Ryan Perrilloux
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| Ryan Perrilloux | |
|---|---|
| College | Louisiana State |
| Conference | SEC |
| Sport | Football |
| Position | QB |
| Jersey # | 11 |
| Class | RS Sophomore |
| Career | 2006 – present |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 222 lb (101 kg) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Born | January 1, 1987 (age 20) LaPlace, Louisiana |
| High School | East St. John High School, Reserve, Louisiana |
| Awards | |
| 2005 Hall Trophy 2004 USA Today Offensive Player of the Year |
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Ryan Perrilloux (born January 1, 1987 in LaPlace, Louisiana) is an American football player. A dual-threat quarterback with outstanding athletic ability, he is currently in his sophomore season at Louisiana State University. Alongside junior Matt Flynn, Perrilloux is a candidate to replace JaMarcus Russell, who entered the 2007 NFL Draft, as starting quarterback of the LSU Tigers football team.[1] He has been compared to Donovan McNabb by recruiting analyst Tom Lemming.[2]
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[edit] High school career
Coached by Larry Dauterieve, Perrilloux had one of the most dominating prep careers in state history at East St. John High School in Reserve, Louisiana totaling 12,705 yards of offense (9,025 passing; 3,680 rushing), which ranks second all-time for total offense. His 9,025 passing are fourth on the state's all-time passing list. In his four years at East St. John, Perrilloux had a total of 155 touchdowns (84 passing, 71 rushing). He racked up a Louisiana high school record 5,006 total yards of offense as a senior, including 3,546 yards passing and 1,460 yards rushing. In his final high school game in the state playoffs versus Evangel Christian Academy, Perrilloux accounted for 495 yards of offense.
Perrilloux was considered the top quarterback prospect of the 2005 high school class alongside Mark Sanchez of Mission Viejo High School. Some recruiting experts called him the most dangerous offensive weapon in the nation, noting his strong arm, quick release and pinpoint accuracy. He won the 2005 Hall Trophy as the nation's most outstanding high school football player and was named “Offensive Player of the Year” by USA Today. He was also named National Offensive Player of the Year by the Touchdown Club of Columbus, Ohio, Louisiana's Mr. Football and Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year as well as a Parade All-American. Perrilloux got invited to the Elite 11 Quarterback Camp as well as to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
A three-sport athlete at East St. John, Perrilloux also played small forward for the basketball team and centerfield for the baseball team.
[edit] Recruiting
As one of the nation's top football prospects, Perrilloux was heavily recruited during his high school career. Very early, the Louisiana State University and the University of Texas at Austin emerged as the frontrunners for his commitment. On July 26, 2004, Perrilloux verbally committed to Texas, pairing with Colt McCoy as Texas quarterback recruit.[3] Texas head coach Mack Brown had not been able to recruit quarterbacks in his past two recruiting classes, since some of the best Texas prep QBs – like Rhett Bomar and Kirby Freeman – committed to out-of-state colleges, which is why Brown was particually interested in signing Perrilloux. However, Perrilloux later chose to attend Louisiana State. New LSU head coach Les Miles only had the job for a few weeks, and Perrilloux was considered the cornerstone of a relatively small recruiting class.
[edit] College career
[edit] Freshman season
Despite claims of competing for the Heisman Trophy as a true freshman, Perrilloux redshirted the 2005 season in order the learn the complex Jimbo Fisher offense.[4]
As the third-string quarterback for the 2006 Tigers behind juniors JaMarcus Russell and Matt Flynn, Perrilloux saw only diminutive playing time in 2006. In a game versus Louisiana-Lafayette on September 2, he completed his only pass of the 2006 season.
It was reported by a Baton Rouge TV station on May 23, 2006, that Perrilloux desired to transfer to a junior college or Grambling State University. The story was quickly refuted by Perrilloux and his family, as well as LSU coach Les Miles. [5]
The Times-Picayune reported on January 11, 2007 that Perrilloux is a “person of interest” in a Federal investigation being conducted in New Orleans, Louisiana.[6] However, Federal representatives could neither confirm nor deny this story.[7] Although he has not been accused of any crime, Ryan has retained the services of Baton Rouge attorney Nathan Fisher.[8]
[edit] Sophomore season
LSU head coach Les Miles has yet to make an announcement regarding who will start for the Tigers in 2007. At the press conference held upon the annoucement of JaMarcus Russell's decision to enter the NFL Draft on January 10, Miles acknowledged that Flynn has the edge in experience and understanding, but said he will give each candidate a chance to prove him self in spring training camp.[1] A third, though unlikely candidate would be Jarrett Lee, an incoming freshman from Brenham, Texas,[9] who is more likely to redshirt the 2007 season.
Meanwhile Miles has indicated twice recently that Matt Flynn will be the next starter at quarterback.[10]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Dunn, Will. "Who's it gonna QB?", The Daily Reveille, January 23, 2007.
- ^ Lemming, Tom. "Running backs grab spotlight from class of 2005", USA Today, December 21, 2004.
- ^ Cutrell, Ben. "Top prep quarterback verbally commits to Longhorns", The Daily Texan, July 27, 2004.
- ^ QB picture gets cloudy for Tigers
- ^ LSU Sports Ryan Perrilloux responds to earlier report, he is not transferring Accessed September 3, 2006.
- ^ Federal Investigation Tigers' Perrilloux under investigation Accessed January 11, 2007.
- ^ Federal Investigation Secret Service mum on Perrilloux Accessed January 13, 2007.
- ^ Nathan Fisher Attorney says he did not confirm Perrilloux investigation -- 1/10/07 Accessed January 16, 2007.
- ^ QB commitment Lee not changing mind
- ^ Miles indicates Flynn will start at QB
