Greyhounds Sign All-Conference MAC Linebacker

Published on February 20, 2006 under United Indoor Football Association (UIF)
Ohio Valley Greyhounds News Release


The Ohio Valley Greyhounds today announced the signing of Brock Dodrill, a 6' 2" 236 pound All-Mid American Conference linebacker from the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio.

Dodrill played his high school career at Defiance High School in Defiance, Ohio where he lettered in football, basketball, and track. Highlights of his high school football career include:

- 136 solo tackles and 7 interceptions on defense
- 48 Receptions for 592 yards and 11 touchdowns on offiense
- Named 1st team All-State
- Named 1st team All-District
- Named 1st Team All-League
- Named Defensive Back of the Year
- Toledo Blade "All-24 Team" his senior year
- Played in the North-South All-Star game

While at the University of Toledo in 2002, Dodrill was 3rd on the team in tackles with 89 and he was third on the team with 8 tackles for a loss. That same year Dodrill led the team with 11 tackles vs .Marshall, tying his career high.

Dodrill finished the 2003 season at the University of Toledo racking up 134 tackles and had 11 tackles for a loss. In addition, he netted 8 sacks, an interception, and 3 fumble recoveries all of which earned him First-Team All-MAC honors at linebacker.

While playing at the University of Toledo, the team was MAC champions in 2001 and MiAC West champions in 2003 and 2003. Dodrill played in Bowl games for the University of Toledo in 2001, 2002, and 2003 Motor City Bowl against Boston College.

"Dodrill is strong, aggressive, and fast. He will be a great addition to our defensive secondary", said Lou Stein, Greyhound owner. "Our coaches feel that Brock's size and speed will give opposing offenses fits against the run and the pass. His style of play will be a great fit with the Greyhound tradition of aggressive defense."

Training camp for the Greyhounds begins March 3, 2006. The Greyhounds 8th season opens Friday March 24, 2006 with an away game with the Lexington Horsemen in Lexington, Kentucky. The Ohio Valley Greyhounds Home Opener is scheduled for Sunday, April 2, 2006 at 6:30 pm at WesBanco Arena against the Evansville BlueCats from Evansville, Indiana.

New season tickets are now on sale for all 7 home games and may be purchased by check, money order, or credit card. Season tickets may be purchased at the following locations: Wesbanco Arena Box Office - 2 Fourteenth Street - Wheeling, WV (304) 233-4470; the Ohio Valley Greyhounds Office - 1310 Market Street - Wheeling, WV (304) 232-4101.

The Greyhound office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 5:00 and may be reached by calling (304) 232-4104 for additional information.



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