Oct 8, 2011; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns cheerleaders celebrate a touchdown carry flags in the fourth quarter during the game against the Oklahoma Sooners for the red river rivalry at the Cotton Bowl. The Sooners beat the Longhorns 55-17. [NCAA Football: Oklahoma vs Texas Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-US PRESSWIRE]
Royal was known during his time coaching as a man who was in love with the ground game. He is responsible for introducing the wishbone offense to college football in 1968 and the offense will remain a big part of his legacy.
That is why the decision from Texas to run their first play on Saturday out of the wishbone offense is a brilliant and perfect tribute to the true Texas legend.
Longhorns head coach Mack Brown announced the decision on Twitter along with the news that Texas will be wearing patches to honor the late Coach Royal.
Today we mourn the loss & Sat we celebrate. We’ll wear a DKR decal on our helmet & we’ll honor coach by lining up in wishbone to start game
— Mack Brown (@UT_MackBrown) November 7, 2012
It is a very classy gesture and show of respect to a very classy former ball coach. Wherever Coach Royal is when Texas lines up for their first play, he will be smiling, sticking his hand above his head and giving the proudest “Hook ‘Em” of his life.
Topics: Darrell Royal, Football, Mack Brown, Texas Longhorns
