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Statue of Liberty Play
The Statue of Liberty Play remains a favorite trick play to this day. It was used with dramatic effect by Idaho State against the Oklahoma Sooners in a 2006 bowl game.
The Statue of Liberty requires the quarterback to make a short drop-back and feign he is going to throw the ball by bringing the ball over his head in a cocked, throwing position. Instead of throwing the ball, he fakes a throw, then hands the ball to his running back with the other hand.
Meanwhile, the running back moves directly behind the quarterback, acting as if he’s going to stay in to block. He takes the ball and runs with it, hopefully with most defenders fooled
