Schuckman: Brock’s black eye brought on by gambling probe will fade and his true character will show

Iowa State running back Jirehl Brock, a Quincy High School graduate, is facing charges of tampering with records and violating NCAA bylaws in connection with online gambling. | Photo courtesy Iowa State University

QUINCY — A number of questions have been tossed around since the news broke Thursday that former Quincy High School football standout Jirehl Brock faces charges related to the gambling probe centered on Iowa State University and University of Iowa student-athletes. The most common query has been this: Did you ever have an error in…

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QHS graduate Brock charged with tampering with records, betting on Iowa State football games

Iowa State senior running back Jirehl Brock, a Quincy High School graduate, is being charged with tampering with records as part of an Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation gambling probe. | Photo courtesy Luke Lu/Iowa State Athletics

AMES, Iowa — A week ago, during the Iowa State football program’s media day, Cyclones coach Matt Campbell acknowledged Quincy High School graduate Jirehl Brock had been the only running back on the roster to not participate in practice. Campbell did not provide an explanation for Brock’s absence. Asked to elaborate, Campbell simply said, “We…

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Schuck on a Truck Zoom Edition: Iowa State University running back Jirehl Brock

Iowa State University running back Jirehl Brock, a former Quincy High School all-stater, started his first collegiate game in the Cheez-It Bowl against Clemson. Photo courtesy ISU Athletics

AMES, Iowa — Patience, persistence and commitment are paying off for Jirehl Brock. One of the most decorated football players in Quincy High School history, Brock spent his first three seasons at Iowa State University playing behind consensus All-American tailback Breece Hall. It meant limited opportunities and limited carries, but he never wavered on Iowa…

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Brock expected to be Iowa State’s starting running back in Cheez-It Bowl against Clemson

Iowa State redshirt sophomore running back Jirehl Brock, a former Quincy High School all-stater, scores the first rushing touchdown of his career on this 40-yard run against TCU. Photo courtesy Iowa State Athletics

QUINCY — Jirehl Brock should find himself in the spotlight for his first collegiate start. Breece Hall expects the former Quincy High School all-state running back to handle it well. Hall announced Saturday on Instagram he will forego his final season of eligibility and declare for the NFL Draft after a record-setting career as the…

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College notebook: Brock scores first collegiate TD, Murphy nets two, Sohn buries game-winner

Iowa State redshirt sophomore running back Jirehl Brock celebrates after scoring his first collegiate touchdown last Saturday against Kansas. Brock hauled in a 7-yard scoring pass from Cyclones quarterback Brock Purdy. Photo courtesy Iowa State University athletics

AMES, Iowa — Jirehl Brock’s value doesn’t always show in the final statistics. Yet, it is clear he’s a vital part of the Iowa State football team’s offense when you sit in the film room, go through a practice or game plan for that week’s opponent. “Jirehl is one of those guys that does the…

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