Offensive Tackle
No. 71
Boston College
"Krevis was acquired on waivers from Cincinnati after the final cut last year and played in 10 games as a reserve tackle and special team member. Drafted number two by the Bengals in 1975, he has good size and strength but still lacks experience.
He was All-East, an All-America tackle as a senior and played in the Senior Bowl and in the East-West Shrine Game. Al was also a standout heavyweight wrestler.
Al majored in marketing and is interested in real estate. He is involved in the 'Dope Open,' a golf tournament where proceeds go to drug rehabilitation and to a muscular dystrophy program. Al's birthplace and hometown in Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey, and his last name is pronounced CREV-is."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Thursday, January 11, 2018
1977 Profile: David Knight
Wide Receiver
No. 82
William and Mary
"Knight came back as a starter last year after missing most of the 1975 season following knee surgery. His stats dropped off from his sophomore season when he was second on the club in receptions to Jerome Barkum with 40, for 579 yards, a 14.5 average and four touchdowns. David started 13 games last year and made 20 catches for 403 yards, a 20.2 average and two touchdowns.
His most catches in one game in 1976 were his five against the Colts, and he had his longest career reception with a 44-yard touchdown at Baltimore. His best day in the pros was in 1974 with seven catches for 117 yards at Baltimore.
Knight's career totals show 66 receptions for 1,060 yards, a 16.1 average and seven touchdowns. Although he doesn't possess burning speed, he has outstanding hands and runs precise patterns.
He won AP All-East honors and was two-time All-Southern Conference. Knight caught 133 passes for 1,995 yards and nine touchdowns during his college career. He played in the East-West and North-South Shrine Games, the Coaches' All-America Game and the 1971 Tangerine Bowl.
David holds a B.S. in business administration. He idolized Oakland's Fred Biletnikoff during his early career. Born in Trieste, Italy, his hometown is Alexandria, Virginia and he makes his off-season home in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
No. 82
William and Mary
"Knight came back as a starter last year after missing most of the 1975 season following knee surgery. His stats dropped off from his sophomore season when he was second on the club in receptions to Jerome Barkum with 40, for 579 yards, a 14.5 average and four touchdowns. David started 13 games last year and made 20 catches for 403 yards, a 20.2 average and two touchdowns.
His most catches in one game in 1976 were his five against the Colts, and he had his longest career reception with a 44-yard touchdown at Baltimore. His best day in the pros was in 1974 with seven catches for 117 yards at Baltimore.
Knight's career totals show 66 receptions for 1,060 yards, a 16.1 average and seven touchdowns. Although he doesn't possess burning speed, he has outstanding hands and runs precise patterns.
He won AP All-East honors and was two-time All-Southern Conference. Knight caught 133 passes for 1,995 yards and nine touchdowns during his college career. He played in the East-West and North-South Shrine Games, the Coaches' All-America Game and the 1971 Tangerine Bowl.
David holds a B.S. in business administration. He idolized Oakland's Fred Biletnikoff during his early career. Born in Trieste, Italy, his hometown is Alexandria, Virginia and he makes his off-season home in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Friday, December 29, 2017
1977 Profile: Larry Keller
Linebacker
No. 56
Houston
"Keller was acquired on waivers from San Diego last year after the final cut. The Jets' move from a four-three defense to a three-four plus Keller's great play on special teams were key factors in his breaking into the lineup as inside left linebacker. 'He's tough to keep out of the lineup,' says Walt Michaels. 'He's a big play type of football player and a great special teamer.' He led the special teams in 'RBIs' and started three games at three different linebacker spots.
He earned game balls in both Buffalo victories: at Shea, Larry recovered two fumbles to help with a 17-14 victory; at Buffalo, he blocked a punt resulting in a touchdown, intercepted a pass to set up a touchdown and caused a fumble leading to a field goal.
Larry had 46 solo stops and 31 assists. He knocked down three passes and tied for the team lead with three fumble recoveries.
He was drafted ninth by San Diego in 1975 but did not sign. He played with Hamilton of the CFL and Memphis of the WFL before joining the Chargers in the 1976 preseason.
