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John Bock Named FAU Assistant Coach
2/15/2002 12:00:00 AM | Football
Feb. 15, 2002
Former Miami Dolphin, John Bock is the newest member of Florida Atlantic University's coaching staff. Bock will concentrate his efforts with the offensive line.
By joining FAU's staff, Bock is reunited with Howard Schnellenberger, the man who saw Bock develop at the University of Louisville as the Cardinals were developing into one of the top-10 football program's in the country.
Bock, who played organized football for more than 21, including eight season in the National Football League (NFL), lists Schnellenberger as one of the esteemed coaches he has played for. However the list also includes: Marv Levy, Jimmy Johnson, Dave Wannstedt and John Gruden.
The Crystal, IL native was not drafted out of college, but proved hard work, discipline and technique are often more of a factor on the gridiron than enate talent. He used what he learned from some of the sports greatest coaches, and playing for nine different offensive line coaches in the NFL alone, to build a professional career in a sport he loved.
Bock's game preparation and his understanding of what makes schemes work paid off in 1998 when was ranked as the 3rd best pass blocking guard in the NFL allowing just .083 sacks per game. In over 20 starts, he allowed just 1.5 sacks. He also played four different position in nine starts.
Prior to his professional career, Bock attended the University of Louisville from 1989-93. Four years which saw the Cardinals rise to national prominence. As a red-shirt sophomore at Uof L, the offensive lineman was a contributing member of a team that finished the season 10-1-1 and captured the Fiesta Bowl. He also played or protected Browning Nagel (Jets) and Jeff Brohm (San Francisco). He was also a teammate of Roman Oben. Also played one season at Indiana State.
In the NFL: 2000---Oakland Raiders, head coach John Gruden and Bill Callahan, played three different positions. 1996-'00-Miami Dolphins, head coaches Jimmy Johnson and Dave Wannstedt, played for three different offensive coordinators. Part of an offensive line which was the best in the NFL at protecting the quarterback over a five year period. Also elected as the team's Player Representative. 1995-'96-New York Jets, Head coach Rich Kotite, was one of four undrafted free agents to make the team. 1994-Buffalo Bills, head coach Marv Levy, participated in work outs but was released prior to making the roster.
Bock gained his prep experience at Lake Central High School where he was a defensive end and offensive tackle. He was a 1988 unanimous first-team All-Fox Valley Conference selection and was the Offensive Player of the Year for the conference. As a senior, he accounted for 65 solo tackles and 26 assists, six sacks, one interception and two fumble recoveries. Bock played for Dennis Koerner.
Bock is married to Caren (Schwinghammer) a former Dance Team member at the University of Louisville. The couple have two children: Brittany (9) and Ashley (7).
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