The next time he walks onto a field, it will be as head coach of the New York Giants, a team that was 2-11-1 last year ... a team that had more problems than Spiro the novelist ... a team that underwent an agony of change and housecleaning.
What does the season hold for Arsparger?
First, a flock of disenchanted Giants has already flown the coop. Richmond Flowers, Carter Campbell, Randy Johnson, Vin Clements and John Douglas have all signed with the WFL. But all will be around this season, or at least as many of them as Arnsparger chooses. Others are unhappy, including Ron Hornsby and Jim Files, but want a chance to see the new regime in operation. So Arsparger has that added burden as he attempts to make his first head coaching job a successful one.
The offense is affected by the WFL since Johnson might emerge as the starting quarterback and Clements could be the top fullback. But there is Ron Johnson, a superstar runner, at halfback, along with a trio of receivers as good as any- tight end Bob Tucker, wide men Bob Grim and Don Herrmann.
If Randy doesn't get the job, old Norm Snead will. And if Clements is benched, Charlie Evans will play. But there are other runners with a chance- such as heralded rookie Leon McQuay, fleet Rocky Thompson, steady if unspectacular Joe Orduna and promising Clifton Davis.
McQuay may be the answer to the fullback problem, not that he can play as a fullback but because his presence, with Ron Johnson, might allow Arnsparger to 'do away' with the fullback-type position entirely. He is a two-year Canadian League sensation who left college (Tampa) after his sophomore year and now owns a three-year Giant contract.
The offensive line should have a new look- a much younger look. No. 1 draft pick John Hicks, the All-America from Ohio State, will be handed a job at guard. It will be his. He's a starter. Dick Enderle will most likely be the other guard, with Doug Van Horn (another guard) and John Hill or Willie Young at the tackles. Greg Larson's tenure as center ended with his retirement after 13 years and Bob Hyland inherited the job. No. 2 draft pick Tom Mullen, another guard, could fight for work, along with Mark Ellison.
Arnsparger may be overloaded with people who move the ball, but he certainly isn't in the same boat as people who are supposed to stop it from being moved by other teams. The defense is spotty, strong in spots, tissue-thin in others, unsettled in others.
Up front, for instance, the starters figure to be Jack Gregory (an All-Pro two years ago) and Campbell at the ends, while John Mendenhall (a certain All-Pro one day soon) and Larry Jacobson at the tackles. That leaves Henry Reed, Dan Goich, Rich Glover and some rookies to get in line as the top reserves. Reed, a starter once upon a time, might be considered a linebacker now, or as the '53 man' in Arnsparger's defense that was so dramatically successful at Miami.
The linebackers have to earn jobs, but at the moment the alignment is as it was in 1972, not as it was last year. Jim Files has been moved back to the strong side, Ron Hornsby reinstated in the middle and Pat Hughes stays at the weak side. Files can be a superb linebacker if he allows himself to stop thinking about playing the middle. Hornsby needs only the chance to hold the job since he hits with fury and isn't bad on pass coverage. Hughes, constantly the team's highest graded linebacker, remains anonymous.
In reserve will be Brian Kelly, Douglas, Brad Van Pelt and maybe rookie Rick Dvorak, another end-linebacker swingman like Reed.
The secondary has some woes, but not as many as people think. Pete Athas, whose best position is free safety, is the left cornerback. That's because Spider Lockhart is entrenched- or was- at free safety. Willie Williams is on the right corner and Flowers will have to dabble in magic to beat back Chuck Crist at strong safety. Eldridge Small, also a wide receiver possibility, is a cornerback reserve, and if Athas goes to Lockhart's spot, Eldridge gets a job.
Tom Blanchard capably handles the punting, and Pete Gogolak, the original side-wheeling Hungarian, will do the place kicking again."
-Dave Klein, Pro Football 1974
OFFENSE
"Quarterbacks: Norm Snead might be the starter through attrition- Randy Johnson's announced jump to the WFL in '75. On ability alone they're close, but Randy might have won the job and still might, though now it's tougher. Leo Hart and Carl Summerell are strictly long shots.