In college, Keller played stand-up defensive end at Houston. He was a member of the Cougars' 1973 and 1974 Astro Bluebonnet Bowl teams and played in the 1975 Hula Bowl.
Larry has a B.S. in health and physical education and enjoys hunting and fishing. His birthplace is San Benito, Texas and his hometown is Orange, Texas."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
No. 56
Houston
"Keller was acquired on waivers from San Diego last year after the final cut. The Jets' move from a four-three defense to a three-four plus Keller's great play on special teams were key factors in his breaking into the lineup as inside left linebacker. 'He's tough to keep out of the lineup,' says Walt Michaels. 'He's a big play type of football player and a great special teamer.' He led the special teams in 'RBIs' and started three games at three different linebacker spots.
He earned game balls in both Buffalo victories: at Shea, Larry recovered two fumbles to help with a 17-14 victory; at Buffalo, he blocked a punt resulting in a touchdown, intercepted a pass to set up a touchdown and caused a fumble leading to a field goal.
Larry had 46 solo stops and 31 assists. He knocked down three passes and tied for the team lead with three fumble recoveries.
He was drafted ninth by San Diego in 1975 but did not sign. He played with Hamilton of the CFL and Memphis of the WFL before joining the Chargers in the 1976 preseason.
In college, Keller played stand-up defensive end at Houston. He was a member of the Cougars' 1973 and 1974 Astro Bluebonnet Bowl teams and played in the 1975 Hula Bowl.
Larry has a B.S. in health and physical education and enjoys hunting and fishing. His birthplace is San Benito, Texas and his hometown is Orange, Texas."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
1977 Profile: Steve Joachim
Quarterback
No. 11
Temple
"Listed as the backup to quarterback Richard Todd, Joachim was the third quarterback in 1976 behind Namath and Todd. He was signed as a free agent last October 28 and was active for seven games but played only once, against Tampa Bay; he needs experience but is intelligent and knows the coverages.
Steve was drafted seventh by the Colts in 1975 but was cut without much of a look or chance to play. He played five games in the CFL for Toronto that season, completing 20 of 41 for 228 yards and two touchdowns with four interceptions. In 1976 he had a preseason tryout with the Eagles and was signed by the Jets when Namath was sidelined.
A Maxwell Award winner, Joachim led NCAA Division I schools in total offense as a senior at Temple with 222.7 yards per game. He transferred from Penn State, where he was a member of the Nittany Lions' 1972 Cotton Bowl team, and was a three-year starter for the Owls.
Steve is on the board of directors of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Philadelphia. He is interested in broadcasting and has been employed by the Federal Broadcasting Company as director of sales.
He enjoys tennis and public speaking. Steve's birthplace is Philadelphia, his hometown is Havertown, PA and his name is pronounced Jo-ACK-um."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
No. 11
Temple
"Listed as the backup to quarterback Richard Todd, Joachim was the third quarterback in 1976 behind Namath and Todd. He was signed as a free agent last October 28 and was active for seven games but played only once, against Tampa Bay; he needs experience but is intelligent and knows the coverages.
Steve was drafted seventh by the Colts in 1975 but was cut without much of a look or chance to play. He played five games in the CFL for Toronto that season, completing 20 of 41 for 228 yards and two touchdowns with four interceptions. In 1976 he had a preseason tryout with the Eagles and was signed by the Jets when Namath was sidelined.
A Maxwell Award winner, Joachim led NCAA Division I schools in total offense as a senior at Temple with 222.7 yards per game. He transferred from Penn State, where he was a member of the Nittany Lions' 1972 Cotton Bowl team, and was a three-year starter for the Owls.
Steve is on the board of directors of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Philadelphia. He is interested in broadcasting and has been employed by the Federal Broadcasting Company as director of sales.
He enjoys tennis and public speaking. Steve's birthplace is Philadelphia, his hometown is Havertown, PA and his name is pronounced Jo-ACK-um."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Friday, December 8, 2017
1977 Profile: Mike Hennigan
Linebacker
No. 52
Tennessee Tech
"Mike was claimed on waivers by the Jets following Detroit's final cut but failed the physical. He signed again on September 14 and went on to play in 12 of the remaining 13 games. 'He was a great free agent signing,' says Walt Michaels. 'He's an intelligent special teams player, and he can play all four of our linebacker spots.'
