[Husker] Wildcat formation

[Nick Chevance]

On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 9:43 AM, Tony Lambert <slimmer37 at hamilton.net> wrote:
> Why does the wildcat have to have a RB at that position ? why not put your
> best athlete at that spot.
>
> Tony Lambert

And I think Tony hits it on the head.  You can throw out of this
formation, and run, though the run is highlighted because the scheme
is intended to overload one side of the line with motion.  I watched
quite a bit of the way Miami Dolphins ran that this last weekend, and
I was impressed with how well it works, for a while.  I mean, its an
option play.  The pros don't run it with QB's because they cost too
much, and aren't nearly as durable as running backs.  But I'm not sure
you couldn't do it with an option QB in college.  The problem is do
you want your QB (Lee) running option football?  I know a lot of folks
are in love with Green, but he hasn't shown me much yet.  But after
thinking about it,Washington might be pretty good at it.

Wikipedia has info on the Wildcat scheme if anyone's interested.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildcat_formation

Nick
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