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Originally Posted by Skip Towne
You asked for me to describe the split T formation. OK, the QB is under center, 2 yards deeper are two halfbacks side by side with the FB 2 yards deeper between the HB's.
We had what was called the "belly series" whereby the QB took the snap, turned either right or left, put the ball in the halfbacks belly (with both hands) and rode with the HB to the los. If he saw a hole opening, he pulled out his hands and let the HB have the ball. If no hole, he pulled out the ball, spun and gave it to the FB or kept it and/or passed. I think it would work today as it depended upon sleight of hand rather than speed. That's probably why Marv Levy used the split T's cousin, the Wing T when he found himself top heavy with RB's.
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I have seen the wing T run to perfection by another Norcal powerhouse, Nevada Union. They hurried to the line to run the plays, many times catching their opponents undeployed and the ball alreeady snapped. They huddled about 2 yards from the line of scrimmage as well.
I was too young to comprehend what the Chiefs were doing when they were running it. I just remember Don Crickey(sp) saying, "In order for the wing t to work, they need to get at least 4 yards on first down."