Defensive Back
5th Round
Cal State-Northridge
"Rated highly for his potential by the Giants' West Coast scouts, 23-year-old Mel Wilson has the distinction of having won All-California Collegiate Athletic Association honors as both a linebacker and a defensive safety. Wilson earned four varsity letters in football, and in addition to linebacker and free safety played defensive end and running back early in his career.
A product of San Fernando High School where he was a teammate of Anthony Davis, Mel was also an outstanding basketball player and his agility and jumping ability contributed greatly to his play at free safety.
He had nine interceptions in his final two seasons, returning one 85 yards for a touchdown. Team captain and extremely active as a leader on campus, Mel has 4.6 speed in the 40 and also received fine gradings from the pro scouts for his hitting ability. The Giants plan to look at him as both a corner and a strong safety possibility.
Mel was born in Pacoima, California and still resides in his hometown."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
1976 Rookie Profile: Harry Carson
Middle Linebacker
4th Round
South Carolina State
"A four-year player at South Carolina State who never missed a game, Carson is called 'one of the greatest players I've ever coached' by South Carolina State head man Willie Jeffries ... and Jeffries is quick to add that he has also coached Elvin Bethea of Houston and Barney Chavous of Denver.
Carson was a defensive lineman in those years, led the team in tackles as a soph with 92, and in his junior and senior years was the MVP of the Mid-East Conference, won Little All-American honors from the AP and was named first team Black All-American by the Mutual Black Network. This past season Harry was nearly invincible- he had 114 solo tackles, 41 assists and 30 quarterback sacks! Born in Florence, South Carolina, he starred at McClenaghan High School there before his move on to South Carolina State.
Because of his great speed for a big man (4.8 in the 40), the Giants have projected Carson as a linebacker and will try him both in the middle and on the outside when he gets to training camp. Carson also got top ratings for his leadership abilities at SCS and can be of additional value as a special teams player."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
4th Round
South Carolina State
"A four-year player at South Carolina State who never missed a game, Carson is called 'one of the greatest players I've ever coached' by South Carolina State head man Willie Jeffries ... and Jeffries is quick to add that he has also coached Elvin Bethea of Houston and Barney Chavous of Denver.
Carson was a defensive lineman in those years, led the team in tackles as a soph with 92, and in his junior and senior years was the MVP of the Mid-East Conference, won Little All-American honors from the AP and was named first team Black All-American by the Mutual Black Network. This past season Harry was nearly invincible- he had 114 solo tackles, 41 assists and 30 quarterback sacks! Born in Florence, South Carolina, he starred at McClenaghan High School there before his move on to South Carolina State.
Because of his great speed for a big man (4.8 in the 40), the Giants have projected Carson as a linebacker and will try him both in the middle and on the outside when he gets to training camp. Carson also got top ratings for his leadership abilities at SCS and can be of additional value as a special teams player."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Friday, December 2, 2016
1976 Rookie Profile: Gordon Bell
Running Back
4th Round
Michigan
"He made the All-American teams at Michigan both as a football player and a wrestler. He grew up in Troy, Ohio, still lives there, and enjoys fishing and reading."
-John Devaney, Schenley Pro Football Guide 1976
"Using the choice obtained from San Francisco in the 4th round of the draft, the Giants selected Michigan's All-American running Gordon Bell, a perpetual motion runner who averaged 122 yards rushing per game in 1975 en route to a 1,335-yard season. This sort of production won him Associated Press All-American honors, as well as first team All-Big 10 by both AP and UPI and an eighth-place finish in the Heisman Trophy balloting. Gordon's 1,335 rushing yards also ranked as the eighth-best total in the country in 1975.
While his senior year was an exceptional one, Gordon enjoyed fine seasons as well as both a sophomore and junior at Michigan. As a swingman tailback in 1973, he averaged 5.2 per carry on 475 yards on 88 attempts, then won All-Big 10 second team accolades in 1974 when he carried 174 times for 1,072 yards and a sparkling 6.0 average per trip. Gordon's three-year rushing total comes to 2,882 yards and he scored 28 touchdowns over that span. In addition to his postseason bowl game appearances, he was also a member of the group that participated in the Japan Bowl.
Gordon Bell was born in Troy, Ohio and still resides in his hometown. A business administration major at Michigan, he lists fishing and reading as his principal hobbies. Gordon should prove to have special value to the Giants since he is also a highly capable kickoff and punt return specialist."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
4th Round
Michigan
"He made the All-American teams at Michigan both as a football player and a wrestler. He grew up in Troy, Ohio, still lives there, and enjoys fishing and reading."
