Comebacks

by David Purdum

American Football Monthly August 2007 Issue OnlineGames can be-and often are-won at halftime. Last year in Division I-A, there were 129 comeback victories by teams that trailed at halftime.

Houston’s Art Briles authored five second-half comeback victories in 2006, most in Division I-A. Having a high-powered, quick-strike offense helps, says Briles, but making sure the team believes it can get back into the game is equally as important.

San Jose State’s Dick Tomey led the Spartans to four second-half comebacks en route to
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