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

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

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

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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Schuckman: Brock, Aschemann, others ready to seize opportunity as college football season begins

Quincy High School graduate Jirehl Brock, right, will start as the No. 1 tailback for Iowa State University when the Cyclones open the season at home Saturday against Southeast Missouri. | Photo courtesy Iowa State athletics

QUINCY — Jirehl Brock patiently waited for his chance. Zack Aschemann decided to take another chance. Cody Schrader chased his chance. And Caden Selle earned a chance. Therein lies the beauty of college football. An opportunity always exists if you wholeheartedly pursue it. Brock, the former Quincy High School all-stater and all-time leading rusher, will…

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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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