He played with a shoulder injury that was operated on in the off-season. Hennigan finished third in the special teams rankings behind Larry Keller and Tommy Marvaso.
Hennigan was the special teams leader for the Lions and also was used as their fourth linebacker on passing downs. He had knee and shoulder surgery following the 1975 season. Mike was the first of three Detroit picks in the fourth round of the 1973 draft.
He began his collegiate career at Parsons College (Iowa). He transferred to Tennessee Tech and was the defensive star on the 1972 team that won the Ohio Valley Conference title.
Mike has a B.S. degree. His birthplace is Davenport, Iowa and his hometown is Washington, Iowa."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
No. 52
Tennessee Tech
"Mike was claimed on waivers by the Jets following Detroit's final cut but failed the physical. He signed again on September 14 and went on to play in 12 of the remaining 13 games. 'He was a great free agent signing,' says Walt Michaels. 'He's an intelligent special teams player, and he can play all four of our linebacker spots.'
He played with a shoulder injury that was operated on in the off-season. Hennigan finished third in the special teams rankings behind Larry Keller and Tommy Marvaso.
Hennigan was the special teams leader for the Lions and also was used as their fourth linebacker on passing downs. He had knee and shoulder surgery following the 1975 season. Mike was the first of three Detroit picks in the fourth round of the 1973 draft.
He began his collegiate career at Parsons College (Iowa). He transferred to Tennessee Tech and was the defensive star on the 1972 team that won the Ohio Valley Conference title.
Mike has a B.S. degree. His birthplace is Davenport, Iowa and his hometown is Washington, Iowa."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
1977 Profile: Louie Giammona
Kick Returner-Running Back
No. 45
Utah State
"Louie is a hard-hitting little runner who played in all 14 games and started three last year. He wound up fourth on the club in rushing with 150 yards on 39 carries for a 3.8 average, and a touchdown, and was fifth in receiving with 15 receptions for 145 yards, a 9.7 average. Louie was second on kickoff returns with a 22.9 average on 23 returns and although his 12 punt returns didn't qualify for the AFC rankings, he recorded a 9.8 average.
'His lack of size hurts him,' says head coach Walt Michaels, 'but he is a good situation player, excels on special teams and gives an all-out effort. He has a great attitude and his blocking is adequate.'
Sharing halfback duties with Steve Davis, Giammona played with a sprained ankle and a broken wrist and was supposed be out three weeks but didn't miss a game. He had a key 35-yard run to set up the winning field goal for the Jets' first victory over Buffalo. His 146 yards on six kickoff returns against Cincinnati was the fourth best single-game effort in Jets history.
Giammona led the nation in 1974 with 1,534 yards on 329 carries with eight touchdowns, and in 1975 finished fifth in the nation in rushing with 1,454 yards on 303 carries. He topped the NCAA all-purpose running category in both 1974 (1,984 yards for a 198.4 average) and 1975 (2,045 yards for a 185.9 average). His career totals: 756 carries, 3,499 yards, a 4.6 average and 21 touchdowns. He averaged 116 yards rushing per game for three seasons, 11th best in NCAA history, and his career total in all-purpose running, 5,201 yards, ranks as fourth best in college history. Giammona holds virtually every Utah State rushing record, including the school record for most yards rushing in one game, 247 against Idaho State in 1974.
Louie is married to Kathy Bounsall. Kathy fixed Italian dinners for the offensive linemen every time Louie rushed for more than 100 yards at Utah State (17 times). As a prep athlete, Louie led his high school teams to 15 championships in five sports. Born and raised in the Napa Valley wine country, his birthplace his St. Helena, California, his hometown is Calistoga, CA and his name is pronounced GEE-a-MOAN-a.
