Center
Free Agent
Kansas
"Signed as a free agent, Morgan started in the offensive line for three seasons and won honors and high scouting ratings as both a guard (one season) and a center. He earned a starting position as a sophomore but was hampered by knee problems. Morgan was moved to center as a junior and started every game there for two years.
A strong, quick interior line player, he led all offensive linemen in game-by-game ratings over the past season. John missed a Liberty Bowl appearance because of knee surgery, but was honorable mention AP All-Big Eight in 1975. He was an education major.
His brother Dave played at Kansas for the 1968 Big Eight co-champs. John was first-team all-state as a high school senior. His hometown is Wauwatosa, Wisconsin."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Monday, September 26, 2016
Monday, September 19, 2016
1976 Rookie Profile: Ronnie Moore
Wide Receiver-Kick Returner
9th Round
V.M.I.
"Drafted ninth after four prolific seasons as a receiver, runner and kick returner, Ronnie boasts 'grass burner's speed' according to one scout who also points to his ability to catch in a crowd and run after catching the ball. Despite his size [5-9, 151], he's rated above average as a blocker. Coach Holtz calls him a 'dynamic receiver ... a game breaker.'
Moore's college records read like a who's who in pass receiving at V.M.I.: most passes caught (153), most yards gained receiving (2,297), most touchdown passes caught (12), most punts returned (65), most yards on punt returns (741), most kickoff returns (66), most yardage on kickoff returns (1,387), most touchdown passes caught (17), most total yardage, all-purpose running (4,666 on 320 plays) and national leader on total yardage per play (14.6).
Coach Bob Thalman says, 'I wouldn't trade him for any other receiver in the country, that's how good he is.' Moore's honors include two-time All-Southern Conference and honorable mention All-America. He's the lightest Jet ever at 151 pounds.
A civil engineering major, Ronnie also ran track and played baseball in college. His biggest thrill is V.M.I.'s 1974 Southern Conference championship. His hometown is Newport News, Virginia."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
9th Round
V.M.I.
"Drafted ninth after four prolific seasons as a receiver, runner and kick returner, Ronnie boasts 'grass burner's speed' according to one scout who also points to his ability to catch in a crowd and run after catching the ball. Despite his size [5-9, 151], he's rated above average as a blocker. Coach Holtz calls him a 'dynamic receiver ... a game breaker.'
Moore's college records read like a who's who in pass receiving at V.M.I.: most passes caught (153), most yards gained receiving (2,297), most touchdown passes caught (12), most punts returned (65), most yards on punt returns (741), most kickoff returns (66), most yardage on kickoff returns (1,387), most touchdown passes caught (17), most total yardage, all-purpose running (4,666 on 320 plays) and national leader on total yardage per play (14.6).
Coach Bob Thalman says, 'I wouldn't trade him for any other receiver in the country, that's how good he is.' Moore's honors include two-time All-Southern Conference and honorable mention All-America. He's the lightest Jet ever at 151 pounds.
A civil engineering major, Ronnie also ran track and played baseball in college. His biggest thrill is V.M.I.'s 1974 Southern Conference championship. His hometown is Newport News, Virginia."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
1976 Free Agent Profile: Marshall Mills
Wide Receiver
Free Agent
West Virginia
"Signed as a free agent, Marshall was drafted in the 10th round by Atlanta in 1975. Scouts like his speed and jumping ability but point to the need to work on his pass patterns.
Mills averaged 12.4 yards per catch as a senior and was named the outstanding athlete of 1974-75. He played in the Peach Bowl and the Coaches' All-America Game and was named All-East. He majored in physical education, health and safety.
As a prep athlete, Marshall was named all-state for three seasons as a basketball player while leading the team in scoring for three seasons. His football team won the Tennessee A.A.A. state championship when he was a senior as he played quarterback, running back and wide receiver. His hometown is Morristown, Tennessee."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent
West Virginia
"Signed as a free agent, Marshall was drafted in the 10th round by Atlanta in 1975. Scouts like his speed and jumping ability but point to the need to work on his pass patterns.
Mills averaged 12.4 yards per catch as a senior and was named the outstanding athlete of 1974-75. He played in the Peach Bowl and the Coaches' All-America Game and was named All-East. He majored in physical education, health and safety.
As a prep athlete, Marshall was named all-state for three seasons as a basketball player while leading the team in scoring for three seasons. His football team won the Tennessee A.A.A. state championship when he was a senior as he played quarterback, running back and wide receiver. His hometown is Morristown, Tennessee."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Thursday, September 8, 2016
1976 Rookie Profile: William McDaniel
Defensive Tackle
Free Agent
Georgia Tech
"Signed as a free agent, McDaniel was a two-year letterman after playing part-time as a freshman and as a sophomore. He racked up 99 tackles as a junior and 70 as a senior. He sacked the quarterback eight times in his career and recorded eight tackles for losses. His teammate at tackle, Rick Gibney, was drafted by the Colts in 1976. McDaniel played in the 1972 Liberty Bowl.
An industrial management major and member of the Dean's List the last two years, McDaniel's hometown is Macon, Georgia."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent
Georgia Tech
"Signed as a free agent, McDaniel was a two-year letterman after playing part-time as a freshman and as a sophomore. He racked up 99 tackles as a junior and 70 as a senior. He sacked the quarterback eight times in his career and recorded eight tackles for losses. His teammate at tackle, Rick Gibney, was drafted by the Colts in 1976. McDaniel played in the 1972 Liberty Bowl.
An industrial management major and member of the Dean's List the last two years, McDaniel's hometown is Macon, Georgia."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
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