So was the 2020 recruiting class special???

So was the 2020 recruiting class special???

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i am not talking about @backthepack special.

inspired by @dnc @Crow_T_Robot @DefinitelyNotCoker @Tequilla @Gladstone
 
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Everyone knew 2020 was a rebuilding year just look at the Dline options. 2021 was always the year to be special.
 
Offensively, besides Mason West the class is really solid. Not a big fan of the two running backs but they can get the job done. Defensively the class is a step down from years past. Covington and Smalls are great pickups, Jackson and Esteen are solid but a step down for the DB’s we have gotten in the past. Smith, Bruener and McDonald are guys where you have to trust the coaches evaluation but to have three projects on one side of the ball in one year is concerning. It’s a solid class but we can do better. This is where Jimmy needs to make the necessary changes so we can step up talent wise. Need to cut the dead weight on the staff and upgrade because we got the money.
 
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Offensively, besides Mason West the class is really solid. Not a big fan of the two running backs but they can get the job done. Defensively the class is a step down from years past. Covington and Smalls great pickups, Jackson and Esteen are solid but a step down for the DB’s we have gotten in the past. Smith, Bruener and McDonald are guys where you have to trust the coaches evaluation but to have three of that type on one side of the ball in one year is concerning. It’s a solid class but we can do better. This is where Jimmy needs to make the necessary changes so we can step up talent wise, need to cut the dead weight on the staff and upgrade because we got the money.
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@sonics1993 You see the staff picking anyone up for the Feb signing period? Yary?
 
This is a bit of a loaded question. The answer isn't binary, or rather, just because it isn't special doesn't mean it isn't excellent. Troll rating 7/10.
 
Offensively, besides Mason West the class is really solid. Not a big fan of the two running backs but they can get the job done. Defensively the class is a step down from years past. Covington and Smalls great pickups, Jackson and Esteen are solid but a step down for the DB’s we have gotten in the past. Smith, Bruener and McDonald are guys where you have to trust the coaches evaluation but to have three of that type on one side of the ball in one year is concerning. It’s a solid class but we can do better. This is where Jimmy needs to make the necessary changes so we can step up talent wise, need to cut the dead weight on the staff and upgrade because we got the money.
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@sonics1993 You see the staff picking anyone up for the Feb signing period? Yary?
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I could see them picking a project player they are high on but at this moment I don’t see them landing any 4/5 stars.
 
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Offensively, besides Mason West the class is really solid. Not a big fan of the two running backs but they can get the job done. Defensively the class is a step down from years past. Covington and Smalls are great pickups, Jackson and Esteen are solid but a step down for the DB’s we have gotten in the past. Smith, Bruener and McDonald are guys where you have to trust the coaches evaluation but to have three projects on one side of the ball in one year is concerning. It’s a solid class but we can do better. This is where Jimmy needs to make the necessary changes so we can step up talent wise. Need to cut the dead weight on the staff and upgrade because we got the money.
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Agree with all of this except I like Sunday and think he will be very good. I probably like Smalls less than you, but that’s nitpicking. He was absolutely a great get and I’m glad to have him. Esteen is really good too.
 
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As always no love for the Redman. He is going to be nails. WR class is excellent. D is a step down any way you slice it.
 
The class that isn't signed and hopefully not complete yet? The Poly Bowl hasn't even happened yet; how the hell do we know what UW's class looks like!?
 
The class that isn't signed and hopefully not complete yet? The Poly Bowl hasn't even happened yet; how the hell do we know what UW's class looks like!?
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Chinned but this is an extremely down Poly class both for cfb and for UW. I don’t know if the Poly Bowl will benefit us in any tangible way this season.

2021 Poly Bowl will be special!
 
I mostly like this class. I really like the offensive group and see 2 guys who are absolutely elite in Murao and JMac. OL class is the best I can remember.

The defensive class is ok but the db situation is really disappointing. Even with Covington recommitting, it's nowhere near where it should be and feels like we just wanted to fill our spots and be done with it.
The DL thing is also irritating. I know it's a down year and we got a lot last year but I hate taking no one.
 
Almost forgot to mention the best OL class in 20 years. Seriously. We really do have a very good offensive class. I am high on the RBs, WRs and OL, and half our TEs are great. Really great job on that side of the ball.

 
I think the components of this class is "speshul" (honestly, who spells speshul as special at this site!?"

Murao is the best offensive lineman on the best high school team for 7/8ths of the year in the whole fucking country.

The other guys are not chopped liver.

Great wide receivers and good dbs and let's not forget our specialist 195lb long snapper! Fuck yeah...

Lastly, we got savvy!

I think people are lamenting that this class could have been much better ... But fuck it. Given the ups and downs this year we got a new sheriff in town and hopefully he can cut some dead weight and we can Damone doog like never before. Can't wait!
 
All these posts and only one mention about linebackers... biggest need this year! How can Oregon possibly be signing two 5* top 10-20 talents at linebacker and we settle for two unknown’s/projects? Sad day for Washington really.
 
Offensively, besides Mason West the class is really solid. Not a big fan of the two running backs but they can get the job done. Defensively the class is a step down from years past. Covington and Smalls are great pickups, Jackson and Esteen are solid but a step down for the DB’s we have gotten in the past. Smith, Bruener and McDonald are guys where you have to trust the coaches evaluation but to have three projects on one side of the ball in one year is concerning. It’s a solid class but we can do better. This is where Jimmy needs to make the necessary changes so we can step up talent wise. Need to cut the dead weight on the staff and upgrade because we got the money.
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Esteen will be the best DB in the class. Dude is gonna be amazing
 
I'll go ahead and doog here.

The offensive class is elite:
- There are three elite offensive linemen, another 4* OL who is only a short notch below those three, and a nice 3* tackle project added late for a good measure.
- There are two elite WR, one of whom is a 5* prospect by any objective measure other than his actual * ranking, and one who is a really rare combo of size and speed. A third, huge and physical WR is coming off of ACL surgery.
- There is one elite TE and one project TE.
- The QB, Garbers, shouldn't be dismissed. He has decent size and arm talent and above average mobility and toughness. At a minimum he's a talented and capable backup with the tools to step in and win a tough game.
- Running back...meh but Sunday should be a useful part of a RB committee with his strength.

Yes, defensive recruiting fails to measure up. It's not a void though. There's some star fucking going on when it comes to the defensive backs otherwise people would be more excited about them. There is an elite edge rusher and at least one solid LB coming in.

The downsides, DL and ILB, can't be ignored but they dont need to be. Its exceedingly rare for a program not in the SEC or named tOSU or USC to recruit elite classes at every position. UW has never done it. Oregon has never done it. All of the hand ringing over a couple of 5* level guys looking at Oregon ignores the fact that those guys, if they even go to Oregon, are surrounded by a class similar to UWs.

End rant. That's a lot to type on my phone.
 
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