Defensive End
11th Round
Alcorn State
"Drafted 11th, Pillers played defensive end and may be tried as both a linebacker and a defensive end in the pro ranks. He boasts both speed (4.9) and size [6-3, 244], consistent tackling and the knack for rushing the passer. Scouts like his ability to handler blockers with authority, his tenacity and his desire to play on special teams.
In 1975, Lawrence tied for the [Alcorn State] team lead in tackles with 104 (66 solo, 38 assists), four quarterback sacks, 15 fumble recoveries, four pass interceptions and five blocked punts, his specialty (with 12 blocked punts in the previous two seasons). A first team AP small college All-American, he was named All-Conference three times. The Alcorn defensive unit led the nation in fewest yards rushing, 15.9 per game (159 total yards allowed in 10 games).
Lawrence majored in physical education, and his career goals include pro ball and then coaching. His hometown is Hazelhurst, Mississippi."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Friday, October 21, 2016
1976 Free Agent Profile: Rick Pawlewicz
Tight End
Free Agent
William & Mary
"Signed as a free agent, Rick was drafted 12th by the Eagles in 1975. He was a late cut after missing most of the preseason with a leg problem.
He has the size to play running back or tight end and has surprising speed, 4.7-4.8 in the 40. His hands are excellent.
Pawlewicz ranked fourth in the nation in kick returns as a senior. He once returned a kickoff 102 yards. He was named first team All-East, All-Southern Conference twice and third team AP All-America. He played in the Blue-Gray Game and in the American Bowl. Rick captained the 1974 team.
Rick holds a B.A. in psychology and works in the University of Pennsylvania athletic department in the off-season. His hobby is painting and his ambition is to stay in athletics and earn an M.A. in business. He pronounces his name Paul-a-witz. His hometown is Lansing, Kansas."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent
William & Mary
"Signed as a free agent, Rick was drafted 12th by the Eagles in 1975. He was a late cut after missing most of the preseason with a leg problem.
He has the size to play running back or tight end and has surprising speed, 4.7-4.8 in the 40. His hands are excellent.
Pawlewicz ranked fourth in the nation in kick returns as a senior. He once returned a kickoff 102 yards. He was named first team All-East, All-Southern Conference twice and third team AP All-America. He played in the Blue-Gray Game and in the American Bowl. Rick captained the 1974 team.
Rick holds a B.A. in psychology and works in the University of Pennsylvania athletic department in the off-season. His hobby is painting and his ambition is to stay in athletics and earn an M.A. in business. He pronounces his name Paul-a-witz. His hometown is Lansing, Kansas."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Sunday, October 16, 2016
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
1976 Rookie Profile: Mike Owens
Center
Free Agent
Missouri
"Owens was signed as a free agent and is a versatile lineman, playing tackle, center and guard during his three-year career. With good size, durability and speed for his position, he was an intense player who made assignment calls at the line.
His father, Don Owens, played for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1957-64. An accounting major, Mike received his B.A. in May 1976. He works as an accountant and hopes for a career as a partner in a CPA firm. Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Mike's hometown is St. Louis."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent
Missouri
"Owens was signed as a free agent and is a versatile lineman, playing tackle, center and guard during his three-year career. With good size, durability and speed for his position, he was an intense player who made assignment calls at the line.
His father, Don Owens, played for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1957-64. An accounting major, Mike received his B.A. in May 1976. He works as an accountant and hopes for a career as a partner in a CPA firm. Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Mike's hometown is St. Louis."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Sunday, October 2, 2016
1976 Free Agent Profile: Robert Moss
Linebacker
Free Agent
Jackson State
"Signed as a free agent, Moss is an aggressive, reckless player as either a linebacker or a defensive end. His size dictates a try at linebacker where his speed, range and intense style of play makes him a candidate for outside linebacker.
Robert was second team All-Conference in 1975 and was a three-year letterman. He majored in physical education and health.
Nicknamed 'Crazy Horse' for his reckless style of play, Robert played basketball, track and volleyball in high school. His hometown is Miami."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent
Jackson State
"Signed as a free agent, Moss is an aggressive, reckless player as either a linebacker or a defensive end. His size dictates a try at linebacker where his speed, range and intense style of play makes him a candidate for outside linebacker.
Robert was second team All-Conference in 1975 and was a three-year letterman. He majored in physical education and health.
Nicknamed 'Crazy Horse' for his reckless style of play, Robert played basketball, track and volleyball in high school. His hometown is Miami."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Monday, September 26, 2016
1976 Rookie Profile: John Morgan
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
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 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
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