Tuesday, July 20, 2010

A look at the history of 5 star recruits in the Tedford era

With Martin departing, the unfulfilled promise of a 5 star recruit bites the Bears. It prompted me to look back at previous 5 stars to see what Martin could have been.


2002: No 5 stars

2003: No 5 stars

2004: No 5 stars

2005: WR DeSean Jackson: A true program changer. Jackson, while he had his faults, made his impact on the Bears and helped make Cal a more national brand. A huge impact on Cal. Jackson is one of the best players of the decade and worthy of a 5 star rating.

D-JAX!

2006: No 5 stars

2007: No 5 stars

2008: No 5 stars

2009: No 5 stars

2010: Keenan Allen: WR/S, has yet to play a game

Chris Martin: DE/OLB, transferred before he touched the field.



There’s a lot fewer 5 star recruits then I thought Tedford had landed. Apparently, I was mistaken. Guys like Marshawn Lynch and Jahvid Best were borderline, but so were guys like Joe Ayoob. But, 5 star recruits have a 100% success rating before this season. Keenan Allen is a sure star (just kidding; hopefully he will be!). Go Bears!

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