ITYT: Does Texas have enough blue-chip talent to win the national championship?
The Longhorns have a talented roster, but do they have enough talent on the team to contend for a national championship? Joe Cook, Ian Boyd, and Paul Wadlington go over CBS Sports’ Blue-Chip Ratio, apply their own qualifications to it, and assess whether Texas could raise a trophy in January.
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The term refers to players with NFL caliber measurables; discussion follows on different definitions of Blue Chip by recruiting services. An examination of the list of teams with high Blue Chip ratios is next, noting Texas’s position and comparisons with other teams.
The three talk about how transfers affect team composition and their inclusion in Blue Chip calculations. The group gives insight into past national champions’ Blue Chip ratios and predictions for future performance based on current data.
Then, a look at Texas’ Blue Chip recruits by position, highlighting strengths and weaknesses. They conclude with a detailed look at specific players who may not be Blue Chips but are crucial to Texas’ success.
Important numbers to know include…
- 72% of Texas’s roster consists of Blue Chip recruits, placing them among the top teams.
- 90% Blue Chip ratio for Ohio State, showcasing their dominance in recruiting.
- 50% is the minimum Blue Chip ratio for a national champion since 2011, emphasizing its importance in predicting success.
- 5 of 6 Blue Chip edges for Texas, indicating a strong potential for defensive performance.
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