Post by Coach Campbell on Mar 11, 2009 20:05:28 GMT
The First Huddle 1921
Illinois Football History
The 1920s
In 1921 Bob Zuppke, of Illinois University, introduced the last of the basic football innovations; the huddle. Teams no longer lined up immediately after the ball was downed, waiting for it to be snapped on a pre-arranged signal. Instead, they gathered in a huddle around the play-caller, who gave the signal as well as the next play. At the time, Bob Zuppke came in for severe criticism for his huddle. But it soon grew popular, especially after Illinois University took the national title in 1923.
Ilinois Football History
Illinois Football History
The 1920s
In 1921 Bob Zuppke, of Illinois University, introduced the last of the basic football innovations; the huddle. Teams no longer lined up immediately after the ball was downed, waiting for it to be snapped on a pre-arranged signal. Instead, they gathered in a huddle around the play-caller, who gave the signal as well as the next play. At the time, Bob Zuppke came in for severe criticism for his huddle. But it soon grew popular, especially after Illinois University took the national title in 1923.
Ilinois Football History