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What Could Have Been - 2002 QB Recruit Billy Don Malone
Posted on 12/19/08 at 2:36 pm
Posted on 12/19/08 at 2:36 pm
2002:
Rivals.com (2002) - Billy Don Malone, QB, 6-2/185 (North Lamar HS, Paris, TX)
2008:
New York Times: Quarterback’s Re-emergence a Matter of Heart (11/28/08)
Relevant Excerpts:
- "As a young quarterback at Tulane in 2002, Billy Don Malone developed a reputation as a first-round N.F.L. talent."
- "Malone verbally committed to the University of Texas the summer before his senior season. He rescinded his pledge in December 2001, less than a month before another talented quarterback from Texas, Vince Young, announced he would sign with the Longhorns."
- "Malone said he withdrew his commitment because Texas Coach Mack Brown had discouraged him from visiting Tulane, which was recruiting his brother, Gary."
- "During his freshman season, he redshirted behind quarterback J. P. Losman, who went on to become a first-round pick of the Buffalo Bills in the 2004 draft. Yet he immediately made his presence known."
- "But a heart problem ended Malone’s career at Tulane before it ever really got off the ground, sending him into a downward spiral. He left the university with a grade point average below 1.5 and with what he later acknowledged was a marijuana habit."
- "Six years later, Malone — the quarterback with the cannon arm and a 6-foot-3, 230-pound frame — has re-emerged as a pro prospect."
- "He is 25, married with two children..."
- "Dr. Eric Eichhorn, a cardiologist in Dallas, cleared Malone to play football again in March 2005."
- "...he opened the 2005 season as Abilene Christian’s starting quarterback."
- "Malone has led the Wildcats to an 11-0 record and a final regular-season ranking of No. 2 in N.C.A.A. Division II."
- "Malone is projected as a second-day pick for the N.F.L. draft in April, but he is ascending on teams’ draft boards in what could be a weak quarterback class, said Gil Brandt, a former Dallas Cowboys executive and an analyst for NFL.com."
Rivals.com (2002) - Billy Don Malone, QB, 6-2/185 (North Lamar HS, Paris, TX)
2008:
New York Times: Quarterback’s Re-emergence a Matter of Heart (11/28/08)
Relevant Excerpts:
- "As a young quarterback at Tulane in 2002, Billy Don Malone developed a reputation as a first-round N.F.L. talent."
- "Malone verbally committed to the University of Texas the summer before his senior season. He rescinded his pledge in December 2001, less than a month before another talented quarterback from Texas, Vince Young, announced he would sign with the Longhorns."
- "Malone said he withdrew his commitment because Texas Coach Mack Brown had discouraged him from visiting Tulane, which was recruiting his brother, Gary."
- "During his freshman season, he redshirted behind quarterback J. P. Losman, who went on to become a first-round pick of the Buffalo Bills in the 2004 draft. Yet he immediately made his presence known."
- "But a heart problem ended Malone’s career at Tulane before it ever really got off the ground, sending him into a downward spiral. He left the university with a grade point average below 1.5 and with what he later acknowledged was a marijuana habit."
- "Six years later, Malone — the quarterback with the cannon arm and a 6-foot-3, 230-pound frame — has re-emerged as a pro prospect."
- "He is 25, married with two children..."
- "Dr. Eric Eichhorn, a cardiologist in Dallas, cleared Malone to play football again in March 2005."
- "...he opened the 2005 season as Abilene Christian’s starting quarterback."
- "Malone has led the Wildcats to an 11-0 record and a final regular-season ranking of No. 2 in N.C.A.A. Division II."
- "Malone is projected as a second-day pick for the N.F.L. draft in April, but he is ascending on teams’ draft boards in what could be a weak quarterback class, said Gil Brandt, a former Dallas Cowboys executive and an analyst for NFL.com."
This post was edited on 12/19/08 at 3:09 pm
Posted on 12/19/08 at 3:01 pm to Sidis
quote:Right.
He left the university with a grade point average below 1.5 and with what he later acknowledged was a marijuana habit
Posted on 12/19/08 at 3:05 pm to saderade
Looks like he ran into a mess of problems but has cleaned nimself up.
Posted on 12/19/08 at 3:10 pm to just me
It is a great story and the guy should be damn proud of what he did. I hope he goes earlier than expected in the draft, but you don't get a 1.5 from smoking weed. He was just lazy and probably not motivated after the heart condition meant he couldn't play football.
Posted on 12/19/08 at 3:24 pm to Sidis
As you may recall/notice, Malone also rec'd an offer from LSU in 2002.
- In fact, Malone would have been LSU's second QB for 2002...the other?
- Lester Ricard!
- Lester Ricard, rated as high as the No. 5 quarterback prospect in the nation and who was one of the top quarterback recruits in the country.
- In 2003, LSU's recruiting class included Flynn and Russell. As a result, Ricard transferred from LSU to Tulane.
FYI - In 2007, Ricard went undrafted, only to later sign w/ the Jags' practice squad. In 2008, Ricard signed w/ the Panthers, only to be released.
- In fact, Malone would have been LSU's second QB for 2002...the other?
- Lester Ricard!
- Lester Ricard, rated as high as the No. 5 quarterback prospect in the nation and who was one of the top quarterback recruits in the country.
- In 2003, LSU's recruiting class included Flynn and Russell. As a result, Ricard transferred from LSU to Tulane.
FYI - In 2007, Ricard went undrafted, only to later sign w/ the Jags' practice squad. In 2008, Ricard signed w/ the Panthers, only to be released.
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