Linz O'Fare
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| No. 10 – Prospect | |
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| Position: | Safety |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | September 19, 2041 (aged 22) Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Username: | Alf |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology |
| College: | Virginia Tech |
| Career history | |
| Roster status: | Active |
Linz O'Fare (born September 19, 2041) is an American football safety who is currently preparing to enter the professional ranks. He played college football for Virginia Tech and has declared his intent to enter the professional ranks next season.
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Early years
Linz O'Fare was born in Alexandria, Virginia on September 19th, 2041. His parents Richy O'Fare and Nan O'Fare were native to the area with longstanding roots and family ties which would set the region to be a permanent home for the O'Fare family. Linz O'Fare was considered academically gifted and attended Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in his hometown. While attending school, O'Fare was able to easily balance both his Academics and love of Football, graduating with a perfect GPA and shattering near every record the school had for defensive football performance. Due to his high performance in both athletics and academics, O'Fare was expected to attend a powerhouse in either an Ivy League school or a perennial college football championship contender on a full ride scholarship. Instead, O'Fare shocked both the media and those around him by choosing to attend the school his father went to, and one of the nearest schools to him, Virginia Tech.
College career
Linz O'Fare's college football career at Virginia Tech was nothing short of remarkable. As a freshman, he quickly adapted to the collegiate level, earning a starting position midway through the season and recording 3 interceptions.
Sophomore year saw O'Fare emerge as a defensive leader. He led the team with 85 tackles and 5 interceptions, earning Second Team All-Conference honors. His game-saving interception in their rivalry match against UVA became an instant classic.
Junior year, O'Fare's reputation soared. He was named defensive team captain and dominated on the field with 7 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles, and 95 tackles. His performance earned him First Team All-Conference and Third Team All-American selections.
Finally in his senior season, O'Fare cemented his legacy as one of Virginia Tech's all-time greats. He shattered the school's interception record with 12 interceptions, along with 110 tackles, leading the team to a conference championship. O'Fare was unanimously voted First Team All-American and won the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation's top defensive back.
College career statistics
| Career statistics | Defense | ||||||||||
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| Season | Team | Games | Tck | TFL | FF/FR | Sck | Int | PD | Sfty | TD | Blk P/XP/FG |
| 2060 | Virginia Tech | 7 | 45 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0/0/0 |
| 2061 | Virginia Tech | 14 | 85 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0/0/0 |
| 2062 | Virginia Tech | 14 | 95 | 0 | 2/1 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0/0/0 |
| 2063 | Virginia Tech | 14 | 110 | 0 | 1/0 | 0 | 12 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0/0/0 |
Professional career
| Ht | Wt | 40‑yd dash | 20‑ss | 3‑cone | Vert jump | Broad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
210 lb (95 kg) |
Professional career statistics
N/A
Achievements and records
Awards
Individual
College
2061; Second Team All-Conference
2062; First Team All-Conference and Third Team All-American
2063; First Team All-American
2063; Jim Thorpe Award
Records
Individual
College
2063; Broke Virginia Tech School record for interceptions in a single season (12)