Performance Quotient: 3 [1 through 5, 1 being best]
Running Backs: Ron Johnson, one of the NFL's best, is sure to gain 1,000 yards if he stays healthy. Charlie Evans might be the fullback for the same reason Snead may win the quarterback job- Vin Clements has defected.
Leon McQuay is an intriguing rookie (with two years in Canada) who will get plenty of playing time. Rocky Thompson has speed and size but is erratic. Joe Orduna is a journeyman. Clifton Davis, hurt as a rookie in the last preseason, could make it big.
Performance Quotient: 3
Receivers: This is a strong position for the team, with Bob Grim, Don Herrmann and Rich Houston fighting for the two wide receiver jobs and Bob Tucker a bona fide All-Pro at tight end. Tucker has led the team in receptions three years straight.
Tom Gatewood can fill in at all three positions, while Don Clune is a solid-looking rookie with size and speed. If the regulars stay healthy, the subs won't play much.
Performance Quotient: 2
Interior Linemen: This unit has strength in numbers, but it is largely unsettled. John Hicks, the No. 1 choice, is an instant starter. Dick Enderle is consistent if unspectacular. Doug Van Horn moved from guard to tackle last season, but he's not a plus. Willie Young might not be a starter again, falling to a strong charge by John Hill. Bob Hyland finally outlasted Greg Larson and takes over the center position.
Tom Mullen (No. 2 pick) might surprise Enderle. There is potential in Mark Ellison, and he could join the guard battle.
Performance Quotient: 3
Kickers: Pete Gogolak is sometimes erratic, generally acceptable. Tom Blanchard had some blocked last year but kicks well.
Performance Quotient: 3"
-Dave Klein, Pro Football 1974
DEFENSE
"Front Linemen: There's strength here. Jack Gregory and Carter Campbell have been outstanding, though not in the same seasons. Both are young enough to bloom, but Campbell has signed on with the WFL for '75. John Mendenhall can be an All-Pro tackle and Larry Jacobson has size, and showed advancement last year.
Henry Reed can play end or linebacker. Dan Goich is consistent though not particularly outstanding. Rich Glover seems miscast because of his size. Dave Tipton has been a disappointment; he's now getting what should be a final chance to earn his keep. Rick Dvorak will be tried at end and linebacker.
Performance Quotient: 2
Linebackers: Questions arise here because of shifting. Ron Hornsby was benched last year but is listed as a starter in the middle again. Jim Files is back on the strong side and may not be happy. Pat Hughes graded out as the unit's top performer; he might become something with experience now working for him.
Brian Kelley looked good as a rookie, but Brad Van Pelt didn't. In both cases, the results were surprising.
Performance Quotient: 3
Cornerbacks: Pete Athas is loose and reckless, but effective. Willie Williams is both the veteran and the question mark; he may be slowing down. Eldridge is a backup now but could be a wide receiver, too.
Performance Quotient: 3
Safeties: Spider Lockhart, in his 10th year, must do better than in '73 or Athas will get a long-awaited shot. Chuck Crist seems capable of unseating Richmond Flowers (another WFL-er).
Performance Quotient: 3"
-Dave Klein, Pro Football 1974
"There may still be some trading, but barring one or two deals new head coach Bill Arnsparger gets just what he sees now. In truth, there may be enough for him to do something.
The Giants were 2-11-1, but that reflects more on the chaos, disorganization, disappointment and frustration than on the potential talent. Arnsparger comes fresh from being defensive chief of the Super Bowl Dolphins and he has a miracle-worker reputation. He'll need it.
But there's talent for him to work with. There's running back Ron Johnson, tight end Bob Tucker, wide receivers Bob Grim and Don Herrmann and a fair-to-good interior line for the offense. Defensively there's tackle John Mendenhall, ends Carter Campbell and Jack Gregory, linebackers Pat Hughes and Jim Files, and deep backs Spider Lockhart, Willie Williams and Pete Athas.
They aren't superstars, and aside from Johnson and Tucker, they aren't Pro Bowlers, but they do possess the necessary abilities to win. Much depends on Arnsparger's motivation process, juggling a few positions, and luck. He'll need lots of that.
