Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

1977 Rookie Profile: Dom Antonini

Place Kicker
Free Agent
Glassboro State
"Antonini is a free agent from Glassboro (NJ) State. An outstanding long-distance place kicker, he booted 14 field goals of 45 yards or longer and six of 50 yards or better during his three-year career. His longest was 62 yards. Antonini also had field goals of 56, 55 and 54 yards. His career totals were 71-for-80 on PATs and 32-for-60 on field goals. He was all-conference three straight years.
A conventional two-step right-footed kicker, scouts like his leg strength, dedication and willingness to make tackles on kickoffs. Also an excellent catcher, Dom has been drafted by the Cincinnati Reds and Seattle Mariners. He hit .326 with nine homers as a junior.
Dom majored in health and physical education. He played only one year of football at Triton High School in Runnemede, New Jersey. His birthplace is Camden, NJ and his hometown is Bellmawr, NJ."

-1977 New York Jets Media Guide

Saturday, May 4, 2019

1977 Rookie Profile: Dan Alexander

Guard- Defensive Tackle
8th Round
LSU
"A strong, tough defensive lineman who may also be tried at guard, scouts like his pass rush and lateral pursuit. Dan runs the 40 in 5.1.
He played on the LSU defensive line with AJ Duhe, the Dolphins' first-round draft pick. Dan broke into the starting lineup as a junior and responded with 81 tackles (55 solo) and five sacks. He had 97 tackles (74 solo) and 10 sacks last season and also recovered two fumbles. He played in the Hula and Japan Bowls.
Dan majored in law enforcement and would like to work for the FBI someday. Twice all-city at Houston Lamar High, he starred in the Texas High School All-Star Game. Dan's birthplace and hometown is Houston."

-1977 New York Jets Media Guide