OFFENSE
Quarterbacks
Steve Ramsey (North Texas State)
Jerry Goldsteyn (Northern Illinois)
Dennis Shaw (San Diego State)
Running Backs
Larry Csonka (Syracuse)
Doug Kotar (Kentucky)
Gordon Bell (Michigan)
Marsh White (Arkansas)
Larry Watkins (Alcorn State)
Bob Hammond (Morgan State)
Receivers
Ed Marshall (W) (Cameron State)
Ray Rhodes (W) (Tulsa)
Bob Tucker (T) (Bloomsburg)
Jimmy Robinson (W) (Georgia Tech)
Don Zimmerman (W) (Northeast Louisiana)
Gary Shirk (T) (Morehead State)
Walker Gillette (W) (Richmond)
(W)-Wide Receiver (T)-Tight End
Interior Linemen
Tom Mullen (T) (Southwest Missouri State)
Doug Van Horn (T) Ohio State)
Al Simpson (G) (Colorado State)
John Hicks (G) (Ohio State)
Karl Chandler (C) (Princeton)
Ralph Hill (C) (Florida A & M)
Ron Mikolajczyk (T) (Tampa)
Bill Ellenbogen (G) (Virginia Tech)
Mike Gibbons (T) (Southwest Oklahoma State)
(T)-Tackle (G)- Guard (C)-Center
Kickers
Joe Danelo (PK) (Washington State)
Dave Jennings (P) (St. Lawrence)
(PK)-Place Kicker (P)-Punter
DEFENSE
Front Linemen
Jack Gregory (E) (Delta State)
George Martin (E) (Oregon)
Troy Archer (T) (Colorado)
John Mendenhall (T) (Grambling)
Rick Dvorak (E) (Wichita State)
Jim Pietrzak (T) (Eastern Michigan)
Dave Gallagher (E-T) (Michigan)
(E)-End (T)-Tackle
Linebackers
Brad Van Pelt (O) (Michigan State)
Brian Kelley (O) (California Lutheran)
Harry Carson (M) (South Carolina State)
Dan Lloyd (M-O) (Washington)
Robert Giblin (O) (Houston)
Brad Cousino (O) (Miami-Ohio)
Bob Schmit (M-O) (Nebraska)
(O)-Outside Linebacker (M)-Middle Linebacker
Cornerbacks
Bill Bryant (Grambling)
Bobby Brooks (Bishop)
Charlie Ford (Houston)
Safeties
Clyde Powers (S) (Oklahoma)
Jim Steinke (W) (Southwest Texas State)
Rick Volk (W) (Michigan)
Larry Mallory (S) (Tennessee State)
(S)-Strong Side (W)-Weak Side or 'Free' Safety
-Pro Football 1977 published by Ballantine Books
OFFENSE
QB - Dennis Shaw, Jerry Goldsteyn, Steve Ramsey
RB - Larry Csonka, Marsh White, Larry Watkins
RB - Doug Kotar, Gordon Bell, Bob Hammond, Po James
WR - Ed Marshall, Jimmy Robinson, Roger Wallace, Walt Tullis, Johnny Perkins*
LT - Tom Mullen, Mike Gibbons, Dick Leavitt
LG - Al Simpson, Bill Ellenbogen
C - Karl Chandler, Ralph Hill
RG - John Hicks, Bill Ellenbogen
RT - Doug Van Horn, Ron Mikolajczyk
TE - Bob Tucker, Gary Shirk, Mike Fuhrman
WR - Ray Rhodes, Walker Gillette, Don Zimmerman, Ron Gardner
DEFENSE
LDE - George Martin, Rick Dvorak
LDT - John Mendenhall, Jim Pietrzak, Ezil Bibbs
RDT - Troy Archer, Dave Gallagher, Gary Jeter*
RDE - Jack Gregory, Rick Dvorak
LLB - Brad Van Pelt, Dan Lloyd, Eddie Sheets
MLB - Harry Carson, Brad Cousino
RLB - Brian Kelley, Robert Giblin, Bob Schmit
LCB - Bill Bryant, Rondy Colbert, Henry Stuckey
SS - Clyde Powers, Larry Mallory
FS - Jim Steinke, Rick Volk
RCB - Bobby Brooks, Charlie Ford, Pete Rome
KICKERS
K - Joe Danelo
P - Dave Jennings
* rookie
-The Pocket Book of Pro Football 1977, published by Pocket Books
Monday, December 23, 2019
Sunday, December 22, 2019
1977 New York Giants Free Agents
1977 New York Giants Free Agents
