The concept of "saving spots" by leaving scholarships empty is not, nor has it ever been, even a concept college football staffs use. No coach is going to willingly mess with their roster distribution to "save spots" - doing it one year messes your roster up for the next four. No.
I Thought our 17 class was looking to be in the range of 17 recruits. With 2 guys leaving early (vv and collins) this year that would make next years class 15 (assuming we fill up this cycle). 15 is very low so by "saving" 2 or 3 from this class - we would help balance out the 4 year cycle to become closer to the standard 20ish. I wouldn't think that we would save them if we have solid recruits from top to bottom, however many have stated that the 17 cycle will be the one were Riley and company have had enough time to build strong relationships and a record of 9-4 10-3 next season would make it easier to get 2 or 3 extra SOLID recruits next year over this year.
agree with this ^ Building the spirits of the walk on's and playing your hand when you might be dealt better cards in 17!!!
I guess a better word would have been "should" instead of "might" --- Either way I would prefer to "wish and hope" instead of "piss and moan"