Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge - Survey of Recruits

[ab2cmiller]

Interesting survey results of 80 recruits at the Rivals100 Challenge. See link below for full article.
Rivals.com Football Recruiting - Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge player survey

Some of the questions asked:

1. Of all the head coaches you've talked to, who was the most intimidating?
2. Of all the head coaches you've spoken with, who was the easiest to talk to?
3. Of all the head coaches you've spoken with, who was the most persuasive?
4. What college that you've visited had the best campus atmosphere?
6. Who means more when you're making your college decision - a school's head coach or your potential position coach?
7. What's the No. 1 factor you consider when selecting a college?
8. What's the most overrated factor that some recruits consider when they're picking a college?
9. Should the NCAA allow football players to receive a stipend?
10. BCS or playoff - which do you prefer?
11. Would you like the NCAA to add an early signing date?
12. Who's the main person you seek for advice on choosing a college?

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[NDhoosier]

Of course the players think they should get paid, I am surprised it wasnt 100% saying yes though, seems like there are a few smart players in the bunch. Paying the players would ruin the game.

 

[irishknight35]

The response question 7 got in favor of academics was surprising and was summed up best by the player who thought a lot of the answers were disngenuous. So basically players are smart enough to know what to say but aren't truly honest with that being a major factor in their decision, a bunch of future politicians in that group.

 

[ab2cmiller]

The response question 7 got in favor of academics was surprising and was summed up best by the player who thought a lot of the answers were disngenuous. So basically players are smart enough to know what to say but aren't truly honest with that being a major factor in their decision, a bunch of future politicians in that group.

I agree that some kids weren't probably honest. With that said, I don't think it's overinflated by a lot. 30 out of 80 kids said academics were the most important, that's 37.5%. If you would've asked me before I read the article, I would've guessed 30%. Even at 30 out of 50 that's a lot of kids that said academics is not the most important.

 

[STLDomer]

A lot of them probably just answered the school they committed to/favor