Perrilloux to transfer to JSU

[Cocky]

http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2008/05/for ... an_pe.html

[3rd Coast Tiger]

Where did you read he will transfer to Jacksonville State? xconfusedx


Ryan Perrilloux wraps up visit to Jax State
Wednesday, May 14, 2008MIKE PERRINNews staff writer

Former LSU quarterback Ryan Perrilloux departed a two-day visit to Jacksonville State University on Tuesday afternoon with an offer of a scholarship from the Gamecocks.

Perrilloux met with members of the Jacksonville State football team on Monday night and took a campus visit on Tuesday, according to sources familiar with his activities. Part of his tour on Tuesday included a visit with JSU President William A. Meehan, the sources said. NCAA rules prohibit Jacksonville State from commenting specifically about any recruit until that player has signed.

[OL FU]

Congratulationsxnodx






I thinkxconfusedx xsmiley_wix

[Skjellyfetti]

Former LSU quarterback Ryan Perrilloux will play for Jacksonville State
Posted by cehollis May 14, 2008 14:13PM

Former LSU quarterback Ryan Perrilloux told The Birmingham News today
that he will sign with Jacksonville State University, looking for a
second chance to prove himself.

With two years of eligibility remaining, the 6-foot-2, 222-pound player will transfer to Jacksonville State of the Ohio Valley Conference, where he is expected to gain immediate playing time.

"Basically, I just see this as a second opportunity to be successful," said
Perrilloux, who was dismissed from the team by LSU head coach Les Miles
for repeated rules violations.
JSU coach Jack Crowe and school President William Meehan "are
helping me with this. They are behind me l00 percent."

Perrilloux said he visited only two schools during his
second recruitment - Jacksonville State and Alabama A&M.

"I am excited that it's over and I can begin to move forward," he said.

See Thursday's Birmingham News for more details.

http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2008/05/former_lsu_quarterback_ryan_pe.html

[3rd Coast Tiger]

OK...

Thanks for that clarification. Good luck Cocks. xnodx

[Cocky]

JSU is said to have signed papers. More transfers are on the way, too.

[MACHIAVELLI]

Look for JxvSu games on TV.

[MplsBison]

This is obviously a good sign by Jacksonville State.


But is there a reason to think that RP is going to do anything more for JSU than what Bomar did for Sam Houston State?

[jstate83]

Good Luck JaxSU.xthumbsupx
Now Woody can concentrate on a starting QB based on what we have now. xthumbsupx

[Franks Tanks]

It says that he is 6'2" 222. Maybe when he was 14 xlolx . He looks about 6'4" 270 ish

[Rob Iola]

will someone clue him in that JSU isn't in Florida?

[Cocky]

This is obviously a good sign by Jacksonville State.


But is there a reason to think that RP is going to do anything more for JSU than what Bomar did for Sam Houston State?

Maybe because we don't have a QB.

[TexasTerror]

But is there a reason to think that RP is going to do anything more for JSU than what Bomar did for Sam Houston State?

MplsBison...thanks for reminding us what little you know about FCS. It was not necessarily the offense's fault for SHSU's shortcomings. Sure, the 'air game' was not what we thought it would, but we do have to recall that Rhett Bomar and Chris Poullard put together one of the strongest seasons on the ground since the Kats went FCS, if not the strongest...Bomar was also a bit banged up last year and even missed the final games of the season.

Mpls, get back to finding NAIAs to play NDSU and trying to find out how to buy out schools so you only get home games in home-and-homes...

[Seat16Demon]

Well, bless their hearts! I hope Perrilloux stays out of trouble and plays well. The good news is Jack State is not located on South Beach or Las Vegas.

[Mouse]

another opportunity

if he doesn't take it its his own fault

[813Jag]

Well, bless their hearts! I hope Perrilloux stays out of trouble and plays well. The good news is Jack State is not located on South Beach or Las Vegas.
Well Baton Rouge is neither of those places and he still managed to get into trouble. Good thing there aren't any casinos in that part of Alabama. xlolx

[Cocky]

Well Baton Rouge is neither of those places and he still managed to get into trouble. Good thing there aren't any casinos in that part of Alabama. xlolx


Jacksonville is even quite a bit smaller than Baton Rouge. Jacksonville has somewhere around 10,000 residents. You can find trouble if you are looking though.

[JaxSinfonian]

Good thing there aren't any casinos in that part of Alabama. xlolx

Well, there are bingo parlors in nearby Piedmont and Hobson City. Something tells me that's not quite his speed. :)

But as Cocky said, there's trouble here if you want it. Enough, at least, to get a young man named Cedric Johnson kicked off our team earlier this year, which is the whole reason we were in the market for a QB to begin with.

[AlphaSigMD]

Any guesses about the number of games won this coming season with RP.

My guess: 6-5. Maybe 4-7 if he continues to be the destructive force that we have all grown to know and love...

[Hansel]

should help out Jax State's APR xwhistlex

[Cocky]

Any guesses about the number of games won this coming season with RP.

My guess: 6-5. Maybe 4-7 if he continues to be the destructive force that we have all grown to know and love...

We will be the underdog in the Ga Tech game and maybe the EIU game. The other nine we should be the fav. EKU game would be considered a close game also. I would guess 9-2 or 8-3 with the possibility of 10-1 regular season record.

[JaxSinfonian]

Any guesses about the number of games won this coming season with RP.

My guess: 6-5. Maybe 4-7 if he continues to be the destructive force that we have all grown to know and love...

We have plenty of destructive forces with this team already. Trouble is, more than a few of them wear polo shirts on the sidelines every game. Hence, three straight 6-5 seasons.

But seriously ... 6-5 this season? The team shouldn't really be any worse than before Perrilloux showed up. We lose some quality receivers and defensive players, but have some talent developing. Our #1 weakness on the roster was QB, but that problem's now solved. Reviewing the sked:

at Ga. Tech - Probably not winnable.
Alabama A&M - Winnable. May be tough.
at Chattanooga - Winnable. If JSU can't win it on their own, at least Rodney Allison is on the other sideline
at EIU - Always tough. Rucker's gone. Adeniji's gone. That should help some.
SEMO - Very winnable. (Though we lost what should have been a gimmie last year)
at EKU - Always tough. Alan Holland's back. Josh Greco's gone. Neither of those facts are in our favor. New coach=adjusting year?
Murray State - Very winnable.
at UT-Martin - Very winnable.
Austin Peay - Very winnable.
at Tenn. Tech - Very winnable.
Tenn. State - Very winnable.

