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Stan Brock

b. 1958

American football player and coach

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Born 1958. Stan Brock is an American american football player.

Stanley James Brock (born June 8, 1958) is an American former football player and coach. He played professionally as a tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the New Orleans Saints and the San Diego Chargers.

Brock played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes and was selected in the first round of the 1980 NFL draft with the 18th overall pick. After his playing career, he served as the head football coach at United States Military Academy from 2007 to 2008. Brock was fired on December 12, 2008, after compiling a 6–18 record in two years as head coach.

Playing career College Brock played football at Jesuit High School in his hometown of Portland before attending the University of Colorado at Boulder where he played under coaches Bill Mallory and Chuck Fairbanks. He was selected to the first team All-American by The Sporting News. as a senior in 1979. He was also selected as first team all Big Eight Conference and the John Mack Award winner, Colorado's award for offensive MVP. On December 8, 2008, Brock was fired by the USMA on December 12, 2008, after two years as head coach, and six days after the Black Knights completed their 2008 season with a 34–0 loss to archrival Navy. During spring training for the 2008 season, Brock elected to close spring practices to implement his new offense. The offense Brock developed was dubbed "the Brock Bone" by ESPN commentator Shaun King. The Brock Bone seems to employ a higher percentage of fullback dives than are ordinarily seen in a triple option offense. Coach Brock has commented, "People think that we're just calling fullback dive, but when that’s what they give you, that’s what they give you." Army ran the Brock Bone during the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season and finished the season ranked 110th out of 119 NCAA Division I FBS teams in total offense.

Broadcasting career On January 14, 2015, Portland, Oregon television station KOIN hired Brock as sports anchor.

Family Brock and his wife, Lori, have four daughters: Sarah, Jessica, Rachel and Emily.

Head coaching record College

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Education
Jesuit High School
Also known as
Stanley James Brock

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Stan Brock?

American football player and coach

When was Stan Brock born?

Stan Brock was born on 8 June 1958 in Portland.

What is Stan Brock's occupation?

Stan Brock is an american football player.

What nationality is Stan Brock?

Stan Brock is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Stan Brock

Β· Wikidata: Q3496475

Β· DBpedia: Stan Brock (American football)

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