# of scholarships - Notre Dame Football Discussion

**SoCalDomer** · 01-24-2008, 07:05 PM

Is there a site (like the NCAA) that lists the number of scholarships each team has to offer for 2008 entries?

reason I ask, it appears as though some teams will be way over the allowed 85 based on the #'s coming in this year, when added to past years. For example, Florida has 22 for 08, when added with 27, 27, 18 in the preceding years equals 94*. I know they may have lost some, but that also doesn't include 5th yrs seniors if any.

Another example, Alabama. This years haul of 26, added to 25, 23, and 32(!) will give them 106* players on scholarship for 2008. Again, this doesn't account for transfers, but also doesn't take into account any 5th yrs.

Ok, I'm noticing a trend. the schools with numbers above 85 appear to be predominantly SEC schools. South Carolina was another school that has 20 this year, added to 31, 24, 28 = 103*. What gives?

Virginia Tech is another school with inflated numbers.

also, how can a school accept a LOI if they don't qualify for admission into the school?

(* - these numbers are from Rivals which probably doesn't update the list if a player does not gain entry into the school, transfers, or for any reason loses his scholarship)

**SoCalDomer** · 01-24-2008, 07:16 PM

so i got to thinking more about this. these SEC recruiting class rankings are inflated because 1) 3-5 recruits are likely not to gain admittance to the school, or 2) 3-5 recruits will not make it in school the next year and drop out, or 3) any other reason these recruits leave. do rivals and scout update the class rankings?

Consider this, I would have won Senior class president in HS if 200 votes for me weren't thrown out. Of course, I cast all 200 of them. But who cares if they were illegal or illegitimate votes; I got the most votes.

Get my point? If the recruits who verbal don't actually end up in school (i.e. don't count), how can they really be considered apart of that recruiting class?

That allows the SEC to stay high in the rankings every year because quantity helps just as much as quality.

**SoCalDomer** · 01-24-2008, 07:17 PM

why do i feel like i'm conversing with myself?

maybe i should have started a blog.

**IHateMarkMay** · 01-24-2008, 07:40 PM

If i had more intelligence on the situation, i'd converse with you haha

BDIrish4ever · 01-24-2008, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by IHateMarkMay

If i had more intelligence on the situation, i'd converse with you haha

I really want to know the answer to SoCal's question. Does anybody know how these schools are offering this many scholarships??

**SoCalDomer** · 01-24-2008, 08:01 PM

I read an article today that Florida has lost 28 players out of 41 that were recruited from Urban's first class and Zook's last class. That would partially explain how they are able to offer so many scholarships this year.

**JeremyND07** · 01-24-2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalDomer

I read an article today that Florida has lost 28 players out of 41 that were recruited from Urban's first class and Zook's last class. That would partially explain how they are able to offer so many scholarships this year.

Why are they not talking about this on the ESPN!!!!???

01-24-2008, 07:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
SoCalDomer Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Here I am Posts: 4,272 Cash: 1,928.51 Bank: 420,923.59 Total Bankroll: 422,852.10 Donate	# of scholarships Is there a site (like the NCAA) that lists the number of scholarships each team has to offer for 2008 entries? reason I ask, it appears as though some teams will be way over the allowed 85 based on the #'s coming in this year, when added to past years. For example, Florida has 22 for 08, when added with 27, 27, 18 in the preceding years equals 94. I know they may have lost some, but that also doesn't include 5th yrs seniors if any. Another example, Alabama. This years haul of 26, added to 25, 23, and 32(!) will give them 106 players on scholarship for 2008. Again, this doesn't account for transfers, but also doesn't take into account any 5th yrs. Ok, I'm noticing a trend. the schools with numbers above 85 appear to be predominantly SEC schools. South Carolina was another school that has 20 this year, added to 31, 24, 28 = 103. What gives? Virginia Tech is another school with inflated numbers. also, how can a school accept a LOI if they don't qualify for admission into the school? ( - these numbers are from Rivals which probably doesn't update the list if a player does not gain entry into the school, transfers, or for any reason loses his scholarship) Last edited by SoCalDomer; 01-24-2008 at 07:39 PM.

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SoCalDomer Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Here I am Posts: 4,272 Cash: 1,928.51 Bank: 420,923.59 Total Bankroll: 422,852.10 Donate	so i got to thinking more about this. these SEC recruiting class rankings are inflated because 1) 3-5 recruits are likely not to gain admittance to the school, or 2) 3-5 recruits will not make it in school the next year and drop out, or 3) any other reason these recruits leave. do rivals and scout update the class rankings? Consider this, I would have won Senior class president in HS if 200 votes for me weren't thrown out. Of course, I cast all 200 of them. But who cares if they were illegal or illegitimate votes; I got the most votes. Get my point? If the recruits who verbal don't actually end up in school (i.e. don't count), how can they really be considered apart of that recruiting class? That allows the SEC to stay high in the rankings every year because quantity helps just as much as quality. Last edited by SoCalDomer; 01-24-2008 at 08:16 PM.

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SoCalDomer Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Here I am Posts: 4,272 Cash: 1,928.51 Bank: 420,923.59 Total Bankroll: 422,852.10 Donate	why do i feel like i'm conversing with myself? maybe i should have started a blog.

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IHateMarkMay Freshman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 704 Cash: 5,025.90 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 5,025.90 Donate	If i had more intelligence on the situation, i'd converse with you haha

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SoCalDomer Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Here I am Posts: 4,272 Cash: 1,928.51 Bank: 420,923.59 Total Bankroll: 422,852.10 Donate	I read an article today that Florida has lost 28 players out of 41 that were recruited from Urban's first class and Zook's last class. That would partially explain how they are able to offer so many scholarships this year.

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