2026 Derrek Cooper 5* RB/ATH from Chaminade Commits to Texas

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Let him walk, he’s not worth the hype. He’s not Dalvin Cook or Sony Michel type back.

Ah, he must be Joseph Yearby then

 

[canadacanes]

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Did you see their onlyfans page yet

I see better talent on the reditt dark pages.

 

[Page305]

Well simply sticking to recruiting since I thought that's what all these conversations were about just look at the difference the last 3 years between us and them simply as a composite recruiting class come signing day... Now if you tie in the optics, the results, the fan base no argument at all. Night and day they're on a different level then us. Recruiting itself though, nah, not really... Apparently it's only our fan base that doesn't realize in the last 3 years we have had the number four class the number five class and the number six class and each of those took some last second defections to get them that low. To me at the University of Miami a school that has never recruited in that capacity routinely that's **** impressive.

Hold up... in the last 3 yrs, we've had the #4, #5 and the #6 ranked class???? No way. This can't be true at all. I mean.... if by the slightest chance you are right, then ****. We are closer to them then what I think and I also need to give Mario more credit(even though I am already a supporter). I would actually call him elite at recruiting if true. Something is telling me you're wrong as **** tho. Or maybe this factors in HS and Portal combined? But still .... that's true?? If so, yes impressive.

 

[Page305]

Maaaan it's still fvck texas tho. Wasn't trying to glaze them this much (pause). I just don't see how we can be on the same level as a team that has 3 consecutive top 5 classes and has also been to the playoffs 2yrs in a row

 

[RVACane]

Good thing for my argument he provided absolutely zero stats then lol.

Yeah… this is how the judges scored it…

 

[RVACane]

Hold up... in the last 3 yrs, we've had the #4, #5 and the #6 ranked class???? No way. This can't be true at all. I mean.... if by the slightest chance you are right, then ****. We are closer to them then what I think and I also need to give Mario more credit(even though I am already a supporter). I would actually call him elite at recruiting if true. Something is telling me you're wrong as **** tho. Or maybe this factors in HS and Portal combined? But still .... that's true?? If so, yes impressive.

If those numbers are correct then it has to be a combination of High School and Portal

 

[Rellyrell]

Hold up... in the last 3 yrs, we've had the #4, #5 and the #6 ranked class???? No way. This can't be true at all. I mean.... if by the slightest chance you are right, then ****. We are closer to them then what I think and I also need to give Mario more credit(even though I am already a supporter). I would actually call him elite at recruiting if true. Something is telling me you're wrong as **** tho. Or maybe this factors in HS and Portal combined? But still .... that's true?? If so, yes impressive.

In no world have we had those ranked classes in the last 3 classes.

2023:
Class Rank - 7th / Overall (w/ transfers): 8th
2024:
Class Rank - 4th / Overall (w/ transfers): 6th
2025:
Class Rank - 14th / Overall (w/ transfers): 13th

Avg. recruit: 90.56

 

[hoops156]

In no world have we had those ranked classes in the last 3 classes.

2023:
Class Rank - 7th / Overall (w/ transfers): 8th
2024:
Class Rank - 4th / Overall (w/ transfers): 6th
2025:
Class Rank - 14th / Overall (w/ transfers): 13th

Avg. recruit: 90.56

yeah there was some funny math happening there

 

[grover]

Can't just put everything negative on him and nothing positive. That's showing your hand.

The anti-Mario crowd has been showing their hand since Mario was hired backed by the Columbus mafia.

But how different would things have been if Caleb downs sticks to the reason he went in the portal in the first place and comes to us instead of Ohio State hearing oh s*** Caleb downs is getting in the portal let's throw a crazy number at him cuz we're all in this season. Is news flash you put Caleb downs to go with meesh Powell last season and I guarantee the talk is very different. But I get it nothing's guaranteed and results is all that matters. But that's what was orchestrated last season a powell and downs combination at safety. BIG DIFFERENCE

Now that would have been something.

 

[Calinative]

Maaaan it's still fvck texas tho. Wasn't trying to glaze them this much (pause). I just don't see how we can be on the same level as a team that has 3 consecutive top 5 classes and has also been to the playoffs 2yrs in a row

Well its kinda all relative. Remember there are 136 FBS teams. I'd still put Texas in a different Tier than us, simply because I do think they can easily outspend us.

