Former Colorado OL Returns to Finish Degree 50 Years After Leaving the Program
Credits: X ©Credits: X Colorado legend Pete Brock achieved a lot in football. But one dream remained unfinished for 50 years. The former Colorado lineman returned to Folsom Field to complete his degree, showing that some goals stay alive in the heart no matter how much time passes.
The Patriots drafted Pete Brock 12th overall in 1976. He carved out a massive legacy in New England, eventually winning the Ed Block Courage Award. Today, he serves as the President of the Patriots Alumni Club.
Getting a chance to play in the NFL meant Brock had to give up his academic work, but in the back of his mind, he wanted to complete his studies. All that brings us to one question: even after having such a successful career, why did Brock choose to complete his degree? Well, the answer is simple.
For Brock, checking this box wasn’t just about the diploma. The determination that brought him back to Folsom Field. “The goal was never just to finish a degree,” Brock stated.
“It was to finish it at Colorado. ” Interestingly, he chooses to complete it in 2026, exactly 50 years after leaving college. Brock studied hard and finished 42 credits in one year, and even earned a 3.