Johnson is a true superstar. He gained 902 yards last season despite missing three games. He caught 32 passes for 377 yards. He scored nine touchdowns. And at 6-1 and 205, he's even better when healthy. Tucker, the 6-3, 235-pound tight end, led the team again with 50 catches for 681 yards. Herrmann had a big year, 43 catches for 520 yards, and Grim and Rich Houston have good outside speed at the other slot.
Two high draft picks- the first two in fact- are guards. They are All-America John Hicks of Ohio State and unheralded Tom Mullen of Southwest Missouri State. Both could start, but probably only Hicks will. Bob Hyland should replace Greg Larson at center and one-time guard Doug Van Horn, who went to tackle last season in an experiment, will stay there.
The chief offensive question is quarterback. On the one hand, there is Norm Snead, experienced, veteran, and oft-disappointing. He led the NFL in passing in '72 and plummeted to near the bottom in '73. On the other hand is moody, oft-brilliant but sometimes helpless, WFL-bound Randy Johnson. He's a younger man, and could be a star, but must deal with his emotions first.
Defense is the promise. In Mendenhall, the Giants have a legitimate superstar already spoken of with awe by other teams. Gregory was All-Pro in '72 and All-Nothing in '73. Campbell improved and led the team in quarterback sacks. The Great Experiment of Files at middle linebacker seems over. He's listed at strongside with Ron Hornsby coming back from the bench to handle the middle. Pat Hughes graded out consistently higher at weakside.
The secondary may be leaky. Lockhart is aging and Williams already has, though Athas, Chuck Crist and Eldridge Small seem ready to all make it at once.
It's quarterback and secondary, plus the need to find a fullback (Charlie Evans or Vin Clements) that concern Arnsparger most."
-Gridiron News 1974 Pro Yearbook
ANOTHER DAY OF THE DOLPHIN?
"The New York Giants, 2-11-1 in 1973, have to be better. Those who watched them last year know they can't be much worse.
But improvement is expected for several reasons. There is new coach Bill Arnsparger and a staff of new, fresh assistants. There is an easier schedule compared to the killing games of last year. And, most important, there is a core of ability on the roster. It must be found, expanded and refined. But the talent does exist.
The offense has runner Ron Johnson, tight end Bob Tucker and some fairly effective linemen. Now, with Arnsparger facing a decision on either Norm Snead or Randy Johnson as his quarterback, at least the nagging doubts of last year won't exist. He'll pick one and stay with him.
Add to this the team's first two draft choices- guards John Hicks and Tom Mullen- plus the arrival of flashy runner Leon McQuay from Canada, and it seems as though the offense can score.
But can the defense stop other teams from scoring?
Well, tackle John Mendenhall can. He's exceptional. Ends Jack Gregory and Carter Campbell can play well, and young tackle Larry Jacobson should show improvement. The linebacking will offer Ron Hornsby back in the middle, flanked by Pat Hughes and Jim Files, unless Brian Kelley or Brad Van Pelt (unlikely) moves one of the outside guys out.
The secondary? Chuck Crist should move into the strong safety job, replacing WFL-bound Richmond Flowers. Pete Athas and Willie Williams are the cornermen unless Athas gets his long-awaited chance at Spider Lockhart's free safety position. If he does, Eldridge Small will go to left corner, but there's precious little depth here.
Still, there's Johnson (902 yards) and Tucker (50 catches) and Mendenhall and Gregory and Campbell and a few others. Arnsparger seems guaranteed to improve the record. He'll settle for .500.
Predicted Finish: Fourth"
-Dave Klein and the editors, Pro Football Illustrated 1974
"Giants fans really thought they had something going for them as the season opened last year. Coming off an 8 win- 6 loss season, the New Yorkers were undefeated in six exhibition games. But when the bell rang for regular season play, disaster struck and the Giants stumbled through one of the worst years in their history, 2-11-1.
Alex Webster then resigned as coach, and former Miami defensive assistant Bill Arnsparger was hired to reconstruct the faltering franchise.