In recruiting rankings, it's probably something like:

Tier 1: 1-4 ... 4 Teams
Tier 2: 5-14 ... 10 Teams
Tier 3: 15-28 ... 14 Teams
Tier 4: 29-52 ... 24 Teams
Tier 5: 52-86 ... 34 Teams
Tier 6: 87-136 ... 50 Teams

 

[JamesQuall]

Hold up... in the last 3 yrs, we've had the #4, #5 and the #6 ranked class???? No way. This can't be true at all. I mean.... if by the slightest chance you are right, then ****. We are closer to them then what I think and I also need to give Mario more credit(even though I am already a supporter). I would actually call him elite at recruiting if true. Something is telling me you're wrong as **** tho. Or maybe this factors in HS and Portal combined? But still .... that's true?? If so, yes impressive.

He’s incorrect

 

[RVACane]

Well its kinda all relative. Remember there are 136 FBS teams. I'd still put Texas in a different Tier than us, simply because I do think they can easily outspend us.

In recruiting rankings, it's probably something like:

Tier 1: 1-4 ... 4 Teams
Tier 2: 5-14 ... 10 Teams
Tier 3: 15-28 ... 14 Teams
Tier 4: 29-52 ... 24 Teams
Tier 5: 52-86 ... 34 Teams
Tier 6: 87-136 ... 50 Teams

Tier two is way too big because 5 going to 14 is way too big a talent differential. It’s like Tier 2 is 5-8 or 9 and Tier 3 is 9 or 10-14. We’re in the Tier 2 and Tier 3 groups depending on the class.

 

[DC3]

Are you also a Don't trust the Analytics person, I guess? lol

I asked Chatgpt this and well

Bottom line:
Cristobal’s decision to kick was analytics-based—but based on a model that prioritized taking 3 points and banking on the defense. Modern fourth-down analytics, game theory, and situational context strongly favor going for it when you absolutely need a touchdown late in a close game.


If you’re looking for hard win probability figures, one of the standard fourth-down math models (like those from Ben Baldwin or nflfastR studies) would show that going for it increases win expectancy over kicking in that exact scenario—though I'd need NCAA-specific data to pin it precisely.


So, yes—analytics can justify kicking in some contexts, but in this Syracuse–Miami scenario, most evidence suggests Miami should’ve gone for it on 4th-and-10.

Heres the full breakdown - https://chatgpt.com/s/t_6879ad7d983481919a0802b578398506

 

[Calinative]

Tier two is way too big because 5 going to 14 is way too big a talent differential. It’s like Tier 2 is 5-8 or 9 and Tier 3 is 9 or 10-14. We’re in the Tier 2 and Tier 3 groups depending on the class.

Eh I see your point, but I disagree because we literally finished as high as 4 two years ago then 14th last year. So in a way that kinda perfectly encapsulates what tier 2 is, doesn't it? I mean like always with tiers some players/teams are closer to the upper end of the tier while others are closer to the bottom end... You're never going to have a perfect breakdown. Like I'd say in general we recruit better than PSU and Clemson (at least under Mario). But in general is there really that big of a dropoff? Not really. it's all relatively close to eachother.

I mean today it goes 12. Clemson, 13. UF, 14. FSU, 15. UTenn, 16. PSU Would you be surprised if any of those programs finish 5-10 often? I wouldn't. I mean Clemson, UF, and FSU all easily have potential to land top 5 recruiting classes for sure. And just in general I'd say you want the tier setup so a good-bad range of your performance kinda keeps you in your tier of reasonable outcomes you'd expect. Like if we finished 3rd or 4th, thats kinda surpassing our tier. But is 10 REALLY underperforming our tier? Also you can kinda think about how there are 12-16 CFP teams (12 now, 16 prob soon enough), while there were 4 under the previous format. That's kinda because there are generally 4 Elite teams yearly, and then another 10-12 great teams...

 

[RVACane]

Eh I see your point, but I disagree because we literally finished as high as 4 two years ago then 14th last year. So in a way that kinda perfectly encapsulates what tier 2 is, doesn't it?

No. And of course you disagree, that’s what you do. You’re molding the facts to fit your story - that we are a tier 2 recruiting team. The tiers aren’t dependent upon where we finish. The tiers are static, the teams change each year and that determines which tier they are in for each recruiting cycle. So when we finished 4th, we finished in tier 1 that year. When we finished 7 or 8 we finished in tier 2 and at 14 we just barely made tier 3. The talent differential from 5 to 14 is massive. That range encompasses different levels/tiers.

 

[CaryLucas_23]

Can we keep this line clear in case any good news comes

 

[Calinative]

I asked Chatgpt this and well

Bottom line:
Cristobal’s decision to kick was analytics-based—but based on a model that prioritized taking 3 points and banking on the defense. Modern fourth-down analytics, game theory, and situational context strongly favor going for it when you absolutely need a touchdown late in a close game.


If you’re looking for hard win probability figures, one of the standard fourth-down math models (like those from Ben Baldwin or nflfastR studies) would show that going for it increases win expectancy over kicking in that exact scenario—though I'd need NCAA-specific data to pin it precisely.


