Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for September 21, 1980

Transcript:

Zonker: Okay, guys, we're in a tight spot here. It's every man for himself. Man: Wouldn't it be better to play as a team? Zonker: We've tried that, Kirby. It's time for a new approach. B.D: Alright. We've got a third down situation here. Any suggestions? Zonker: I never you'd ask, Cap'n! B.D: I withdraw the question. Let's go with... Man: What's your play, Zonk? I'm anxious to hear it! Zonker: Well, it means some pretty fancy moves, Kirby. I just hope we're up to it. B.D: Listen, Harris... Man: Hear him out, B.D! We need fresh ideas! Zonker: It starts with Kirby in motion. Jenkins and Hill are the set-backs. After the count, Kirby sweeps wide to the right. Faking a cut-back, he steps out of bounds and heads for the locker room, where he places a long distance phone call to Woody Hayes. He quickly coaxes Hayes out of retirement, the word spreads, and the best players in the country transfer here, enabling us to win the rest of our games and go on to win the Rose Bowl! Man: But all we need is three yards. Zonker: Sure, in the short run, Kirby. But we've got to build for the future!