Running Back-Safety
12th Round
Auburn
"A three-year starting quarterback at Auburn, Phil was drafted as a running back/safety by the Jets. He played halfback in the Blue-Gray Game and impressed scouts with his quickness, blocking and hustle- he runs the 40 in 4.6.
An Auburn captain as a senior, Gargis finished second on the all-time career total offense list behind former Heisman Trophy winner Pat Sullivan with 3,918 yards and was only the second player at Auburn to surpass 1,000 yards in total offense for three straight years. He became the only player in school history to rush for four touchdowns in one game when he gained 129 yards on 14 carries against Georgia last fall, including an 82-yard touchdown run that won the game.
Gargis guided the Tigers to a 10-2 season as a sophomore and was MVP in the Gator Bowl win over Texas. He led the team in rushing as a junior (658 yards, 162 carries, 4.1 average) and rushed for 534 yards and nine touchdowns last season. His career stats: 1,879 yards on 455 carries (4.1 average) and 17 touchdowns, 152 of 341 passes completed for 2,036 yards and 14 touchdowns.
He majored in marketing. In high school, he led Colbert County High to the Alabama state championship. Phil's birthplace is Sheffield, Alabama, his hometown is Leighton, AL, and his name is pronounced GAR-giss."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Monday, October 28, 2019
Sunday, October 20, 2019
1977 Free Agent Profile: Joe Gallagher
JOE GALLAGHER
Guard
Free Agent
Tennessee
"A free agent, Joe started at guard for two years after switching from linebacker and defensive tackle. He was a teammate of Dave Brady, also a Jet free agent.
Scouts like his speed. He played in the Liberty and Gator Bowls and in the Blue-Gray Game. He majored in public health.
His brother Frank played for the Lions, Falcons and Vikings. Joe was an all-state standout at St. James High in his birthplace and hometown- Chester, Pennsylvania."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Guard
Free Agent
Tennessee
"A free agent, Joe started at guard for two years after switching from linebacker and defensive tackle. He was a teammate of Dave Brady, also a Jet free agent.
Scouts like his speed. He played in the Liberty and Gator Bowls and in the Blue-Gray Game. He majored in public health.
His brother Frank played for the Lions, Falcons and Vikings. Joe was an all-state standout at St. James High in his birthplace and hometown- Chester, Pennsylvania."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Sunday, September 29, 2019
1977 Free Agent Profile: Jerry Finis
Guard
Free Agent
Illinois
"The youngest Jet rookie, Jerry was signed as a free agent. He impressed coaches in rookie camp with his initial quickness off the ball.
Jerry was a three-year letterman who started in the defensive line but switched to offense, where he played guard and tackle. He was second-team and all-academic Big Ten and played in the North-South and Blue-Grey Games. A marketing major, Jerry captained the Illinois track team and won the Big Ten discus title as a junior.
Born in Chicago, he was a football and track standout at Fremd High in his hometown of Palatine, Illinois. His name is pronounced FIN-is."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent
Illinois
"The youngest Jet rookie, Jerry was signed as a free agent. He impressed coaches in rookie camp with his initial quickness off the ball.
Jerry was a three-year letterman who started in the defensive line but switched to offense, where he played guard and tackle. He was second-team and all-academic Big Ten and played in the North-South and Blue-Grey Games. A marketing major, Jerry captained the Illinois track team and won the Big Ten discus title as a junior.
Born in Chicago, he was a football and track standout at Fremd High in his hometown of Palatine, Illinois. His name is pronounced FIN-is."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Sunday, September 8, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Scott Dierking
4th Round
Purdue
"Dierking is the first running back selected by the Jets. 'He's a Mike Adamle-type,' says head coach Walt Michaels. 'He can run inside and can get outside when called upon. His forte is that he hits the line quickly and keeps his feet moving for extra yardage. He's a real hustler who can play on special teams.' Dierking runs the 40 in 4.6.
The second leading career rusher at Purdue behind Otis Armstrong (Denver Broncos star), he gained 2,863 yards on 578 carries (5.0 average). Dierking gained 1,000 yards last fall, only the third Purdue player to do so, and is the only runner besides Armstrong to lead the Boilermakers in rushing three straight years. He gained 779 yards as a sophomore and 914 yards as a junior and had 25 career touchdowns. Scott was a second-team All-American (Football News and AP), first-team All-Big Ten, team MVP and team captain last fall.
He played in the East-West Game and the Hula and Japan Bowls. In 1976, Scott led Purdue to an upset win over first-ranked Michigan with 162 yards on 38 carries. He rushed for 211 yards against Miami of Ohio.
