I think most programs know their opponents’ offensive/defensive philosophies and, in addition, have enough film and play experiences over the past year ot two, to know what they have in their playbooks. No one who coaches, save a few, is so dumb that they would actually need a playbook to have an advantage. It’s important to note a few things: not every play from the playbook is implemented in every game. Also, play books not only evolve every year, the personnel you have on your team, dictates the nuances and creases of the different plays, which end up being expressed uniquely on the field, from year to year.
I do not, for one moment think that whichever team he goes to, sacrifice their game planning and instead, rely on what this kid tells them. How many plays can they prepare for from the playbook? It’s easier to gameplan based on philosophical and executional tendencies for that particular season from the tapes and scouting. That would be the most relevant and practical approach.