[1][2] Sweatman played football at the University of Kansas (1965–67), where he was a two-time all-conference linebacker and three-time letterman.
During his senior year, he earned Academic All-American honors and played in both the East-West Shrine Game and the Hula Bowl.
From 1985 to 1992, he served as both the assistant special teams coach and special teams coach for the New York Giants, and was a member of the staff that won both Super Bowl XXI and Super Bowl XXV.
Under his watch, David Tyree was voted to his first Pro Bowl, and punt returner Chad Morton was named as a first alternate.
Feely set career highs and tied two team records with 35 field goals and 42 field goal attempts, while punter Jeff Feagles was a consistent and productive player in his 18th season, with a 42.1 yard gross average and a 37.0 yard net average.