January 29, 2008

Former Bulldog All-American Lorenzo Perry Drafted into All American Football League

2006 All-American Lorenzo Perry has been drafted in the 47th round by the Arkansas franchise of the New All American Football League. Perry left Bryant as the program's greatest player. He is the school's all-time leader in rushing touchdowns with 36 and racked up 3,259 rushing yards in his two years at Bryant after transferring from UMass-Amherst.

Perry led the Bulldogs to a share of their first NE-10 Conference championship and the program's first NCAA playoff game in 2006. His senior year he rushed for 1,924 yards and 20 touchdowns while garnering All-America recognition.

The All American Football League® is a for-profit, professional football league.Teams will initially operate as divisions of League whose football operations will be run by a quasi-independent board and General Manager. Some of the League's teams will be hosted by universities with Division IA football programs and other teams will play in independent venues. Games will be scheduled in the spring and early summer.

League teams will employ only those players who have both completed their college football eligibility and earned a four-year degree. This policy is expected to have a very positive impact on universities' NCAA Graduation Success Rate and their Academic Progress Rate. To the extent practical, graduates of host universities will play for the team hosted by their alma mater.

The League intends that each League team will sell memberships to its fans and supporters. Members may be entitled to renewable season tickets in preferred locations, preferred parking, and other "insider" benefits. The League also hopes to provide Members access to high-definition private broadcasts of League games.