"Quarterbacks - A three-year starter for the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL, 6-3, 220-pound JOE PISARCIK hails from Pennsylvania and played his collegiate football at New Mexico State. He worked with the Giants during the Spring trip to Mexico City. From Syracuse University is BOB MITCH, a 6-3, 205-pounder, who played four seasons with the Orange as both a quarterback and safety and who was with the New England Patriots in 1976."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
"Running Backs - From Murray State University where he was team MVP for two seasons, 6-1, 205-pound DON CLAYTON was twice an All-Conference choice and set a college one-season rushing record with 1,403 yards in 1974. From Tulsa University is MEL MCGOWEN, a 6-1, 215-pounder who was an All-Missouri Conference choice and also played some at wide receiver and defensive back. Returning for another look is GEORGE PALMER, a 6-0, 215-pounder from Oklahoma State who impressed in last year's training camp."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
"Receivers - From Windsor University in Canada and 1976 with the Cleveland Browns is 6-3, 195-pound RON GARDNER. Tight end MIKE FUHRMAN, a 6-4, 230-pounder earned four letters at Memphis State University and was with the Baltimore Colts in 1976. Another wide receiver, who hails from Hartford, Connecticut, is 6-0, 180-pound WALTER TULLIS who won four letters at Delaware State and had a brief stint with the Redskins last year. An All-East selection at Temple who also had a trial with the Colts last year is 6-0, 185-pound PETE RIGHI who hails from Saddle Brook, New Jersey. From Duke University where he played football and ran track comes 6-1, 185-pound RANDY COBB, a native of Garden Grove, California. Another big tight end, 6-3, 235-pound LARRY CUNNINGHAM was an All-Conference choice while at Langston University in Oklahoma."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
"Linemen - A couple of big defensive linemen who had trials with other NFL clubs include 6-8, 265-pound DEAN GISSLER who began his college career at the Air Force Academy then concluded at Nebraska. He was with the Redskins in '76, while JERRY LAWRENCE, 6-6, 275, played his collegiate ball at South Dakota State and had looks with the Oakland Raiders and Dallas Cowboys after being in the World Football League in 1975.
From Princeton comes 6-6, 270-pound BILL KAHL-WINTER from Baldwin, New Jersey, an offensive tackle who was with both the Redskins and Browns. And a former WFL offensive tackle, 6-3, 265-pound JOHN JAQUOT who played at Bowling Green. Also listed as offensive tackles are 6-5, 240-pound JEFF STAPELTON, a three-year letterman at Purdue who was with the Vikings for a look last year, and DAN SMITH, 6-4, 260-pounder from Washington State who was in the Seattle Seahawks camp in '76.
A 6-4, 255-pound guard is Yale's GREG DUBINETZ who was with the Cincinnati Bengals for a trial in 1975, then played in both the WFL (Charlotte) and CFL (Toronto). From Milford, Conn., comes 6-4, 250-pound LOU PIETRINI who played three seasons at Ohio State as a tackle. And there's a couple of centers in LARRY LILJA, 6-2, 245 from Northwestern and a previous tryout with the Atlanta Falcons, and CHIP SALVESTRINI, a four-year letterman at Yankton College who is 6-3 and 250 and who had prior looks with the Chargers and with Hamilton in the CFL.
