A 247Composite Look: Nebraska

[BornToBeRed]

I don't expect you all to love 247Composite off the bat for one reason: Nebraska takes a hit in rankings if using it. Well, at least from my viewpoint because I go strictly off 247. Huskers Illustrated's Mike Schaefer broke down what 247Composite means for our rankings in this free piece.

The 247Composite rankings caused a little shake up in the ratings of Nebraska commits for the 2013 class. The Huskers rank No. 35 in the country with a 247Composite player ranking average of 86.63 and a class value total of 670.75 points.
Under the 247Composite rankings, Nebraska now boasts of seven four-star commits, with the addition of Milton, Wis., defensive end A.J. Natter. Conversely, linebackers like Marcus Newby and Josh Banderasdropped more than a 100 spots when looking through the composite rankings.
The order of Nebraska’s commits is quite different under the 247Composite rankings. Youngstown Cardinal Mooney athlete Marcus McWilson now holds the highest ranking and is followed by defensive end Christian Lacouture.

Remember: This isn't what 247 Sports thinks. It is a combination of all of the rankings. 247 ranks Banderas as a 93, while the composite is an 89.56. It stands to reason that Scouts' 3* ranking (against 247 and Rivals' 4*) dropped him a bit. The Composite just gives you an idea of where the recruit stands across the board, rather than one place.

Here is a look at Nebraska’s commits in order through 247Composite rankings. Their position ranking is listed in parentheses.
239. (18) ATH Marcus McWilson
240. (14) SDE Christian Lacouture
268. (16) OLB Marcus Newby
270. (15) ILB Josh Banderas
284. (12) WDE A.J. Natter
403. (16) DUAL Johnny Stanton
415. (26) OLB Courtney Love
703. (63) ATH Nathan Gerry
752. (31) TE Greg Hart
790. (100) WR Kevin Gladney
831. (39) OG Dan Samuelson
NR (2) LS Gabriel Miller

[The Impaler]

We may have taken a hit but I like looking at it this way (composite) over just looking at one service. Just gives a broader scope of what everyone's impressions are.

[BuffSurveyor]

Interesting, I agree with The Impaler.

[CottonsLeftNut]

I find Scout worthless and wish their grades werent included

[BornToBeRed]

I find Scout worthless and wish their grades werent included

Personally? I'd say the same of ESPN. Outside the top 100 or so, they fall off pretty bad. I am glad they acknowledge the competition, but I really think 247 and Rivals are miles ahead of Scout and ESPN.

[Greatest Fan of All]

We rank #35 in the composite? Yuk.

[FCHusker]

Personally? I'd say the same of ESPN. Outside the top 100 or so, they fall off pretty bad. I am glad they acknowledge the competition, but I really think 247 and Rivals are miles ahead of Scout and ESPN.

Agreed!

[Greatest Fan of All]

Personally? I'd say the same of ESPN. Outside the top 100 or so, they fall off pretty bad. I am glad they acknowledge the competition, but I really think 247 and Rivals are miles ahead of Scout and ESPN.

Rivals has us rated #30 and Scout has us at #24. You're saying that Rivals gives a more accurate picture of our recruiting efforts?

[BornToBeRed]

Rivals has us rated #30 and Scout has us at #24. You're saying that Rivals gives a more accurate picture of our recruiting efforts?

I believe, in terms of ranking individual prospects, that 247 and Rivals do a better job than ESPN and Scout. As for their rankings of teams, I don't pay too much attention to them -- especially right now. So I can't really say who paints the best picture of where our class stands.

[HuskerInOkieland]

I've always said you should never base conclusions on one scouting service or source of data. I always look for an additional source for data for any sport I might be researching. Unfortunately, sometimes it is hard enough to find one good source much less two. Plus, these sources tend to feed off one another so a biased view held by one might be held by all. But it is always nice to balance a great report on one site and a less so report on the other. You can learn pretty fast that Rivals' or Scout's ratings are not the bible.

I have found Rivals to be the best over all but certainly not perfect. Scout actually seems to do a better job with certain aspect of critical evaluation of prospects (in my opinion) BUT they do a horrid job at balancing their evaluations across the entire body of prospects. In other words, they tend to be good at evaluating the prospects they look at, but they don't look at the whole as well as Rivals and they don't evenly evaluate each prospect. And since so much of evaluation is slotting prospects against the rest of the population, that presents a bit of a issue to me. Actually, that is an understatement. It undermines everything they do to me.

ESPN will kiss up to any large market area, any prominent program favored by their biased sports coverage, or basically anywhere where they believe they can land a buck. I consider them to be a joke and pay them absolutely no heed. They are a complete disgrace.

I am not familiar enough with 247Composite to give an opinion.

[Greatest Fan of All]

I believe, in terms of ranking individual prospects, that 247 and Rivals do a better job than ESPN and Scout. As for their rankings of teams, I don't pay too much attention to them -- especially right now. So I can't really say who paints the best picture of where our class stands.

Hmmm. I thought you started this thread.

[Red Reign]

Pretty good rundown....you and I pretty much agree on this as you know....from discussions we have had both on the board and through PMs...

I've always said you should never base conclusions on one scouting service or source of data. I always look for an additional source for data for any sport I might be researching. Unfortunately, sometimes it is hard enough to find one good source much less two. Plus, these sources tend to feed off one another so a biased view held by one might be held by all. But it is always nice to balance a great report on one site and a less so report on the other. You can learn pretty fast that Rivals' or Scout's ratings are not the bible.

I have found Rivals to be the best over all but certainly not perfect. Scout actually seems to do a better job with certain aspect of critical evaluation of prospects (in my opinion) BUT they do a horrid job at balancing their evaluations across the entire body of prospects. In other words, they tend to be good at evaluating the prospects they look at, but they don't look at the whole as well as Rivals and they don't evenly evaluate each prospect. And since so much of evaluation is slotting prospects against the rest of the population, that presents a bit of a issue to me. Actually, that is an understatement. It undermines everything they do to me.

ESPN will kiss up to any large market area, any prominent program favored by their biased sports coverage, or basically anywhere where they believe they can land a buck. I consider them to be a joke and pay them absolutely no heed. They are a complete disgrace.

I am not familiar enough with 247Composite to give an opinion.

[BornToBeRed]

Hmmm. I thought you started this thread.

Hah. It's a free piece on Nebraska's 247 site. I moderate over there, too. I'll be the first to admit I'm a 247 fanboy. So when I have the chance to share their stuff within HuskerMax's rules? I do so.

[FCHusker]

Hah. It's a free piece on Nebraska's 247 site. I moderate over there, too. I'll be the first to admit I'm a 247 fanboy. So when I have the chance to share their stuff within HuskerMax's rules? I do so.

And I for one am very thankful you do it!

[HuskerTea]

And I for one am very thankful you do it!

Same here. As Husker fans,we all appreciate the efforts of those of you who share so much.Thank you all.