The mirror defense,made for the wishbone triple-option,first appeared in this game. It really baffled Texas.You'll notice the long runs by Texas were up the middle,not on the corners. Ara Parsegian took credit for this defense after his 1971 Cotton Bowl victory.But the Notre Dame victory was not due to Ara's defensive plan.Texas had long since adjusted it's triple option for this defense.Texas had more offensive yardage against Notre Dame in 1971 than when they won in 1970.Texas fumbled 6 times!
The wishbone is absolute greatness. With the right QB and if ran the properly way, it is unstoppable. Coaches don't use it anymore because it doesn't produce NFL ready players (particularly QB's and wide receivers). But if you're a college coach desperate for some wins, ride that 'bone!
More SWC Triple Option football, please! There seems to be a shortage of games from the 70s of Bill Yeoman's Cougars, with thier "Houston" Veer. Thanks for posting. James Street is the father of the UT 'Bone!
The mirror defense,made for the wishbone triple-option,first appeared in this game. It really baffled Texas.You'll notice the long runs by Texas were up the middle,not on the corners. Ara Parsegian took credit for this defense after his 1971 Cotton Bowl victory.But the Notre Dame victory was not due to Ara's defensive plan.Texas had long since adjusted it's triple option for this defense.Texas had more offensive yardage against Notre Dame in 1971 than when they won in 1970.Texas fumbled 6 times!
outrigger777 1 month ago
ND stopped nothing. check the yardage totals. UT's fumbles lost that game.
jimr6 4 months ago
@thetheRedundant Notre Dame didn't have too much trouble stopping the bone in the Cotton Bowl after the 1970 season!
BadLeaders 4 months ago
The wishbone is absolute greatness. With the right QB and if ran the properly way, it is unstoppable. Coaches don't use it anymore because it doesn't produce NFL ready players (particularly QB's and wide receivers). But if you're a college coach desperate for some wins, ride that 'bone!
thetheRedundant 9 months ago
I really miss the wishbone.
jmg999 11 months ago
More SWC Triple Option football, please! There seems to be a shortage of games from the 70s of Bill Yeoman's Cougars, with thier "Houston" Veer. Thanks for posting. James Street is the father of the UT 'Bone!
LarryRickenbacker 11 months ago 2
I wish our last two games against them had gone so well.
ernesttubb 1 year ago
Hook'em Horns!
AvazFreedom 1 year ago
@DrHogfan Hook em!
Brucev7 1 year ago
@written12 Eddie was a good QB. Hook em.
Brucev7 1 year ago