And finally, a brace of defensive ends in J.T. TURNER, 6-3, 250-pounder from Duke University who was previously with the Kansas City Chiefs and Charlotte Hornets (WFL), and 6-5, 250-pound STEVE ADIZMA from William Patterson College in New Jersey, who had a try with the Cowboys in '75; from the Canadian Football League and a former Giant draft choice is EZIL BIBBS, a 6-3, 255-pounder from Grambling, an All-Conference man three times; and an All-Big 10 choice at Michigan State, 6-3, 265-pound TONY BRUGGENTHIES makes a bid as does 6-4, 270-pound CHRIS CASIMOS from Fordham, a native of Greece."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
"Linebackers - A man who had previous looks from other clubs is 6-3, 225-pound EDDIE SHEATS who hails from Atlanta, played his college ball at Kansas University and was previously with the Florida Blazers (WFL), Washington Redkins and Chicago Bears. From Massachusetts University, 6-3, 225-pound NED DEANE was with Seattle and Toronto (CFL) in '76, while former Villanova letterman JERE BROWN, 6-2, 225, was in the WFL with both New York and Charlotte."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
"Defensive Backs - A draft pick of the Bengals, 6-0, 188-pound PETE ROME was with both Cincinnati and Tampa Bay last season after starring at Miami of Ohio. RON MEEKS, 5-9, 180-pounder from Arkansas State, was a four-year letterman there and doubled as a kick return specialist. And from North Carolina A & T comes 6-1, 195-pound SONNY HICKS who had trials with both the Rams and the Lions and who played with both Memphis and Charlotte in the WFL. Another erstwhile WFL player is LARRY ROBINSON, a 5-11, 180-pounder from Jersey City who played at Jersey City State and later with the Philadelphia Bell (WFL). Another local product is 5-10, 180-pound KEN SCARPA who hails from Clifton, New Jersey, played at Seaton Hall for four seasons and had a trial with the Jets. And from Westchester State comes 5-11, 180-pound DENNIS IANOVALE, an All-Conference player who hails from Philadelphia."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
"Kickers - Place kicker DAVE SCHMINKE, a 5-9, 180-pounder, played at California Western, had a trial with the Browns in 1975, and kicked for two seasons in minor league football. And from Mexico comes JOSE MARTINEZ, 5-11, 190-pounder who was a kicking specialist for three seasons for the Universidad Metropolitan."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
"Quarterbacks - A three-year starter for the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL, 6-3, 220-pound JOE PISARCIK hails from Pennsylvania and played his collegiate football at New Mexico State. He worked with the Giants during the Spring trip to Mexico City. From Syracuse University is BOB MITCH, a 6-3, 205-pounder, who played four seasons with the Orange as both a quarterback and safety and who was with the New England Patriots in 1976."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
"Running Backs - From Murray State University where he was team MVP for two seasons, 6-1, 205-pound DON CLAYTON was twice an All-Conference choice and set a college one-season rushing record with 1,403 yards in 1974. From Tulsa University is MEL MCGOWEN, a 6-1, 215-pounder who was an All-Missouri Conference choice and also played some at wide receiver and defensive back. Returning for another look is GEORGE PALMER, a 6-0, 215-pounder from Oklahoma State who impressed in last year's training camp."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
"Receivers - From Windsor University in Canada and 1976 with the Cleveland Browns is 6-3, 195-pound RON GARDNER. Tight end MIKE FUHRMAN, a 6-4, 230-pounder earned four letters at Memphis State University and was with the Baltimore Colts in 1976. Another wide receiver, who hails from Hartford, Connecticut, is 6-0, 180-pound WALTER TULLIS who won four letters at Delaware State and had a brief stint with the Redskins last year. An All-East selection at Temple who also had a trial with the Colts last year is 6-0, 185-pound PETE RIGHI who hails from Saddle Brook, New Jersey. From Duke University where he played football and ran track comes 6-1, 185-pound RANDY COBB, a native of Garden Grove, California. Another big tight end, 6-3, 235-pound LARRY CUNNINGHAM was an All-Conference choice while at Langston University in Oklahoma."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
"Linemen - A couple of big defensive linemen who had trials with other NFL clubs include 6-8, 265-pound DEAN GISSLER who began his college career at the Air Force Academy then concluded at Nebraska. He was with the Redskins in '76, while JERRY LAWRENCE, 6-6, 275, played his collegiate ball at South Dakota State and had looks with the Oakland Raiders and Dallas Cowboys after being in the World Football League in 1975.