10-1 is within reason. 8-3 is much more than possible. 6-5 is worst-case scenario.

[Appaholic]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/andy_staples/05/14/recnb.0514/index.html

[appfan2008]

i think this will be a good situation for both sides

[Eyes of Old Main]

A classy pick up if ever there was one. xrolleyesx

[EmeryZach]

Oh my. Way to go Jax State, but sorry, it seems your school doesn't give a crap about academics or kids who don't get in trouble. But who cares right? Big press for a school and a chance to make the playoffs, right? That is what you go for when you bring in a kid who shows that he only wants to play football and party his a$$ off. Whatever though, we have kids like that too i am sure. Way to go, you guys won the lottery today. Nice!!!

[McNeese_beat]

We have plenty of destructive forces with this team already. Trouble is, more than a few of them wear polo shirts on the sidelines every game. Hence, three straight 6-5 seasons.

But seriously ... 6-5 this season? The team shouldn't really be any worse than before Perrilloux showed up. We lose some quality receivers and defensive players, but have some talent developing. Our #1 weakness on the roster was QB, but that problem's now solved. Reviewing the sked:

at Ga. Tech - Probably not winnable.
Alabama A&M - Winnable. May be tough.
at Chattanooga - Winnable. If JSU can't win it on their own, at least Rodney Allison is on the other sideline
at EIU - Always tough. Rucker's gone. Adeniji's gone. That should help some.
SEMO - Very winnable. (Though we lost what should have been a gimmie last year)
at EKU - Always tough. Alan Holland's back. Josh Greco's gone. Neither of those facts are in our favor. New coach=adjusting year?
Murray State - Very winnable.
at UT-Martin - Very winnable.
Austin Peay - Very winnable.
at Tenn. Tech - Very winnable.
Tenn. State - Very winnable.

10-1 is within reason. 8-3 is much more than possible. 6-5 is worst-case scenario.

Basically, you're saying the OVC should be worth 5-6 wins by itself, eh? ....xsmiley_wix

[Syntax Error]

Basically, you're saying the OVC should be worth 5-6 wins by itself, eh? ....xsmiley_wixFour teams in the OVC had at least five conference wins last year, three did in the Southland, five did in the Colonial, etc. xreadx

[Cocky]

Basically, you're saying the OVC should be worth 5-6 wins by itself, eh? ....xsmiley_wix

Same as most conferences except for maybe the CAA and Gateway.

[EmeryZach]

at Ga. Tech - Probably not winnable.


Try absolutely not winnable

[jaxstatealum]

I think that we go 9-2; then fairly deep into the playoffs. Appy should win it yet again.

Despite the sarcasim we all have players on our teams that do the same things as RP has done and/or will do. For us - since we haven't played to the level of some other schools in a very long time it is a chance to get some nice press. The other benefit is that "Ray Ray" from Clemson is probably going to transfer and run the ball along with a reciever from UTEP.

If our pathetic DC could coach enough to stop some others we should be a very formidable opponent ;)

[jsualum97]

I don't understand the post that EmeryZach made about Perilloux only caring about playing football and partying is a$$ off. Perilloux is on track to graduate, and makes OK grades. He is no where close to being academically ineligible. Are you just assuming that since this kid got in trouble somewhere else, and transfers, that he automatically will not go to class and make F's in every class??

[OL FU]

I think that we go 9-2; then fairly deep into the playoffs. Appy should win it yet again.

Despite the sarcasim we all have players on our teams that do the same things as RP has done and/or will do. For us - since we haven't played to the level of some other schools in a very long time it is a chance to get some nice press. The other benefit is that "Ray Ray" from Clemson is probably going to transfer and run the ball along with a reciever from UTEP.

If our pathetic DC could coach enough to stop some others we should be a very formidable opponent ;)

There is a slight difference. Most of us that have troubled players find out after they have been at our school, we don't necesarily invite them after the facts have been established.

Now not saying it is right or wrong, but the difference is a big one. xnodx

[EmeryZach]

I don't understand the post that EmeryZach made about Perilloux only caring about playing football and partying is a$$ off. Perilloux is on track to graduate, and makes OK grades. He is no where close to being academically ineligible. Are you just assuming that since this kid got in trouble somewhere else, and transfers, that he automatically will not go to class and make F's in every class??

Only time will tell with him. Maybe I went a little overboard, we will see what happens. Listen I always love seeing someone change for the better, and if Perilloux can do that at JSU then more power to him. Hopefully he has learned from his mistakes and will make the changes necessary to be successful at JSU and then in Arena Football. xthumbsupx

[citdog]

i hope you lose 'em all with your new thug at the helm. your coach is an idiot too....ask him about trying to stop The Citadel with his SEC defense at Arkansas.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

I worry about this move for JSU's sake. I don't feel that this is a smart move for JSU considering they're on the "Occasion 2 Penalty" list for the APR and need to get their retention house in order in order to avoid postseason penalties for next year.

Love him or hate him, you have to admit Perrilloux is a risk. Even if you sweep the casino stuff under the rug, everyone admits he got behind in the weight room and the classroom. And that's exactly the type of player JSU can't afford to get. What if he turns pro after one year? What if he continues to struggle academically at JSU? What if he plays his senior year then transfers back to LSU to get his degree? All these situations will be hits to JSU's APR numbers.

If JSU didn't have any APR difficulties - even if they just had a problem last year and didn't have historical penalties - it probably would have been a good opportunity for them to take Perriloux. But this - plus the Cedric Johnson situation, which for sure will kill JSU's APR next year - isn't. JSU is setting themselves up for a PR fall down the road.

JSU is in effect saying, "We are willing to take on a guy who everyone knows has problems, despite our own problems in athlete retention, because we want to win football games." Love or hate the APR, a move like this will NOT endear themselves to the NCAA.

Prediction: JSU makes a run at the OVC title in 2008, then gets suspended from postseason play in 2009 - while Perriloux declares for the NFL draft. It will end up being a costly decision for JSU.

[Syntax Error]

... What if he continues to struggle academically at JSU?...How bad is he struggling now?

[813Jag]

I don't understand the post that EmeryZach made about Perilloux only caring about playing football and partying is a$$ off. Perilloux is on track to graduate, and makes OK grades. He is no where close to being academically ineligible. Are you just assuming that since this kid got in trouble somewhere else, and transfers, that he automatically will not go to class and make F's in every class??
When did this happen? Were the classes to hard at LSU? xconfusedx

[Lehigh Football Nation]

How bad is he struggling now?

http://www.championshipsubdivisionnews.com/?title=perrilloux-talks-about-transfer-to-jax-s&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1


“If our quarterback had done the same things that Ryan had, he would not have been dismissed from the team,” Crowe said. “We were not evaluating the same things with Cedric that Les was with Ryan.”

