I was a casual fan when I started paying attention during Parcells' years but didn't really appreciate what was going on. I remember being crushed losing to the Bears in 85, I remember being happy when they won in 86, but I didn't really cherish or appreciate it.
The article just says Kaeding "withdrew from the game". But if he really did miss his flight I wouldn't be shocked seeing as he's missing everything these days. I heard that after the Jets game Kaeding wanted some consolation sex but his approach missed the hole between the uprights.