Randy Rasmussen - #66 - G - Kearney State - Profile

PRO: "We're looking forward to Randy returning to form," Michaels said. "He's worked hard on his rehabilitation, Randy is a durable, consistent player. He has added a great deal of guidance and maturity to our offensive line throughout the years." ... played in only eight games after a sprained knee at New England caused him to miss the remainder of the season ... had started 144 consecutive games before a strained calf muscle sidelined him vs. New England at Shea ... missed only two games in 14 year career prior to 1980 ... missed 1970 game vs. Miami and 1969 at Miami ... has appeared in 192 regular season games, trailing only retired Winston Hill (195) ... was second team All-AFC by UPI in 1979 when Jets led NFL in rushing for first time in club history ... has been offensive captain since 1977 when he was first offensive lineman ever selected Jets' MVP by teammates (Marvin Powell became second in 1979) ... the last player left from the Super Bowl III team ... played a key role in that historic victory with his blocking against Billy Ray Smith ... started at right guard in both AFL championship and Super Bowl III when regular RG Dave Herman was moved to RT ... has been starting LG ever since ... one of the best pulling guards in Jets history ... was drafted in 12th round in 1967 ... was so unsure of making team that he signed a teaching contract in Omaha ... not only made the Jets but became a starter as a rookie.

COLLEGE: All-NAIA and captain for two years at Kearney State ... three-time all-conference ... played on same team as brothers Gary and Bob for one year ... was an offensive tackle ... also threw shot put for track squad.

PERSONAL: Wife LaWana ... daughter Ericka Leigh 8, son Anders Lee 2 ... has a degree in mathematics ... served as Jets' fundraising represenative in 1980 for Ronald McDonald House in New York City ... represented the Jets in 1976 United Way television spot ... grew up on a farm ... makes year-round home in Elmsford, NY ... played eigh-man team football at Elba High in his hometown of Elba, Neb. ... birthplace: St. Paul, Neb.

From 1981 Jets yearbook.