From Princeton comes 6-6, 270-pound BILL KAHL-WINTER from Baldwin, New Jersey, an offensive tackle who was with both the Redskins and Browns. And a former WFL offensive tackle, 6-3, 265-pound JOHN JAQUOT who played at Bowling Green. Also listed as offensive tackles are 6-5, 240-pound JEFF STAPELTON, a three-year letterman at Purdue who was with the Vikings for a look last year, and DAN SMITH, 6-4, 260-pounder from Washington State who was in the Seattle Seahawks camp in '76.
A 6-4, 255-pound guard is Yale's GREG DUBINETZ who was with the Cincinnati Bengals for a trial in 1975, then played in both the WFL (Charlotte) and CFL (Toronto). From Milford, Conn., comes 6-4, 250-pound LOU PIETRINI who played three seasons at Ohio State as a tackle. And there's a couple of centers in LARRY LILJA, 6-2, 245 from Northwestern and a previous tryout with the Atlanta Falcons, and CHIP SALVESTRINI, a four-year letterman at Yankton College who is 6-3 and 250 and who had prior looks with the Chargers and with Hamilton in the CFL.
And finally, a brace of defensive ends in J.T. TURNER, 6-3, 250-pounder from Duke University who was previously with the Kansas City Chiefs and Charlotte Hornets (WFL), and 6-5, 250-pound STEVE ADIZMA from William Patterson College in New Jersey, who had a try with the Cowboys in '75; from the Canadian Football League and a former Giant draft choice is EZIL BIBBS, a 6-3, 255-pounder from Grambling, an All-Conference man three times; and an All-Big 10 choice at Michigan State, 6-3, 265-pound TONY BRUGGENTHIES makes a bid as does 6-4, 270-pound CHRIS CASIMOS from Fordham, a native of Greece."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
"Linebackers - A man who had previous looks from other clubs is 6-3, 225-pound EDDIE SHEATS who hails from Atlanta, played his college ball at Kansas University and was previously with the Florida Blazers (WFL), Washington Redkins and Chicago Bears. From Massachusetts University, 6-3, 225-pound NED DEANE was with Seattle and Toronto (CFL) in '76, while former Villanova letterman JERE BROWN, 6-2, 225, was in the WFL with both New York and Charlotte."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
"Defensive Backs - A draft pick of the Bengals, 6-0, 188-pound PETE ROME was with both Cincinnati and Tampa Bay last season after starring at Miami of Ohio. RON MEEKS, 5-9, 180-pounder from Arkansas State, was a four-year letterman there and doubled as a kick return specialist. And from North Carolina A & T comes 6-1, 195-pound SONNY HICKS who had trials with both the Rams and the Lions and who played with both Memphis and Charlotte in the WFL. Another erstwhile WFL player is LARRY ROBINSON, a 5-11, 180-pounder from Jersey City who played at Jersey City State and later with the Philadelphia Bell (WFL). Another local product is 5-10, 180-pound KEN SCARPA who hails from Clifton, New Jersey, played at Seaton Hall for four seasons and had a trial with the Jets. And from Westchester State comes 5-11, 180-pound DENNIS IANOVALE, an All-Conference player who hails from Philadelphia."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
"Kickers - Place kicker DAVE SCHMINKE, a 5-9, 180-pounder, played at California Western, had a trial with the Browns in 1975, and kicked for two seasons in minor league football. And from Mexico comes JOSE MARTINEZ, 5-11, 190-pounder who was a kicking specialist for three seasons for the Universidad Metropolitan."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
Saturday, December 21, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Elmo Simmons
Running Back
12th Round
Texas-Arlington
"Assistant coach John Symank, a former head coach at Texas-Arlington, recommended Simmons as the Giants' final choice as the club was seeking help and depth not only in the running department but in the areas of kickoff and punt returns as well. He has 4.6 and 4.7 clockings in the 40.
