Stan Blinka
LB
| Height: | 6'2" |
| Weight: | 230 lbs |
| Age: | 51 |
| Years With Jets: | 1979-83 |
| College: | Sam Houston State |
PRO: "Stan plays the game with a lot of enthusiasm." Walton said. "He has always been a good tackler and he adjusted to this role as being the 'stop the run guy' on 1st and 2nd down." ... started 8 games at MLB in 1982 ... had consecutive game starting streak(53) ended by suspension for Tampa Bay game by NFL for hit on Green Bay's John Jefferson ... was Jets' 2nd leading tackler with total of 18 on opening day vs. Miami ... led in tackles for his first 2 seasons and was runner up to Lance Mehl the next 2 ... in 1981 had 121 tackles (68 solos) and led squad in 3 games ... voted a game ball after a key interception in memorable win over Miami at Shea that year ... was NFL all-rookie MLB(Pro Football Writers of America, UPI and Pro Football Weekly) in 1979 ... had 122 solo tackles and 105 assists as one of 4 rookie starters on defense in 1979 ... had started training camp as the 5th string MLB .. took over as starting MLB in last preseason game vs. Giants ... Jets used 2 picks obtained in Carl Barzilauskas trade with Green Bay (1978) to draft Blinka and Johnny Lynn.
COLLEGE: 4-year starter, 3-time All-Lone Star Conference, 3-time honorable mention NAIA All-America and senior co-captain at Sam Houston State ... was 205-pound stand-up defensive end as a freshman ... bulked up to 243 pounds ("Thanks to my mom's strawberry malts") by the next season moved to MLB qualified for NAIA championships 3 times in the discus and finished as high as 6th.
PERSONAL: Wife Kathy, sons Kyle 2, Clinton 1 ... his demeanor and appearance off the field belie his aggressiveness on the field .. wears glasses and is very quiet and mild-mannered ... has degree in business earned at Sam Houston State this past offseason ... played tackle and in the defensive line at Rockdale High in his hometown of Rockdale, TX ... won state discus title ... was planning to be a carpenter before recieving his only shcolarship offer from Sam Houston State ... Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio.
From 1983 Jets yearbook.
