Alley-Oop Orgins

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  1. bhelmLSU

    bhelmLSU Founding Member Staff Member

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    Found this interesting:

    http://www.bayoubuzz.com/News/Louis...ts_Chandler_Olympics_Peyton_Manning__6802.asp

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alley_oop_(basketball)

    Geaux Tigers
     
  2. BigWee_TEAMKATT

    BigWee_TEAMKATT Victory for LSU!!!

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    I knew that Tittle and Owens had a pass play called the alley-oop, but I had no idea that it originated with them.

    Good find bhelm.:thumb:
     
  3. fanatic

    fanatic Habitual Line Stepper

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    I always thought it was a Hail Mary in football and the alley oop was reserved for basketball. Shows what I know.
     

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