Examples of student-athletes in college sports especially in college football is fading. Sure there are some good student-athletes that represent their university and themselves appropriately. But now more than ever, the players that receive all the media hype and attention are the ones that most likely find themself in trouble. Schools that usually maintain great reputation have been dealing with troubling players that don't care to commit themselves to their team nor their universities. It's not a matter of having fun with your friends or getting a little crazy. It's a matter of so called "student-athletes" committing serious crimes and doing the most idiotic acts that you wouldn't imagine a person of that age doing.
The most recent case of a "student-athlete" getting into these stupid acts is now former LSU quarterback Ryan Perrilloux. Throughout his short career Perrilloux failed to meet academic and conditioning requirements set by Les Miles. Plus he was late to practice on most occasions. Perrilloux, however made his decision not to meet these requirements several times. He was warned and warned again but unfortunately for him he decided to not commit himself to the team. Perrilloux was given all the chances in the world but he didn't take advantage on any of them. It was clear that Miles wanted and possibly needed Perrilloux on the team by the way he kept believing he would do the right thing. Miles believed that he would actually attend class, be on time for practice and get his conditioning down. For some odd reason Perrilloux had other plans whatever they might've been.
The most recent case of a "student-athlete" getting into these stupid acts is now former LSU quarterback Ryan Perrilloux. Throughout his short career Perrilloux failed to meet academic and conditioning requirements set by Les Miles. Plus he was late to practice on most occasions. Perrilloux, however made his decision not to meet these requirements several times. He was warned and warned again but unfortunately for him he decided to not commit himself to the team. Perrilloux was given all the chances in the world but he didn't take advantage on any of them. It was clear that Miles wanted and possibly needed Perrilloux on the team by the way he kept believing he would do the right thing. Miles believed that he would actually attend class, be on time for practice and get his conditioning down. For some odd reason Perrilloux had other plans whatever they might've been.
Perrilloux "didn't fulfill his obligation as an LSU student-athlete," Miles said in a statement. "Ryan was given every opportunity to be a part of this football team," per ESPN.com
It's a shame though. In the few occasions when Perrilloux would sub in for Matt Flynn he showed many signs of greatness. Perrilloux was a big, physical and mobile QB who was receiving comparisons to former LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russel. Perrilloux instantly became a fan favorite in Baton Rouge with his elusive moves and strong arm. College football fans began to take notice of Perrilloux's talents. SEC coaches not only had to gameplan for Flynn but they also had to gameplan for Perrilloux when he would make an appearance. The potential that he possessed was incredible. However in the later months the potential he had sustained would be completely wiped out....
Talk about a wasted opportunity. Ryan Perrilloux had it but let it slip through his hands. He was easily LSU's front runner to be the starting quarterback going into next season. If he could keep improving and play up to the potential Tiger nation was waiting to see, he would've had a great shot at the pros as well. His elusiveness and football instincts were going to take him far. However his instincts outside of football is what led him to being kicked off the team. It's confusing to most that he would give up an opportunity like this and not commit himself to LSU football. He had a chance to be the quarterback and leader of a elite college football team. He had a chance to lead LSU back to the national championship again where they were last year. Perrilloux also threw out millions and millions of dollars out the window as well. NFL teams love big quarterbacks with strong arms and good mobility. That's what Ryan had. Instead he didn't take care of himself. Instead he decided to be lazy and not care nor commit himself.
Talk about a wasted opportunity. Ryan Perrilloux had it but let it slip through his hands. He was easily LSU's front runner to be the starting quarterback going into next season. If he could keep improving and play up to the potential Tiger nation was waiting to see, he would've had a great shot at the pros as well. His elusiveness and football instincts were going to take him far. However his instincts outside of football is what led him to being kicked off the team. It's confusing to most that he would give up an opportunity like this and not commit himself to LSU football. He had a chance to be the quarterback and leader of a elite college football team. He had a chance to lead LSU back to the national championship again where they were last year. Perrilloux also threw out millions and millions of dollars out the window as well. NFL teams love big quarterbacks with strong arms and good mobility. That's what Ryan had. Instead he didn't take care of himself. Instead he decided to be lazy and not care nor commit himself.
I have to commend Les Miles for doing this. Kicking a player off the team with Perrilloux's intangibles and talent isn't an easy thing to do. Especially now that LSU will have to either go with redshirt freshman Jarret Lee or Harvard transfer, junior Andrew Hatch, both whom have no experience. In college sports you don't see this often where a coach has the courage and confidence that his team will be fine without said player. Good job Les.
This isn't all about Ryan Perrilloux either. This is about LSU fanbase and university. Perrilloux let not only himself down but LSU down as well. They were counting on this kid just like every other fanbase counts on their quarterback to lead them to the promise land. As anyone who watches college football knows that college students are one of the most hostile group of people you'll ever see. Perrilloux won't see LSU forgive him for this, nor forget about this either. Hopefully someone gives Perrilloux some advice to not show his face around Baton Rouge or the LSU campus because the hatred spewed at him will be relentless. Perrilloux's laziness and effort less style will have him pay the consequences. For the rest of his life no one will ever live this down to him.
This isn't all about Ryan Perrilloux either. This is about LSU fanbase and university. Perrilloux let not only himself down but LSU down as well. They were counting on this kid just like every other fanbase counts on their quarterback to lead them to the promise land. As anyone who watches college football knows that college students are one of the most hostile group of people you'll ever see. Perrilloux won't see LSU forgive him for this, nor forget about this either. Hopefully someone gives Perrilloux some advice to not show his face around Baton Rouge or the LSU campus because the hatred spewed at him will be relentless. Perrilloux's laziness and effort less style will have him pay the consequences. For the rest of his life no one will ever live this down to him.
I feel bad for Ryan Perrilloux, I really do. Someone with all the talents in the world just to never have any motivation to showcase said talents. To see an athlete with so much potential and for that potential to be wasted because the athlete didn't care is an unfortunate thing to see. Whether you feel bad for him or not, the kid made one of the biggest mistakes if not the biggest mistake of his life. This will not only impact him now but in the future as I'm sure the outlook on him will be much different. Hopefully the kid gets his head on straight and turns his life around.
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