The long standing 34 year feud between Shula and Scott finally appears done and over! I think that's great! For you young guys Jake Scott is one of the all time great Dolphins, a terrific Safety, MVP of the Perfect Fins Superbowl and the original #13. Good article by Dave Hyde and a little background for you.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/other/fl-dave-hyde-0509-20100508,0,5208338,full.story
About Time Guys!:up:
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Thanks TI for posting this article, because I had absolutely no idea. I remember Jake Scott as a great player on the No Name Defense. And, I have the vaguest of recollections of him being traded to Washington. So, now it all makes sense. All I can say is I'm glad they found a way to make amends. I will say that the older I get, the more I realize the importance of forgiveness, and checking your own ego at the door. Life is just too short. On a side note, I especially enjoyed this part of the article, as it goes to the toughness that defines the Dolphins of the early 70's.
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Anybody got a pic of this? I'd like to see what Jake looks like now...
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For those who want the low down on Jake Scott, the Sun Sentinel article from 2006 is a must read. Hes probably the biggest bad-*** to ever wear a Dolphins uniform.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/sfl-spjakescott19nov19,0,5255976.storyThe G Man, gafinfan, Tin Indian and 1 other person like this. -
A pic of him signing
http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/pulp/2006/11/great_scott.phpsteveincolorado, DolfanJake, DOLPHAN1 and 2 others like this. -
I was going to look for that article to post it as well. You're right, it is required reading along with this new article.
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Thanks so much TI. Damn, that brings warmth to my heart and a tear to my eyes. Jake Scott is as good as they come , he should be in the Hall and for heavens sake lets get him in the ring.
It is so right that the # 13 be worn by only those two guys (Jake and Dan) and never to take the field again!DolfanJake and Tin Indian like this. -
Unless this somehow helps the Phins win 12 games this year, this is my care face:
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It's a real crime why Jake Scott isn't in the Hall of Fame. Deion Sanders could have watched Jake to learn how a d-back is supposed to tackle.
*49 career Interceptions
5× Pro Bowl selection (1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975)
2× Associated Press first-team All-Pro selection (1973, 1974)
2× Associated Press second-team All-Pro selection (1972, 1975)
3× Newspaper Enterprise Association second-team All-Pro selection (1971, 1972, 1973)
1974 Football Digest NFL Defensive Back of the Year
2× Super Bowl champion (VII, VIII)
Super Bowl VII MVPDenverDolfan, gafinfan, Puka-head and 1 other person like this. -
Even more impressively, he has the highest Interception/game ratio than any player in the last 50 years.gafinfan, DolfanJake and Tin Indian like this.
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It's good Karma! LOL!
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Maybe this is why we haven't won a super bowl since the 70s. Our curse may be broken.
....or it was just that $h*tty defense during the Marino years.
*EDIT* Oh wait, he also wore number 13...I think I've figured it out. There was a curse. We're now ready to move on. Your welcome. -
AWESOME NEWS ! I'm glad they are finally over it. Its so silly to hold a grudge for so long.
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Just (finally) got a chance to read this. Many thanks Surferosa for posting it. All I can say is you're right...I had absolutely no idea what a total bad-*** Jake Scott was/is. And, he is as deserving as any to be in the Ring of Honor IMHO. Hopefully, it will get done one day. But, honestly...I don't think it matters much to him one way or the other. Definitely a free spirit and one cool dude.
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Awesome news for two of the greatest Dolphins to ever represent the Fins. I'm showing my age but I was a fan during the days of the Jake Scott teams and he was truly a great player, he could teach the current players something about attitude and intensity.
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