..

Crowe talked at length with LSU coach Les Miles in recent days before deciding to take Perrilloux.

“I compliment LSU,” Crowe said. “They really have a structured accountability system, Kudos to them. Ryan got behind in a lot of things — in the classroom and in the weight room. And they didn’t feel he could catch up.”

[TTUEagles]

I bet Tennessee Tech beats Jax St. this year. Seriously.

[Cocky]

More maybe coming.

http://www.al.com/sports/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/sports/121083937620070.xml&coll=2

[jaxstatealum]

I bet Tennessee Tech beats Jax St. this year. Seriously.


You guys for some reason do always play us tough... but I seriously doubt it xrolleyesx even if we didn't have RP xnodx

[TTUEagles]

I'm just saying we'll be much better than people think and it's at home. Probably more wishful thinking than anything....Good luck. RP is a great pick up for you, though.

[APPALACHIANstate]

Nice pick-up for you. I hope for his sake that he can stay out of trouble and help the team out.

[soweagle]

Can one of you Jax St. fans tell me where Cedric Johnson is from?

[OL FU]

More maybe coming.

http://www.al.com/sports/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/sports/121083937620070.xml&coll=2

I hope it works outxthumbsupx

[Retro]

Four teams in the OVC had at least five conference wins last year, three did in the Southland, five did in the Colonial, etc. xreadx

Yes, and they had 4 teams with 2 conf wins or less, while the SLC had only 2 with 2 conf wins or less.. xnodx
So, when you have a dominate team last year like Mcneese and the rest of the conf is pretty even, your not going to have more than a couple of teams with 5+ Conf wins in an 8 team conference..xrulesx

[Gamecocks99]

This post from www.gojaxstate.com is from someone that has known him for a long time and has a lot of insight to the story


esjchick
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 12:30 pm






Joined: 15 May 2008
Posts: 3
Location: LAPLACE, LOUISIANA

hey there...i'm new here but i've been around Perrilloux for years...i've been to every highschool game & watched him break records left and right... also watched him do wonders on the field for LSU.

Now, to help answer some of the questions ...

Reports have him close (what does this mean?) to a counterfeiting ring.

There was "funny money" going all over St. John Parish (LaPlace). I'm sure most of you know we have parishes here, not counties. Ryan got his hands on the money because a family member gave it to him. He wasn't aware it was fake...he tried to pay for gas with it but it was recognized as being counterfeit. Ryan Perrilloux wasn't the only person caught with the money...many people in St. John were caught. The feds wouldn't just slap him on the wrist if he was guilty. Some LSU fans (the ones that "know it all") think that it was all a cover-up but I hate to break it to them...LSU isn't God LOL They do not have the pull to cover up anything of that magnitude....regardless of what they think.

Trying to get in a casino with a fake ID (sure some on this board have entered bar with either a fake or someone elses ID)

He attempted to use his brothers ID to enter the casino in Baton Rouge. He was issued a summons... not arrested and taken to jail. How many of us have used fake ID's before? LOTS... granted, it wasn't the smartest thing in the world to do in Baton Rouge when you have a very very familiar face to anyone that knows anything bout football LOL it wasn't identity theft...it was impersonation at the most...NOT A CRIME

and a bar fight, in which, he was not charged

He was at the Varisty Theater in Baton Rouge with oodles of his teammates. They were asked to leave and someone said something smart to a bunch of arrogant bouncers. They are all 20-24 yr olds.... tempers flare & they get stupid. The fight took place on the outside of the theater/club (not a "bar room" like many out of towners think)... Ryan was not charged with anything at all... some he said, she said crap spread & of course Ryan's name was thrown out there...he was suspended for just the Alabama game & he did not take the trip.


Ryan was never arrested and never charged with any crimes. I'm not saying he was an angel & did no wrong, but nothing warranting dismissal. There are plenty of programs out there that have had to deal with worse & some of those players are still members of their teams. The media did alot of damage to Ryan Perrilloux... starting back as a 14 yr old kid at East St John... The kid is a gem...one of the best all around athletes I've ever seen play the game.

I'm excited that I get to learn a bit more about JSU. I will also make trips & catch as many games as I can. This is the best move Ryan could make. Out of state & away from the people that brought him down a wrong path. he's a respectful kid (always has been to us) & I wish him the best of luck.

Lookin forward to some record breaking numbers & a great season!

WELCOME TO JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY GO Gamecocks !

[89Hen]

Best of luck to RP and JSU. I'm all for second chances. xthumbsupx

[Cocky]

Can one of you Jax St. fans tell me where Cedric Johnson is from?

Americus, GA

[ericsaid]

Best of luck to RP and JSU. I'm all for second chances. xthumbsupx


Your all in for second chances as long as he didn't transfer to a school in the CAA. Maybe i'm just glad it wasn't somewhere in the SoCon even though he would have been a perfect fit for Ga Southern, because there wouldn't have been much of a drop off after foster has they gotten RP, but i'd say look for him to be among the stats leaders this season. without a doubt.

[jstate83]

1 question for any Jax Fan.

What is the overall mood of the fan's.
Is there any confusion/anger about RP comming into the program after your other QB was dismissed from the team for doing basically what RP was kicked off the LSU for.

Do ya'll see any backlash comming from this from the other kid.
Just asking cause it's something that caught my eye while reading about this.

[Cocky]

1 question for any Jax Fan.

What is the overall mood of the fan's.
Is there any confusion/anger about RP comming into the program after your other QB was dismissed from the team for doing basically what RP was kicked off the LSU for.

Do ya'll see any backlash comming from this from the other kid.
Just asking cause it's something that caught my eye while reading about this.
Players are OK since we didn't have a QB. Fans are mixed but most just want to get back to winning. Public very curious.

[McNeese72]

This post from www.gojaxstate.com is from someone that has known him for a long time and has a lot of insight to the story


esjchick
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 12:30 pm






Joined: 15 May 2008
Posts: 3
Location: LAPLACE, LOUISIANA

hey there...i'm new here but i've been around Perrilloux for years...i've been to every highschool game & watched him break records left and right... also watched him do wonders on the field for LSU.

Now, to help answer some of the questions ...

Reports have him close (what does this mean?) to a counterfeiting ring.

