Would you like some more anecdotal evidence as to how inexact recruitment of high school Seniors is:

Here goes:  Consider the two Cams that finished in the Top 5 of Heisman Trophy voting.

Cam (eron) Ward, Miami’s QB, had to settle for San Antonio’s Incarnate Word, an FCS program, before going to Washington State and, finally, the Hurricanes.

Cam Skattebo, despite a prolific career at Sacramento’s Rio Linda High School, had all of 2 offers:  Sacramento State and William & Mary.  Skattebo decided to stay home for 2 years.

The similarities between the two Cams abruptly ended abruptly during the past week.  Skattebo performed heroically in an Arizona State comeback that came one 4th and 13 play from toppling mighty Texas.  Skattebo’s 2024 stats amazed:  1,700+ yards rushing and 600+ yards receiving — not to mention his TD pass against Texas yesterday on a scintillating 4th and 1 call.  Skattebo performed his heroics despite not feeling great.  The running back was vomiting on the sidelines during the game.

Cam Ward played great in Miami’s bowl game — in the FIRST half.  Ward sat out the 2nd half and watched the Hurricanes cough up a second half lead to Iowa State.

One Cam became a lifetime folk hero in Tempe.  As for the other Cam,…………………..