According to the tale, Hal Mumme, often dubbed the "godfather" of the Air Raid offense in football, found inspiration from an interview featuring Don Henley, a founding member of the rock band "The Eagles." When Henley was questioned about the reasons behind the immense success of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band, he highlighted the elegance of allowing talented artists like Glenn Frey and Joe Walsh to rely on their inherent skills. This very principle was adopted by Mumme and his key collaborator, Mike Leach, as they crafted their high-powered offensive strategy – the Air Raid. They implemented this approach during their stints at institutions like Iowa Wesleyan, Valdosta State, and Kentucky.