Simmons was hampered somewhat by injuries which required knee surgery after his junior season, but had a complete recovery and contributed mightily to his club during his senior campaign. Going into that senior season, Elmo had rushed for 1,105 yards on 224 carries for an exceptional 4.9 rushing average, with touchdown bursts of 56, 56 and 51 yards included. His biggest day came against the College of the Pacific when he rushed for 143 yards.
A native of Lancaster, Texas, Elmo was a three-sport letterman in high school in football, track and basketball."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
12th Round
Texas-Arlington
"Assistant coach John Symank, a former head coach at Texas-Arlington, recommended Simmons as the Giants' final choice as the club was seeking help and depth not only in the running department but in the areas of kickoff and punt returns as well. He has 4.6 and 4.7 clockings in the 40.
Simmons was hampered somewhat by injuries which required knee surgery after his junior season, but had a complete recovery and contributed mightily to his club during his senior campaign. Going into that senior season, Elmo had rushed for 1,105 yards on 224 carries for an exceptional 4.9 rushing average, with touchdown bursts of 56, 56 and 51 yards included. His biggest day came against the College of the Pacific when he rushed for 143 yards.
A native of Lancaster, Texas, Elmo was a three-sport letterman in high school in football, track and basketball."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
Thursday, December 19, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Bill Helms
Tight End
11th Round
San Diego State
"Scout Jerry Shay saw quite a bit of Helms during his collegiate career. Helms is a big, rangy guy who played tight end in a pro-style offense for the past two seasons.
He began his collegiate career at Grossmont College where he won honorable mention Little All-American honors and was a first-team All-Mission Conference choice. In his two seasons at San Diego State, he proved to be a clutch receiver and as a junior caught 20 passes for 275 yards, despite missing five games with injuries. The top days during his career at San Diego State were seven catches for 96 yards against New Mexico State and four catches for 62 yards against both North Texas State and Fresno State.
Bill was born in National City, California, and grew up in Mesa, CA, where he lettered in football, basketball and baseball."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
11th Round
San Diego State
"Scout Jerry Shay saw quite a bit of Helms during his collegiate career. Helms is a big, rangy guy who played tight end in a pro-style offense for the past two seasons.
He began his collegiate career at Grossmont College where he won honorable mention Little All-American honors and was a first-team All-Mission Conference choice. In his two seasons at San Diego State, he proved to be a clutch receiver and as a junior caught 20 passes for 275 yards, despite missing five games with injuries. The top days during his career at San Diego State were seven catches for 96 yards against New Mexico State and four catches for 62 yards against both North Texas State and Fresno State.
Bill was born in National City, California, and grew up in Mesa, CA, where he lettered in football, basketball and baseball."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Mike Jones
Wide Receiver
10th Round
Minnesota
"Jones was nicknamed 'Mr. Butter' at Minnesota because he was considered to be part of the 'bread and butter' of the Gopher offense. He has fine size at 6-2 and 183 and his consistent clockings of 4.5 and 4.6 in the 40 are ample proof of his speed. Scouts particularly liked his easy motion and fluid style of running his pass routes.
He missed four games early in the 1976 season because of a damaged knee but came back in the next four games to make 12 catches for a 19.0 average-per-catch and a pair of touchdowns. As a junior, over a full season without injury, Mike had 29 receptions for 473 yards and two touchdowns and averaged 19.6 per catch. As a sophomore, he set an all-time Minnesota record by catching three touchdown passes in one game (vs. Northwestern) and also totaled 136 yards in that game. As an indication of his all-around ability, Mike was also a varsity letterman in basketball. He majored in communications.
Jones won seven letters at Central High School in his hometown of Detroit- in football, basketball and track- and was the No. 1 440-yard dash man in Michigan as a runner, winning a United States Youth Games 440-yard dash championship."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
10th Round
Minnesota
"Jones was nicknamed 'Mr. Butter' at Minnesota because he was considered to be part of the 'bread and butter' of the Gopher offense. He has fine size at 6-2 and 183 and his consistent clockings of 4.5 and 4.6 in the 40 are ample proof of his speed. Scouts particularly liked his easy motion and fluid style of running his pass routes.
