Michael Rocco

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Michael Rocco
Michael Rocco 2012.jpg
No. 2
Position Quarterback
Personal information
Born: Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight228 lb (103 kg)
Career history
College
High school Liberty Christian Academy (Lynchburg, Virginia)
Career highlights and awards
  • Nominee for the 2012 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

Michael Rocco is an American former college football quarterback. He played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers and the University of Richmond Spiders football team. He became the starting quarterback at UVA in his sophomore year. [1] After playing two seasons for the Cavaliers, he transferred to the University of Richmond. [2] The NCAA denied a transfer exception, so he only played one season in Richmond. [3]

References

  1. Yanda, Steve (September 23, 2011). "Virginia quarterback Michael Rocco growing more confident in his new role as starter". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
  2. "NCAA Denies Richmond's Appeal For Michael Rocco". University of Richmond Athletics. April 11, 2013. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
  3. Kurz Jr., Hank (September 4, 2014). "Former Virginia QB ready to take on the Cavaliers". AP News. Associated Press. Retrieved March 14, 2025.