What are the biggest differences between BCS caliber athletes and mid-major conferences?
Lemming: Sometimes the differences are miniscule. In some cases one tenth of a second or a few pounds may separate an elite athlete from a good athlete. Therefore, training can help bump student-athletes from one level to the next. NCSA: Can you please comment on how players are ranked? Lemming: Rankings are arbitrary depending on who does them. Personally, I need to see a student-athlete play live and on film. I also use a collective approach and collect feedback from my various contacts in the football community. My natural instincts also play a role in my analysis. NCSA: What are your methods for identifying top talent in traditionally weaker high school settings? Lemming: When I attend a football game, I usually do not even pay attention to the score, so players are not at a disadvantage if they play for a school that is not competitive on the field. College coaches focus on the strength of individual players, not teams or schools. NCSA: How many football players that do not receiv
