09/29 — Another week, another Jets win and another Pepsi Rookie of the Week nomination for quarterback Mark Sanchez. Looking to extend his Pepsi title reign to three weeks, Sanchez had a hand in all three Jets touchdowns on Sunday as New York’s AFC representative downed the Tennessee Titans, 24-17.

Coming out of the gate hot, Sanchez directed a no-huddle attack on the Jets’ first drive and completed five of six for 50 yards. Then facing a third-and-10, he turned to his feet and made a sprint for the end zone. Titans S Michael Griffin was there to meet Sanchez at the goal line, but the rookie tucked his head and won a colossal collision when he extended the ball over the plane.

“That was a big-time hit at the goal line," Sanchez said. "You have two guys going at it at the goal line, one guy is going to win and our side did. That was a pretty big momentum swing and that was a big-time touchdown. I was excited. I probably haven’t had a rushing touchdown since high school.”

The 14-yard TD run was the longest scoring run by a Jets quarterback since 1980, but the Green & White would like to avoid too many of those crashes where No. 6 is involved.

“We've got to be smart there. When you're going for that goal line, it's tough to take the competitor out of that situation,” said head coach Rex Ryan. “Mark does need to realize that he's got to take care of his body through the long haul and he's got to take care of the football as well, so those are things that he's going to have to learn.”

The Jets are off to the fourth 3-0 start in franchise history and Sanchez is the first rookie quarterback to start and win his team’s first three games of a season in the past 40 years. He completed 17 of 30 passes for 171 yards on Sunday, connecting on scoring tosses to TE Ben Hartsock in the first quarter and Jerricho Cotchery in third stanza.

“I’ve been telling everybody the whole time that he doesn’t play like a rookie,” said NT Kris Jenkins. “I mean, he does some things like a young guy, but he looks more like a second- or third-year guy who’s starting to polish himself. I’m just really glad about the way the team’s stepping up because he’s at probably the most important position on the field. For him to be doing that with the veterans on the offensive line and the veterans that he is in the huddle with — that says a lot about him.”

Through three contests, Sanchez has completed 49 of 83 (59 percent) for 606 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions. He’s fumbled four times, but fortunately the Jets have recovered three of those loose balls. The 22-year-old signalcaller has tossed at least one TD in each of his first three pro games and Sunday marked his first contest with multiple TDs.

“I like the way he bounces back. He doesn’t let one play get him down,” said top Jets wideout Jerricho Cotchery. “He learns from his mistakes. He is only going to get better. I told him it’s a long season and sometimes there are games like this where you have to fight through things to get a victory. It was a great job the way we had to fight through it and pull out a victory. He is going to learn from this. That’s great. He approaches it the way he needs to approach it, as a leader. The sky is the limit for him.”

Sanchez's Pepsi Rookie of the Week competition this week are Lions QB Matthew Stafford, Vikings WR/KR Percy Harvin, Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno and Colts RB Donald Brown. You can vote for Sanchez here.

Clowney’s Community Commitment Continues

Just months after announcing the creation of “The David Clowney Foundation”, the speedy Jets wide receiver will host a bowling fundraiser at Jersey Lanes in Linden, N.J., on Monday, Oct. 19.

“I’m hoping I can get a lot of guys to show up and bowl with some fans who have donated money and helped me raise money for my foundation,” Clowney said.

Back in June, Clowney hosted his first football camp for high school players in Palm Beach County, Fla., as more than 200 youngsters were mentored by 15 NFL players, including D'Brickashaw Ferguson and Marques Murrell.

“The kids had a great time. They learned a lot and had the opportunity to see a lot of guys who come from the same area they come from, just to have the inspiration to make it," Clowney said. "If we did it, they can do it.”

Clowney’s mission is to help disadvantaged inner-city youth. You can click here below to learn more about his program and first bowling fundraiser.

David Clowney Foundation Bowling Event - Fan Invitation

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