Don Strock (born November 27, 1950 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania) was a former professional football player who was the head coach of the Florida International University football team from 2002-2006.
Strock played collegiately at Virginia Tech and graduated in 1973. In 1972, Strock led the nation in total passing and total offense, yet finished only ninth in voting for the Heisman Trophy.
To date, Strock still holds many collegiate football passing...
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Don Strock (born November 27, 1950 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania) was a former professional football player who was the head coach of the Florida International University football team from 2002-2006.
Strock played collegiately at Virginia Tech and graduated in 1973. In 1972, Strock led the nation in total passing and total offense, yet finished only ninth in voting for the Heisman Trophy.
To date, Strock still holds many collegiate football passing records at his alma mater Virginia Tech and was inducted into the Virginia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame in 1985.
Strock played in the National Football League as a quarterback. A 5th round selection (111th overall pick) of the 1973 NFL Draft, he spent the majority of his professional career with the Miami Dolphins (1973-1987). He also played one season with the Cleveland Browns (1988) and part of a season on the roster of the Indianapolis Colts (1989) before retiring as a player.
Strock is well-remembered for coming off the bench on January 2,...
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