The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2009 Football Roster
Roster
Brock Fitzhenry
- Position:
- WR
- Height:
- 5-9
- Weight:
- 178
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Giddings, Texas
- High School:
- Giddings
Fourth-year receiver who has played in six games during his career ... appeared in one game in 2010 ... saw action in five games in 2009 ... gained valuable experience working with the scout team while redshirting in 2008 ... graduated early and enrolled at UT in January [apos]08 to take part in spring drills ... a three-time all-state selection as a quarterback in high school ... tallied 7,158 career rushing yards, which ranks in the top 20 in Texas prep history ... ranks in the top 10 in Texas prep history with 99 career rushing TDs and 602 total points scored ... also earned all-state honors in track and field.
SOPHOMORE (2010)
Appeared in one game against Florida Atlantic.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2009)
Appeared in five games at wide receiver and on special teams ... redshirted in 2008.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by his father, Derek Fitzhenry, at Giddings H.S. ... a three-time all-state selection and district 23-3A MVP who played quarterback in high school ... a two-sport star who also earned all-state honors in track and field ... a four-year starter who posted 9,113 yards of total offense (7,158 rushing/1,400 passing) ... his 7,158 career rushing yards (10.4 ypc) rank in the top 20 in Texas prep history ... ranks in the top 10 in Texas prep history with 99 career rushing TDs and 602 total points scored ... tabbed one of the state[apos]s top 10 athletes by Dave Campbell[apos]s Texas Football ... posted 36 career 100-yard rushing games (ninth in Texas history), including 27 consecutive 100-yard rushing games (fourth in Texas history) ... led his team to two district titles and a 24-2 record in two years as the starting QB ... earned second-team 3A all-state honors by the Associated Press and the Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior ... posted 2,003 total yards (1,803 rushing/200 passing) in helping his team to an 11-1 record and a berth in the second round of the state playoffs ... rushed 196 times for 1,803 yards (9.2 ypc) and 25 TDs ... tabbed honorable mention 3A all-state by the Associated Press as a junior ... helped his team reach the regional quarterfinals of the 3A Div. II state playoffs (13-1 record) ... tallied 3,397 total yards (2,897 rushing/500 passing) ... tallied 2,897 yards on 256 carries (11.3 ypc) and 38 TDs ... recorded 385 yards rushing and six TDs in a playoff game against Wharton ... tabbed honorable mention 3A all-state by the Associated Press and the Texas Sports Writers Association as a sophomore ... totalled 3,713 yards of offense (2,465 rushing/700 passing) and 47 TDs ... had a career-high during his first playoff game against Bellville with seven TDs and 325 yards rushing ... played DB as a freshman ... a three-time all-state honoree in track and field ... helped his 4x200-meter relay team set a Texas Relays[apos] record (1:27.59, 2006) ... also won a silver medal in the 4x400-meter relay at the Texas Relays.
PERSONAL
Born in Monroe, La. ... has lived in Rustin, La. (ages 0-2), Humble (ages 2-12), Odessa (ages 12-14) and Giddings (ages 14-present) ... majoring in physical culture and sport ... a prep honor student ... earned second-team academic all-state honors as a senior ... father, Derek, was his high school coach ... active in community service and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes ... participated in school-organized food drives ... helped with a Haunted House project that benefited local charities ... participated in Relay for Life, a cancer awareness and fundraising project ... his father, Derek, played TE at La. Tech (1985-89) and his mother, Angele, was head cheerleader at La. Tech (1983-86) ... enjoys art.
THE?FITZHENRY?FILE
Nickname: Speed Racer
Favorite TV channel(s): ESPN, NFL Network
Favorite TV show(s): House, Family Guy
I can[apos]t believe I watch: American Idol
Favorite movie: Gladiator
Sports hero: Walter Payton
Favorite superhero: Batman
Favorite video game: NCAA [apos]08
Favorite cartoon character: Peter Griffin (Family Guy)
Nobody knows I can: Draw
I came to Texas because: I[apos]ve wanted to go to Texas since I?was eight