'I've got a three-year contract,' Arnsparger says, 'and I think that the three years will be enough to get the Giants back into a respectable position in the National Football League. This is a tremendous opportunity for me, a chance to be involved in all phases of football. It's something every coach thinks about, though most never get.'
For the past 10 years, Bill has been an assistant to Don Shula, at Baltimore and then Miami. Under Arnsparger's direction, the Dolphin defense has given up fewer points than any NFL team for the past two years.
Actually the Giants defense is not in that much need of help. It was the offensive unit that fell apart last year. Statistically, the New York club didn't rank too high against either passing or rushing. Yet the defense was solid. Statistics are hard to build when the defensive squad is on the field for well over half a ball game. You may give up yardage and points grudgingly, but if you've got to spend the whole afternoon defending your goal line, the stats aren't going to look that good.
Adding to the Giants' problems is that they are without a permanent home yet. They practice in New Jersey, play in New Haven and are really unsure where 'home' will finally be. And because the Giants moved out of their old stadium and away from New York City proper, many of their old fans are angry with the owners- and spend a lot of time booing the players, if they even bother to come to games.
Wives of the players were as upset by the crowd reactions to their husbands. Said Ann Herrmann, wife of wide receiver Don Herrmann, 'Everybody thinks this is fun and glory but these guys bring home a lot of problems. Don was quiet last year, down in the dumps. If they knew what was wrong it would be different. Anybody can have a bad game but a season like last year makes the players begin to doubt their own abilities.'
The Giant stars are determined things will be better this year under Arnsparger. Safety Carl 'Spider' Lockhart says, 'There's been talk about us 'quitting' last year. Well, I can see where some good players are angry with what happened, but to give up on everybody isn't going to help. I know I never quit and never will quit!'
Arnsparger will choose his quarterback from Norm Snead or Randy Johnson. Both can move the ball- and both are prone to drive-halting mistakes. Ron Johnson, Charlie Evans and Rocky Thompson are the best of the running backs. There are some superb pass catchers in New York. Tight end Bob Tucker and wide receivers Bob Grim and Don Herrmann know how to catch a ball and what to do with it after catching it.
New York drafted All-American offensive tackle John Hicks from Ohio State and guard Tom Mullen of Southwest Missouri in an effort to plug up their blocking deficiencies. Many feel that Hicks was the best football player in the country and that he'll step right into the offensive picture. As mentioned, the defense is solid.
Arnsparger should be able to help the Giants a lot. The injuries and complancey of last year should be a thing of the past. But Bill must bring New York back before it can compete on even ground with Dallas and Washington, or even St. Louis and Philadelphia. I foresee a second straight NFC East cellar finish for the New York Giants."
-Tommy Kay's 1974 Big Book of Pro Football
FOURTH [Predicted Finish in NFC East]
"Head man Bill Arnsparger built his reputation at Miami as a defensive genius. He'll need everything he learned to return the Giants to prominence this season. In 1973 the defense was plundered for 362 points. Thirty interceptions by the enemy put extra pressure on this unit, which brings up another decision- quarterback- Norm Snead or Randy Johnson?
There were a few high points in the 2-11-1 season that cost Alex Webster his job. The Giants ranked No. 2 in passing offense, tight end Bob Tucker caught 50 aerials, Ron Johnson rushed for 902 yards despite missing almost three games with injuries, and the club recorded 35 quarterback sacks although missing ace tackle John Mendenhall from mid-season.
There is a foundation from which to build. Returning Jack Gregory to defensive end, from a rover position, will help if he matches the 1972 form when he recorded 21 sacks. Safety Spider Lockhart is a blue-chipper and cornerback Willie Williams is sound. Arnsparger will no doubt introduce his '53' defense to the Giants and the hopefuls [for the Bob Matheson role] include Henry Reed, Brad Van Pelt and Jim Files.
The offensive line will get a lift from Ohio State's John Hicks, who should move in at tackle, and perhaps No. 2 pick Tom Mullen at guard. This area needs upgrading.