There was "funny money" going all over St. John Parish (LaPlace). I'm sure most of you know we have parishes here, not counties. Ryan got his hands on the money because a family member gave it to him. He wasn't aware it was fake...he tried to pay for gas with it but it was recognized as being counterfeit. Ryan Perrilloux wasn't the only person caught with the money...many people in St. John were caught. The feds wouldn't just slap him on the wrist if he was guilty. Some LSU fans (the ones that "know it all") think that it was all a cover-up but I hate to break it to them...LSU isn't God LOL They do not have the pull to cover up anything of that magnitude....regardless of what they think.

Trying to get in a casino with a fake ID (sure some on this board have entered bar with either a fake or someone elses ID)

He attempted to use his brothers ID to enter the casino in Baton Rouge. He was issued a summons... not arrested and taken to jail. How many of us have used fake ID's before? LOTS... granted, it wasn't the smartest thing in the world to do in Baton Rouge when you have a very very familiar face to anyone that knows anything bout football LOL it wasn't identity theft...it was impersonation at the most...NOT A CRIME

and a bar fight, in which, he was not charged

He was at the Varisty Theater in Baton Rouge with oodles of his teammates. They were asked to leave and someone said something smart to a bunch of arrogant bouncers. They are all 20-24 yr olds.... tempers flare & they get stupid. The fight took place on the outside of the theater/club (not a "bar room" like many out of towners think)... Ryan was not charged with anything at all... some he said, she said crap spread & of course Ryan's name was thrown out there...he was suspended for just the Alabama game & he did not take the trip.


Ryan was never arrested and never charged with any crimes. I'm not saying he was an angel & did no wrong, but nothing warranting dismissal. There are plenty of programs out there that have had to deal with worse & some of those players are still members of their teams. The media did alot of damage to Ryan Perrilloux... starting back as a 14 yr old kid at East St John... The kid is a gem...one of the best all around athletes I've ever seen play the game.

I'm excited that I get to learn a bit more about JSU. I will also make trips & catch as many games as I can. This is the best move Ryan could make. Out of state & away from the people that brought him down a wrong path. he's a respectful kid (always has been to us) & I wish him the best of luck.

Lookin forward to some record breaking numbers & a great season!

WELCOME TO JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY GO Gamecocks !


Yep, and Les Miles dismissed him for no reason when he, himself, might be in a bind for Qb's next season. Despite the story, something still smells. xconfusedx

Good luck because you might need it.

Doc

[JaxSinfonian]

Is there any confusion/anger about RP comming into the program after your other QB was dismissed from the team for doing basically what RP was kicked off the LSU for.

Guns & drug possession are not the same things as a fake bill & a fake ID.


Do ya'll see any backlash comming from this from the other kid.

Doubt it.

[ericsaid]

um, who else is in the ovc?

[JohnStOnge]

Yep, and Les Miles dismissed him for no reason when he, himself, might be in a bind for Qb's next season. Despite the story, something still smells. xconfusedx

Good luck because you might need it.

Doc

I don't think there's any doubt Miles would've preferred to have kept Perrilloux on the team. But the more I read about Jarrett Lee the more I wonder if he might have a little bit of an ace in the hole that people just don't know about yet.

[Cap'n Cat]

um, who else is in the ovc?


Uh, what is the OVC?

[jaxstatealum]

Uh, what is the OVC?

xrolleyesx

[furman94]

The Outlying Vagina Conference! Duh!

[hawkeye]

We will be the underdog in the Ga Tech game and maybe the EIU game. The other nine we should be the fav. EKU game would be considered a close game also. I would guess 9-2 or 8-3 with the possibility of 10-1 regular season record.

Yea, favored like you were when you came to Martin, TN in 06 and left wondering "Why did we go for it on 4th and inches". Cocky, you really hold true to your name.

[Hoyadestroya85]

I know what will happen with him.. he'll get drafted in the mid rounds by a team that needs a quarterback, be labeled as that team's "quarterback of the future" and be a complete scrub.. Kinda like another talented SEC quarterback who transferred to an FCS state school in Alabama

[Cocky]

I know what will happen with him.. he'll get drafted in the mid rounds by a team that needs a quarterback, be labeled as that team's "quarterback of the future" and be a complete scrub.. Kinda like another talented SEC quarterback who transferred to an FCS state school in Alabama


Who was that?

[Cocky]

Yea, favored like you were when you came to Martin, TN in 06 and left wondering "Why did we go for it on 4th and inches". Cocky, you really hold true to your name.


This isn't 06. Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every now and then

[Mouse]

Who was that?


tarvaris jackson

[hawkeye]

xbawlingx
This isn't 06. Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every now and then

[hawkeye]

This isn't 06. Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every now and then

How original. xthumbsupx See you and Periwho in Martin. Maybe he can get the 4th and inches play. :D

[Cocky]

How original. xthumbsupx See you and Periwho in Martin. Maybe he can get the 4th and inches play. :D

I didn't come with that saying it has been around for years.

[Weems]

I for one am for second chances. I have to admit, i would love to have a player with the talent of RP play for the Skyhawks. It would be a hard decision seeing his past. No matter where you go, you can find trouble. Its just that you have to change, and i for one hope he will change. I am looking forward to seeing him playing up here in Martin.

P.S. I joined gojaxstate forum

[Golden Eagle]

Yeah, we can all jeer at this, but if this guy was joining my team I'd be pretty damn pumped.

[soweagle]

Americus, GA

I thought so. I live in Americus and I knew he went juco but did not know he ended up at JSU. It's a shame he could not keep his act together b/c he has a lot of talent. His brother was playing wr for Texas Tech. the entire Johnson family (brothers, cousins, etc..) have had some great athletes for Americus High but only a few have had the grades to go further with their ability.

[already123]

is this a good or bad thing?

[ericsaid]

Who all is in the OVC a.k.a. the Ohio Valley Conference?

[jstate83]

Players are OK since we didn't have a QB. Fans are mixed but most just want to get back to winning. Public very curious.

xthumbsupx

[Cocky]

I thought so. I live in Americus and I knew he went juco but did not know he ended up at JSU. It's a shame he could not keep his act together b/c he has a lot of talent. His brother was playing wr for Texas Tech. the entire Johnson family (brothers, cousins, etc..) have had some great athletes for Americus High but only a few have had the grades to go further with their ability.

Cedric's problem isn't grades.

[Cocky]

Who all is in the OVC a.k.a. the Ohio Valley Conference?


Austin Peay State University
Austin Peay offers the resources of a major university, with a small college feel. You'll get to know people quickly - including your professors. That one-on-one communication is just part of the friendliness that makes Austin Peay a comfortable place to be. Located in the fifth-largest city in the state of Tennessee, APSU is the fastest-growing university in Tennessee, with more than a six percent increase in full-time enrollment.

