DENNIS BYRD.... a JI Salute.

southparkcpa · 10-28-2012, 10:30 AM

How about a salute to Dennis Byrd. I remember that day like yesterday. Watching the game in LI home, just stunning how quickly it happens.

His story is remarkable.

Who remembers that November game?

Johnny Bravo · 10-28-2012, 10:36 AM

I remember it well. They even made a movie about Dennis Byrd. The week after his injury, the Jets were huge double digit underdogs against the Bills and with inspiration from Byrd, they won the game with Browning Nagle at Quarterback.

J.E.T.Sfan4life · 10-28-2012, 11:15 AM

I remember the game, i was actually on the other side of the border up north (Toronto) at the time of the game.

Mohegangreen · 10-28-2012, 11:30 AM

It was the only time I can remember where I stopped watching a Jet game and listened on the radio, was listening in the shower when it happened, I still feel guilty about that

TKasper01 · 10-28-2012, 11:32 AM

Hard to believe it was 20 years ago. Seems like yesterday. Amazing story. Good luck to you and your family Dennis.

sec.101row23 · 10-28-2012, 11:45 AM

Remember that game well. I came home for the weekend from college for my cousin's wedding. That hit was right in front of us. Cant believe that was 20 years ago, damn I m getting old.

simijet · 10-28-2012, 12:06 PM

I remember it well. I remember the anticlimactic feeling everyone had once he left the field. As with other traumatic neck injuries that occur during games, I'm sure we all question why the game should continue.

Dunnie · 10-28-2012, 12:11 PM

I remember this as well ... Was studying for my college mid terms .... Was first time seeing a career ending injury live as I recall.

boxman · 10-28-2012, 12:13 PM

Too young to remember, but what an inspiring story.

jetswin · 10-28-2012, 12:22 PM

I was at that game and remember the silence in the stadium being deafening after he got hurt. Aside from the human tragedy it was a terrible loss for the Jets as Dennis was just finding his stride and was becoming one of the most exciting young defensive players in the league let alone on the Jets.

His recovery story is amazing, thank God the Jets doctors and trainers were so on top of medical advancements at the time which no doubt helped save his life and his future.

Borgoguy · 10-28-2012, 12:57 PM

Like lots of us, I was watching the game. I really thought he might not make it. His recovery is nothing short of miraculous and inspiring. Wish I had 1/100th of Byrd's courage, strength, and perseverance.

Mathis81 · 10-28-2012, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jetswin

I was at that game and remember the silence in the stadium being deafening after he got hurt. Aside from the human tragedy it was a terrible loss for the Jets as Dennis was just finding his stride and was becoming one of the most exciting young defensive players in the league let alone on the Jets.

His recovery story is amazing, thank God the Jets doctors and trainers were so on top of medical advancements at the time which no doubt helped save his life and his future.

You could hear a pin drop. Definitely a game I will never forget.

sg3 · 10-28-2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mathis81

You could hear a pin drop. Definitely a game I will never forget.

The Dennis Byrd ceremony and speech was the only highlight of a miserable afternoon and removed most of the stain from the prior appearance and speech of sleezy Gastineau the scab

Great moment for a great Jet

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Green + White · 10-28-2012, 06:45 PM

Everytime we honor a former Jet this season... 49ers... Dolphins... maybe we shouldn't do this on a gameday.

10-28-2012, 10:30 AM	#1
southparkcpa I see the 88 to 97 period all over again. Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NC Posts: 15,689	DENNIS BYRD.... a JI Salute. How about a salute to Dennis Byrd. I remember that day like yesterday. Watching the game in LI home, just stunning how quickly it happens. His story is remarkable. Who remembers that November game?

10-28-2012, 10:36 AM	#2
Johnny Bravo SNUBBED! Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 10,693	I remember it well. They even made a movie about Dennis Byrd. The week after his injury, the Jets were huge double digit underdogs against the Bills and with inspiration from Byrd, they won the game with Browning Nagle at Quarterback.

10-28-2012, 11:15 AM	#3
J.E.T.Sfan4life rolling with the J.E.T.S jets jets jets Rookie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The 5th Dimension Posts: 957	I remember the game, i was actually on the other side of the border up north (Toronto) at the time of the game.

10-28-2012, 11:30 AM	#4
Mohegangreen liked Fat Rex Veteran Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,308	It was the only time I can remember where I stopped watching a Jet game and listened on the radio, was listening in the shower when it happened, I still feel guilty about that

10-28-2012, 11:32 AM	#5
TKasper01 Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,872	Hard to believe it was 20 years ago. Seems like yesterday. Amazing story. Good luck to you and your family Dennis.

10-28-2012, 11:45 AM	#6
sec.101row23 All Pro Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mendham, NJ Posts: 7,845	Remember that game well. I came home for the weekend from college for my cousin's wedding. That hit was right in front of us. Cant believe that was 20 years ago, damn I m getting old.

10-28-2012, 12:06 PM	#7
simijet All League Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 4,184	I remember it well. I remember the anticlimactic feeling everyone had once he left the field. As with other traumatic neck injuries that occur during games, I'm sure we all question why the game should continue.

10-28-2012, 12:11 PM	#8
Dunnie still waiting ... All League Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,180	I remember this as well ... Was studying for my college mid terms .... Was first time seeing a career ending injury live as I recall.

10-28-2012, 12:13 PM	#9
boxman GENO! Rookie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 856	Too young to remember, but what an inspiring story.

10-28-2012, 12:22 PM	#10
jetswin stumblin mumblin butt fumblin Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP JetsInsider.com Legend Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Westchester Co. Posts: 35,458	I was at that game and remember the silence in the stadium being deafening after he got hurt. Aside from the human tragedy it was a terrible loss for the Jets as Dennis was just finding his stride and was becoming one of the most exciting young defensive players in the league let alone on the Jets. His recovery story is amazing, thank God the Jets doctors and trainers were so on top of medical advancements at the time which no doubt helped save his life and his future.

10-28-2012, 12:57 PM	#11
Borgoguy Not one image until my posts are restored. Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,343	Like lots of us, I was watching the game. I really thought he might not make it. His recovery is nothing short of miraculous and inspiring. Wish I had 1/100th of Byrd's courage, strength, and perseverance.

10-28-2012, 06:45 PM	#14
Green + White furor teutonicus Veteran Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NRW, Germany Posts: 1,019	Everytime we honor a former Jet this season... 49ers... Dolphins... maybe we shouldn't do this on a gameday.