Jeff Merrow enrolled at West Virginia University in 1972, and as a freshman, he recorded his lone interception.
As a sophomore one year later, he led head coach Bobby Bowden's defense with 141 tackles (15 for a loss), six sacks, and a fumble recovery.
Merrow now lives in Buford, Georgia, where he owns a business that sells heavy-duty truck lifts.
Merrow's youngest son, Thor, followed in his father's footsteps, accepting a scholarship offer to play at WVU in 2005.
He was a back-up tight end at the University of North Alabama under head coach Terry Bowden.