1977 Arkansas Option Playbook – Lou Holtz

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Coach Lou Holtz was the coach of the 1977 Arkansas football team.

Lou Holtz was a highly successful football coach who coached at several universities during his career. He won a national championship at Notre Dame in 1988 and won 249 games during his career. He was known for his motivational speeches and for turning around struggling programs.

Lou Holtz's teams at Arkansas were highly successful during his tenure, and the 1977 team was one of his best. That year, the team went 11-1 and won the Southwest Conference championship. They also played in the Orange Bowl, where they lost to the #2-ranked Oklahoma Sooners.

Lou Holtz's offense at Arkansas in 1977 was a pro style offense that relied heavily on the running game. The offense was led by running back Ben Cowins, who rushed for 1,211 yards and 14 touchdowns. Quarterback Ron Calcagni threw for 1,121 yards and 10 touchdowns, but the offense was known for its running attack.