'09 MN ATH Fritz Rock (2010 Illinois Signee)

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Same HS as '05 Minnesota commit Tommy Becker and '04 OSU commit James Laurinaitis...

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Minneapolis (MN) Wayzata

Ht: 6-foot-1
Wt: 196 lbs
Forty: 4.57 secs
Bench max: 225 pounds
Squat max: 275 pounds
Vertical: 32 inches

As a sophomore, Rock racked up over 150 yards receiving and one touchdown. Rock also returns kicks.

Rock was probably the top sophomore performer at the U.S. Army Junior Combine, and posted 4.57 forty-yard dash and a 32-inch vertical leap.

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6/20

By Greg Powers...talks about camping at Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan and Iowa State. Was verbally offered by Minnesota.

A Friday hero, minus an alias

Fritz Rock caught two touchdown passes and Cecil Doe caught one. Starting quarterback Matt Tarpley hit each of them for a score and Dylan Thelemann also connected with Rock.

But the Trojans were up to the task. The 6-1 Rock and 6-3 Doe have wheels as well as hands, and they were easy targets for Tarpley and Thelemann. In the Wayzata tradition, the backup quarterback (Thelemann) plays the third series of each half. Thelemann did so Friday, but his scoring pass to Rock came while Tarpley was on the bench, applying ice to an arm that had been whacked.

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9/10

From the Minnesota site...update on Fritz's season and confirms an official Minnesota offer.

 

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9/13

From the Nebraska site...going to the Nebraska/USC game this weekend. Talks about the offer from Minnesota and when he sees himself deciding.

 

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1/17

From the Minnesota site...recaps his experience in San Antonio. Sitting on the offer from Minnesota but is hearing from most of the Big 10 and SEC. Talks about his interest in the Golden Gophers.

 

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2/12

By Steve Hare for the ND site...talks about playing some DB next year and being recruited by some schools as a DB, not a WR. Going to ND's junior day on 2/24 and says acadmics will play a big part in his decision.

 

[leroyjenkins]

Nice name! Any film 45?

 

[Sportsbuck28]

For the record, in the first post, JL was an 05 OSU committ.

 

[john]

i didnt know fritz rock was going to be like this we used to play ball in miami,fl where he is originally from

 

[WoodyWorshiper]

Okay, let me get this straight. We could potentially have guys named Fritz Rock, Storm Klein, and Will Studlein playing at TOSU at the same time.?

Opposing Coaches have to be a bit concerned. Okay Johnny, you got "Rock." NO Coach, I thought I had "Stud." No Johnny, I changed my mind, you got "Storm" instead. OHHHHH the possibilities!

 

[BGriffBuckeye]

Don't forget Tank Carridine and Branko Busick... awesome names right there.

 

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GopherHole.com - A passion for the game - Fritz Rock uses life lessons on the football field

You’ve all been able to read about Fritz Rock, and his very unique upbringing in part one of this interview. Now we get to know Fritz Rock, the player. He is gaining more attention by the day, and has already caught Coach Tim Brewster’s eye. He has currently has offers from the University of Minnesota and Indiana University, but as anyone knows that has seen this Wayzata High School stand-out play, this is just the beginning. GopherHole.com had a chance to catch up with Rock on top choices, plans for visits, and his intense plan for the summer to ensure a strong senior season.

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GH: If you had to say, right now, who your top three choices are, who would they be?
FR: Minnesota, Miami, and the third school would be Ohio State.

 

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3/31

From the Louisville site...talks about his visit to Louisville last weekend and meeting the staff. Says he wants to also see Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio State, Cincinnati, Michigan, Michigan State, Purdue and Indiana.

 

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4/8

Has visited the following schools with his older brother Patrick, in this order: Kentucky, Louisville, Tennessee, Indiana, Purdue, Cincinnati, Ohio State, Michigan State & Northern Illinois. Talks about his visit to Cincinnati. Has offers from Cincinnati, Indiana & Minnesota. Says he doesn't have a favorite at this point, but would like to make a decision sometime this summer.

 

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4/15

Cincinnati & Northern Illinois have offered. Talks about his recent visits to Kentucky, Louisville, Tennessee, Indiana, Purdue, Cincinnati, Ohio State, Michigan State & Northern Illinois. Out of all the schools he visited, he came away very impressed with Michigan State & Ohio State. Says his top 3 are Ohio State, Louisville & Minnesota, but he's keeping his options open.

 

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4/17

From the Wisconsin site...talks about his tour of college, including Cincinnati, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, Michigan State, Northern Illinois, Ohio State, Purdue and Tennessee. Talks about his interest in Wisconsin, where he is considering camping.

 

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Fritz Rock's Minnesota offer pulled - Brew's Crew - Gopher Nation Message Board Community - The Hole - Message Board - Yuku

I'm sure a lot of you have already heard about this, but I was trying to get some factual information about what happened. I haven't yet - so I'll just post on what I've heard.

A source close to Fritz says that the U pulled his offer because they wanted him to commit and he wasn't ready to make that choice yet. I'm sure there's more to the story, as Rock is only a Junior, and it's still early. I have heard that Brewster only wanted 2 WR's in this 2009 class, and with Keise committing, I'm guessing that had something to do with this decision. If this is true, that leaves one spot left, for Bryce McNeal...or someone Brew has up his sleeve.

Like I said, take this all with a grain of salt, that's why I'm just posting this on the board and did not do a story on it. It is all speculation, but it's what I've pieced together - and wanted to pass it along.