Team Preview: Rock Island
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School: Rock Island
Mascot: Rocks
Conference: Western Big 6 Conference
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Head Coach: Ben Hammer
Assistant Coaches: Shawn Trask Troy Joseph Steve Rogers Jay Wayland Jason Nunn Thurghood Brooks Tim Corwin Tom Schmulbach Fritz Dieudonne Jeff Schmulbach Eddie Williams Nikko Watson Mark Espisito Anthony Reese Larry Harris Roger Lodge Bob Devrieze
2017 results: 4-5 (3-2) Western Big 6 Conference. The Rocks failed to qualify for the 2017 IHSA state football playoff field.
2018 Rock Island Rocks schedule
1. Vs. St. Charles East
2. @ Metamora
3. Vs. Peoria High
4. Vs. Galesburg
5. @ Alleman
6. @ Quincy
7. Vs Moline
8. Vs. United Township
9. @ Peoria Richwoods
| Name | Position | Grad Year | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Davion Wilson |
RB |
2020 |
6-foot-0 |
185 |
|
Kobe Rios |
OL |
2019 |
6-foot-5 |
300 |
|
Logan Swartz |
OL |
2019 |
6-foot-6 |
290 |
|
Aaron Voss |
WR |
2019 |
6-foot-5 |
185 |
|
Ian Purvis |
QB |
2019 |
5-foot-9 |
170 |
|
Peyton Mehmutavic |
OL |
2019 |
5-foot-10 |
230 |
| Name | Position | Grad Year | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bryce Trask |
LB |
2019 |
6-foot-3 |
200 |
|
Vershawn Jones |
DL |
2019 |
6-foot-3 |
270 |
| Name | Position | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|
|
Terrel Akers |
OLB |
2021 |
|
Jaiden Vancoolie |
MLB |
2020 |
|
Jaylen Brozovich |
S |
2021 |
|
Donovan Rogers |
OL |
2020 |
|
Marrlyon Rogers |
DB |
2021 |
|
Jakye Hill |
WR/DB |
2020 |
2018 Rock Island Rocks 7on7 plans
7 on 7 @ Northern Illinois June 16
Team Camp @ Central Iowa
Did you know...that Rock Island's best season in school history was in 1997 under ten head coach Vic Boblett. The Rocks finished second in state in Class 5A with a 12-1 record and it's only loss coming to Woodstock 35-28 in the Class 5A state title game.
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early Take on the 2018 Rock Island Rocks? The Rocks and second year head coach Ben Hammer will look towards an experienced and talented team this fall to get Rocky back to the IHSA state playoff field and beyond. The Rocks offensive line features two D1 recruits in Logan Swartz (Kent State) and Kobe Rios (Northern Iowa) and both are key leaders for this team in 2018.
Keep an Eye on: Rock Island always seems to have athletes, and while the Rocks this fall will be a much more blue collar group, junior RB Davion Wilson will have plenty of chances and touches this coming fall. If the Rocks are successful, points towards then establishing the run game and look for Wilson to have a big season in 2018.
EDGYTM's Way Too Early Regular Season record prediction for the Rock Island Rocks ? 7-2/6-3