Hypothetically speaking, what do you think our average recruiting ranking could be from an annual realistic goal perspective? More over, what would it have to be in order for us to more consistently hit our on-the-field performance expectations/goals? Granted rankings dont always equate to wins, as determining outcome is multifactorial, but history shows us you need a certain level of blue chip talent to consistently compete at higher levels.
1. If NIL is used to attract 6-8 high-end blue chip talent for every class
2. Staff continues to be detailed and thoughtful in their recruiting
3. On field performance improves
Over the next 5 years, what would be a realistic goal to have our class rank?
Obviously on the field performance is equally about talent evaluation, recruiting the right players, hard nosed culture, and detailed + adaptive schemes.
However coaches need a certain level of talent to work with in order to perform, even if the schemes are great, jimmys and joes have to be able to execute.
I was adding up the number of "bluebloods" which are organically better positioned than WVU, but if all these factors would come together, after each class has finished signing in Feb, I believe a realistic goal would be for WVU to have a class ranking(averaged among the major rating sites) to be in the 19-24 range.
If we can obtain a 3 years average in the 19-24 range, along with quality coaching, player dev, and talent evals, that should be enough "Base Talent" for us to compete for Big12 Title. I mean, look at Cinci, they have accomplished a lot without high recruiting rankings.
If we understand we cant give $1m to a single player for NIL, but we can come up with enough funds to get 6-8 Cornerstone players in every class, that should be the base the staff needs to raise the ceiling.
Brown likely only has 2 years remaining at WVU, before the fans are in the uproar, I mean, many already have him firmly placed in the hot seat, but considering how he is recruiting(which is good, could be better, and we'll see how the 2023 class shakes out). EX: Louisville, Getting high-end talent from California to Texas...
There are certain institutional investment strategies/models/portfolios that offer a lower risk profile(when compared apples to apples) than buy&hold but with much higher growth potential, where 18%-35% is consistently produced annually(depending on market conditions and how the concepts are customized).
If WVU/CRT could create a "fund" of approx $10m, and not deploy outdated+ irrelevant+ archaic applications, we could use 80% of every years return for NIL(To ensure the fund is growing every year to keep up with.......inflation). Instead of pursuing boosters every year, the annual return from the fund could be used, never dipping into the primary/initial allo. That would give us approx $2m for NIL every year, without needing to raise a dime from donors/boosters on an annual basis. That should be enough to attract 6-8 cornerstone players, which may generate additional "free" class momentum. Being strategic with which players & positions are heavily pursued for NIL, and well informed with regard to what the staff is wanting.
In this new world of FA, while we all wish it was different, we have to roll forward and if we are going to be on the playground, we have to be creative, resourceful, and efficient if we are to strive for obtainable improvement.
Its great the CRT was started, but being dependent and correlated to annual donations is very linear, limiting, and not maximizing the benefit of the collective... Esp considering the states population and average income, linear paths are suboptimal. This is another area in which we need to be more creative to help mitigate organic disadvantages compared to other programs.
I believe in this new world, fans hold a large amount of potential impact, from if they choose to donate, do they watch games, go to games, buy media packages, buy merch,etc. The strength of this fanbase will ultimately be the determining factor in our long term security. So do your part when and where you can, it doesnt have to be donating large sums, but something as simple as buying your kid a WVU hat or taking him to a game for his birthday, getting the streaming package for WVU games, or just watching the game if you're not at work. Simple things add up, and esp with realignment again around the bend, we need every hand on deck to present a robust program should major changes come soon.
#LETSGO
1. If NIL is used to attract 6-8 high-end blue chip talent for every class
2. Staff continues to be detailed and thoughtful in their recruiting
3. On field performance improves
Over the next 5 years, what would be a realistic goal to have our class rank?
Obviously on the field performance is equally about talent evaluation, recruiting the right players, hard nosed culture, and detailed + adaptive schemes.
However coaches need a certain level of talent to work with in order to perform, even if the schemes are great, jimmys and joes have to be able to execute.
I was adding up the number of "bluebloods" which are organically better positioned than WVU, but if all these factors would come together, after each class has finished signing in Feb, I believe a realistic goal would be for WVU to have a class ranking(averaged among the major rating sites) to be in the 19-24 range.
If we can obtain a 3 years average in the 19-24 range, along with quality coaching, player dev, and talent evals, that should be enough "Base Talent" for us to compete for Big12 Title. I mean, look at Cinci, they have accomplished a lot without high recruiting rankings.
If we understand we cant give $1m to a single player for NIL, but we can come up with enough funds to get 6-8 Cornerstone players in every class, that should be the base the staff needs to raise the ceiling.
Brown likely only has 2 years remaining at WVU, before the fans are in the uproar, I mean, many already have him firmly placed in the hot seat, but considering how he is recruiting(which is good, could be better, and we'll see how the 2023 class shakes out). EX: Louisville, Getting high-end talent from California to Texas...
There are certain institutional investment strategies/models/portfolios that offer a lower risk profile(when compared apples to apples) than buy&hold but with much higher growth potential, where 18%-35% is consistently produced annually(depending on market conditions and how the concepts are customized).
If WVU/CRT could create a "fund" of approx $10m, and not deploy outdated+ irrelevant+ archaic applications, we could use 80% of every years return for NIL(To ensure the fund is growing every year to keep up with.......inflation). Instead of pursuing boosters every year, the annual return from the fund could be used, never dipping into the primary/initial allo. That would give us approx $2m for NIL every year, without needing to raise a dime from donors/boosters on an annual basis. That should be enough to attract 6-8 cornerstone players, which may generate additional "free" class momentum. Being strategic with which players & positions are heavily pursued for NIL, and well informed with regard to what the staff is wanting.
In this new world of FA, while we all wish it was different, we have to roll forward and if we are going to be on the playground, we have to be creative, resourceful, and efficient if we are to strive for obtainable improvement.
Its great the CRT was started, but being dependent and correlated to annual donations is very linear, limiting, and not maximizing the benefit of the collective... Esp considering the states population and average income, linear paths are suboptimal. This is another area in which we need to be more creative to help mitigate organic disadvantages compared to other programs.
I believe in this new world, fans hold a large amount of potential impact, from if they choose to donate, do they watch games, go to games, buy media packages, buy merch,etc. The strength of this fanbase will ultimately be the determining factor in our long term security. So do your part when and where you can, it doesnt have to be donating large sums, but something as simple as buying your kid a WVU hat or taking him to a game for his birthday, getting the streaming package for WVU games, or just watching the game if you're not at work. Simple things add up, and esp with realignment again around the bend, we need every hand on deck to present a robust program should major changes come soon.
#LETSGO
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