Halfback
No. 27
Stanford
"The Giants were just beginning to find out what young Steve Thurlow had last year when the power-running rookie halfback was hurt and had to miss the remainder of the season. Inserted in the lineup after the season was well under way, Steve gained 210 yards on 64 carries.
At 6-2 and 220 pounds, he has the size to fit into the Giants' 'Big Back Attack' and as he demonstrated last season, he is a sturdy blocker.
Steve played his college ball at Stanford and was drafted in the second round by the Giants."
-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1965
ERNIE KOY
Halfback-Punter
11th Round
Texas
Ernie is likely to be an important part of the new Giant running attack as a rookie. He will also be the team's punter following the departure of Don Chandler.
His college career ended impressively in 1964 as he rushed 154 times (third in the Southwest Conference) for 574 yards (also third), scoring 48 points (second) including a conference-leading eight rushing touchdowns. When the Longhorns followed their 9-1 season with a victory over favored Alabama in the Orange Bowl, Ernie made two touchdown runs, one a record 79-yarder.
Also a threat with the option pass, Ernie was 5-for-11 (45.5) for 74 yards and a 6.7-yard average.
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