Three yards and a cloud of dust is synonymous with Woody Hayes and Ohio State football of the 1950s and 1960s. However, the phrase originated far from Columbus, was reshaped several times early on, and landed in Woody’s lap only after being applied to others. His stubborn embrace of the pejorative expression tied the two together for all time.
Hut! Hut! Hike!: Three Yards and A Cloud of Dust
Hut! Hut! Hike!: Three Yards and A Cloud of…
Hut! Hut! Hike!: Three Yards and A Cloud of Dust
Three yards and a cloud of dust is synonymous with Woody Hayes and Ohio State football of the 1950s and 1960s. However, the phrase originated far from Columbus, was reshaped several times early on, and landed in Woody’s lap only after being applied to others. His stubborn embrace of the pejorative expression tied the two together for all time.