Rick Lyle, has been selected as the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the NY Jets. 

Lyle, 34, played nine seasons in the NFL after entering the NFL as an undrafted rookie free agent from Missouri in 1994. The former defensive lineman, one of the most versatile lineman in the league during his tenure, played virtually every position at one point or another during his career, which began with the Cleveland Browns in 1994, them moved with the franchise to Baltimore, where he played in 1996, and then spent five seasons with the Jets (1997-2001), before concluding with the Patriots (2002-2003). Lyle, a native of Hickman Hills, MO played in 113 career regular season games, notching 250 career tackles and 11 sacks, earned a Super Bowl trophy with the Patriots in 2003 (Super Bowl XXXVIII).

Random note: Lyle was the 1993 NSCA All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year at the Universtiy of Missouri.  The program recognizes collegiate athletes whose athletic accomplishments, in the opinion of the strength coach, reflect their dedication to strength training and conditioning. These athletes are also recognized for their academic and personal accomplishments as well as their integrity as student athletes.