Location: Clarksville, Tenn.
Founded: 1927
Enrollment: 9,207
Nickname: Governors/Lady Govs
Colors: Red and White
OVC Member Since: 1962
President: Tim Hall
Athletic Director: Dave Loos
School Website: http://www.apsu.edu
Athletics Website: http://www.APSUGovernors.com



Eastern Illinois University
Eastern Illinois continues to rank in the 'top tier' of Midwest public universities, according to the annual guide "America's Best Colleges" released by U.S. News & World Report. EIU constantly is ranked in the top 10 percent of graduation rates among its peer midwestern institutions, class sizes averages are small and the cost is below the national average. Eastern's enrollment is the highest ever in its 110-plus year history.

Location: Charleston, Ill.
Founded: 1895
Enrollment: 12,129
Nickname: Panthers
Colors: Blue, Grey and White
OVC Member Since: 1996
President: Dr. William L. Perry
Athletic Director: Ken Baker (interim)
School Website: http://www.eiu.edu
Athletics Website: http://www.EIUpanthers.com



Eastern Kentucky University
Despite growing to a comprehensive university offering 168 degree programs and serving more than 16,000 students a year, Eastern Kentucky has never lost its small-college feel that dates back to its founding in 1906. EKU is able to offer its students the personal attention they need to suceed; classes are generally small, and they're usually taught by professors, not graduate students. There is also always something going on to capture a student's interest, from one of 175 student organizations to intramural sports.


Location: Richmond, Ky.
Founded: 1906
Enrollment: 16,000
Nickname: Colonels/Lady Colonels
Colors: Maroon and White
OVC Member Since: 1948 (founding member)
President: Dr. Doug Whitlock
Athletic Director: Mark Sandy
School Website: http://www.eku.edu
Athletics Website: http://www.EKUSports.com



Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville State provides a solid, well-rounded education and is committed to offering a wide variety of academic programs to a diverse student population (students from more than 35 states and 75 countries). JSU believes that education should also extend beyond the classroom, as it has more than 100 clubs, organizations, honor societies and leadership groups in which to join.

Location: Jacksonville, Ala.
Founded: 1883
Enrollment: 9,061
Nickname: Gamecocks
Colors: Red and White
OVC Member Since: 2003
President: Dr. Bill Meehan
Athletic Director: Jim Fuller
School Website: http://www.jsu.edu
Athletics Website: http://www.JSUGamecockSports.com



Morehead State University
Today, Morehead State University enrolls more than 9,000 students from 100 Kentucky counties, 39 states and 27 nations. They are enrolled on campus, at regional campuses in Ashland, Jackson, Mount Sterling, Prestonsburg and West Liberty, and several other locations in East Kentucky and across the globe through the World Wide Web. MSU's campus is ranked among the safest in the nation. Morehead State has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as one of the top public universities in the South in the 2008 edition of "America's Best Colleges" by U.S.News & World Report.

Location: Morehead, Ky.
Founded: 1887
Enrollment: 9,062
Nickname: Eagles
Colors: Blue and Gold
OVC Member Since: 1948 (founding member)
President: Dr. Wayne D. Andrews
Athletic Director: Brian Hutchinson
School Website: http://www.moreheadstate.edu/
Athletics Website: http://www.msueagles.com/



Murray State University
Murray State students come frmo nearby, from throughout the nation and from around the world. From thousands of universities, students choose Murray State because of its academic reputation. Along with exceptional teachers, they get Murray State's personal approach to living and learning. Long considered one of the best-kept secrets in higher education, the word is starting to get out about the excellence of Murray State. U.S. News & World Report has recognized MSU as a "top tier" university for 16 consecutive years.

Location: Murray, Ky.
Founded: 1922
Enrollment: 10,350
Nickname: Racers
Colors: Navy and Gold
OVC Member Since: 1948 (founding member)
President: Dr. Randy Dunn
Athletic Director: Allen Ward
School Website: http://www.murraystate.edu
Athletics Website: http://www.GoRacers.com




Samford University
Samford is the largest independently supported university in the state of Alabama. Also one of the oldest universities in continuous existence, Samford enjoy national recognition in the U.S. News & World Report rankings of best colleges and the Princeton Review's America's Best Colleges.

Location: Birmingham, Ala.
Founded: 1841
Enrollment: 4,507
Nickname: Bulldogs
Colors: Red and Blue
OVC Member Since: 2003
President: Dr. Andrew Westmoreland
Athletic Director: Bob Roller
School Website: http://www.samford.edu
Athletics Website: http://www.SamfordSports.com


Southeast Missouri State University
Considered one of the best and most affordable universities in the state of Missouri, Southeast Missouri offers more than 150 areas of study, features small class sizes and excellent teachers. Located just minutes from downtown and the legendary Mississippi River, the university is large enough to provide a wealth of academic choices and options, but small enough so your professors call you by name and give you personal attention.

Location: Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Founded: 1873
Enrollment: 10,477
Nickname: Redhawks
Colors: Red, White and Black
OVC Member Since: 1991
President: Dr. Kenneth Dobbins
Athletic Director: Don Kaverman
School Website: http://www.semo.edu
Athletics Website: http://www.GoSoutheast.com



Tennessee State University
Since its founding in 1912, Tennessee State has grown dramatically from a small college to having two campus, the 450-acre main campus and a downtown Nashville campus located near the State capitol. The diverse student population represents more than 46 states and 45 countries. TSU, a comphrehensive, urban, coeducational land-grant university, has been listed for 11 consecutive years in the U.S. News & World Report "Guide to America's Best Colleges."

Location: Nashville, Tenn.
Founded: 1912
Enrollment: 9,024
Nickname: Tigers/Lady Tigers
Colors: Royal Blue and White
OVC Member Since: 1986
President: Dr. Melvin Johnson
Athletic Director: Teresa Phillips
School Website: http://www.tnstate.edu
Athletics Website: http://www.TSUTigers.com



Tennessee Technological University
For more than 90 years, Tennessee Tech has served the various needs of the region, state and beyond. Not only is Tech renowned as a fine institution of higher education, it also serves as a public resource center and encourages scholarly research and creative activity by its faculty and students. TTU has been named one of the "Top Southern Public Universities" by U.S. News & World Report and included in "America's 100 Best College Buys" by Institutional Research and Evaluations, Inc.

