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- 06/27/2019 at 5:11 PM #96519
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  ayoriver
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  https://247sports.com/college/utah/Article/BREAKING-Graham-Faloona-announces-commitment-to-Utah-Utes-Football-Recruiting–133245449/
- 06/27/2019 at 5:33 PM #96521
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  Hellhound152
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  And just like that Pace/Whittlesham has a brain aneurysm. Another no star white kid…
  - 06/27/2019 at 6:19 PM #96522
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    Central Coast Ute
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    The article says he’s a 3 star for now.
    - 06/27/2019 at 10:32 PM #96538
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      Hellhound152
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      Composite. (a chance to troll Pace, priceless!!!!)
- 06/27/2019 at 8:43 PM #96533
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  noneyadb
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  Wonder if most of these recent commits will be bummed to PWO’s by seasons end
- 06/27/2019 at 9:50 PM #96537
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  UtahFanSir
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  Utah successfull out competed Incarnate Word, New Mexico State and no less than two service academies for this OLB!
  
  Faloona is currently ranked as a mid-three star linebacker in 247Sports own rankings. He holds scholarship offers from programs like Air Force, Navy, and Utah State while also hearing from other schools like SMU, Wyoming, and Nevada.
  
  At 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds, Faloona sports a good, long frame with the potential to add a good amount of mass while maintaining his athleticism. That added muscle will be crucial for him as well, as it will help him become a bit more explosive. He has the makings of a player that will see increased interest during his senior season, particularly playing at the 6A level in Texas football.
  
  Faloona joins the program as a linebacker, in the mold of former Ute, Cody Barton. A football player through and through, he brings quite a bit of toughness and nastiness to the field.
  - 06/28/2019 at 7:00 AM #96540
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    putting together a respectable MWC recruiting class…
- 06/28/2019 at 9:17 AM #96544
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  Whitt has proven at this point that stars do not matter. If Utah offers them, they must have the potential to be a great pac-12 player.
  - 06/28/2019 at 9:52 AM #96546
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    whitlessham
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    Not sure I understand the logic…
    
    so is kwhitt passing on 4 and 5 star players? Or is it just bad luck that the “talent” he’s going after dont happen to be 4-5 star?
    
    It’s fine to champion the “stars don’t matter” but it doesn’t answer the concerns why kwhitt can’t attract 4 star high school players on a consistent basis. Does kwhitt have more interest in “unknowns” then 4-5 star players? or has he just become frustrated and given up.
    
    Also, we can throw the “long game” recruiting strategy approach out the window. This kid was being courted by Utah State and the Utes pull the trigger in June? lol.
    
    Panic time.
    - 06/28/2019 at 10:04 AM #96547
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    - 06/28/2019 at 12:29 PM #96548
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      Crazyforu
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      You are an idiot.
      - 06/28/2019 at 3:49 PM #96553
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        Crazyforu
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        This was intended for Whitless. Sorry, his schtick is just bad.
        
        06/28/2019 at 6:47 PM #96555
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        EagleMountainUte
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        See the three little dots? Click it and then ignore.
  - 06/28/2019 at 1:04 PM #96549
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    Utesbyfive
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    Stars do matter, however you are correct, the Utah coaching staff is VERY good at finding under-rated talent, and developing kids.
    
    I would hope we pull at least a couple of 4* players in this class. :/
- 06/28/2019 at 7:55 PM #96559
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  ayoriver
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  I realize I’m biting here, but “Panic time” made me wonder…
  Utes drafted from KWhitt’s recruiting classes as HC and 247sports recruiting rating:
  Jackson Barton 4 star
  Marquise Blair 4 star JUCO
  Mitch Wishnowsky 2 starJUCO
  Matt Gay Walk On
  Cody Barton 3 star
  Kylie Fitts 4 star
  Garrett Bolles 4 star JUCO
  Marcus Williams 3 star
  Joe Williams 0 star JUCO
  Isaac Asiata 3 star
  Brian Allen 2 star
  JJ Dielman 3 star
  Sam Tevi 3 star
  Pita Taumoepenu 2 star
  Devontae Booker 3 star JUCO
  Eric Rowe 3 star
  Nate Orchard 3 star
  Jeremiah Poutasi 4 star
  Kaelin Clay 3 star
  Keith McGill 4 star JUCO
  Trevor Reilly 2 star
  Star Lotuleilei 3 star JUCO
  Joe Kruger 3 star
  
  Let’s throw in projected 2020 draftees for a more recent picture…
  Zach Moss 3 star
  Leki Fotu 3 star
  Bradlee Anae 3 star
  Julian Blackmon 3 star
  Jaylon Johnson 4 star
  John Penisini 3 star JUCO
  Darrin Paolo 3 star
  
  Add to that the average score rating for the classes in that time frame:
  2020 0.8446
  2019 0.8612
  2018 0.8569
  2017 0.8604
  2016 0.8455
  2015 0.8465
  2014 0.8305
  2013 0.8320
  2012 0.8388
  2011 0.8555
  2010 0.8605
  
  I consulted with Excel, and it referred to those numbers as something called an “upward trend” whatever that is…
  
  Panic we shall not!
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