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1971 University of Delaware Wing-T Offense - Tubby Raymond
The coach of the 1971 University of Delaware football team was Tubby Raymond.
David "Tubby" Raymond was the head coach of the University of Delaware football team from 1966 to 2001. He is considered one of the most successful coaches in college football history, leading Delaware to three national championships and 300 wins during his tenure. Raymond is known for his innovative offensive schemes, particularly the Wing-T formation, which he popularized and used extensively at Delaware. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2003.
In 1971, Tubby Raymond led the University of Delaware football team to a 8-2 record. The team finished first in the Middle Atlantic Conference and was invited to the Boardwalk Bowl, where they lost to the William & Mary Tribe. The Blue Hens were led on offense by quarterback Scotty Glacken, who threw for 1,056 yards and 9 touchdowns. The defense was also strong, allowing only 13.7 points per game.
It's worth noting that Raymond was a highly successful coach at Delaware, leading the Blue Hens to three national championships (in 1971, 1972, and 1979) and 300 wins over his 36-year career. He is credited with introducing the Wing-T offense to college football and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2003.
Tubby Raymond was known for his "wing-t" offense, which was a variation of the single-wing formation. The wing-t offense is a ball-control offense that relies heavily on misdirection, deception, and a balanced attack of both running and passing plays. The quarterback is usually an effective ball handler and decision maker, and the fullback is often a workhorse back who can carry the ball effectively in short-yardage situations. The wing-t offense is designed to keep the defense guessing and off-balance, and it can be effective at controlling the clock and wearing down opposing defenses. Raymond was a master of this offensive system, and he helped to popularize it at the college football level during his long and successful coaching career at the University of Delaware.
