Spread traces its roots to Depression-era Texas high school football
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comThe spread has made headlines in recent years because it aims to level the playing field while resulting in eye-popping passing stats. But the offense is no recent fad; it traces its roots to Depression-era Texas high school football, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | July 19, 2009Fans' passion puts Texas over the top
ESPNRISE.comIf you looked only at the players and teams to emerge from Texas each year, you could make the case that Texas is the best high school football state in the country. But when you factor in Texas fans' passion, the Lone Star State wins in a landslide.
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