So, yes—analytics can justify kicking in some contexts, but in this Syracuse–Miami scenario, most evidence suggests Miami should’ve gone for it on 4th-and-10.

Heres the full breakdown - https://chatgpt.com/s/t_6879ad7d983481919a0802b578398506

Yeah that doesn't use any actual metrics of the situation though. It's just basically saying that studies say when losing late it's generally better to go for it. Which I agree with. Again, I have literally said I think I would probably have gone for it and think I even wanted to at the time. But I do not view it as some terrible decision making to kick the FG there is all I'm saying. I view that as much more of a coin flip decision that just didn't work out for us. Whereas everyone else is acting like it was an obvious MUST GO situation, when I definitely don't think it was.

Again like I said before getting the 4th and goal is around a 20% chance. The FG I viewed as 100%. Holding them to Less than a TD while still having like 1.5-2mins left was probably 10-15% chance. We were in a bad situation period. People acting like Mario shot our hope of making the CFP in the head with that decision are crazy.

 

[Calinative]

No. And of course you disagree, that’s what you do. You’re molding the facts to fit your story - that we are a tier 2 recruiting team. The tiers aren’t dependent upon where we finish. The tiers are static, the teams change each year and that determines which tier they are in for each recruiting cycle. So when we finished 4th, we finished in tier 1 that year. When we finished 7 or 8 we finished in tier 2 and at 14 we just barely made tier 3. The talent differential from 5 to 14 is massive. That range encompasses different levels/tiers.

This was literally a discussion comparing TEAMS tiers, not just slotting recruiting finishes into tiers. I made my post in response to saying Texas and Miami are/not on the same level. Yeah there is a big talent differential between 5 and 14. I'm not denying that whatsoever. I'm saying a Team in the 2nd tier of general recruiting ability can finish in that general area. There are teams who say always finish top 3-5. There are teams who always finishe 10-20. There are teams who sometimes finish 5 or 10.... If every year a team is oscillating between finishing 5th and 10th, so is then AVERAGING a 7th place finish, you're going to say no, thats not a Tier 2 recruiting team?... That's the point.

Also how the **** are you going to disagree WITH ME in a statement I made that was the FIRST to do a tier ranking and what I said originally, then say OF COURSE I'M the one whose disagreeing with you? That aint how **** works lol. The **** kinda female jedi mind trick is that? I made a statement. YOU are the one who disagreed with me lmao

 

[SinisterCane]

& that’s the problem. “Good metrics.”

No it didn’t, & it’s time to remove the nerd science from sports, in general, so we can get back to actual coaching.

So let’s recap what actually took place:

1. We were moving the ball on Syracuse all game; X was literally unstoppable in his route running, especially this drive.

2. Yes George had a dumb unsportsmanlike penalty (in which Mario put him right back in the game after one sit out, mind u), but we ate those penalty yards up over the next 2 plays.

3. It’s less than 4 mins to play, w 4th & Goal at their 8. Our defense hasn’t stopped them all game, but they hadn’t stopped us, either. U DO NOT KICK THE FG W/ UNDER 4 MINS TO PLAY W/ ONLY HAVING TWO TIMEOUTS! Worst case, we have them deep in their territory if we failed, giving our defense a punchers chance w/ their backs against their endzone.

4. After we kicked the FG, WE LEGITIMATELY ALLOWED THEM TO BLEED THE CLOCK TO THE 2 MIN WARNING. So not only do we allow them to bleed the clock, we’re now banking for a 3 & out after the 2 min warning WITH ONLY 2 T.O’s at **** near mid field! Did I fail to mention, WE HAVEN’T STOPPED THEM?!

Even if we did allow a 3 & out from that point, we would need to drive the length of the field w/ approx. 48 secs to score a TD w 0 T.O’s b/c the FG did nothing for us!

After the 2 min. stoppage, ESPN conveniently ran 3 games (VT, Cal, & UL) reminding the American fanbase how fortunate we were to be 10-1 at that point of the season. Lol

This is called situational coaching, not letting some nerds tell u to take the FG in a closely contested match up. 5 mins w all 3 timeouts? Sure; 3:43 w/ only 2 timeouts? **** no.

You just could have said CORCHin

 

[Page305]

In no world have we had those ranked classes in the last 3 classes.

2023:
Class Rank - 7th / Overall (w/ transfers): 8th
2024:
Class Rank - 4th / Overall (w/ transfers): 6th
2025:
Class Rank - 14th / Overall (w/ transfers): 13th

Avg. recruit: 90.56

That's exactly what I figured... but what threw me off was that that's the second time this week someone has got last yrs ranking completely wrong. and I mean COMPLETELY wrong. Had me thinking I was trippin' looool