Kent Kitzmann

Kent Kitzmann was a fullback with the Minnesota Golden Gophers from 1975-1978. Kitzmann starred as running back at Rochester John Marshall in High School, leading the Rockets to the Class AA state football championships in both 1973 and 1974.[1] He also excelled in the shot put, heaving one of the longest throws in state high school history while as a senior at John Marshall in 1975.[2] He was recruited to Minnesota to play for Cal Stoll and in 1976 and 1977 he led the Gophers in rushing both years. Kitzmann’s finest hour on the gridiron came in a game against Illinois in 1977 at Champaign’s Memorial Stadium. When he carried the ball a Big Ten record 57 times for an astounding 266 yards in a 21-0 victory over the Illini,[3] helping the Gophers to virtually secure their first bowl invitation in fifteen years.

References

  1. ↑ "Where Are They Now? Kent Kitzmann/Rochester John Marshall.". Encyclopedia.com.
  2. ↑ "The Miles List: Shot Put". downthebackstretch.blogspot.com.
  3. ↑ "Tate: Kudos for UI's D-line depth". illinihq.com.
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