Charges dropped against former QHS all-state running back accused in Iowa State gambling probe

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | March 1, 2024
Former Iowa State University running back Jirehl Brock, a Quincy High School all-stater and the Blue Devils' all-time leading rusher, had gambling charges against him dismissed Friday by a judge in Story County, Iowa. | Photo courtesy Iowa State athletics

AMES, Iowa — Jirehl Brock no longer has to worry what a conviction on a tampering of records charge might entail. Friday, the former Quincy High School all-state running back learned the charges against him and three other former Iowa State University athletes were being dismissed by a Story County judge after evidence showed the…

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QHS graduate Brock voluntarily leaves Iowa State football program, still faces gambling charges

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | August 21, 2023
Quincy High School graduate Jirehl Brock, right, was expected to by the Iowa State football team's starting tailback this season, but he voluntarily left the program after being charged in a gambling probe. | Photo courtesy Iowa State athletics

AMES, Iowa — Jirehl Brock’s career with the Iowa State football program is over, and with it, his time playing at the NCAA Division I level likely is as well. According to a story published by the Des Moines Register on Monday afternoon, Brock voluntarily left the Cyclones football program. The Register said the information…

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Rhythm and power: Brock enjoys 100-yard rushing effort in season opener for Cyclones

By Muddy River Sports | September 4, 2022
Quincy High School graduate Jirehl Brock rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown in his first regular-season start at Iowa State in Saturday's 42-10 victory over Southeast Missouri State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa. | Photo courtesy Luke Lu/Iowa State Athletics

AMES, Iowa — Quincy High School football fans remember these kinds of plays well. Jirehl Brock gets to the edge, turns upfield, jukes a defender, powers through a defender and finishes the play with a bull-dozing mentality. Iowa State fans saw how that looked Saturday. Brock’s signature run of his first 100-yard collegiate performance came…

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