The Jackal wrote: ↑Fri Dec 14, 2018 9:53 pm
I feel like I am seeing Furman winning most (maybe more than most) of recruiting battles against other SoCon teams.
Just scanning social media, I think Devonte Jones was a big target for Wofford. He announced his commitment to Furman, and another DL the next day announced an offer from Wofford.
Jackal, I'd say your completely right about winning the battle against SoCon schools. And I'll go a bit further.
It's getting pretty easy to see who else is really recruiting a player, this class of commits is highly offered. As of right now, at least three players have over twenty offers each. My guess concerning Jumper, Barton, and Slay it wasn't between Furman and a SoCon school it was between Furman and an FBS school. Barton recently received an offer from UMass adding to a long list. Jumper had his pick too. I will admit I'll be biting my nails on Slay.
Concerning Jones, my brother in law (a GameCock) is friends with folks connected to Hanna. Hanna also has a 5-star GameCock commit, he was told it's a battle between Wofford and Furman for Jones. IMO, he's a big get.
Furman still has some battles going on Chatty losing Arth, advantage Furman. Furman is battling the Citadel and Lafayette for the Texas RB. And I believe we're battling Mercer for one or two more.
From what I can tell - some of our losses are against the academies - primarily Army.