I've heard this said. But it's still difficult not to be concerned. I don't recall this issue coming up during Saban's time as coach. He always got mostly 4* and 5*. He did get a few 3 star, and some were great. But it seems like lately it's all 3* and 4*. Don't see many 5* at all.
The folks here who religiously follow recruiting aren't worried about ut and are actually pretty impressed at this class so far.
This class would only be a few spots higher with Saban at the helm and that was because he had those long standing relationships.
I was skeptical too about recruiting but have followed very closely for years...im pretty impressed so far and we will end up closing strong. There isn't a player committed so far that isn't someone Saban would have taken.
Saban got a LOT more 3 stars than you remember but I've rthe last 10 years recruiting services amhave reacted heavily anytime Bama took a commit from one and usually bumped them to a four star after watching more film (lotzier) its the bama bump, it was a legit thing. But it wasn't services just doing us a favor it was them adjusting to what they must have missed.
Fwiw we took several 3 stars last year and a few of them are making splashes at camp, and in the portal age getting a 5 star who can't start right away means your prepping them for the transfer portal next year. Not an awful thing to have some guys who know they need ro develop.
