The ACC has had some recruiting changes over the last few years. They are starting to pick up better prospects. Look at these recruitng trend shake ups since 2003:
2003 ACC
5-Star (Rivals) 4
4-star (Rivals) 34
2004 ACC
5-Star (Rivals) 5
4-star (Rivals) 46
2005 ACC
5-Star (Rivals) 8
4-star (Rivals) 53
2006 ACC
5-Star (Rivals) 5
4-star (Rivals) 59
2007 ACC
5-Star (Rivals) 5
4-star (Rivals) 50
2008 ACC
5-Star (Rivals) 5
4-star (Rivals) 70
03-05 period
5-Star (Rivals) 17
4-star (Rivals) 133
06-08 period
5-Star (Rivals) 15
4-star (Rivals) 179
Clemson has made a significant recruiting shift by taking a number of top players from the state of Florida. If you go back and review Clemson's recruitng classes from the 03 to 05 classes they were okay. Middle of the road. Here is a list of the top Clemson commits rankings from that time period:
5-star (Rivals)
0
4-star (Rivals) note: 4 of these were 2005 commits
9
Now from the 06-08 we have a dramatic turnaround in recruiting. Take a look at the difference
5-Star (Rivals)
3
4-star (Rivals)
26
Givin the timeframe of the increase I would expect that talent should start showing this year.
Kim Cloutier
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Wow. That's at 35% jump in 4 star recruits between the two periods (Clemson jumps 175%!). Are we noticing nicer cars in ACC parent's drive-ways the last couple of years?
YODA
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Nolesdominate2008
Madison , FL
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Also I would like to point out that in recent year Scout and Rivals have been naming more prspects 4 star guys
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