, why go there?

Rutgersfan2004....I would think most people wouldn't agree with your comment about  Ray going so low.  His combine #'s were good for him, but when you compare his speed, size, receptions, and # of carries in college it made sense.  Let's be honest, Ray was great, but he doesn't have the exact "NFL caliber" Rb look to him.  I like that he's behind McGahee because it will give him a little more time to develop.

Speaking of Ray, did anyone e