-John Devaney, Schenley Pro Football Guide 1976
"Using the choice obtained from San Francisco in the 4th round of the draft, the Giants selected Michigan's All-American running Gordon Bell, a perpetual motion runner who averaged 122 yards rushing per game in 1975 en route to a 1,335-yard season. This sort of production won him Associated Press All-American honors, as well as first team All-Big 10 by both AP and UPI and an eighth-place finish in the Heisman Trophy balloting. Gordon's 1,335 rushing yards also ranked as the eighth-best total in the country in 1975.
While his senior year was an exceptional one, Gordon enjoyed fine seasons as well as both a sophomore and junior at Michigan. As a swingman tailback in 1973, he averaged 5.2 per carry on 475 yards on 88 attempts, then won All-Big 10 second team accolades in 1974 when he carried 174 times for 1,072 yards and a sparkling 6.0 average per trip. Gordon's three-year rushing total comes to 2,882 yards and he scored 28 touchdowns over that span. In addition to his postseason bowl game appearances, he was also a member of the group that participated in the Japan Bowl.
Gordon Bell was born in Troy, Ohio and still resides in his hometown. A business administration major at Michigan, he lists fishing and reading as his principal hobbies. Gordon should prove to have special value to the Giants since he is also a highly capable kickoff and punt return specialist."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Sunday, November 27, 2016
1976 Rookie Profile: Troy Archer
Defensive End
1st Round
Colorado
"Out of Whittier, California, Troy made most of the All-American teams while starring for Colorado. A bachelor, he says his favorite hobby is handball."
-John Devaney, Schenley Pro Football Guide 1976
"Archer is a swift and versatile defensive lineman who earned considerable honors in his two varsity years at Colorado University after his transfer from Rio Hondo Junior College. In his two years at Colorado, he had 154 unassisted tackles and was named Most Valuable Lineman in both 1974 and 1975.
In his senior season, Troy had 83 solo tackles, including 12 quarterback sacks. He was named the Big 8 Conference Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts in a victory over Missouri, when he had 31 tackles, and was named to the All-Big 8 teams of both UPI and AP.
He was also outstanding in the Bluebonnet Bowl this past season against Texas after Colorado went to that Bowl game following a fine 9-2 season. Troy caught the eyes of pro scouts, and Giant coach Bill Arsnparger, for his efforts in this past year's Senior Bowl.
Troy played his high school football at California High School in Whittier, CA. The Colorado coaching staff rates him as a young man with tremendous potential and rate his toughness and competitive instincts as exemplary. Troy still resides in Whitter and lists handball as his favorite hobby."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
1st Round
Colorado
"Out of Whittier, California, Troy made most of the All-American teams while starring for Colorado. A bachelor, he says his favorite hobby is handball."
-John Devaney, Schenley Pro Football Guide 1976
"Archer is a swift and versatile defensive lineman who earned considerable honors in his two varsity years at Colorado University after his transfer from Rio Hondo Junior College. In his two years at Colorado, he had 154 unassisted tackles and was named Most Valuable Lineman in both 1974 and 1975.
In his senior season, Troy had 83 solo tackles, including 12 quarterback sacks. He was named the Big 8 Conference Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts in a victory over Missouri, when he had 31 tackles, and was named to the All-Big 8 teams of both UPI and AP.
He was also outstanding in the Bluebonnet Bowl this past season against Texas after Colorado went to that Bowl game following a fine 9-2 season. Troy caught the eyes of pro scouts, and Giant coach Bill Arsnparger, for his efforts in this past year's Senior Bowl.
Troy played his high school football at California High School in Whittier, CA. The Colorado coaching staff rates him as a young man with tremendous potential and rate his toughness and competitive instincts as exemplary. Troy still resides in Whitter and lists handball as his favorite hobby."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Thursday, November 17, 2016
1976 Profile: Willie Young
Offensive Tackle
No. 69
Grambling
"Signed as a free agent in 1966 by the Giants, Willie has been the starting left tackle for the Giants for the past eight seasons. Called 'Sugar Bear' by his teammates, he was originally a defensive tackle in his rookie year, then made the move to offense the following year as a reserve and won a starting job in 1968.
Not tall for an offensive tackle, Young makes up for that with quickness and great strength and 100% desire. He has also racked up some stats as a tackle, including two kickoff returns for six yards ... three rushing attempts on laterals for two yards ... and has caught two passes, one for eight yards and one for minus-five!
Young earned three letters at Grambling as an offensive guard, winning MVP honors in his senior year and All-American NAIA mention as well. He also played in the Pecan Bowl and when he wasn't playing football, he sang as a bass in the Grambling choir.
Willie Lull Young was born in Ruston, Louisiana into a family of eight children. His father, Reverend James Young, is a minister in Ruston. Willie spends the off-seasons as a guidance counselor at Grambling."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 69
Grambling
"Signed as a free agent in 1966 by the Giants, Willie has been the starting left tackle for the Giants for the past eight seasons. Called 'Sugar Bear' by his teammates, he was originally a defensive tackle in his rookie year, then made the move to offense the following year as a reserve and won a starting job in 1968.