He missed four games early in the 1976 season because of a damaged knee but came back in the next four games to make 12 catches for a 19.0 average-per-catch and a pair of touchdowns. As a junior, over a full season without injury, Mike had 29 receptions for 473 yards and two touchdowns and averaged 19.6 per catch. As a sophomore, he set an all-time Minnesota record by catching three touchdown passes in one game (vs. Northwestern) and also totaled 136 yards in that game. As an indication of his all-around ability, Mike was also a varsity letterman in basketball. He majored in communications.
Jones won seven letters at Central High School in his hometown of Detroit- in football, basketball and track- and was the No. 1 440-yard dash man in Michigan as a runner, winning a United States Youth Games 440-yard dash championship."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
Monday, December 16, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Ken Mullens
Linebacker
9th Round
Florida A & M
"Giant defensive coach Marty Schottenheimer personally scouted Mullens. Ken spent his career at Florida A & M as a defensive tackle and was rated the top defensive lineman of the Rattlers by his coaching staff. He racked up 138 solo tackles, 110 assists, seven fumble recoveries and 19 quarterback sacks for his three campaigns, and also produced a pair of blocked kicks.
Marty clocked Mullens in 4.8 for the 40, highly impressive for a 242-pounder, and other scouts who charted Ken's progress were high in their praise of his strength, speed, quickness, and most importantly, his toughness. All the reports were unanimous on his ability to react to the ball and deliver a powerful blow.
Mullens could well be the Harry Carson type- and the Giants would be fortunate to get another player like Carson. Harry was also a defensive lineman in college and successfully made the transition to linebacker.
Mullens hails from St. Petersburg, Fla., and earned letters in football and track at Gibbs High School in that city."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
9th Round
Florida A & M
"Giant defensive coach Marty Schottenheimer personally scouted Mullens. Ken spent his career at Florida A & M as a defensive tackle and was rated the top defensive lineman of the Rattlers by his coaching staff. He racked up 138 solo tackles, 110 assists, seven fumble recoveries and 19 quarterback sacks for his three campaigns, and also produced a pair of blocked kicks.
Marty clocked Mullens in 4.8 for the 40, highly impressive for a 242-pounder, and other scouts who charted Ken's progress were high in their praise of his strength, speed, quickness, and most importantly, his toughness. All the reports were unanimous on his ability to react to the ball and deliver a powerful blow.
Mullens could well be the Harry Carson type- and the Giants would be fortunate to get another player like Carson. Harry was also a defensive lineman in college and successfully made the transition to linebacker.
Mullens hails from St. Petersburg, Fla., and earned letters in football and track at Gibbs High School in that city."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
Sunday, December 15, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Otis Rodgers
Linebacker
8th Round
Iowa State
"The Giants' second pick in this round, from San Francisco, was used to select Iowa State's Rodgers, a hitter with outstanding speed for an outside linebacker. He began his collegiate career at Tampa University, then made the transfer to Iowa State and became an instant starter for the Cyclones.
When coaches at Iowa State talked about the oft-used phrase 'physical tools,' Rodgers' name was the first name. Extremely muscular, he's been timed in 4.8 for the 40 and used that speed to excel in his pass coverage duties, the ability to read quickly and to get back into pass coverage.
Otis was an all-around star at Robinson High School where he lettered in football, track and basketball."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
8th Round
Iowa State
"The Giants' second pick in this round, from San Francisco, was used to select Iowa State's Rodgers, a hitter with outstanding speed for an outside linebacker. He began his collegiate career at Tampa University, then made the transfer to Iowa State and became an instant starter for the Cyclones.
When coaches at Iowa State talked about the oft-used phrase 'physical tools,' Rodgers' name was the first name. Extremely muscular, he's been timed in 4.8 for the 40 and used that speed to excel in his pass coverage duties, the ability to read quickly and to get back into pass coverage.
