Lost DB's

[huskers1]

Ya think so huh? Well what exactly was your point?

[California Husker]

Ya think so huh? Well what exactly was your point?

THE POINT IS: I think one of the things that may make it a little tougher to recruit now is that we are going after the same type of skill position players as some of the other big-time programs whereas before, we were one of the only big-time programs recruiting to run the option. I thought that was clear.

[Ohio Pete]

THE POINT IS: I think one of the things that may make it a little tougher to recruit now is that we are going after the same type of skill position players as some of the other big-time programs whereas before, we were one of the only big-time programs recruiting to run the option. I thought that was clear.

Makes sense to me.

 

On the other hand there may be a larger talent pool -- more high schools running a pro-style offense than the option. And many of the kids QBing in running offenses realize any future they have in the pros will be of the defensive side of the ball.

 

However, I would guess that the percentage of major colleges programs running a pro-style offense is greater than the percentage of high schools running one so your point still makes sense (to me).

 

Aside from QB, WR is another area that has a different recruiting emphasis than in years past. I don't know that this is necessarily true, but having to target 2 or 3 big time WRs each year might be taking time away from other positions that were the focus in years past.

[California Husker]

On the other hand there may be a larger talent pool -- more high schools running a pro-style offense than the option. And many of the kids QBing in running offenses realize any future they have in the pros will be of the defensive side of the ball.

Also a good point.