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BYU football: Kalani Sitake and the Transfer Effect

By Shaun Gordon

Sep 3, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake walks on the field during the first half against the Arizona Wildcats at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake walks on the field during the first half against the Arizona Wildcats at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Conclusion

Looking at all six classes together, this is what you see:

  • 2009 – 1 transfer, no change in either Scout or Rivals
  • 2011 – 1 transfer, no change in either Scout or Rivals
  • 2012 – 1 transfer, +4 spots in Scout, +2 spots in Rivals
  • 2014 – 5 transfers, +5 spots in Scout, +12 spots in Rivals
  • 2015 – 5 transfers, +26 spots in Scout, +21 spots in Rivals
  • 2016 – 1 transfer, +2 spots in both Scout and Rivals

When you consider the ranking formulas that both Scout and Rivals use, one solid player is enough to tip the scales a few spots one way or another. An elite recruit tips the scales even more.

But it takes a collection of 20-25 solid players, with a few elite ones sprinkled in, to create a Top 40 class.

In the end though, recruiting rankings don’t matter much.  Some of the highest recruits don’t contribute to the level expected (i.e. Ben Olson, Jake Heaps), while underrated and unrated recruits turn into stars and solid contributors (i.e. Ziggy Ansah, Keyan Norman, Andrew Eide).

Whether or not these transfers ultimately make the Cougars better remains to be seen, but it’s clear that, at least in the eyes of recruiting experts, BYU football has added talent and potential under Kalani Sitake through these 14 transfers.

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