Thursday, November 9, 2017

1977 Profile: John Ebersole

Linebacker
No. 55
Penn State
"'Had his finest year in the pros,' says Walt Michaels. 'The extra responsibility of playing with the three rookies brought out a better quality in Ebersole.' Michaels labels Ebersole not as a killer but as an intelligent player who is equally effective against the run and the pass.
John took over at middle linebacker in the fourth game against the 49ers and started until a sprained ankle forced him to miss the season finale. He finished third on the club in total tackles behind linebacker mates Greg Buttle and Bob Martin, with 56 solos and 93 assists. John recovered three fumbles, knocked down four passes, had a quarterback sack and made an interception which set up a touchdown against Buffalo.
He has become a regular over the last four seasons. A tough player who will play hurt, he has missed only three games in seven years. In 1974 he tied for the club lead with three interceptions. He has good hands.
In college, Ebersole played two years on offense and two on defense and helped lead the Nittany Lions to second place in the national rankings in total defense. He earned the game ball against Kansas State when he played with a dislocated shoulder. John played in the Gator Bowl and in the Orange Bowl twice.
John holds a degree in health and physical education. He owns Ebersole Beverages, Inc. His birthplace hometown is Altoona, Pennsylvania."

-1977 New York Jets Media Guide

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