<p>I was wondering if anyone knew what the level of skill was for a Princeton wide receiver. I am hoping to get recruited next year and want to know what I need to do to earn it. Some background, I did not start this year as a junior but will probably start next year, my school is perennially our conference champions, we run, mostly, a T/wing T power offense with some spread components, and this year our best two receivers had about 130 and 250 yards on the year, respectively. Any help is great, thanks!</p>
<p>First off, for Princeton…grades and SAT’s matter. go to their website and fill out the recruiting info for the coach. That is where you start. They will certainly want to see tape on you. You could also ask the coaches what showcases they will be attending so that you can catch the coaches eye. Princeton might attend the NE elite showcase in Boston during the summer. Good luck. Only the coach can evaluate your talent against his need… You can be the best reciever in the world, but if he has other recruiting needs, it may not be you. Remember cast a wide net and see what you catch.</p>
<p>Thanks! I just remembered to check this now.</p>
<p>If youre talking direct skill level, make sure youre at least benchwarmer talent and then be a genius… Princeton was 0 - 8 in the Ivy League this year</p>
<p>I think most Ivy football recruits were the best players on their hs team (top 3-4, since its hard to compare across positions). Precious few were less than first team recognition in their local areas–all county, all conference, etc. Probably a majority were recognized all state, especially in the smaller states.</p>
<p>Ivy athletics in general are a great deal higher level than the general public understands. The majority of Ivy football players could/would make the roster at mid to upper level D1 schools [by that I mean the bottom half of the Big Ten, Pac 12, etc.] Not as starters, but as substitutes. If you weren’t a standout at your high school, you have an uphill battle to get any support from the coach at any Ivy. Naturally, this doesn’t mean that you couldn’t join the team, but your academic and other talent will have to get you admitted. </p>
<p>BTW, this question is one of the most answerable questions around, as opposed to being mysterious. Go to the team website, access the roster, and read the bio’s. If you are interested in being highly precise, read the stats pages to figure out who the starters are, and focus on them.</p>
<p>I watched a few Ivy League games on cable TV this past Fall, and I’m actually impressed with the quality of overall play. Usually there are a couple standout athletes on both sides of the ball for each team as well as some very disciplined role players that do exactly what the coach wants them to do. As a whole, I thought the coaching was very good and it is more about “schemes” and “the system” rather than raw talent. So with that said, I would think these coaches are looking for a few outstanding athletes and mostly coachable role players who can play in their schemes and systems. If you’re considering Ivy football, I would look at some game film to get a feel for how the coaches operate to determine if I was a good fit. Example: I know Brown is a fairly wide open offense that relies on precise route running for its receivers.</p>
<p>The other thing I noticed was there wasn’t alot of jawing, “thuggery” and disrespecting the other team as most people have become used to seeing in major conference BCS division football. I thought it was very refreshing, and with far less tattoos. Just call me old fashioned.</p>
<p>[Matt</a> Costello - Boston High School Blog - ESPN Boston](<a href=“http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/high-school/tag/_/name/matt-costello]Matt”>ESPN Boston High School Report- ESPN)</p>
<p>This WR/DB in my area is reportedly going to play football for Princeton. In addition to being selected 2010 MA Gatorade Player of the Year and ESPN MA’s Mr. Football 2010, he will surely make every All-Star and All-Scholastic Team in the area. Following are some of his offensive stats:</p>
<p>"…Costello helped to lead the Crimson Tide to their eighth Super Bowl championship with a 31-7 victory over Catholic Conference champion St. John’s Prep Saturday at Gillette Stadium. While completing Everett’s undefeated season in Division I, Costello hauled in 11 catches for 145 yards and three touchdowns on the state’s biggest stage. He finished the 2010 season with 76 catches for 1,301 yards and 23 touchdowns, while contributing to quarterback Jonathan Dibiaso’s state single-season record 43 touchdown passes. </p>
<p>“Of all the high school football players we’ve watched this year, Matt Costello was certainly among the elite,” said co-editor Brendan Hall. “He was the total package – best route-runner I’ve ever seen, and one of the best deep ball threats to come through this state in a long time. His stats reflect that. And when coupled with his standing in the classroom and community, this was pretty much a shoo-in.”</p>