Location: Cookeville, Tenn.
Founded: 1915
Enrollment: 10,321
Nickname: Golden Eagles
Colors: Purple and Gold
OVC Member Since: 1949
President: Dr. Robert Bell
Athletic Director: Mark Wilson
School Website: http://www.tntech.edu
Athletics Website: http://www.TTUSports.com



University of Tennessee at Martin
UT Martin is an university that offers strong academic programs in a vibrant, exciting campus community. UTM continues to be ranked in the top tier for master's level public universities in the South in America's Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report. The university is also experiencing record growth, having had six consecutive semesters of record student enrollment.



Location: Martin, Tenn.
Founded: 1900 (1951, Senior College)
Enrollment: 7,000
Nickname: Skyhawks
Colors: Navy Blue and Orange
OVC Member Since: 1992
Chancellor: Dr. Thomas Rakes
Athletic Director: Phil Dane
School Website: http://www.utm.edu
Athletics Website: http://www.UTMSports.com

[JaxSinfonian]

Samford University
Samford is the largest independently supported university in the state of Alabama. Also one of the oldest universities in continuous existence, Samford enjoy national recognition in the U.S. News & World Report rankings of best colleges and the Princeton Review's America's Best Colleges.

Location: Birmingham, Ala.
Founded: 1841
Enrollment: 4,507
Nickname: Bulldogs
Colors: Red and Blue
OVC Member Since: 2003
President: Dr. Andrew Westmoreland
Athletic Director: Bob Roller
School Website: http://www.samford.edu
Athletics Website: http://www.SamfordSports.com


At least for another couple of weeks.

[seantaylor]

RP is a straight thug, who isn't as good as his press clippings. He will never by a Payton finalist.

[Peems]

RP is a straight thug, who isn't as good as his press clippings. He will never by a Payton finalist.

What makes you so sure of all this? You come off a bit harsh having never known the guy. I think IF he keeps his head on straight and works hard he has all the tools to be a Payton Finalist. But that is yet to be decided

[Retro]

The thing about this guy is that he's hardly played at the college level.. Like 2 full games and some other games in relief or special situations, so we've yet to see him for a full year.
That being said, he has been very good when playing.. His work ethic on the field isn't an issue nor are his grades, when in class. His problem is his cocky attitude, off field choices and pattern of beinbg around trouble since high school.

People can downplay his off the field issues all they want him being on the team, but this is the same kind of pattern from players like Cecil Collins, Lawrence Phillips and others where their talent was more important than there everyday actions and slap on the wrist.. They all go more chances, slaps on the wrist and then eventually ran out of chances.

Speaking of Fake I.D.'s, there is going to be harsher punishment for those in the near future especially due to illegal aliens, terrorism issues, etc..

[Cocky]

Some states are now calling the use of fake IDs indentity theft.

[Mouse]

What makes you so sure of all this? You come off a bit harsh having never known the guy. I think IF he keeps his head on straight and works hard he has all the tools to be a Payton Finalist. But that is yet to be decided

the ironic thing people use to say that about the football player that user goes by

[Jiggs]

At least for another couple of weeks.

Thankfully.xthumbsupx

[Hoyadestroya85]

The thing about this guy is that he's hardly played at the college level.. Like 2 full games and some other games in relief or special situations, so we've yet to see him for a full year.
That being said, he has been very good when playing.. His work ethic on the field isn't an issue nor are his grades, when in class. His problem is his cocky attitude, off field choices and pattern of beinbg around trouble since high school.

People can downplay his off the field issues all they want him being on the team, but this is the same kind of pattern from players like Cecil Collins, Lawrence Phillips and others where their talent was more important than there everyday actions and slap on the wrist.. They all go more chances, slaps on the wrist and then eventually ran out of chances.

Speaking of Fake I.D.'s, there is going to be harsher punishment for those in the near future especially due to illegal aliens, terrorism issues, etc..
wow you dropped a Cecil the Diesel reference.. that deserves some serious cred

[hawkeye]

Thankfully.xthumbsupx

Jiggs, really? Well. Good luck with this schedule. Better take some extra helmets and medical staff. xsmhx

2008 Schedule
Date Opponent / Event Location Time / Result

08/28/08 vs. West Georgia Birmingham, Ala. 7:00 p.m. CT
09/06/08 vs. Faulkner Birmingham, Ala. 6:00 p.m. CT
09/13/08 at Ole Miss Oxford, Miss. TBA
09/27/08 at Elon* Elon, N.C. TBA
10/04/08 at Western Carolina* Cullowhee, N.C. 12:00 p.m. CT
10/11/08 vs. Appalachian State* (Family Weekend) Birmingham, Ala. TBA
10/25/08 vs. The Citadel* (Homecoming) Birmingham, Ala. TBA
11/01/08 vs. Furman* Birmingham, Ala. TBA
11/08/08 at Georgia Southern* Statesboro, Ga. TBA
11/15/08 vs. Wofford* Birmingham, Ala. TBA
11/22/08 at Chattanooga* Chattanooga, Tenn. 1:00 p.m. CT
There Are No Upcoming Events

[BBB]

This is obviously a good sign by Jacksonville State.


But is there a reason to think that RP is going to do anything more for JSU than what Bomar did for Sam Houston State?

NOPE

[eaglesrthe1]

It seems to me that all of his scrapes have been minor in nature, though there is something to be said of repeated stupidity. Some people never learn, maybe he can.

[FormerPokeCenter]

wow you dropped a Cecil the Diesel reference.. that deserves some serious cred

I don't disagree that Retro deserves some cred, but with regard to the Cecil the Diesel reference, it should be noted that he's a McNeese fan.

Our memory when it comes to Collins is incredibly long...

[Weems]

Jiggs, really? Well. Good luck with this schedule. Better take some extra helmets and medical staff. xsmhx

2008 Schedule
Date Opponent / Event Location Time / Result

08/28/08 vs. West Georgia Birmingham, Ala. 7:00 p.m. CT
09/06/08 vs. Faulkner Birmingham, Ala. 6:00 p.m. CT
09/13/08 at Ole Miss Oxford, Miss. TBA
09/27/08 at Elon* Elon, N.C. TBA
10/04/08 at Western Carolina* Cullowhee, N.C. 12:00 p.m. CT
10/11/08 vs. Appalachian State* (Family Weekend) Birmingham, Ala. TBA
10/25/08 vs. The Citadel* (Homecoming) Birmingham, Ala. TBA
11/01/08 vs. Furman* Birmingham, Ala. TBA
11/08/08 at Georgia Southern* Statesboro, Ga. TBA
11/15/08 vs. Wofford* Birmingham, Ala. TBA
11/22/08 at Chattanooga* Chattanooga, Tenn. 1:00 p.m. CT
There Are No Upcoming Events

Definitely don't so Samford being competitive for at least 5-7 years.