Canadian defector Leon McQuay could be the answer as a running mate for Ron Johnson and will also be tried on kickoff returns with Rocky Thompson. Don Herrmann and Bob Grim, along with Bob Grim, have the receiving in good hands."
-Frank Luksa, Football Digest (September 1974)
"Offense: What was wrong with the Giants' attack was underlined by the team's first selection in the last college draft. They didn't hesitate in picking John Hicks, whom Woody Hayes calls the best offensive lineman he ever had at Ohio State. Hicks is expected to do something for the Giants' backs that wasn't done often enough last year: open holes. The Giants' second pick was a guard, Tom Mullen from Southwest Missouri State.
There is a new day dawning in the Giants organization. Shortly after Miami won its second consecutive Super Bowl, New York's new director of football operations, former star Andy Robustelli, announced that the Dolphins' assistant head coach, Bill Arnsparger, would be the Giants' new head coach.
Arnsparger inherits a team with first-rate scoring potential. With all their troubles, the Giants still managed to finish second in NFL passing yardage, 2,762. Bob Tucker continued to establish himself as one of the finest tight ends by catching 50 passes. Clever Don Herrmann got open enough to catch 43. Ron Johnson, one of the best all-around backs in the league, caught 32.
Arnsparger's first move was to convince the unhappy Randy Johnson that he would take a fresh look at the quarterback competition between Randy and veteran Norm Snead. Snead threw 22 interceptions.
Despite malfunctions in the running attack, Ron Johnson carried for 902 yards last year. He should love Hicks. To run alongside Ron, Arnsparger has Vin Clements, Joe Orduna and Rocky Thompson.
Defense: This is Arnsparger's baby. Don Shula thought so much of his work at Miami that he gave him the unprecedented title of assistant head coach. It was his refinement of the 53 defense that helped stymie opponents trying to play catch-up against the Dolphins. He is an advocate of a disciplined, rather than a big-play, defense.
One of his first moves will be to cut down the number of touchdowns scored on the ground against the Giants from the fat 21 of 1973. Jack Gregory could return to his All-Pro form of two years ago under the new deal. Worry over the premature birth of his baby affected his play last year. John Mendenhall would seem to be the type who would flourish under the new coach and big things could happen for Larry Jacobson and Dave Tipton.
Jim Files, once considered a spectacular middle linebacker prospect, had a down season and rode the bench toward the end. Ron Hornsby is another linebacker seeking rehabilitation. One of the major questions concerns the role to be played by Brad Van Pelt, last year's top draft choice, who had trouble getting out of the gate. Some think he will be the '53' utility man Bob Matheson was for Arnsparger in Miami.
Zone defense is an Arnsparger staple and that coverage will get his touch in New York. The Giants have many experienced deep backs, including Pete Athas, Spider Lockhart, Willie Williams and Chuck Crist.
Kicking: Pete Gogolak had another representative field goal season, 17 for 27. Punter Tom Blanchard averaged 41.9
1974 Outlook: The Giants won eight games just two seasons ago before slipping to 2-11-1 last year. There is talent on the roster. It will be interesting for New Yorkers to watch what Arnsparger will do with the Giants."
-Scouting Jets Opponents, The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
There is a new day dawning in the Giants organization. Shortly after Miami won its second consecutive Super Bowl, New York's new director of football operations, former star Andy Robustelli, announced that the Dolphins' assistant head coach, Bill Arnsparger, would be the Giants' new head coach.
Arnsparger inherits a team with first-rate scoring potential. With all their troubles, the Giants still managed to finish second in NFL passing yardage, 2,762. Bob Tucker continued to establish himself as one of the finest tight ends by catching 50 passes. Clever Don Herrmann got open enough to catch 43. Ron Johnson, one of the best all-around backs in the league, caught 32.
Arnsparger's first move was to convince the unhappy Randy Johnson that he would take a fresh look at the quarterback competition between Randy and veteran Norm Snead. Snead threw 22 interceptions.
Despite malfunctions in the running attack, Ron Johnson carried for 902 yards last year. He should love Hicks. To run alongside Ron, Arnsparger has Vin Clements, Joe Orduna and Rocky Thompson.
