Ryan Perrilloux

Infobox NCAA Athlete
name = Ryan Perrilloux


caption = Perrilloux on the sidelines at a November 2007 LSU game
college = Louisiana State
conference = SEC
sport = Football
position = QB
class =
career_start = 2006
jersey = 11
height_ft = 6
height_in = 3
weight_lb = 233
nationality = USA
birth_date = birth date and age|1987|1|1
birth_place = flagicon|Louisiana LaPlace, LA
highschool = East St. John High School,
Reserve, Louisiana
former_school(s)=
career_highlights = y
awards = 2004 Hall Trophy
2004 "USA Today" Offensive Player of the Year
2007 SEC Championship Game MVP

Ryan Anthony Perrilloux (born January 1, 1987 in LaPlace, Louisiana) is an American football player, currently playing for the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. [ [http://www.al.com/sports/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/sports/1210752974284600.xml&coll=2 Ryan Perrilloux wraps up visit to Jax State] ] He previously played for the LSU Tigers football team. For two seasons at LSU, he backed up starter JaMarcus Russell and Matt Flynn.cite news |first=Will |last=Dunn |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Who's it gonna QB? |url=http://media.www.lsureveille.com/media/storage/paper868/news/2007/01/23/Sports/Whos-It.Gonna.Qb-2668483.shtml |work=The Daily Reveille |publisher= |date=January 23, 2007 |accessdate=] He has been compared to Donovan McNabb by recruiting analyst Tom Lemming. [cite news |first=Tom |last=Lemming |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Running backs grab spotlight from class of 2005 |url=http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/recruiting/2004-12-21-lemming-05offense_x.htm |work=USA Today |publisher= |date=December 21, 2004 |accessdate=]

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 2004 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.

Recruiting

As one of the nation's top football prospects, Perrilloux was heavily recruited during his high school career. Very early, 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 recruits. [cite news |first=Ben |last=Cutrell |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Top prep quarterback verbally commits to Longhorns |url=http://media.www.dailytexanonline.com/media/storage/paper410/news/2004/07/27/Sports/Top-Prep.Quarterback.Verbally.Commits.To.Longhorns-696000.shtml |work=The Daily Texan |publisher= |date=July 27, 2004 |accessdate=] Because super quarterback Vince Young was entrenched in the starting position, 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 particularly interested in signing Perrilloux. After remaining committed to Texas up to signing day, Perrilloux caved to local pressure and announced he would attend Louisiana State to much pomp and circumstance. New LSU head coach Les Miles had only had the job for a few weeks, and Perrilloux was considered the cornerstone of a relatively small recruiting class.

College career

LSU

Freshman season

Despite claims of competing for the Heisman Trophy as a true freshman, Perrilloux redshirted the 2005 season in order to learn the complex Jimbo Fisher offense. [ [http://www.thetowntalk.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070111/SPORTS/701110333/1006 QB picture gets cloudy for Tigers] ]

As the third-string quarterback for the 2006 Tigers behind juniors JaMarcus Russell and Matt Flynn, Perrilloux saw only limited 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. LSU Sports [http://www.lsufootball.net/articles/060523-perrilloux.htm Ryan Perrilloux responds to earlier report, he is not transferring] Accessed September 3, 2006.]

The Times-Picayune reported on January 11, 2007 that Perrilloux was a “person of interest” in a Federal investigation being conducted in New Orleans, Louisiana.Federal Investigation [http://www.nola.com/sports/t-p/index.ssf?/base/sports-28/1168501546110410.xml&coll=1 Tigers' Perrilloux under investigation] Accessed January 11, 2007.] However, Federal representatives could neither confirm nor deny this story.Federal Investigation [http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/lsu/5182206.html Secret Service mum on Perrilloux] Accessed January 13, 2007.] Although he had not been accused of any crime, Perrilloux retained the services of Baton Rouge attorney Nathan Fisher.Nathan Fisher [http://media.www.lsureveille.com/media/storage/paper868/news/2006/12/08/Sports/Attorney.Says.He.Did.Not.Confirm.Perrilloux.Investigation.11007-2624958.shtml?sourcedomain=www.lsureveille.com&MIIHost=media.collegepublisher.com Attorney says he did not confirm Perrilloux investigation -- 1/10/07] Accessed January 16, 2007.]