Not tall for an offensive tackle, Young makes up for that with quickness and great strength and 100% desire. He has also racked up some stats as a tackle, including two kickoff returns for six yards ... three rushing attempts on laterals for two yards ... and has caught two passes, one for eight yards and one for minus-five!
Young earned three letters at Grambling as an offensive guard, winning MVP honors in his senior year and All-American NAIA mention as well. He also played in the Pecan Bowl and when he wasn't playing football, he sang as a bass in the Grambling choir.
Willie Lull Young was born in Ruston, Louisiana into a family of eight children. His father, Reverend James Young, is a minister in Ruston. Willie spends the off-seasons as a guidance counselor at Grambling."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Friday, November 11, 2016
1976 Profile: Elmo Wright
Wide Receiver
No. 83
Houston
"The No. 1 draft pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in 1971 after a stellar career at the University of Houston where he was a unanimous All-American and held NCAA career records for catches (34) and average-per-catch (21.9), Wright signed as a free agent with the Giants this past off-season. He played out his option with Kansas City [at the end of the 1974 season], and subsequent stops in 1975 were at New England and Houston.
Elmo had a big rookie year in 1971, winning Chiefs' MVP Rookie honors after grabbing 26 passes for 528 yards, a 20.2 average and three touchdowns. He had 66 catches for 1,070 yards in four seasons with KC despite being slowed by a succession of injuries in his final three years. He also rushed 10 times for 69 yards and a touchdown.
Called by many observers 'the best wide receiver in the U.S.' during his senior year at Houston, Wright was a first-team All-American on five teams that year- AP, Sporting News, FWAA, Football News and NEA- and followed that by being a first round draft pick.
Elmo Wright was born in Brazoria, Texas and achieved stardom in several sports at Sweeney High School in his hometown before entering the University of Houston. An accomplished saxophone player, Elmo resides during the off-season in Houston where he works in real estate."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 83
Houston
"The No. 1 draft pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in 1971 after a stellar career at the University of Houston where he was a unanimous All-American and held NCAA career records for catches (34) and average-per-catch (21.9), Wright signed as a free agent with the Giants this past off-season. He played out his option with Kansas City [at the end of the 1974 season], and subsequent stops in 1975 were at New England and Houston.
Elmo had a big rookie year in 1971, winning Chiefs' MVP Rookie honors after grabbing 26 passes for 528 yards, a 20.2 average and three touchdowns. He had 66 catches for 1,070 yards in four seasons with KC despite being slowed by a succession of injuries in his final three years. He also rushed 10 times for 69 yards and a touchdown.
Called by many observers 'the best wide receiver in the U.S.' during his senior year at Houston, Wright was a first-team All-American on five teams that year- AP, Sporting News, FWAA, Football News and NEA- and followed that by being a first round draft pick.
Elmo Wright was born in Brazoria, Texas and achieved stardom in several sports at Sweeney High School in his hometown before entering the University of Houston. An accomplished saxophone player, Elmo resides during the off-season in Houston where he works in real estate."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Friday, November 4, 2016
1976 Profile: Bill Windauer
Defensive Tackle
No. 72
Iowa
"An 8th round draft choice of the Baltimore Colts in 1973, Bill came to the Giants last year after being released by the Colts and got into the last four games of the season. With the Colts, he was a starting defensive tackle for five games in 1974, then suffered a broken thumb and was sidelined for several games thereafter. Windauer had a quarterback sack while a starter.
Windauer was a three-year performer at Iowa as a defensive lineman, the first season as the middle guard and the last two as a defensive tackle. He sat out one season with an ankle injury, but came back strongly in his final year to win conference mentions and was named to play in the Blue-Grey Game.
William Joseph Windauer was born in Chicago and was a highly versatile athlete at Mendel Catholic High School in the Windy City, starring in football and as a heavyweight wrestling champion and member of a state championship two-mile relay team. Bill resides in Iowa City during the off-season."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 72
Iowa
"An 8th round draft choice of the Baltimore Colts in 1973, Bill came to the Giants last year after being released by the Colts and got into the last four games of the season. With the Colts, he was a starting defensive tackle for five games in 1974, then suffered a broken thumb and was sidelined for several games thereafter. Windauer had a quarterback sack while a starter.
Windauer was a three-year performer at Iowa as a defensive lineman, the first season as the middle guard and the last two as a defensive tackle. He sat out one season with an ankle injury, but came back strongly in his final year to win conference mentions and was named to play in the Blue-Grey Game.
William Joseph Windauer was born in Chicago and was a highly versatile athlete at Mendel Catholic High School in the Windy City, starring in football and as a heavyweight wrestling champion and member of a state championship two-mile relay team. Bill resides in Iowa City during the off-season."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
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