A gregarious young man, Louis answers with a 'yes, sir,' 'no, sir' attitude, yet Shea Stadium police wouldn't let him use the players' exit after his first home game because they thought he was too small to be a player."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
No. 45
Utah State
"Louie is a hard-hitting little runner who played in all 14 games and started three last year. He wound up fourth on the club in rushing with 150 yards on 39 carries for a 3.8 average, and a touchdown, and was fifth in receiving with 15 receptions for 145 yards, a 9.7 average. Louie was second on kickoff returns with a 22.9 average on 23 returns and although his 12 punt returns didn't qualify for the AFC rankings, he recorded a 9.8 average.
'His lack of size hurts him,' says head coach Walt Michaels, 'but he is a good situation player, excels on special teams and gives an all-out effort. He has a great attitude and his blocking is adequate.'
Sharing halfback duties with Steve Davis, Giammona played with a sprained ankle and a broken wrist and was supposed be out three weeks but didn't miss a game. He had a key 35-yard run to set up the winning field goal for the Jets' first victory over Buffalo. His 146 yards on six kickoff returns against Cincinnati was the fourth best single-game effort in Jets history.
Giammona led the nation in 1974 with 1,534 yards on 329 carries with eight touchdowns, and in 1975 finished fifth in the nation in rushing with 1,454 yards on 303 carries. He topped the NCAA all-purpose running category in both 1974 (1,984 yards for a 198.4 average) and 1975 (2,045 yards for a 185.9 average). His career totals: 756 carries, 3,499 yards, a 4.6 average and 21 touchdowns. He averaged 116 yards rushing per game for three seasons, 11th best in NCAA history, and his career total in all-purpose running, 5,201 yards, ranks as fourth best in college history. Giammona holds virtually every Utah State rushing record, including the school record for most yards rushing in one game, 247 against Idaho State in 1974.
Louie is married to Kathy Bounsall. Kathy fixed Italian dinners for the offensive linemen every time Louie rushed for more than 100 yards at Utah State (17 times). As a prep athlete, Louie led his high school teams to 15 championships in five sports. Born and raised in the Napa Valley wine country, his birthplace his St. Helena, California, his hometown is Calistoga, CA and his name is pronounced GEE-a-MOAN-a.
A gregarious young man, Louis answers with a 'yes, sir,' 'no, sir' attitude, yet Shea Stadium police wouldn't let him use the players' exit after his first home game because they thought he was too small to be a player."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
1977 Profile: Clark Gaines
Running Back
No. 21
Wake Forest
"He led the team in rushing with a 4.6 average and in receptions with 41, so it was no surprise when he was named the team's offensive MVP. Signed as a free agent, he led all the NFL rookie runners with 724 yards. Clark is the first Jet to gain 100 or more yards four times in a season."
-John Devaney, Schenley Pro Football Guide 1977
"Word around Gotham City is that Clark Gaines is really Clark Kent in disguise. He wasn't drafted by anybody but was the top rusher among NFL rookies. The scouts' mistake was going to Wake Forest to weigh and measure him instead of checking his football ability. Too small and slow to be an NFLer, but nobody told him. He agreed to sign with the Jets over the phone while a Dallas scout was sitting in the room with him.
Born in Elberton, Georgia, Gaines was the second leading rusher in the country as a sophomore in junior college and got over 900 yards at Wake his senior season. He was voted the Jets' MVP. A starter the second half of the season, Gaines led the team in rushing (724 yards) and receiving (41 catches).
He's a superb blocker, and worked with a track coach in the off-season to improve his speed."
-Rich Kucner, The Complete Handbook of Pro Football, 1977 Edition
"A most unexpected story was 1976 for Clark Gaines. He barely made the club as a free agent and then became a starter in the seventh game after Ed Marinaro suffered an injury. From then on Gaines recorded four 100-yard games (a Jet single-season record) and outrushed all NFL rookie runners with 724 yards on 157 carries, a 4.6 average and three touchdowns. He also led the club in receiving with 41 for 400 yards, a 9.8 average and two touchdowns.
Gaines was selected by teammates as club MVP, made all the NFL all-rookie teams and was selected by the NFL Players Association as AFC Rookie Offensive Player of the Year. By leading the team in rushing and receiving, he became only the second player in club annals to do so- the other was John Riggins. His five touchdowns placed him second on the club in scoring to Pat Leahy.
