Running Back
No. 49
Cornell
"Marinaro was signed as a free agent [for the 1976 season] after playing out his option at Minnesota. He was leading the Jets in both rushing and receiving when he injured his foot in the sixth game at New England. The injury wasn't thought to be serious at first but it kept him out for the rest of the season. At the time of the injury, Ed had gained 312 yards on 77 carries for a 4.1 average and two touchdowns and had caught 21 for 168 for an 8.0 average. He still finished third on the club in both categories.
He produced his career single-game rushing high with 119 yards on 31 carries against Buffalo. A week earlier against San Francisco, Marinaro gained 111 yards on 21 attempts, scored a touchdown and added 61 yards on five catches.
'He's a hard-working back who's a good runner and fine receiver,' says Walt Michaels. 'We'd like to see him come back healthy and return to his pre-injury form.'
In his final year with the Vikings, Ed finished third in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in receptions with 54 for 462 yards and an 8.6 average; he caught 11 passes against San Diego. He also had his best rushing season with 358 yards on 101 carries. Originally a number two draft choice of Minnesota, his career totals show 383 rushes for 1,319 yards for a 3.4 average with six touchdowns, and 146 catches for 1,176 yards for an 8.1 average with seven touchdowns.
Marinaro left Cornell as the NCAA's [all-time] most prolific rusher with 4,715 yards (since broken) and as the season record holder with 1,881 in 1971. His 203 yards per game is still an NCAA record. Runner-up to Pat Sullivan for the Heisman Trophy, he was named to numerous All-America teams.
Ed has a degree in hotel administration. He was born in New York City and raised in New Milford, New Jersey. Studying acting, he had a role in the feature film Fingers during the off-season. Ed is also involved in the New York anti-litter campaign. His last name is pronounced Mar-in-AR-row."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Monday, February 19, 2018
Thursday, February 8, 2018
1977 Profile: Pat Leahy
Place Kicker
No. 5
St. Louis
"Leahy led the team with 49 points, kicking 11 of 16 field goals and 16 of 20 extra points.
He attended St. Louis University but did not play college football. In 1974 he showed up for a tryout with the Cardinals, was signed, then released. A few weeks later he tried out for the Jets, who signed him and have no cause to regret it."
-John Devaney, Schenley Pro Football Guide 1977
"Leahy proved to be one of the NFL's most accurate field goal kickers again last season. He finished fifth in the AFC and tied for ninth in the NFL with 11 of 16 for a .668 percentage. Leahy also made 16 of 20 PATs for a team-leading 49 points; he has topped the Jets in scoring the past two seasons. He has steadily increased his percentage each season and now has a career mark of .625 (30 of 48). Pat has a career total of 150 points.
He equalled his longest career field goal last year with a 47-yarder against the Redskins. His 38-yard boot with 48 seconds remaining proved the winner in the victory over Buffalo at Shea. Pat had some problems during the season because the holders changed frequently.
Pat joined the Jets as a free agent in mid-1974 when Bobby Howfield was injured. He immediately helped the club by defeating the Giants in the sudden-death game which started the Jets on a six-game winning streak.
Although with no football experience, Pat had a tryout with the Cardinals but couldn't unseat veteran Jim Baaken. The Jets saw him during a preseason game and kept him in mind.
Pat holds a B.S. in marketing and business administration and works for Schmidt Bros. Painting and Remodeling in the off-season. His hometown and birthplace is St. Louis, Missouri."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
No. 5
St. Louis
"Leahy led the team with 49 points, kicking 11 of 16 field goals and 16 of 20 extra points.
He attended St. Louis University but did not play college football. In 1974 he showed up for a tryout with the Cardinals, was signed, then released. A few weeks later he tried out for the Jets, who signed him and have no cause to regret it."
-John Devaney, Schenley Pro Football Guide 1977
"Leahy proved to be one of the NFL's most accurate field goal kickers again last season. He finished fifth in the AFC and tied for ninth in the NFL with 11 of 16 for a .668 percentage. Leahy also made 16 of 20 PATs for a team-leading 49 points; he has topped the Jets in scoring the past two seasons. He has steadily increased his percentage each season and now has a career mark of .625 (30 of 48). Pat has a career total of 150 points.
He equalled his longest career field goal last year with a 47-yarder against the Redskins. His 38-yard boot with 48 seconds remaining proved the winner in the victory over Buffalo at Shea. Pat had some problems during the season because the holders changed frequently.
Pat joined the Jets as a free agent in mid-1974 when Bobby Howfield was injured. He immediately helped the club by defeating the Giants in the sudden-death game which started the Jets on a six-game winning streak.
Although with no football experience, Pat had a tryout with the Cardinals but couldn't unseat veteran Jim Baaken. The Jets saw him during a preseason game and kept him in mind.
Pat holds a B.S. in marketing and business administration and works for Schmidt Bros. Painting and Remodeling in the off-season. His hometown and birthplace is St. Louis, Missouri."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Saturday, January 27, 2018
1977 Profile: Al Krevis
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
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
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
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