Defense: This is Arnsparger's baby. Don Shula thought so much of his work at Miami that he gave him the unprecedented title of assistant head coach. It was his refinement of the 53 defense that helped stymie opponents trying to play catch-up against the Dolphins. He is an advocate of a disciplined, rather than a big-play, defense.
One of his first moves will be to cut down the number of touchdowns scored on the ground against the Giants from the fat 21 of 1973. Jack Gregory could return to his All-Pro form of two years ago under the new deal. Worry over the premature birth of his baby affected his play last year. John Mendenhall would seem to be the type who would flourish under the new coach and big things could happen for Larry Jacobson and Dave Tipton.
Jim Files, once considered a spectacular middle linebacker prospect, had a down season and rode the bench toward the end. Ron Hornsby is another linebacker seeking rehabilitation. One of the major questions concerns the role to be played by Brad Van Pelt, last year's top draft choice, who had trouble getting out of the gate. Some think he will be the '53' utility man Bob Matheson was for Arnsparger in Miami.
Zone defense is an Arnsparger staple and that coverage will get his touch in New York. The Giants have many experienced deep backs, including Pete Athas, Spider Lockhart, Willie Williams and Chuck Crist.
Kicking: Pete Gogolak had another representative field goal season, 17 for 27. Punter Tom Blanchard averaged 41.9
1974 Outlook: The Giants won eight games just two seasons ago before slipping to 2-11-1 last year. There is talent on the roster. It will be interesting for New Yorkers to watch what Arnsparger will do with the Giants."
-Scouting Jets Opponents, The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
1974 NEW YORK GIANTS ROSTERS
1974 New York Giants Preseason Position Roster
OFFENSE
Quarterbacks
Norm Snead (Wake Forest)
Randy Johnson (Texas A & I)*
Leo Hart (Duke)
Carl Summerell (East Carolina)
Running Backs
Ron Johnson (Michigan)
Charlie Evans (USC)
Leon McQuay (Tampa)
Vin Clements (Connecticut)*
Joe Orduna (Nebraska)
Rocky Thompson (West Texas State)
Clifton Davis (Alcorn A&M)
Receivers
Bob Grim (W) (Oregon State)
Don Herrmann (W) (Waynesburg)
Bob Tucker (T) (Bloomsburg)
Rich Houston (W) (East Texas State)
Tom Gatewood (W-T) (Notre Dame)
Don Clune (W) (Pennsylvania)
(W)-Wide Receiver (T)-Tight End
Interior Linemen
Doug Van Horn (T) Ohio State)
Willie Young (T) (Grambling)
Dick Enderle (G) (Minnesota)
John Hicks (G) (Ohio State)*
Bob Hyland (C) (Boston College)
Mark Ellison (G) (Dayton)
John Hill (T-C) (Lehigh)
Tom Mullen (G) (Southwest Missouri State)
(T)-Tackle (G)- Guard (C)-Center
Kickers
Pete Gogolak (Cornell)
Tom Blanchard (Oregon)
DEFENSE
Front Linemen
Jack Gregory (E) (Delta State)
Carter Campbell (E) (Weber State)*
John Mendenhall (T) (Grambling)
Larry Jacobson (T) (Nebraska)
Henry Reed (E) (Weber State)
Dan Goich (T) (California)
Rich Glover (T) (Nebraska)
Dave Tipton (E) (Stanford)
