Ryan Perrilloux Ryan Anthony Perrilloux ( born January 1 , 1987 ) is an American football quarterback who is currently a member of the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League . He was signed by the Hartford Colonials as a street free agent in 2010 . He played college football at LSU and Jacksonville State . Early years . 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 , 024 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 . Recruitment . 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 ' s quarterback recruit . 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 faxed his commitment to Louisiana State to much pomp and circumstance . 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 . Perrilloux held a news conference on signing day and proclaimed he would win the Heisman Trophy as a true freshman . A reporter asked him , " What about Jamarcus Russell ? " Russell was the current LSU starting QB at the time . Perrilloux made the famous quip " Jamarcus Who ? " 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 . 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 . 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 . However , Federal representatives could neither confirm nor deny this story . Although he had not been accused of any crime , Perrilloux retained the services of Baton Rouge attorney Nathan Fisher . 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 . 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 . 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 . On October 25 , Perrilloux , teammate Derrick Odom and others were involved in a fight at The Varsity , a Baton Rouge nightclub . 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 . 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 , but an LSU associate athletic director stated " it ' s nothing outside the football program " . The " New Orleans Times - Picayune " reported that Perrilloux ' s transgressions included missing classes , workouts and at least one team meeting . On May 2 , 2008 , LSU head coach Les Miles kicked Perrilloux off the team for " not fulfilling his obligation " as an LSU student - athlete . 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 . Jacksonville State . On May 14 , 2008 , Perrilloux transferred to Jacksonville State University and was eligible to play immediately . 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 led JSU to an 8 - 3 season , completing 174 of 276 passes for 2 , 199 yards and 19 touchdowns . He was also named OVC Newcomer of the Week and OVC Offensive Player of the Week during the season . On January 13 , 2009 , Perrilloux announced that he would return for his senior season after being told by the NFL Advisory Board that he would not likely be drafted in the first three rounds . Perrilloux was suspended again at the beginning of the 2009 season for violating undisclosed team rules . However , through the next five games of the 2009 season , Perrilloux had the best passer rating of all eligible quarterbacks in D1 - AA ( FCS ) and D1 - A with a 199 . 22 rating , having thrown for 961 yards , 12 Touchdowns and 1 interception . He had also rushed for 125 yards and three more scores on 40 attempts . Jacksonville State coach Jack Crowe said earlier that year , following Perrilloux ' s suspension , " " We have not made a different set of rules for Ryan , " Crowe said . " He has the same consequences as any one of our players and there is very little room for error . I do not think this is a reflection of his accountability since he has been here . Our fans do not need to assume more than it is , which is a team rule . Since the incident , Ryan has demonstrated his responsibility to this team and this university . I expect this to just be a one - time incident . " Perilloux was named Ohio Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 2009 . Professional career . After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft , the Minnesota Vikings invited Perrilloux to tryout for the team . He was later signed by the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League . On January 13 , 2011 , Perriloux was signed to a reserve / future contract with the New York Giants . On September 3 , 2011 , he was cut from the Giants ' roster . He was re - signed the same day to the practice squad . He was released from the practice squad on September 17 , and was re - signed again on September 23 . Perrilloux was waived again on September 28 . He was re - signed to the practice squad on October 8 , but released again on October 12 , only to be re - signed again on October 17 . He was released from the practice squad again on November 2 , 2011 and signed to the practice squad again on November 11 , 2011 before being released once again on November 26 , 2011 . He was resigned during the 2012 offseason and was benched after being faulted for a preseason loss against Jacksonville Jaguars 32 - 31 .