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TIL Connie Carberg, the first female NFL scout in history, discovered Mark Gastineau while plyaing at a Division 2 school. A 5 time Pro Bowler, he was ranked the 8th greatest pass rusher in NFL history on NFL Network's Top 10. Her suggestion to the Jets was based on phone conversation with Mark.

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