It was a huge deal for the Jets because they had never been allowed to play an early September game at Shea. Public pressure led NYC and Mayor Koch to put the screws to the Mets.
@Panthers11222 Those were very fun to watch Jets teams and that division was pretty much WIDE OPEN from the late 70's to the 80's.....seems like ALL the teams in there had a run of some kind!
I was at this game! Shea Stadium, Sept 3rd, 1978 - my mom treated me to tickets. It was a big deal for the Jets to beat the Fins back then -AND it was the first game with the new uniforms & logo. Thanks so much for this post, Mr. Panthers!
Wesley Walker was the game's foremost deep threat, a one-eyed trackstar who could score in a blink. He was a frail, 6-0, 175, & on the brittle side. More than just a blur, he ran disciplined routes for a burner, adjusted well to the ball & improved his concentration. He would make the tough catch over the middle, but his various injuries would mean little time on the practice field. He still would play hurt though.
Jets QB Richard Todd always had major league physical ability & could air out the deep sideline pass with the best of them. He was also durable & tough,& had a smooth setup & release, and size. But Todd was a grooved, by-the-numbers creation who lacked instincts, & couldn't think on his feet & make very quick adjustments.
@MrTennesseeVols to a point, they both ruined their team's chances. Difference was O'Donnell obviously had his limits physically, with borderline arm strength & deep passes frequently falling short, especially on fades. Richard Todd had great arm strength,as these highlights show. You knew right from the get-go that O'Donnell could only make it so far, but with Todd,he looked so dangerous with his deep passes,& that's why when Todd never made it to the next level,it was so surprising.
It was a huge deal for the Jets because they had never been allowed to play an early September game at Shea. Public pressure led NYC and Mayor Koch to put the screws to the Mets.
Panthers11222 6 months ago
@Panthers11222 Those were very fun to watch Jets teams and that division was pretty much WIDE OPEN from the late 70's to the 80's.....seems like ALL the teams in there had a run of some kind!
castlerubric 2 months ago
I was at this game! Shea Stadium, Sept 3rd, 1978 - my mom treated me to tickets. It was a big deal for the Jets to beat the Fins back then -AND it was the first game with the new uniforms & logo. Thanks so much for this post, Mr. Panthers!
Zookzookzook13 6 months ago
@Zookzookzook13 i was there too!
starting senior year in high school and this season was the most fun i had as a jets fan since the late 60's run!
the season was sort of a re-birth and the start of some good years through the early and mid part of the 80's!
TheTzdope 5 months ago in playlist Classic Jets
Wesley Walker was the game's foremost deep threat, a one-eyed trackstar who could score in a blink. He was a frail, 6-0, 175, & on the brittle side. More than just a blur, he ran disciplined routes for a burner, adjusted well to the ball & improved his concentration. He would make the tough catch over the middle, but his various injuries would mean little time on the practice field. He still would play hurt though.
plntntvzn 8 months ago
Jets QB Richard Todd always had major league physical ability & could air out the deep sideline pass with the best of them. He was also durable & tough,& had a smooth setup & release, and size. But Todd was a grooved, by-the-numbers creation who lacked instincts, & couldn't think on his feet & make very quick adjustments.
plntntvzn 8 months ago 2
@plntntvzn Richard Todd was a hell of a lot like Steelers and Titan's qb Neil O'Donnell
MrTennesseeVols 4 months ago
@MrTennesseeVols to a point, they both ruined their team's chances. Difference was O'Donnell obviously had his limits physically, with borderline arm strength & deep passes frequently falling short, especially on fades. Richard Todd had great arm strength,as these highlights show. You knew right from the get-go that O'Donnell could only make it so far, but with Todd,he looked so dangerous with his deep passes,& that's why when Todd never made it to the next level,it was so surprising.
plntntvzn 4 months ago
@plntntvzn WOW you just also described Sanchez...
jplaza68 1 month ago