Comparing The Talent: ND v NV

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BlueandGold.com // Checking The Cupboard: Nevada

by John Haynesworth 7/13

Hayneworth looks at the NV recruiting classes of '05, '06, '07, '08, and '09.

'05 NV Signed 22, Rivals Ranking #94; Still on Roster 4
'06 NV Signed 26, Rivals Ranking #87; Still on Roster 12
'07 NV Signed 19, Rivals Ranking #84; Still on Roster 13
'08 NV Signed 24, Rivals Ranking #79; Still on Roster 22
'09 NV Signed 16, Rivals Ranking #116; Still on Roster 16

 

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Hmmmm. Interesting numbers. Looks like talent wise we should win, but coaching wise is a different story. Thanks for the numbers BGIF!

 

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NV by Haynesworth
'05 NV Signed 22, Rivals Ranking #94; Still on Roster 4
'06 NV Signed 26, Rivals Ranking #87; Still on Roster 12
'07 NV Signed 19, Rivals Ranking #84; Still on Roster 13
'08 NV Signed 24, Rivals Ranking #79; Still on Roster 22
'09 NV Signed 16, Rivals Ranking #116; Still on Roster 16

ND by BGIF
'05 ND Signed 15, Rivals Ranking #40; Still on Roster 4
'06 ND Signed 28, Rivals Ranking #8; Still on Roster 18
'07 ND Signed 18, Rivals Ranking #8; Still on Roster 17
'08 ND Signed 23, Rivals Ranking #2; Still on Roster 22
'09 ND Signed 18, Rivals Ranking #21; Still on Roster 18

Haynesworth gives ND the Edge in all years except '06 which he calls even.

ND had a distinct advantage in '06 in Quantity and Quality (stars) and although NV (14) has lost more players than ND (10) Haynweworth notes NV will start 9 of the 12 from that class including their QB Colin Kaepernick with over 4000 yds of total offense and Vai Taua with over 1500 rushing. ND has 8 starters from this year.


ND has a distinct edge in talent throughout the team. NV has a couple of very, very productive players. ND has more threats on offense AND on defense.

Both schools have a similar number of freshman and sophomores (ND+2) but ND has a decided edge in upperclassman (ND+10) having 39 to NV's 29. ND had a total of 79 scholarship players from these recruiting classes. NV has only 67.

Keep in mind Anello was a walkon who picked up a scholarship. NV may have transfers and walkons as well that don't show up in these recruiting classes.​