Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
Brigham Young Cougar quarterbacks Riley Nelson (13) Jake Heaps (9) and James Lark (3) pose during media day in Provo Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011.
BYU fans are salivating over new four-star QB commit Jacob Conover, but BYU's recent luck with highly touted quarterbacks makes us wonder: How much do these four- or five-star quarterbacks really contribute on the field?
This isn't to diminish anybody's record in high school. Those who earn those coveted stars certainly deserve the recognition. But for the Cougars in particular, stars in recruiting haven't always translated to stars on the field.