Jeremy Wolff

By Jake Grovum
UWRF Sports Information

Athletic achievement is nothing new to Falcon quarterback Jeremy Wolff.

Hailing from Janesville, Minn., Wolff was raised in a family of athletes. Athletics seemed to run in the family as Wolff had two older siblings who both excelled in athletics. "My brother (Chad)) and sister (Mandi) were always great athletes so my childhood consisted of me trying to keep up with them," Wolff said of his siblings.  

Wolff didn't stay in his siblings' shadow long as he was a standout three-sport athlete for Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton High School. Wolff's list of accolades is a full one as well. During his career in high school football Wolff was named all-conference and all-area in 2000, 2001, and 2002. Wolff also garnished all-conference awards three times in basketball and baseball.

Wolff's athletic ability was definitely attractive to the staff of the Falcon football program. Head Coach John O'Grady is very pleased with the way the talented freshman he once knew has evolved into an experienced leader on the team.

"He has improved extremely well, he shows improvement every game," O'Grady said of Wolff. O'Grady also pointed out the adjustments Wolff has had to make during his career at UWRF. "Physically he's gained about 20 pounds and has changed positions from halfback to wishbone quarterback to a different style of quarterback," O'Grady mentioned. Above all the athletic talent O'Grady mentioned that what Wolff brought most to the team was his attitude and demeanor. "His best asset is his personality, he is well like by his teammates," O'Grady said.

Football wasn't the only thing that brought Wolff to River Falls. Growing up on a farm, Wolff always had an interest in agriculture. Through his childhood Wolff became accustomed to the outdoors."I worked for my Dad on our farm and did a lot of hunting and fishing with my older brother and friends," Wolff said.

Majoring in agricultural economics and marketing was an easy decision for Wolff. "I grew up with an agricultural background and my Dad wanted me to study agriculture so coming to River Falls was for both of us," Wolff said.

Without jumping too far into the future, Wolff is well aware that there is still one game to be played this season and is hopeful of the possible outcome. "I just want to finish strong, we have a great class and I just want everyone to feel like they laid it all out there for the last time," Wolff said. When asked what his fondest memory from this season the answer almost seemed obvious. "By far our comeback win against Stout for Homecoming," Wolff replied.

Wolff has had an outstanding career for the Falcons, changing his play and always finding ways to succeed. Wolff can only hope to add to the staggering statistics he has achieved at River Falls. With a total of 2207 yards of total offense gained for the Falcons in his career, Wolff has been an important part of the offensive attack.

Apart from the athletic achievements Wolff also hopes to take more away from his time spent at UWRF. "I think the thing that will stick with me the most are my friends. I've made so many life long friends and there are so many memories with them," Wolff said. While Wolff admits his idol is his father, Mike, his inspiration comes from a broader range."My family and close friends are my inspiration, I want to make them proud," Wolff explained.

While Wolff has developed into a great athlete he has also developed into a leader that makes a difference for his team on and off the field.