[Cocky]

Definitely don't so Samford being competitive for at least 5-7 years.

They haven't been competitive in the last 5-7 years either.

[Peems]

wow you dropped a Cecil the Diesel reference.. that deserves some serious cred


I don't disagree that Retro deserves some cred, but with regard to the Cecil the Diesel reference, it should be noted that he's a McNeese fan.

Our memory when it comes to Collins is incredibly long...

From the Cecil Collins wiki page:

". He admits he broke into the home of a married woman that he knew from the gym, but said he only wanted to watch her sleep and maybe cuddle."

The Cuddle Monster!!!!

[Cocky]

http://www.clantonadvertiser.com/articles/2008/05/16/sports/c-sports.txt

[813Jag]

From the Cecil Collins wiki page:

". He admits he broke into the home of a married woman that he knew from the gym, but said he only wanted to watch her sleep and maybe cuddle."

The Cuddle Monster!!!!
We had lots of laughs at that in BR. xlolx xnodx

[Jiggs]

They haven't been competitive in the last 5-7 years either. Not in the bars and casinos, but pretty successful in the classroom and boardrooms.xwhistlex

[jsualum97]

Jiggs,

If that is the only argument that you have, then you don't have an argument.

[Cocky]

Not in the bars and casinos, but pretty successful in the classroom and boardrooms.xwhistlex

Football field success has been few and far between.

[Jiggs]

Football field success has been few and far between.

Typical of the win at all costs, sell your soul mentality.

[soweagle]

Cedric's problem isn't grades.

I know and did not mean to imply grades as the issue. I was mainly wanting to point out that he comes from a family of great athletes.

[jsualum97]

Typical of the win at all costs, sell your soul mentality.

Typical of a team that can't win.

[Golden Eagle]

Typical of the win at all costs, sell your soul mentality.

You play to win the game. I admire Samford's academic accomplishments, but in the end, if that stuff is the only important thing to you, just drop football and spend the money on academics. Don't pretend like winning is not even on your mind as you gleefully hold up great academic reviews, because that simply isn't true. You know you can't compete on the field, so you claim that isn't even a legitimate goal. This is called "sour grapes".

Either admit that you very much would like to win in football, but can't seem to get it done, so you pretend that it's not important to you, or go smacktalk on anygivenweekday.com.

[jaxstatealum]

You play to win the game. I admire Samford's academic accomplishments, but in the end, if that stuff is the only important thing to you, just drop football and spend the money on academics. Don't pretend like winning is not even on your mind as you gleefully hold up great academic reviews, because that simply isn't true. You know you can't compete on the field, so you claim that isn't even a legitimate goal. This is called "sour grapes".

Either admit that you very much would like to win in football, but can't seem to get it done, so you pretend that it's not important to you, or go smacktalk on anygivenweekday.com.

xbowx I can't believe I'm siding with a Tech fan, but hats off!!!!!! xbowx

[Jiggs]

Winning is important, very important. Samford has significantly increased its commitment in the last couple of years with improved facilities, coaches, and recruiting. Samford wants its athletics to be as successful as its academics, but it is not willing to sacrifice the latter for the former.

http://www.al.com/sports/press-register/pfinebaum.ssf?/base/sports/1211015730127230.xml&coll=3

[Jiggs]

You play to win the game. I admire Samford's academic accomplishments, but in the end, if that stuff is the only important thing to you, just drop football and spend the money on academics. Don't pretend like winning is not even on your mind as you gleefully hold up great academic reviews, because that simply isn't true. You know you can't compete on the field, so you claim that isn't even a legitimate goal. This is called "sour grapes".

Either admit that you very much would like to win in football, but can't seem to get it done, so you pretend that it's not important to you, or go smacktalk on anygivenweekday.com.

10/27/07 at Tennessee Tech......Samford 59, Tech 52

[jsualum97]

Hey Jiggs,

You have obviously state how much you are glad that you are not part of the OVC, and since Samford has decided not to play JSU anymore, this shouldn't be any of your concern. So, why don't you just take your Paul Finebaum posts, your class rooms and boardrooms, your crying, and that ass whipping you take every year, and go to some Southern Conference Message Boards and talk big about classroom achievement over there.

[Jiggs]

Hey Jiggs,

You have obviously state how much you are glad that you are not part of the OVC, and since Samford has decided not to play JSU anymore, this shouldn't be any of your concern. So, why don't you just take your Paul Finebaum posts, your class rooms and boardrooms, your crying, and that ass whipping you take every year, and go to some Southern Conference Message Boards and talk big about classroom achievement over there.


Great idea! They will understand something about classroom achievement over there.

.....must have struck a nerve.

[jsualum97]

Great idea! They will understand something about classroom achievement over there.

.....must have struck a nerve.

Good Deal!! Later!!

[elcid96]

Hey Jiggs,

You have obviously state how much you are glad that you are not part of the OVC, and since Samford has decided not to play JSU anymore, this shouldn't be any of your concern. So, why don't you just take your Paul Finebaum posts, your class rooms and boardrooms, your crying, and that ass whipping you take every year, and go to some Southern Conference Message Boards and talk big about classroom achievement over there.

We wouild never allow that to happen. Samford will make many homecoming games this year a good time for most of the SOCON.

[Gamecocks99]

xlolx
Winning is important, very important. Samford has significantly increased its commitment in the last couple of years with improved facilities, coaches, and recruiting. Samford wants its athletics to be as successful as its academics, but it is not willing to sacrifice the latter for the former.

http://www.al.com/sports/press-register/pfinebaum.ssf?/base/sports/1211015730127230.xml&coll=3

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++
FROM WWW.GOJAXSTATE.COM

esjcats92
Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 6:10 pm






Joined: 15 May 2008
Posts: 5
Location: LAPLACE

I couldnt find a link, but incase you didnt know already.....Finebaum is a douchebag.

Perrilloux has NEVER been arrested....NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER...The media wants to lump him into a jail cell with Charles Manson and the guy has never committed a crime. The media needs to quit believing the rumors they put into print and start fresh with responsible journalism.



Back to top



roosterbooster
Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 4:44 am



Rooster


Joined: 18 Jul 2007
Posts: 124
Location: Cullman

Fienbaum is not the media. He is entertainment, mostly for UA fans but he has probably sold more tickets for us than anybody else. Thanks Paul and keep it up.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++


FROM GAMECOCKS99 5/20/2008

Remember opinions are like Butt Holes. Everyone has one. Even Fienbaum ! He is mad at the world and everyone knows it.