Rick Dvorak (E) (Wichita State)
(E)-End (T)-Tackle
Linebackers
Pat Hughes (O) (Boston University)
Jim Files (O-M) (Oklahoma)
Ron Hornsby (M) (Southeast Louisiana)
Brian Kelley (O) (California Lutheran)
Brad Van Pelt (O) (Michigan State)
John Douglas (O) (Missouri)*
(O)-Outside Linebacker (M)-Middle Linebacker
Cornerbacks
Pete Athas (Tennessee)
Willie Williams (Grambling)
Eldridge Small (Texas A & I)
Safeties
Chuck Crist (S) (Penn State)
Spider Lockhart (W) (North Texas State)
Richmond Flowers (S) (Tennessee)*
(S)-Strong Side (W)-Weak Side or 'Free' Safety
*WFL in 1975
-Pro Football 1974 published by Cord Communications Corporation
1974 New York Giants Preseason Position Roster
OFFENSE
Quarterbacks
Norm Snead (Wake Forest)
Randy Johnson (Texas A & I)*
Leo Hart (Duke)
Carl Summerell (East Carolina)
Running Backs
Ron Johnson (Michigan)
Charlie Evans (USC)
Leon McQuay (Tampa)
Vin Clements (Connecticut)*
Joe Orduna (Nebraska)
Rocky Thompson (West Texas State)
Clifton Davis (Alcorn A&M)
Receivers
Bob Grim (W) (Oregon State)
Don Herrmann (W) (Waynesburg)
Bob Tucker (T) (Bloomsburg)
Rich Houston (W) (East Texas State)
Tom Gatewood (W-T) (Notre Dame)
Don Clune (W) (Pennsylvania)
(W)-Wide Receiver (T)-Tight End
Interior Linemen
Doug Van Horn (T) Ohio State)
Willie Young (T) (Grambling)
Dick Enderle (G) (Minnesota)
John Hicks (G) (Ohio State)*
Bob Hyland (C) (Boston College)
Mark Ellison (G) (Dayton)
John Hill (T-C) (Lehigh)
Tom Mullen (G) (Southwest Missouri State)
(T)-Tackle (G)- Guard (C)-Center
Kickers
Pete Gogolak (Cornell)
Tom Blanchard (Oregon)
DEFENSE
Front Linemen
Jack Gregory (E) (Delta State)
Carter Campbell (E) (Weber State)*
John Mendenhall (T) (Grambling)
Larry Jacobson (T) (Nebraska)
Henry Reed (E) (Weber State)
Dan Goich (T) (California)
Rich Glover (T) (Nebraska)
Dave Tipton (E) (Stanford)
Rick Dvorak (E) (Wichita State)
(E)-End (T)-Tackle
Linebackers
Pat Hughes (O) (Boston University)
Jim Files (O-M) (Oklahoma)
Ron Hornsby (M) (Southeast Louisiana)
Brian Kelley (O) (California Lutheran)
Brad Van Pelt (O) (Michigan State)
John Douglas (O) (Missouri)*
(O)-Outside Linebacker (M)-Middle Linebacker
Cornerbacks
Pete Athas (Tennessee)
Willie Williams (Grambling)
Eldridge Small (Texas A & I)
Safeties
Chuck Crist (S) (Penn State)
Spider Lockhart (W) (North Texas State)
Richmond Flowers (S) (Tennessee)*
(S)-Strong Side (W)-Weak Side or 'Free' Safety
*WFL in 1975
-Pro Football 1974 published by Cord Communications Corporation
1974 New York Giants Preseason Veteran Roster
45 Pete Athas (CB) Tennessee
15 Tom Blanchard (P) Oregon
21 Otto Brown (CB) Prairie View
60 Bart Buetow (T) Minnesota
79 Carter Campbell (DE) Weber State
29 Vin Clements (RB) Connecticut
24 Chuck Crist (S) Penn State
51 John Douglas (LB) Missouri
65 Mark Ellison (G) Dayton
62 Dick Enderle (G) Minnesota
31 Charlie Evans (RB) USC
58 Jim Files (LB) Oklahoma
44 Richmond Flowers (S) Tennessee
77 Rich Glover (DT) Nebraska
3 Pete Goglolak (K) Cornell
68 Dan Goich (DT) California
81 Jack Gregory (DE) Delta State
