for discussion: how does wildcat formation affect recruitin

[originaloverthehilltop1]

rumor is we are going to use the wildcat formation. will that change the type of qbs we recruit? wouldn't we need more dual threat qbs than our last 2 or 3 recruits seem to be? what about other positions?

for you wildcat experts...would this mean a bit less throwing, more running?

[ClickClack]

rumor is we are going to use the wildcat formation. will that change the type of qbs we recruit? wouldn't we need more dual threat qbs than our last 2 or 3 recruits seem to be? what about other positions?

for you wildcat experts...would this mean a bit less throwing, more running?

It will have no effect on the type of qb's we recruit...wildcat is simply a formation or package that can be used 10-12 times per game (or more/less) and a RB/WR lines up as the qb and takes a direct snap (most of the time designedto run), but I am sure JJ can develop some nice trick plays or passes from the wildcat as well....but no, it has no effect on the type of QB we recruit

[Stallion]

I agree-you don't recruit a wildcat QB you recruit a RB or WR who has the athleticism to run the offense. Wouldn't expect a Run and Shoot QB would very likely be a candidate for the wildcat position. The best player on most high school teams is usually a QB and often they are moved in College to Receiver-those types might be a candidate. Jeremy Johnson might fit that bill.

[SMU21TCU10]

I agree-you don't recruit a wildcat QB you recruit a RB or WR who has the athleticism to run the offense. Wouldn't expect a Run and Shoot QB would very likely be a candidate for the wildcat position. The best player on most high school teams is usually a QB and often they are moved in College to Receiver-those types might be a candidate. Jeremy Johnson might fit that bill.

If J will was healthy maybe he could run it? Or Cole Loftin or Terrance Wilkerson.

[Stallion]

I don't think any of those guys fit what you are really looking for. You want a sprinter, cat-quick speed back in the wildcat-its all about change of pace and the element of surprise. Its not a "read" position like McIllhenny or James Street in the Wishbone-its an "explosion" position like McFadden and Felix Jones at Arkansas and that Dexter McCluster kid at Mississippi who kept burning Tech in the Cotton Bowl