1977
Jaguars Finish Out of the Playoffs
The 1977 Jaguars led by head coach Bap Manzini may have been one of the best teams never to make the playoffs in TJ history. They fell short in the final game of the season in one of the greatest games in the history of Thomas Jefferson Football.
An unforgettable game at the end of 1977 was against the Monesson Greyhounds. They featured the super combination of Reggie Allen and Julius Dawkins. In a game of unforgettable plays, the Greyhounds triumphed 44-35. The final score does not do justice, however, to what fans witnessed. Long touchdown passes from Allen to Dawkins were countered by electrifying runs by Giansante, who scored five touchdowns. Both teams were literally unstoppable that evening! This is considered to be one of the all-time great Jaguar football games.
The Jaguars were led offensively by Jim Giansante who broke the all-time single season rushing record, as well as the touchdown mark. The quarterback was Bill Krahe with his terrific ball handling, and the offensive line was relentless.
The defense behind linebacker Dale Yogan,
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Season:
TJ 27 vs Bethel Park 28: (Pictures, articles)
TJ 49 vs Charleroi 6: (Pictures, articles, video)
TJ ?? vs Ringgold ??: (Pictures, articles, video)
TJ 43 vs West Mifflin North 0: (Pictures, articles, video)
TJ 15 vs Laural Highlands 7 (Pictures, articles, video)
TJ 20 vs Steel Valley 20: (Pictures, articles, video)
TJ 15 vs EF 7: (Pictures, articles, video)
TJ 36 vs Belle Vernon 6: (Pictures, articles, video)
TJ ?? vs Brownsville ??: (Pictures, articles, video)
TJ 35 vs Monessen 44: (Pictures, articles, video)
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Roster:
Seniors:
Bill Krahe
Dan Micheal
Tim Buches
Mark Sweeney
Scott Breisinger
Juniors:
Dan Greer
Dan Bonovich
Barry Felicetty
Al Towner
Don Maple
Tom Kraag
Warren Cooley
Paul Kovelli
Roger Reed
Alan Turner
Dan MacCartan
Jeff Hupp
John Elias
Mike Konopelski
Fred Lane
Sophomores:
Gary Yogan
Ed Potts
Mike Kline
Howie Canteese
Bob Harchar
Jim Breisinger
Ray DiCarlo
Rich Joyce
J.C.. Lewis
Dave Davies
Jeff Muehlbauer
Joe Marcheletta
John Giansante
Mark Litz
Ron Mumbray
Henry Cook
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Coaching Staff:
Bap Manzini- Head Coach
John Yogan- Assistant Coach
George Wilson-Assistant Coach
John Mitruski-Assistant Coach
Jim Hoffman-Assistant Coach
Ron Campbell-Assistant Coach
John Rapchak-Assistant Coach
George Lee-Assistant Coach
Stats:
Points scored per game:
Points allowed per game:
Total Yards per game:
Rushing Yards (TD's):
Jim Giansante: 1,352 (25)
Mike Thomas:
Receptions/yards (TD's):
Passing Yards/ Completions-Attempts (TD's):
Bill Krahe:
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School Record:
Rushing yards single season: 1,352- Jim Giansante
Previous record: 1,248 (Rick Leaman-1974)
Rushing touchdowns season: 25-Jim Giansante
Previous record: 24 (Ray Thomas-1967)
Rushing Yards per Game: 135.2-Jim Giansante
Previous record: 124.8 (Rick Leaman-1974)
Total Touchdowns Season: 26- Jim Giansante
Previous record:
Longest Field Goal: 32 Yards- Tim Buches (EF)
Previous record: 26 yards (Jim Cramer-1972)
