Welcome to “That Happened” where we dig deep into the who, why, and how of outliers in Ohio State athletics history.
When fans think of Woody Hayes, "three yards and a cloud of dust" is one of the first quotes that come to mind. With legendary running backs such as Archie Griffen, Howard Cassady, and Bob Ferguson, Hayes' legacy is tied to the ground game.
In his second year in Columbus, however, Hayes' offensive philosophy was an anomaly. The 1952 Buckeyes were considered a pass-happy team, as quarterback John Borton threw for 1,555 yards, smashing the program record.