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President Richard Nixon, a devoted football fan, once gave play-calling advice to two NFL teams and both suggestions ended in failure.
In 1971, Nixon suggested a reverse play to Washington Redskins head coach George Allen, a close friend of his. Nixon was so invested in the team that he watched game film with Allen at the White House. The Redskins used the play during their playoff game against the 49ers and it flopped.
Then, just before Super Bowl VI in January 1972, Nixon called Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula and recommended a specific passing play: a downfield throw to wide receiver Paul Warfield. Shula added it to the game plan and when the Dolphins ran it, it went incomplete.