1976 Rookie Profile: Allan Gluchoski

Center
14th Round
West Virginia
"Gluchoski was drafted 14th in the hopes that he will continue the long line of Jets late draft picks who have earned a roster spot. A quick starter with quick feet, he's a strong blocker and consistent player, according to scouts, and rates high in balance, quickness and tenacity.
He started 32 of 33 games in his last three years at West Virginia, and his honors included honorable mention AP All-America (1975). Allan played in the 1975 Peach Bowl, 1975 American Bowl and in the 1976 Coaches All-America Game.
Allan majored in physical education and also played collegiate golf. He pronounces his name glue-hus-key. His hometown is Woodbridge, New Jersey."

-1976 New York Jets Media Guide

1976 Rookie Profile: Louie Giamonna

Running Back-Kick Returner
8th Round
Utah State
"Drafted eighth, Louie obtained rave reviews from pro scouts for his durability, quickness and acceleration (4.5 in the 40) and ability to block. The only pro question mark is his size.
At Utah State, he handled the football 40-plus times per game as either a runner, receiver, kick returner or punt returner. Giammona led the nation in 1974 with 1,534 yards on 329 carries with eight touchdowns, and in 1975 finished fifth in the nation in rushing with 303 carries for 1,454 yards and 11 touchdowns. He topped the all-purpose running category in both 1974 and 1975, with 1,984 yards for a 198.4 average in 1974 and 2,045 yards for a 185.9 average in 1975. Giamonna's career totals in rushing list 756 carries, 3,499 yards, 4.6 [yard per carry] and 21 touchdowns. He averaged 116 yards rushing per game for three seasons, 11th best in NCAA history, and his career total in all-purpose running, 5,201 yards, ranks as fourth best in college history.
Giammona holds virtually every Utah State rushing record, including the school record for most yards rushing in one game, 247 against Idaho State in 1974. He had four 200-yard games. Coach Holtz says, 'When you list height, weight, speed, statistics and the intangibles without a name, there is no difference between Louie and Archie Griffin.'
Married to Kathy Bounsall, Louie majored in physical education. Kathy fixes Italian dinners for the offensive linemen every time Louis rushes for more than 100 yards (17 times in his career). As a prep athlete, Louie led his Calistoga, California high school teams to 15 championships in five sports. His hometown is Calistoga."

-1976 New York Jets Media Guide

1976 Rookie Profile: Clark Gaines

Running Back
Free Agent
Wake Forrest
"Signed as a free agent, Clark's college career was marred by injuries after a prolific year as a junior college runner. He gained 1,258 yards on 336 carries for a 3.7 average in his career with six touchdowns and caught 16 passes for 176 yards and a touchdown. Named captain by his teammates in 1975, his honors include All-ACC as a senior
At Lees-McRae JC, Gaines rushed for 1,105 yards as a sophomore which was second in the nation. He was named NJCAA All-America.
Clark majored in physical education and is nicknamed 'Super.' His numerous high school football honors include All-State, MVP and Mr. Football. In basketball, he was Mr. Defense, first team All-4AAA and team captain. Clark's career plans list pro ball and coaching, and his hometown in Elberton, Georgia."

-1976 New York Jets Media Guide

1976 Rookie Profile: Jamie Franklin

Safety
Free Agent
Maryland
"Signed as a free agent, Jamie was a running back in college, but will be tried in the defensive backfield because of his speed and quickness.
He gained 1,383 yards and scored 12 touchdowns in his career. He did not play in 1973 and 1974 but was the third leading rusher in 1972, gaining 324 yards on 83 carries. He gained 485 yards on 98 carries with four touchdowns. Jamie is a fleet player with great strength and bench presses 250-plus.
Jamie was named All-America at Brentwood (Long Island) High School in his hometown of Brentwood, New York. He captained both the football and basketball teams."

-1976 New York Jets Media Guide

1976 Rookie Profile: Rick Faulk

Punter
15th Round
San Francisco State
"Drafted 15th, Rick was a two-year kicking specialist who averaged 41 yards per punt with a long boot of 66 yards. He doubled as a place kicker, tying the Far West Conference record with a 54-yard kick in 1974. Faulk punted 56 times for a 41.3 average in 1975 and 57 times for 40.9 in 1974. 7-for-14 on career field goals and 15-for-19 on PATs, he was All-FWC in 1974 and 1975.
Faulk is rated an excellent pro prospect by the scouts because of his natural ability and consistency despite problems with bad snaps. He has good hang times, and one scout offered 'he is the best all-around kicking specialist in the country.'
A mathematics major, Rick works at Oakland Coliseum as an usher for football and baseball. His hometown is Berkeley, California."