Scott majored in economics. In high school, he was an All-American at West Chicago High where he gained 2,725 yards and scored 42 touchdowns and was the state wrestling champ as a senior. Scott's birthplace is Great Lakes Naval Base in Illinois and his hometown is West Chicago, Illinois. His name is pronounced DIR-king."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
"I grew up in the Chicago area and loved to watch Mike Adamle (ex-Jet now playing for the Bears). I used to pattern myself after him. But after a while, you kind of outgrow that and find you're not that person. You just run the way your body lets you run."
-Scott Dierking
Purdue
"Dierking is the first running back selected by the Jets. 'He's a Mike Adamle-type,' says head coach Walt Michaels. 'He can run inside and can get outside when called upon. His forte is that he hits the line quickly and keeps his feet moving for extra yardage. He's a real hustler who can play on special teams.' Dierking runs the 40 in 4.6.
The second leading career rusher at Purdue behind Otis Armstrong (Denver Broncos star), he gained 2,863 yards on 578 carries (5.0 average). Dierking gained 1,000 yards last fall, only the third Purdue player to do so, and is the only runner besides Armstrong to lead the Boilermakers in rushing three straight years. He gained 779 yards as a sophomore and 914 yards as a junior and had 25 career touchdowns. Scott was a second-team All-American (Football News and AP), first-team All-Big Ten, team MVP and team captain last fall.
He played in the East-West Game and the Hula and Japan Bowls. In 1976, Scott led Purdue to an upset win over first-ranked Michigan with 162 yards on 38 carries. He rushed for 211 yards against Miami of Ohio.
Scott majored in economics. In high school, he was an All-American at West Chicago High where he gained 2,725 yards and scored 42 touchdowns and was the state wrestling champ as a senior. Scott's birthplace is Great Lakes Naval Base in Illinois and his hometown is West Chicago, Illinois. His name is pronounced DIR-king."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
"I grew up in the Chicago area and loved to watch Mike Adamle (ex-Jet now playing for the Bears). I used to pattern myself after him. But after a while, you kind of outgrow that and find you're not that person. You just run the way your body lets you run."
-Scott Dierking
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Sunday, August 18, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Dave Conrad
Offensive Tackle
12th Round
Maryland
"Scouts were impressed by his size, strength (he bench presses 390) and motivation. He can make the long snap and is a good special teamer.
Conrad was a three-year starter at Maryland- he played guard as a soph and tackle his last two seasons. He played on three Terp bowl teams: Liberty (1974), Gator (1975) and Cotton (1976). Conrad was a draft choice acquired as part of a Jets trade with the Eagles in an exchange of picks.
A local product, Dave played at Camden (N.J.) Catholic High and prepped a year at Milford (Conn.) Academy. In college, he majored in general studies. His birthplace is St. Louis, Mo. and his hometown is Cherry Hill, New Jersey."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
12th Round
Maryland
"Scouts were impressed by his size, strength (he bench presses 390) and motivation. He can make the long snap and is a good special teamer.
Conrad was a three-year starter at Maryland- he played guard as a soph and tackle his last two seasons. He played on three Terp bowl teams: Liberty (1974), Gator (1975) and Cotton (1976). Conrad was a draft choice acquired as part of a Jets trade with the Eagles in an exchange of picks.
A local product, Dave played at Camden (N.J.) Catholic High and prepped a year at Milford (Conn.) Academy. In college, he majored in general studies. His birthplace is St. Louis, Mo. and his hometown is Cherry Hill, New Jersey."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Friday, August 9, 2019
1977 Free Agent Profile: Darryl Carter
Running Back
Free Agent
Grambling
"The free agent will be reunited with Bob Ledbetter, the Jets' new offensive backfield aide who coached Carter as an assistant at Grambling last fall. He gained 318 yards on 74 carries (4.2 average) in 1976 and has good speed (4.5 in the 40).
Darryl majored in mass media and would like to be a sportscaster someday. Nicknamed 'Disco Juice,' he was a disc jockey for the Grambling radio station. Darryl was a football, basketball and track standout at Richwood High in his hometown and birthplace, Monroe, Louisiana."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent
Grambling
"The free agent will be reunited with Bob Ledbetter, the Jets' new offensive backfield aide who coached Carter as an assistant at Grambling last fall. He gained 318 yards on 74 carries (4.2 average) in 1976 and has good speed (4.5 in the 40).
Darryl majored in mass media and would like to be a sportscaster someday. Nicknamed 'Disco Juice,' he was a disc jockey for the Grambling radio station. Darryl was a football, basketball and track standout at Richwood High in his hometown and birthplace, Monroe, Louisiana."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
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