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Arkansas Razorbacks Wishbone Option Offense (1970s) - Lou Holtz

Lou Holtz was the head football coach for the Arkansas Razorbacks from 1977 to 1979. He was a former player and assistant coach at William & Mary, North Carolina State, the New York Jets, and the University of Minnesota, and he had a reputation for being a demanding and innovative coach.

The 1970s were a golden era for the Arkansas Razorbacks football team. They won three Southwest Conference championships (1971, 1972, and 1977) and played in two bowl games (the Sugar Bowl in 1971 and the Liberty Bowl in 1972).

The Razorbacks were led by a number of talented players during this period, including quarterback Bill Montgomery, running backs Bill Burnett and Marvin Harrell, and wide receiver Steve Jones. The team was also coached by a number of successful coaches, including Frank Broyles, Lou Holtz, and Danny Ford.

The wishbone offense is a type of triple option offense that was popularized by Lou Holtz during his time as the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks in the 1970s. The wishbone offense is designed to be a quick-paced offense that can take advantage of the speed and athleticism of the quarterback and running backs.

The wishbone offense is based on the idea of misdirection. The quarterback reads the defensive alignment and then decides whether to hand the ball off to the fullback, pitch the ball to the tailback, or keep it himself and run. If the quarterback keeps the ball, he can either run up the middle or veer to the outside.

The wishbone offense was a very successful offense for the Arkansas Razorbacks in the 1970s. They led the nation in rushing in 1977 with 3,451 yards and 42 touchdowns. The Razorbacks also averaged 42.3 points per game, which was the third-most in the country.

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