-1976 New York Jets Media Guide

1976 Rookie Profile: Larry Faulk

Defensive Line
7th Round
Kent State
"Drafted seventh, Larry is a very strong, physical player with quick feet, agility and excellent lateral movement. He has good acceleration and speed for a big man (4.9 in the 40) and strength (he bench presses 300-plus). Larry surprised Jets coaches when he reported for rookie weekend at a stout 260. Scouts say he could be a solid pro with improvement on shedding blockers and getting more reckless. He rates out high in quickness off the ball, pursuit, tackling and balance.
Larry led Kent State's 'Carat Gold' defense while playing either linebacker or nose guard. His honors include 'Mr. Defense' in the Mid-America Conference in 1974 and first team All-MAC for three years. His career totals show 213 solo tackles, 142 assists, a fumble recovery and an interception.
Larry majored in business. His hometown is Cincinnati."

-1976 New York Jets Media Guide

1976 Rookie Profile: Morris England

Guard
Free Agent
Pacific
"Signed as a free agent, Morrison is a versatile interior lineman who played tackle as a junior and moved to guard in 1975 and earned all-conference honors both seasons. His speed an asset despite his size and he's a good one-on-one blocker.
Morrison was named outstanding lineman in 1974. He transferred to Pacific from Sacramento City College where he won all-state, all-conference and honorable All-America honors. Morrison played one down as a defensive lineman in 1974, sacked the quarterback and assured a win. After that, he saw limited action both ways.
He was all-state and all-conference in high school. A pre-law major, Morrison hopes to obtain his law degree. He was born in St. Louis, MO and his hometown is Sacramento, CA."

-1976 New York Jets Media Guide

1976 Rookie Profile: Joe Davis

Guard
8th Round
USC
"Drafted eighth with a choice acquired from Tampa Bay for Steve Reese, Davis has an opportunity to make the club because of his tenacious style of play and natural strength. Scouts were impressed by his improvement, strength and initial start and getting into [his] block. A very intense, emotional player, he's labeled a 'Dave Herman type of player' by Lou Holtz.
Joe lettered as a sophomore, playing heavily in the Rose Bowl. He was a starting guard for his final two seasons with the Trojans, one season as a weak side guard and another as a strong side guard. His honors included All-Pacific Coast and All-Pacific Eight, and he made three Rose Bowl appearances, two for national titles, and appearances in the Liberty, Shrine and Japan bowls.
He majored in business, and his thrills include beating Notre Dame. Joe is active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. His hometown is Claremont, California."

-1976 New York Jets Media Guide

1976 Free Agent Profile: Bob Cooper

Place Kicker
Free Agent
Tampa
"Bob signed as a free agent after placekicking for the Philadelphia Bell of the WFL in 1975. He split the 1974 WFL season with Portland and Birmingham.
He kicked [a WFL record] four field goals in one game against San Antonio (1975) to win the game, the final field goal from 47 yards with 38 seconds remaining in the game. Bob also holds the WFL record for longest field goal, 52 yards, and led the WFL in placekicking with 12 of 16 field goals when the league folded.
In college, Bob was a consistent performer at Tampa, kicking 95 of 98 PAT's and 35 of 45 field goals, including four of 50 yards or more. He holds the Tampa record with kicks of 52, 53 and 54 yards. He began his career on Georgia Tech's freshman team.
Bob holds a B.S. in economics and speech. He broke the Georgia high school record three times with field goals of 46, 48 and 49 yards. Bob serves as a consultant to health spas in the off-season. His hometown is Atlanta."

-1976 New York Jets Media Guide

1976 Rookie Profile: John Cheney

Offensive Tackle
Free Agent
Jacksonville State
"Chaney was signed as a free agent after a recommendation by scouts. He was a four-year letterman as a guard but will be tried as a tackle because of his size. He needs weight work and upper body strength, but rates out well as an in-line blocker.
The Jacksonville State running attack was keyed around Chaney's right guard spot and a teammate at right tackle. The Gamecocks won the Gulf South Conference title in 1970 and 1974. John also played in the 1970 Orange Blossom Classic, with Jacksonville State defeating Florida A & M.
John majored in law enforcement. He was named most valuable lineman in high school. He lettered three years in football and also lettered in basketball and baseball. John works in the fabrication business in the off-season. His hometown is Franklin, Kentucky."

-1976 New York Jets Media Guide