Just doing a little research and opining here; past 4 classes before this past season, 4 and 5 stars (or 5 star).
2011
K Jarrett, R Vandyke, Corey Marshall, Kris Harley
2012
Jc Coleman, J Caleb, Donaldven Manning, Trey Edmunds, Ken Ekanem, Deon Clarke, Drew Harris.
2013
Kendall Fuller, W Teller, Bucky Hodges
2014
Holland Fisher, Raymond Minor, Ricky Walker, CJ Reavis, Marshawn Williams, Cam Phillips, Shai Mckenzie, Melvin Keihn
In my opinion, a grand total of 4.5 of those have made a significant difference at VT or 20%. Without being too specific, I'll say 2.5 of them are from the 2013 class. I gave Teller a .5 because he's made a difference on the oline but not really huge and not as much as I think he could have or would have if left on dline.
I don't know the percentages at other schools, but this looks way below average. Injuries, departures, failure to develop, whatever... I hope the new staff can improve this area. A 10% improvement would be significant when you consider just one guy can change the dynamics of either side. Coveted Virginia DE Jonathan Allen was 2nd in the SEC this yr in sacks and starts in front of D Hand. He might have had 30 sacks in the coastal this year. That's a stretch but 2nd in anything and any conference is pretty darn good.
2011
K Jarrett, R Vandyke, Corey Marshall, Kris Harley
2012
Jc Coleman, J Caleb, Donaldven Manning, Trey Edmunds, Ken Ekanem, Deon Clarke, Drew Harris.
2013
Kendall Fuller, W Teller, Bucky Hodges
2014
Holland Fisher, Raymond Minor, Ricky Walker, CJ Reavis, Marshawn Williams, Cam Phillips, Shai Mckenzie, Melvin Keihn
In my opinion, a grand total of 4.5 of those have made a significant difference at VT or 20%. Without being too specific, I'll say 2.5 of them are from the 2013 class. I gave Teller a .5 because he's made a difference on the oline but not really huge and not as much as I think he could have or would have if left on dline.
I don't know the percentages at other schools, but this looks way below average. Injuries, departures, failure to develop, whatever... I hope the new staff can improve this area. A 10% improvement would be significant when you consider just one guy can change the dynamics of either side. Coveted Virginia DE Jonathan Allen was 2nd in the SEC this yr in sacks and starts in front of D Hand. He might have had 30 sacks in the coastal this year. That's a stretch but 2nd in anything and any conference is pretty darn good.