Otis was an all-around star at Robinson High School where he lettered in football, track and basketball."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
Saturday, December 14, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Bill Rice
Defensive Tackle
8th Round
BYU
"Bill played for three seasons in a pro 4-3 defensive setup at BYU, and all of the reports on him were conclusive insofar as tenacity was concerned. 'Very tough and very aggressive,' said the reports, and that's an attribute that can't be taught.
Scout Jerry Shay is convinced that Rice has outstanding potential and that with solid work can develop into a fine player. Other reports on Rice indicate that he has exceptional strength at the point, that he reacts to the ball very well and has the ability to fight off the double-team block. He hustles all the time and tackles extremely well. The consensus is that he could be a pleasant addition.
Bill hails from Provo, Utah."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
8th Round
BYU
"Bill played for three seasons in a pro 4-3 defensive setup at BYU, and all of the reports on him were conclusive insofar as tenacity was concerned. 'Very tough and very aggressive,' said the reports, and that's an attribute that can't be taught.
Scout Jerry Shay is convinced that Rice has outstanding potential and that with solid work can develop into a fine player. Other reports on Rice indicate that he has exceptional strength at the point, that he reacts to the ball very well and has the ability to fight off the double-team block. He hustles all the time and tackles extremely well. The consensus is that he could be a pleasant addition.
Bill hails from Provo, Utah."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
Sunday, December 8, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Al Dixon
Tight End
7th Round
Iowa State
"Dixon is the all-around athlete that coaches love to acquire. At 6-5 and 220 pounds, he has outstanding size and his 4.8 speed in the 40 is equally impressive for a big man. As a sophomore, Dixon worked at wide receiver, then switched over to tight end for his final two campaigns.
He was considered one of the Big Eight's stellar all-around performers after he added varsity basketball to his endeavors and promptly became a dominant force on the hoop unit. Al had an especially strong game against tough Kansas State with 14 points and 15 rebounds. Prior to making the varsity basketball squad, he spent one season on the jayvee unit and averaged 25.1 per game.
The 23-year-old Dixon became the first player at East St. Louis High School to win All-State first team honors in two sports- football and basketball- and his high school coach, Cornelius Perry, called Al 'the best all-around athlete we've ever had here.' "
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
7th Round
Iowa State
"Dixon is the all-around athlete that coaches love to acquire. At 6-5 and 220 pounds, he has outstanding size and his 4.8 speed in the 40 is equally impressive for a big man. As a sophomore, Dixon worked at wide receiver, then switched over to tight end for his final two campaigns.
He was considered one of the Big Eight's stellar all-around performers after he added varsity basketball to his endeavors and promptly became a dominant force on the hoop unit. Al had an especially strong game against tough Kansas State with 14 points and 15 rebounds. Prior to making the varsity basketball squad, he spent one season on the jayvee unit and averaged 25.1 per game.
The 23-year-old Dixon became the first player at East St. Louis High School to win All-State first team honors in two sports- football and basketball- and his high school coach, Cornelius Perry, called Al 'the best all-around athlete we've ever had here.' "
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
Friday, December 6, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Emery Moorehead
Wide Receiver
6th Round
Colorado
"With outstanding versatility, Emery has 4.5 speed and was used as both a running back and flanker at Colorado while earning the title of 'most underrated player at Colorado.' He has sure hands and was rated as a top blocker as well. He's used on kickoff returns, too. The pro-style offense used at Colorado should have prepared him well for his transition to pro football.
Moorehead had 35 pass catches for 604 yards in his final two seasons and his rushing average was 4.1 in spot roles. An All-State football player at Evanston (IL) High School, he also starred in basketball and track.
A radio-TV major at Colorado, Emery worked for the campus TV station as an announcer-producer and has also interned at a Denver TV station during the summer."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
6th Round
Colorado
"With outstanding versatility, Emery has 4.5 speed and was used as both a running back and flanker at Colorado while earning the title of 'most underrated player at Colorado.' He has sure hands and was rated as a top blocker as well. He's used on kickoff returns, too. The pro-style offense used at Colorado should have prepared him well for his transition to pro football.
