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February 11th, 1997-Bill Parcells is hired to coach the Jets

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief • February 11, 2025
February 11th, 1997-Bill Parcells is hired to coach the Jets
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After going 4-28 in 2 seasons under Rich Kotite, the Jets turned to a more credible, regarded coach in Bill Parcells. Bill Belichick had just stepped down from being the temporary head coach and Parcells, who had just spent 4 seasons with the New England Patriots, appearing in the 1996 Super Bowl.

In his first season with the Jets, he improved New York from 1-15 to 9-7. In 3 years with the Jets, Parcells went 29-19 and appeared in the AFC championship in 1998.

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Dylan Miller is currently a Senior at Colonia High School. He enjoys participating in sports, earning varsity letters in cross country, winter track and spring track. In addition to participating in sports, Miller also follows the NFL, NBA and MLB. Scouting is a large part of Miller’s extracurricular activities as an Eagle Scout. At this level he will learn more about leadership and communication, which Miller is eager to add to his skill set as he prepares for college. When he’s not busy in school or running, he enjoys watching TV shows like Ted Lasso. He also likes listening to sports analysts Colin Cowherd, Jim Rome or Dan Patrick. He aspires to work in the sports field and run track in college.