Bud Elliott

Nov 6, 2024 | cfbuds.beehiiv.com | Bud Elliott

The college football analysis by Bud Elliott, delivered to your inbox several times a week.

Jun 25, 2024 | shorturl.at | Bud Elliott

Which schools have recruited well enough to emerge as national champion in the 2024 season? To determine this, it's essential to understand the level of talent required to clinch college football's biggest prize, according to recent standards. I set out to answer this question over a decade ago by creating the Blue-Chip Ratio. Since its inception in 2013, the Blue-Chip Ratio has been referenced by all major broadcast networks and closely monitored by head coaches and administrators.

Jun 25, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Bud Elliott

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Apr 30, 2024 | 247sports.com | Bud Elliott

247Sports invests a ton of time and energy into its recruiting rankings, which are captained by a specific scouting team. Thousands of hours of travel, film study, meetings, data analysis and furious debate goes into the process each year. The goal: To identify the most talented football recruits. But how do we know if we are doing a good job? Freshman All-American teams are great, but they are largely based on playing time and early opportunities.

Apr 22, 2024 | shorturl.at | Brad Crawford |Allen Trieu |Bud Elliott

247Sports invests a ton of time and energy into its recruiting rankings, which are captained by a specific scouting team. Thousands of hours of travel, film study, meetings, data analysis and furious debate goes into the process each year. The goal: To identify the most talented football recruits. But how do we know if we are doing a good job? Freshman All-American teams are great, but they are largely based on playing time and early opportunities.