Rex and Brian: The Rising Sons

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Published: June 3, 2009

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... Rex Ryan can repeat the defensive magic he worked during his time with the Ravens. His father, Buddy Ryan, was part of the Jets coaching staff in 1969 when they beat the then Baltimore Colts.

That Jets win remains the biggest upset in Super Bowl history, even more so than the 2008 New York football Giants.

On the flip side, Marty Schottenheimer, as head coach of the San Diego Chargers, lost to the underdog Jets in overtime during the 2005 playoffs.

Current Jets offensive coordinator and son Brian Schottenheimer was the quarterbacks coach for the Chargers at that time.

Ryan followed in his father's shoes, and became known as a defensive stalwart. The younger Schottenheimer also followed his father into the NFL, but on the other side of the football.

Marty Schottenheimer was a NFL linebacker, Brian played quarterback at Florida behind Heisman winner Danny Wuerffel.
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