Offensive Tackle
No. 72
Tennessee State
"Hampered last year by a series of injuries, Robert had off-season surgery for bone spurs in his ankle. Medical reports indicate he should be fully recovered.
Robert became a regular at left tackle as a rookie and started 40 straight games until a sprained knee and ankle problems sidelined him for four games last year. He started the final eight games.
'His best years should be just ahead of him,' says head coach Walt Michaels. 'He's been held back by nagging injuries but he plays with pain. He comes off the ball well and is an adequate pass protector.' Woods had his best year in 1975. He has good size and strength.
Woods was coached by the Jets' staff in the Senior Bowl following the 1972 season. He made AP Little All-America and played in the College All-Star Game. He played on three championship teams at Tennessee State.
A student teacher in the off-season, his brother Larry was a defensive tackle for the Jets in 1974 and '75. Robert's birthplace is Florence, Alabama and his hometown is Rogersville, Alabama."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
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1977 Profile: Phil Wise
Strong Safety
No. 27
Nebraska-Omaha
"Phil is an experienced and gifted athlete who has been hampered throughout his career by injuries (he has missed 21 games), mainly groin pulls. He started 12 games last year but missed the final two with knee ligaments. Medical reports indicate Phil should be fine.
He was moved from strong safety to free safety in the third game during the switch of Burgess Owens to free safety and Shafer Suggs to left corner. The spot seems more suited for his talents- he's a strong defender against running plays.
Phil had 37 solo tackles and 36 assists. He defended four passes and had two sacks- he excels on the safety blitz. 1973, Phil had an 80-yard touchdown run with a fumble recovery.
For his pro career he has three interceptions for 50 yards, a 16.7 average. He has six fumble recoveries. He also has 18 kickoff returns for 441 yards, a 24.5 average.
Phil led Nebraska-Omaha in rushing (983 yards), scoring and kickoff returns as a senior; his career rushing total was 2,129 yards. Having transferred from South Dakota, he was a cornerback as a sophomore, then moved to running back.
He majored in criminal justice. His birthplace and hometown is Omaha."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
No. 27
Nebraska-Omaha
"Phil is an experienced and gifted athlete who has been hampered throughout his career by injuries (he has missed 21 games), mainly groin pulls. He started 12 games last year but missed the final two with knee ligaments. Medical reports indicate Phil should be fine.
He was moved from strong safety to free safety in the third game during the switch of Burgess Owens to free safety and Shafer Suggs to left corner. The spot seems more suited for his talents- he's a strong defender against running plays.
Phil had 37 solo tackles and 36 assists. He defended four passes and had two sacks- he excels on the safety blitz. 1973, Phil had an 80-yard touchdown run with a fumble recovery.
For his pro career he has three interceptions for 50 yards, a 16.7 average. He has six fumble recoveries. He also has 18 kickoff returns for 441 yards, a 24.5 average.
Phil led Nebraska-Omaha in rushing (983 yards), scoring and kickoff returns as a senior; his career rushing total was 2,129 yards. Having transferred from South Dakota, he was a cornerback as a sophomore, then moved to running back.
He majored in criminal justice. His birthplace and hometown is Omaha."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
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