He can't stand it that Jax State will have a better QB than the University of Alabama or Auburn or Troy or anyone else in the State !

xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx

[Cocky]

http://www.al.com/sports/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/sports/121135789218600.xml&coll=2

[Golden Eagle]

Samford wants its athletics to be as successful as its academics, but it is not willing to sacrifice the latter for the former.

Very few schools are. Don't act all superior because you don't win and claim it's because you're the only one who upholds academic integrity.

[Jiggs]

Very few schools are. Don't act all superior because you don't win and claim it's because you're the only one who upholds academic integrity.


No one is acting superior here. Inferior feelings must be the result of one losing to a school that can't win.

10/27/07 at Tennessee Tech......Samford 59, Tech 52

[jsualum97]

No one is acting superior here.

How can you say that you are not acting superior??

[JaxSinfonian]

No one is acting superior here. Inferior feelings must be the result of one losing to a school that can't win.

10/27/07 at Tennessee Tech......Samford 59, Tech 52

Wow. You're boasting about a one-touchdown win over Tennessee Tech (sorry, Tech fans)? One in which Samford let the Golden Eagles score 52 points?

Enjoy the SoCon, Jiggs.

[jaxstatealum]

We wouild never allow that to happen. Samford will make many homecoming games this year a good time for most of the SOCON.


xthumbsupx

[Golden Eagle]

Inferior feelings must be the result of one losing to a school that can't win.

10/27/07 at Tennessee Tech......Samford 59, Tech 52

That was a great game, by the way.

I never claimed Tech to be superior to Samford in football. You can't seem to win in the OVC, well, neither can we apparently. But I don't pretend it's all peachy so long as our academics remain at a high level. I want to win, and certainly academics can't be somehow pumped up as more important than winning.

I guess I don't see why the Samford fan (yes, singular) sees the need to bash the OVC now that he's in the SoCon. I didn't bash Samford when they decided to move. I still like Samford and hope they do well in the SoCon. Even if their fan has a hard time letting the "inferior" dogs he no longer runs with lie.

[Jiggs]

That was a great game, by the way.

I never claimed Tech to be superior to Samford in football. You can't seem to win in the OVC, well, neither can we apparently. But I don't pretend it's all peachy so long as our academics remain at a high level. I want to win, and certainly academics can't be somehow pumped up as more important than winning.

I guess I don't see why the Samford fan (yes, singular) sees the need to bash the OVC now that he's in the SoCon. I didn't bash Samford when they decided to move. I still like Samford and hope they do well in the SoCon. Even if their fan has a hard time letting the "inferior" dogs he no longer runs with lie.

Please cite said bashing of the OVC.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Not really enough to be a log entry, but still an interesting read for Jax State fans certainly:

http://www.theconcordiasentinel.com/news.php?id=1903


No one is doubting his talents. Hey, Division I-AA teams were lined up, drooling for a chance to pimp themselves in front of this super talented athlete who has carried the label of primma donna long enough to think he is invincible to doing anything wrong.

Jacksonville State landed Perrilloux, who will certainly be all-Ohio Valley Conference if he finishes up his final season there. The guy has mounds of talent. But he has even higher mounds of issues.

LSU was wrong for carrying him as long as they did, although that is easy to look back and say. I don't believe we're talking about a Cecil Collins here, but he is getting close. What does that make the schools who were lined up and hoping for a chance to have him calling signals for them next year?

...

In an interview with Scott Griffin and Kevin Scarbinsky on WSPZ AM-690 in Birmingham. Ala., Fisher said Perrilloux "is extremely talented. The guy can throw it, now. I mean, throw it hard. And can run. He's strong. He's instinctive back there."

Fisher didn't stop there. He called it "a shame" that LSU booted Perrilloux off the team.

"It's a shame for him and it's a shame for them because I totally believe they can be as good (as) or better (than last year)," Fisher said. "With the quarterback, they could've made another run at that thing."

That thing is the BCS title.

[Gamecocks99]

Perrilloux is now settling into life in Jacksonville and that is good to see. He has a off campus job working in a dental clinic with children in need. Perrilloux said, he feels that JSU is perfect for him. He also said, he picked JSU because of the succes Crowe has had with helping other Transfering players from other Larger schools like himself.

Two examples would be Lamarcus Rowell. Remember.. He was a thug.. He was a bad guy that couldn't stay out of trouble in Auburn. He couldn't do anything right. He was kicked off the team and then found his way to JSU. A Prep All-American, everyone in the world wanted him, Auburn got him and then he couldn't stay out of trouble. He got out of Auburn, came to JSU got away from his posse and well.. Other than the 1 year he sat out due to academics he was one of the better Defensive Players in the OVC.

The other example that Jack Crowe has turned around onto the right track would be Montae Pitts CB from Auburn who also stayed coach Tommy Tuberville Dog House until he decided to come to JSU. He is now playing in the CFL



03/13/07 - Pro day: Former cornerback Montae Pitts participated in the Auburn Pro day event despite having left the team before the 2006 season to play at Jacksonville State. He wore Auburn gear during his workouts. Pitts, a Loachapoka native, said he was excited about returning to the Plains for a last chance to enjoy the environment. "I matured a lot by just being away. I learned from my mistakes. I just wanted to come out here and show everybody what I can do." Pitts had an interesting performance in the pass drill. He caught every pass, a rarity for defensive backs. - Montgomery Advertiser

07/21/06 - CB Montavis Pitts has requested and received his release from Auburn University. Pitts played in 40 career games and tallied 106 career tackles including a career-high 46 in 2004. "Montavis has decided it would be best to transfer and get a new start his senior year," head coach Tommy Tuberville said. "He has been a key contributor to our program and played an important role as a starter during our perfect season in 2004. We thank him for his contributions to Auburn's football program and wish him the best."




Hopefully, there are other strong transfers that are in the mix as well. His transfer will be a strong draw for recruiting next year.

When can they put on the pads and get started ? I'm stoked !xsmiley_wix

[Cocky]

Jimbo has spoken highly of RP during the whole process.

[Jiggs]

And you're taking the word of a Samford star qb and former assistant coach?xsmiley_wix

[Cocky]

And you're taking the word of a Samford star qb and former assistant coach?xsmiley_wix


Sure, there have been some good folks go thru Samford.

[813Jag]

Jimbo has spoken highly of RP during the whole process.
After dealing with Xavier Lee I'm sure Jimbo would speak highly of any QB. xlolx I hope RP makes the most of his opportunity.