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BAYLOR FAKE AND PASS
Don Parker
October 07, 1957
This "home run" play is one of Traylor's favorite long passes, though to retain surprise value it can only be used once or twice during a game. Traylor spins right, fakes handoff to fullback (38) going up the middle, then fakes to left half (22) running wide to right. This draws linebackers in close. The ends, meanwhile, break down and out pulling defensive halfbacks to sidelines while right half (44) breaks down the middle. Thus, Traylor has three receivers in the deep, while only two men are covering.
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October 07, 1957

Baylor Fake And Pass

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This "home run" play is one of Traylor's favorite long passes, though to retain surprise value it can only be used once or twice during a game. Traylor spins right, fakes handoff to fullback (38) going up the middle, then fakes to left half (22) running wide to right. This draws linebackers in close. The ends, meanwhile, break down and out pulling defensive halfbacks to sidelines while right half (44) breaks down the middle. Thus, Traylor has three receivers in the deep, while only two men are covering.

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