Until he became a starter, Clark led the special teams in 'RBI's.' 'He's a hard runner who breaks tackles, a good blocker, a fine receiver and a good special teams member,' says head coach Walt Michaels. 'We're just hoping he'll take up where he left off. He's got the right attitude to do that, too.'
Gaines tied with Marinaro for the single-season rushing high last year with 119 yards at Buffalo. He also had 102 against Baltimore, 103 against Tampa Bay and 109 against Washington. His seven catches for 82 yards were club highs in both categories.
He might have been overlooked in the draft because of injuries. Clark gained 1,258 yards on 336 carries for a 3.7 average. All-Atlantic Coast Conference as a senior, he was named captain that year. He was an outstanding junior college runner at Lees-McRae (Banner Elk, NC). He rushed for 1,105 yards as a soph, second in the nation, and was named NJCAA All-America.
Clark majored in physical education and is nicknamed 'Super,' 'Nasty' and 'Killer' for his efforts. He worked in construction and as a watchman for 16 hours a day to help earn his degree. When Clark was in high school, his father died of lung disease from working in a quarry. Clark's birthplace and hometown is Elberton, Georgia."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
No. 21
Wake Forest
"He led the team in rushing with a 4.6 average and in receptions with 41, so it was no surprise when he was named the team's offensive MVP. Signed as a free agent, he led all the NFL rookie runners with 724 yards. Clark is the first Jet to gain 100 or more yards four times in a season."
-John Devaney, Schenley Pro Football Guide 1977
"Word around Gotham City is that Clark Gaines is really Clark Kent in disguise. He wasn't drafted by anybody but was the top rusher among NFL rookies. The scouts' mistake was going to Wake Forest to weigh and measure him instead of checking his football ability. Too small and slow to be an NFLer, but nobody told him. He agreed to sign with the Jets over the phone while a Dallas scout was sitting in the room with him.
Born in Elberton, Georgia, Gaines was the second leading rusher in the country as a sophomore in junior college and got over 900 yards at Wake his senior season. He was voted the Jets' MVP. A starter the second half of the season, Gaines led the team in rushing (724 yards) and receiving (41 catches).
He's a superb blocker, and worked with a track coach in the off-season to improve his speed."
-Rich Kucner, The Complete Handbook of Pro Football, 1977 Edition
"A most unexpected story was 1976 for Clark Gaines. He barely made the club as a free agent and then became a starter in the seventh game after Ed Marinaro suffered an injury. From then on Gaines recorded four 100-yard games (a Jet single-season record) and outrushed all NFL rookie runners with 724 yards on 157 carries, a 4.6 average and three touchdowns. He also led the club in receiving with 41 for 400 yards, a 9.8 average and two touchdowns.
Gaines was selected by teammates as club MVP, made all the NFL all-rookie teams and was selected by the NFL Players Association as AFC Rookie Offensive Player of the Year. By leading the team in rushing and receiving, he became only the second player in club annals to do so- the other was John Riggins. His five touchdowns placed him second on the club in scoring to Pat Leahy.
Until he became a starter, Clark led the special teams in 'RBI's.' 'He's a hard runner who breaks tackles, a good blocker, a fine receiver and a good special teams member,' says head coach Walt Michaels. 'We're just hoping he'll take up where he left off. He's got the right attitude to do that, too.'
Gaines tied with Marinaro for the single-season rushing high last year with 119 yards at Buffalo. He also had 102 against Baltimore, 103 against Tampa Bay and 109 against Washington. His seven catches for 82 yards were club highs in both categories.
He might have been overlooked in the draft because of injuries. Clark gained 1,258 yards on 336 carries for a 3.7 average. All-Atlantic Coast Conference as a senior, he was named captain that year. He was an outstanding junior college runner at Lees-McRae (Banner Elk, NC). He rushed for 1,105 yards as a soph, second in the nation, and was named NJCAA All-America.
Clark majored in physical education and is nicknamed 'Super,' 'Nasty' and 'Killer' for his efforts. He worked in construction and as a watchman for 16 hours a day to help earn his degree. When Clark was in high school, his father died of lung disease from working in a quarry. Clark's birthplace and hometown is Elberton, Georgia."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
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