The Wildcat Comes of Age - Making it Work In Your Offense
by David Purdum
The Wildcat has evolved. The modern version of the single wing has surpassed the gimmick stage and blossomed into a game-changing weapon that is reportedly being used in some fashion by 80 percent of college and high school teams. The Wildcat even found a niche in the NFL, although its long-term viability at the professional level is still being debated.
What’s not up for debate is the impact the Wildcat has on defenses.
The formation, which dates back to Pop Warner in the