That's a convenient narrative when your class size is small. Mercer's 2024 class had a higher average rating than three SEC teams while signing 22 players, proving you can have both volume and quality. Vanderbilt's "historic" average is still below the SEC median, and their talent level won't translate to wins if they're constantly outnumbered on the depth chart. Teams that win championships consistently rank highly in both categories, not just one. Your staff is getting outworked on the trail, and trying to spin a top-50 class as progress is pure cope.