The wishbone offense is a triple-option offense that was popular in American football in the 1970s and 1980s. The quarterback in the wishbone offense is responsible for reading the defense and making quick decisions about whether to hand the ball off to the fullback, pitch the ball to the halfback, or keep the ball himself and run. The quarterback cannot throw the ball in this offense, making their decision-making and execution of the option plays a critical part of the team’s success.
Some of the best wishbone quarterbacks of the 1980s include:
