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 New York Jets
False. Despite putting on a good performance, considering the Jets hadn't scored a touchdown since Week 2, the Jets lost in Week 5 at home to the Kansas City Chiefs 29-25.
| Amongst the 9 REGULAR SEASON victories the Jets had, what was their biggest margin of victory? | 2002 New York Jets
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31. The Jets biggest margin of victory came in Week 9 against the San Diego Chargers. The final score was 44-13.
| On December 8 against the Denver Broncos, who made the key interception to seal the game? | 2002 New York Jets
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Jon McGraw. With the Jets up 19-13 and Denver driving to win the game, John Abraham put pressure on Brian Griese, forcing him to throw the football, and it was intercepted by Jon McGraw.
| The Jets have been playing a lot in Oakland for the past few years. They have to go there again in 2003. On what date will the Jets visit the Raiders? | 2002 New York Jets
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November 9. As a Jets fan, no matter how much it gets on my nerves, the Jets once again have to visit Oakland b/c of some 1st place divisional procedure.
| In Round 1, the Jets poured a blowout on the Indianapolis Colts. What was the final score of that game? | 2002 New York Jets
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41-0. The Jets put a 41-0 blowout in the wildcard round of the 2002-03 playoffs. In the last playoff game ever played at Giants Stadium before that, the Giants beat the Minnesota Vikings by the same score in the 2000 season.
| Which Jets receiver fumbled the ball in a last ditch effort against the Chicago Bears on December 15? | 2002 New York Jets
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Wayne Chrebet. With the Jets trailing 20-13 to the lowly Chicago Bears in Chicago, and in a last ditch effort, Wayne Chrebet tried to jump over a number of Chicago players, they knocked the ball out of Chrebet's hands, turning the ball over and sealing the Chicago victory.
| In the 2001/2002 and 2002/2003 seasons, the Jets season ended on the exact same day losing to the exact same team? | 2002 New York Jets
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True. On January 12, 2002 and 2003, the Jets season ended in Oakland. The one difference besides the score was that the first time, the Jets lost in Round 1. The second time, the Jets lost in Round 2.
6-2. After going 2-5 in September and October, and winning one in San Diego in their 8th game, the Jets went on to win 6 out of their last 8, going perfect in November and going 3-2 in December.
| How many times did the Jets appear on national television (including cable transmission)? | 2002 New York Jets
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3. The Jets appeared 3x on national TV. November 10 vs Miami (ESPN), December 2 in Oakland (ABC), and December 22 in New England (ESPN) The Jets went 2-1 on national TV.
Green Bay Packers. With the season on the line, the Jets beat the Green Bay Packers, 42-17, giving them the AFC East and knocking out New England and Miami, who had played each other earlier in the day. If Miami had won that game, the Jets would have been eliminated. This is all because of a tiebreaker.
Hempstead, LI, NY. The Jets practice at Hofstra University, in Hempstead, on Long Island.
Al Groh. Al Groh coached the Jets for 1 year before resigning at the end of the season (2000).
New England Patriots. If you're a Jets fan, and you look at the Patriot team, you'll see a lot of familiar faces/names.
| In 2003, what city will the Jets visit once in exhibition and once in the regular season? | 2002 New York Jets
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Philadelphia. The Jets will play the Eagles 2x in Philly (once in exhibition play on the weekend of August 28-31, and once in the season on October 26)
| Jets management did not listen to their fans in 1995, and took tight end Kyle Brady with the ninth overall selection. Which player did the fans want the Jets to select instead? | New York Jets Unfortunate Picks
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Warren Sapp. With Sapp still available and the Jets on the clock, fans of the team began to chant "We Want Sapp!" However, management didn't listen to the crowd and selected Kyle Brady instead. Brady spent only four seasons with the Jets, racking up only 949 yards before moving on to the Jacksonville Jaguars in 1999. Meanwhile, Sapp was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and won a Super Bowl as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Penn State. Thomas was an All-American at Penn State, and was also a runner-up for the Heisman Trophy in 1989.
| 1990s draft pick Blair Thomas lasted only four seasons with the Jets before the team released him. How many touchdowns did Thomas rush for in his time with New York? | New York Jets Unfortunate Picks
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5. Five of his seven career rushing touchdowns came with the Jets. He also scored touchdowns as a member of the New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys.
| Which undersized defensive end did the New York Jets select in the first round of the 1989 draft, prompting loud boos from the Jets fans? | New York Jets Unfortunate Picks
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Jeff Lageman. Despite getting booed on draft day, Lageman turned in a serviceable NFL career. He played in 10 seasons and recorded 47 sacks with both the Jets and the Jacksonville Jaguars. His best season came in 1991 when he posted 10 sacks as a member of the Jets.
| Which former Olympic sprinter turned wide receiver did the Jets use the second overall pick on in the 1980 NFL Draft, passing on future Hall of Fame wideout Art Monk in the process? | New York Jets Unfortunate Picks
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John Wesley Jones. By being an ex-world class sprinter, Jones had no trouble beating defensive backs to get open. However, Jones had one problem. He could not catch the football. Jones lasted only five seasons in the NFL. Meanwhile, Monk was taken 18th overall by the Washington Redskins and helped them to three Super Bowl victories.
| The Jets made Roger Vick a first round selection in the 1987 draft, much to the surprise and chagrin of their fans. What position did Vick play? | New York Jets Unfortunate Picks
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Fullback. Selecting a fullback in the first round of the draft is a rarity, but nonetheless, the Jets decided to take a gamble on Vick. However, Vick's NFL career lasted only four largely unproductive seasons. Plus, which running back did the Jets pass on when they selected Vick? Kansas City Chief great Christian Okoye.
| The Jets passed on future Hall of Fame receiver Michael Irvin in the 1989 draft. Instead, the Jets took offensive lineman Dave Cadigan with their first round draft pick. Which prestigious college football program did Cadigan attend? | New York Jets Unfortunate Picks
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USC. A consensus All-American at USC, Cadigan's career with the Jets was hampered by injuries. He started only 51 games in six seasons with the club, before finishing his career in 1994 as a member of the Cincinnati Bengals.
Dan Marino. O'Brien was an fair quarterback with the Jets, making two Pro Bowls in a 10-season stint with the team, but his numbers pail in comparison to Marino. Marino made it to nine Pro Bowls and was the 1984 NFL MVP. A holder of 31 Miami Dolphin records, Marino was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005.
Bill Yearby. Yearby, a two-time All-American selection while playing at the University of Michigan, was selected with the 13th pick in the 1966 AFL draft. Knee injuries hampered his career and eventually forced him into early retirement.
| In January 1969, the New York Jets defeated the Baltimore Colts, 16-7, to win Super Bowl III. In which stadium was the game played? | The 1968 New York Jets
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The Orange Bowl. Super Bowl III was held at Miami's Orange Bowl on January 12, 1969. The New York Jets stunned the professional world by defeating the Baltimore Colts, 16-7. The Jets backed up quarterback Joe Namath's "guarantee" of a New York victory by outplaying Baltimore. The Orange Bowl had also hosted The AFL-NFL World Championship Game II, which was held on January 14, 1968, between Green Bay and Oakland.
| Which New York Jets player, number 41, scored the New York Jets' only touchdown in the 1969 Super Bowl? | The 1968 New York Jets
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Matt Snell. Matt Snell wore uniform number 41 for the 1968 New York Jets, and the fullback scored the Jets' only touchdown in Super Bowl III against the Colts. Snell ran four yards off left tackle to score the game's first points. He rushed 30 times during the contest for a total of 121 yards. This Ohio State alum rushed for 747 yards and scored 6 touchdowns during the 1968 regular season. Johnny Sample wore uniform number 24, Emerson Boozer was number 32, and Paul Rochester wore number 72.
Don Maynard. Don Maynard wore uniform number 13 for the 1968 New York Jets. Maynard was a perennial All-Star performer who caught 57 passes for 1297 yards during the 1968 regular season. He was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987. George Sauer Jr., another wide receiver, wore number 83 for the Jets. Pete Lammons, a tight end, wore uniform number 87. Bill Mathis, a running back, was number 31 for New York.
| On November 17, 1968, the New York Jets lost a game due to a late-game rally by the Oakland Raiders. However, viewers in the New York City area did not see the game's ending because of which movie? | The 1968 New York Jets
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Heidi. The "Heidi Game" is a legendary event for New York Jets' fans. With the Jets leading the Oakland Raiders 32-29 with about a minute of playing time remaining, NBC television executives decided to cut away from the game at 7:30 pm in order to show a movie called "Heidi." New York fans never saw the Raiders stage a rally to score two touchdowns- the final score was Oakland 43, New York 32. Jets' fans were so furious by the "Heidi" decision that they flooded the NBC switchboards with protest calls; eventually, the NBC switchboard was knocked out of commission.
| Vito Parilli was the New York Jets' back-up quarterback to Joe Namath during the 1968 season. What was Parilli's nickname? | The 1968 New York Jets
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Babe. Vito "Babe" Parilli was a 39-year-old veteran backup quarterback for Joe Namath during the 1968 season. Parilli attended the University of Kentucky under Coach Bear Bryant and began his professional career with the Green Bay Packers in 1952. Parilli became a star quarterback with the AFL's Boston Patriots from 1961 to 1967. During the 1968 season, Parilli was also the holder for Jets' placekicker Jim turner.
| In December 1968, the New York Jets won the American Football League championship. Which team, led by Ben Davidson and Daryle Lamonica, did the Jets defeat in the title game? | The 1968 New York Jets
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Oakland Raiders. On December 29, 1968, the New York Jets defeated the Oakland Raiders, 27-23, to capture their first American Football League championship. This exciting battle was played in blustery weather at Shea Stadium in New York. Joe Namath led the Jets to a comeback victory by throwing three touchdown passes, two to Don Maynard and one to Pete Lammons. Jim Turner added two field goals to give the Jets the win. Big Ben Davidson, a defensive lineman, and Daryle Lamonica, the Oakland quarterback, gave a valiant effort but were unable to vanquish the Jets.
| Weeb Ewbank was the coach of the 1968 New York Jets and the winning coach of Super Bowl III. Which National Football League team had Ewbank already led to a league title in 1958? | The 1968 New York Jets
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Baltimore Colts. Weeb Ewbank (1907-1988) is one of the greatest coaches in the history of the National Football League. Ewbank began his head coaching career in 1953 with the Baltimore Colts and remained with Baltimore until 1962. Ewbank was thus Baltimore's head coach during the famous 1958 NFL Championship sudden death overtime victory, which the Colts earned against the New York Giants. Ewbank joined the New York Jets in 1963 and remained with Gang Green until 1973. Weeb Ewbank was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1978.
| Curley Johnson was the punter for the 1968 New York Jets. Which college, nicknamed the Cougars, did Johnson attend? | The 1968 New York Jets
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Houston. Curley Johnson, number 33, was the punter for the 1968 New York Jets. He played for the University of Houston Cougars during the 1950s and joined the American Football League in 1960. Johnson played with the Titans / Jets franchise from 1961 to 1968. During the 1968 season, Johnson punted 68 times, averaging almost 44 yards per kick. In the Super Bowl III victory, Johnson booted four punts, averaging about 39 yards per kick. Texas Christian is known as the Horned Frogs, Oklahoma State's nickname is the Cowboys, and Tennessee is called the Volunteers.
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