SEC recruiting is other worldish. I continue to be optimistic that my Vols will end up in the top 15 in the country. But, even if they do, that will likely barely get them in the top 10 in the SEC. It is hard to make up ground at that rate. GA State cost us some kids that could have helped.
But, with that being said, I'm not that big on the stars and ratings. There are some teams out there that never break the top 25 that do well every year. Coaching, development, and kids actually wanting to bust their tail at that school may come close to trumping the star power. But, a big dose of great Jimmies and Joes certainly doesn't hurt.