Michael Rocco

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Michael Rocco
Michael Rocco 2012.jpg
Position Quarterback
Personal information
Born: Lynchburg, Virginia
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 football quarterback. He played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers and the University of Richmond Spiders football team.


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