27 Bob Grim (WR) Oregon State
85 Don Herrmann (WR) Waynesburg
52 John Hill (T) Lehigh
67 Ron Hornsby (LB) Southeast Louisiana
84 Rich Houston (WR) East Texas State
56 Pat Hughes (LB) Boston University
70 Bob Hyland (C) Boston College
20 Honor Jackson (CB) Pacific
75 Larry Jacobson (DT) Nebraska
11 Randy Johnson (QB) Texas A&I
30 Ron Johnson (RB) Michigan
55 Brian Kelley (LB) California Lutheran
53 Greg Larson (C) Minnesota
43 Carl Lockhart (S) North Texas State
46 Walter Love (WR) Westminster (UT)
47 Ron Lumpkin (CB) Arizona State
64 John Mendenhall (DT) Grambling
49 Joe Orduna (RB) Nebraska
80 Henry Reed (LB) Weber State
34 Jack Rizzo (RB) Lehigh
23 Johnny Roland (RB) Missouri
18 Eldridge Small (CB) Texas A&I
16 Norm Snead (QB) Wake Forest
72 Joe Taffoni (T) Tennessee-Martin
22 Rocky Thompson (RB) West Texas State
71 Dave Tipton (DE) Stanford
38 Bob Tucker (TE) Bloomsburg (PA)
63 Doug Van Horn (G) Ohio State
10 Brad Van Pelt (LB) Michigan State
41 Willie Williams (CB) Grambling
69 Willie Young (T) Grambling
-1974 Gridiron News Pro Yearbook
1974 New York Giants Draft Choices
1 John Hicks (G) Ohio State
2 Tom Mullen (G) Southwest Missouri
3 Rick Dvorak (DE-LB) Wichita State
4 Carl Summerell (QB) East Carolina
5 Don Clune (WR) Pennsylvania
5 Clyde Powers (DB) Oklahoma (from Kansas City Chiefs)
6 Jim Pietrzak (T) Eastern Michigan
7 Marty Woolbright (TE) South Carolina
8 Ezil Bibbs (DE) Grambling
9 Jim Rathje (RB) Northern Michigan
10 Ray Rhodes (WR) Tulsa
11 Bobby Brooks (DB) Bishop
12 James Sims (DB) USC
13 Dennis Colvin (T) Southwest Texas
14 Mike Hayes (T) Virginia State
15 Larry Jones (Northeast Missouri)
16 Buddy Brown (G) Albama
17 Steve Crosby (RB) Fort Hays State
-1974 Gridiron News Pro Yearbook
1974 NEW YORK GIANTS DEPTH CHART
1974 Preseason Depth Chart
OFFENSE
QB Norm Snead, Randy Johnson, Tom Blanchard, Carl Summerell*, Leo Gasieneca
RB Ron Johnson, Joe Orduna, Rocky Thompson, Jack Rizzo, Leon McQuay
RB Vin Clements, Charlie Evans, Johnny Roland, Clifton Davis*, Steve Crosby*
WR Don Herrmann, Tom Gatewood, Tom Clune*, Ray Rhodes*
LT Willie Young, John Hill, Mike Hayes*
LG Dick Enderle, Bart Buetow, Tom Mullen*
C Bob Hyland, John Hill
RG Mark Ellison, John Hicks*
RT Doug Van Horn, John Hill, Mike Hayes*
TE Bob Tucker, Tom Gatewood3, Marty Woolbright*, Ed Robinson, John Strada
WR Bob Grim, Rich Houston, Walter Love, Larry Jones*
DEFENSE
LDE Carter Campbell, Henry Reed, Rick Dvorak*
LDT Larry Jacobson, Dan Goich, Jim Pietrzak*, Wade Brantley*
RDT John Mendenhall, Rich Glover, George Hasenohrl
RDE Jack Gregory, Dave Tipton, Rick Dvorak*
LLB Jim Files, Brian Kelley, John Douglas
MLB Ron Hornsby, Jim Files, Fred Abbott
RLB Pat Hughes, Brad Van Pelt
LCB Pete Athas, Eldridge Small, Ron Lumpkin, Bobby Brooks*
SS Richmond Flowers, Chuck Crist, James Sims*
FS Spider Lockhart, Honor Jackson, Greg Strunk
RCB Willie Williams, Otto Brown, Clyde Powers*, Ernie Baptist
* rookie
-Gridiron News 1974 Pro Yearbook
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