Phil Longo Recruiting Texas QBs With Conviction for Wisconsin Football
Phil Longo has a fever...and the only prescription is feverishly recruiting Texas quarterbacks for the Wisconsin football program.
Madison, Wis. -- Shortly after Luke Fickell became the head coach of the Wisconsin football team, he made a splash hiring of his own, bringing in Phil Longo as the Badgers new offensive coordinator this off-season.
Longo, who previously held the same position at the University of North Carolina, is known for his high-octane, air raid offensive schemes that have earned him a reputation as one of the best offensive minds in college football.
At UNC, his offense's ranked No. 1 in passing yards, touchdowns, passer rating, rushing yards, and total offense between 2019-2022--so Longo's hiring was significant, to say the least.
Under Longo's direction, Wisconsin has begun to embrace a fast-paced, pass-heavy system that has produced some of the most prolific offenses in college football. While the Badgers have traditionally been known for their power running game, the addition of Longo marks a noteworthy change in direction and identity for the program.
Although constructing these high-powered offenses is his bread and butter, one of the keys to Longo's success now and in the future -- will be his ability to recruit and develop quarterbacks -- a position that's often left something to be desired for the Wisconsin football program.
Thus far, Longo has played a key role in overhauling and re-tooling the Badgers quarterback room. It's also become quite clear he's zeroed in on the state of Texas as a recruiting pipeline for QBs, a move that has already paid dividends for the Badgers.
Wisconsin is Becoming a Legit Destination for QBs
Luke Fickell led his previous program to the college football playoffs, so he's a draw for prospective recruits in his own right, but Phil Longo and his ecosystem is a quarterback's paradise.
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