Moorehead had 35 pass catches for 604 yards in his final two seasons and his rushing average was 4.1 in spot roles. An All-State football player at Evanston (IL) High School, he also starred in basketball and track.
A radio-TV major at Colorado, Emery worked for the campus TV station as an announcer-producer and has also interned at a Denver TV station during the summer."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Bob Jordan
Offensive Tackle
6th Round
Memphis State
"At the start of the fourth round of the draft, the Giants were looking for an offensive tackle and were undecided between Oklahoma's Mike Vaughan and Memphis State's Bob Jordan ... and eventually opted for Vaughan. When Jordan was still available in the sixth round, John McVay and his staff were quick to select the big and rugged pass-blocker who had been personally scouted by offensive line coach Jay Fry.
A three-year starter at Memphis State, Jordan received solid ratings from the scouting combines for his agility- the quick feet and 'skating' ability often mentioned when offensive tackle prospects are discussed. He also demonstrated fine leadership qualities throughout his career in college.
Bob lettered in both football and track at Antioch High School in his hometown of Antioch, Tennessee and won a state championship in the discus throw."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
6th Round
Memphis State
"At the start of the fourth round of the draft, the Giants were looking for an offensive tackle and were undecided between Oklahoma's Mike Vaughan and Memphis State's Bob Jordan ... and eventually opted for Vaughan. When Jordan was still available in the sixth round, John McVay and his staff were quick to select the big and rugged pass-blocker who had been personally scouted by offensive line coach Jay Fry.
A three-year starter at Memphis State, Jordan received solid ratings from the scouting combines for his agility- the quick feet and 'skating' ability often mentioned when offensive tackle prospects are discussed. He also demonstrated fine leadership qualities throughout his career in college.
Bob lettered in both football and track at Antioch High School in his hometown of Antioch, Tennessee and won a state championship in the discus throw."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
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1977 Rookie Profile: Randy Dean
Quarterback
5th Round
Northwestern
"Versatility is the trademark of Randy Dean, Northwestern's MVP in 1976 when he completed 87 of 177 for 1,384 yards and eight touchdowns and was named to play in the East-West Shrine Game. A 'walk on' player, Randy was an All-Academic Big 10 choice with a 3.89 average in industrial engineering. He also lettered in basketball and was a member of the 1976 U.S. Olympic handball team. For additional honors, Dean was named as one of the top five NCAA senior student-athletes of 1976.
He finished fifth in Northwestern total career offense with 2,860 yards in just two seasons of play. Dean's two-year passing stats were 188 completions in 374 attempts for 2,699 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also rushed for 177 yards in his senior season and as the Wildcat punter, averaged 42.5 as a junior to rank 13th in the country. In both of his seasons, he led Northwestern in minutes played, and in addition to his all-around play and punting ability, he also doubled as the holder for all conversion and field goal attempts.
Randy hails from Whitefish, Wisconsin and is from an athletic family- his twin brother Rob was a wide receiver at Northwestern and his father, Ross, was a Big 10 official for 29 years."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
5th Round
Northwestern
"Versatility is the trademark of Randy Dean, Northwestern's MVP in 1976 when he completed 87 of 177 for 1,384 yards and eight touchdowns and was named to play in the East-West Shrine Game. A 'walk on' player, Randy was an All-Academic Big 10 choice with a 3.89 average in industrial engineering. He also lettered in basketball and was a member of the 1976 U.S. Olympic handball team. For additional honors, Dean was named as one of the top five NCAA senior student-athletes of 1976.
He finished fifth in Northwestern total career offense with 2,860 yards in just two seasons of play. Dean's two-year passing stats were 188 completions in 374 attempts for 2,699 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also rushed for 177 yards in his senior season and as the Wildcat punter, averaged 42.5 as a junior to rank 13th in the country. In both of his seasons, he led Northwestern in minutes played, and in addition to his all-around play and punting ability, he also doubled as the holder for all conversion and field goal attempts.
Randy hails from Whitefish, Wisconsin and is from an athletic family- his twin brother Rob was a wide receiver at Northwestern and his father, Ross, was a Big 10 official for 29 years."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
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