Sophomore season

On May 22, 2007, LSU head coach Les Miles suspended Perrilloux from the football team indefinitely after the player was issued a misdemeanor summons by police when he allegedly tried to use his brother’s driver’s license to get onto the Hollywood Casino gambling boat. [ [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/ncaa/05/22/lsu.perrilloux.ap/index.html Perrilloux suspended by LSU] , Associated Press, May 22, 2007.] Further, Miles told reporters they would not be permitted to talk to Perrilloux until he did something in a game that was worth discussing. However, Miles reinstated Perrilloux in time for preseason practice. Perrilloux was one of the candidates to replace JaMarcus Russell as LSU starting quarterback, but lost out to the more experienced Matt Flynn, a senior. [ [http://www.thetowntalk.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070128/SPORTS/701280312/1006 Miles indicates Flynn will start at QB] ]

On September 15, Perrilloux had his first start at quarterback for LSU, because Miles decided to rest regular starter Matt Flynn, who had sprained his right ankle a week earlier and whose participation in practice had been limited since. In a 44-0 rout against Middle Tennessee Perrilloux threw for 298 yards and three touchdowns, while completing 20 of 25 attempts. [ [http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=272580099 In for Flynn, Perrilloux excels in first start at QB for Tigers] ]

On October 25, Perrilloux, teammate Derrick Odom and others were involved in a fight at The Varsity, a Baton Rouge nightclub. [ [http://www.nola.com/lsu/t-p/football/index.ssf?/base/sports-2/1193635834313190.xml&coll=1 Perrilloux linked to nightclub incident] ] On October 31, 2007, Odom and Jeremy Benton were dismissed from the team. Perrilloux remained on the squad, but was suspended for LSU's game against Alabama. [ [http://www.fox44.com/news/local/10926166.html Odom, Benton Kicked off LSU Football Team] ]

Perrilloux was not charged at the conclusion of the investigation.

On December 1, Perrilloux made his second start, this time in the SEC Championship Game versus Tennessee, replacing an injured Matt Flynn. He completed 20 of 30 passes for 243 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. He also scored on a two-point conversion run. Perrilloux led the Tigers to a 21-14 win over the Volunteers, and was named the player of the game by CBS Sports. The victory helped propel the Tigers to the BCS National Championship Game against Ohio State, after #1 Missouri and #2 West Virginia lost later that night. It was the second time since 2001 that a backup quarterback led LSU to the SEC Championship Game victory (Matt Mauck did it in 2001 versus Tennessee).

Suspension and dismissal

On February 18, 2008, Coach Miles indefinitely suspended Perrilloux for violating team rules. The rules which he violated are unknown, [cite news|url=http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=354309|title=LSU QB Perrilloux suspended indefinitely|publisher="Sporting News"|accessdate=2008-02-18|date=2008-02-18|work=Associated Press] but an LSU associate athletic director stated "it's nothing outside the football program". [cite news|url=http://media.www.lsureveille.com/media/storage/paper868/news/2008/02/18/Sports/Quarterback.Perrilloux.Indefinitely.Suspended.From.Team-3217183.shtml|title=Quarterback Perrilloux indefinitely suspended from team|publisher="The Daily Reveille"|accessdate=2008-02-18|date=2008-02-18|author=Brittain, Amy] [cite news|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/ncaa/02/18/lsu.perriloux.ap/|title=LSU suspends Perrilloux indefinitely|publisher="Sports Illustrated"|work=Associated Press|accessdate=2008-02-18|date=2008-02-18] The "New Orleans Times-Picayune" reported that Perrilloux's transgressions included missing classes, workouts and at least one team meeting. [cite news |first=James |last=Varney |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=LSU's Perrilloux suspended from team |url=http://blog.nola.com/lsusports/2008/02/lsus_perrilloux_suspended_from.html |work= |publisher=New Orleans Times-Picayune |date=2008-02-18 |accessdate=2008-02-20 ]

On May 2, 2008, LSU head coach Les Miles kicked Perrilloux off the team for "not fulfilling his obligation" as an LSU student-athlete. [http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080502/ap_on_sp_co_ne/fbc_lsu_perrilloux_dismissed;_ylt=AmGTGbXWHK5QLAxJYeg6vV6s0NUE] He is reported to have a failed a drug test due to marijuana, missed a team meeting, skipped classes and was late for a handful of conditioning workouts. [ [http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3378148 ESPN - Sources: Dismissed LSU QB Perrilloux failed drug test - College Football ] ]

Jacksonville State

On May 14, 2008, Perrilloux transferred to Jacksonville State University and was eligible to play immediately. [ [http://www.al.com/sports/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/sports/121083937620070.xml&coll=2 Ryan Perrilloux plans to do the right thing all the time at JSU] , Birmingham News, May 15, 2008] He played his first game with Jacksonville State against Georgia Tech on August 28, 2008 in the starting quarterback position. Jacksonville State lost that game 41-14.

After an opening loss to Georgia Tech, Perrilloux has led an explosive JSU offense to 4 consecutive wins. He has also been named OVC Newcomer of the Week and OVC Offensive Player of the Week.

References

External links

* [http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=27812&SPID=2164&DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=174063&Q_SEASON=2006 Ryan Perrilloux bio on LSUsports.net]