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2009 Football Roster

48 Brian Rilley

48 Brian Rilley

  • Position:
    FB
  • Height:
    6-1
  • Weight:
    247
  • Letters:
    4
  • Class:
    Redshirt Senior
  • Hometown:
    Taylor, Mich.
  • High School:
    Allen Park Cabrini

Summary

Biography

Career Note: Started 23 games at fullback.

2009: Started all 11 games at fullback ... recipient of the Randy Guzowski Award, which goes to the individual who has demonstrated team leadership and shown exemplary school and community citizenship ... had two carries for 15 yards against Saginaw Valley, along with an 11-yard touchdown reception from Joique Bell ... had two kickoff returns at Indianapolis for 21 yards ... recorded a 12-yard reception at Tiffin ... had a five-yard TD reception against Ashland, along with a kickoff return ... had three receptions for 44 yards at Northern Michigan along with a 16-yard kickoff return to earn WSU's Offensive Player of the Week award ... had a 16-yard reception vs. Ferris State ... also had a pass reception at Hillsdale ... saw special teams action on the kickoff return, punt coverage and punt return teams ... both tackles came on punt coverage ... third on the team with two touchdown receptions ... Game-By-Game Stats.  

2008: Started 10 of the 11 games ... saw special teams action on the kickoff coverage, kickoff return and punt coverage teams ... also played at fullback in all 11 games ... had first four collegiate carries at Saginaw Valley ... caught two passes vs. Indianapolis ... recorded first career touchdown catch at Ashland (from Joique Bell) ... had a reception vs. Hillsdale ... three of his four tackles came on special teams ... selected WSU's Offensive Player of the Week for the Ferris State game ... Game-By-Game Stats.

2007: Played in all 11 games ... saw special teams action on the kickoff return and punt coverage teams vs. Michigan Tech and at St. Joseph's ... saw playing time at fullback at SJC ... made first career start at Mercyhurst ... also started against Findlay ... recorded first three collegiate receptions against the Oilers, leading the squad in catches and receiving yards (58) ... 32-yard reception against UF set up the game's first touchdown ... had a kickoff return at Ashland ... recorded a kickoff coverage tackle vs. Ferris State ... did not have any rushing attempts ... Game-By-Game Stats.

2006: Dressed for all 11 games playing in nine ... made collegiate debut on kickoff return team at Michigan Tech ... played on special teams (kickoff return) in first six games and at Northwood ... saw playing time at fullback at Findlay and Gannon, and versus Ashland ... had a 12-yard kickoff return at Ferris State ... wore No. 8 for the first home game ... Game-By-Game Stats.

2005: Missed the first four games with an injury ... did not dress for any games ... was redshirted ... selected WSU's co-Scout Offensive Player of the Week for the Findlay game ... selected WSU's Scout Offensive Player of the Week for the Ashland game.

High School: A 2005 graduate of Allen Park Cabrini High School ... helped the Monarchs to the first post-season win in school history ... rushed for 288 yards on 23 carries and four touchdowns in a playoff win over Detroit Holy Redeemer ... was a Detroit Free Press Division 8 All-State Special Mention selection for coach Brian Obrycki ... named to the Detroit Free Press All-West Honorable Mention squad ... rushed for 1,519 yards and 21 touchdowns on 214 attempts as a senior ... was credited with 114 tackles, including 71 solo stops in 2004 ... also lettered twice in basketball and once in track in high school ... attended Taylor Kennedy as a freshman ... earned all-league honors in basketball ... served as a team captain in football and basketball.

Personal: Full name--Brian P. Rilley ... born on May 6, 1987, in Taylor ... son of Patrick and Mary Ann Rilley ... has an older sister, Liz ... is majoring in business administration/marketing ... named to the Coach's Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Winter 2006 and Fall 2007 ... serves on the student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC).

BRIAN RILLEY'S WSU CAREER RUSHING/RECEIVING STATISTICS
Year GP Att Yds Avg TD Long Rec Yds Avg TD Long
2006 9 0 -- --- 0 -- 0 -- --- 0 -
2007 11 0 -- --- 0 -- 3 58 19.3 0 32
2008 11 4 17 4.2 0 6 6 22 3.7 1 7
2009 11 2 15 7.5 0 13 8 92 11.5 2 17
Career 42 6 32 5.3 0 13 17 172 10.1 3 32

BRIAN RILLEY'S WSU CAREER KICKOFF RETURN/ALL-PURPOSE STATISTICS
Year KO Yds Avg TD Long Rush Rec KOR TD Total
2006 1 12 12.0 0 12 0 0 12 0 12
2007 1 7 7.0 0 7 0 58 7 0 65
2008 - -- ---- - -- 17 22 0 1 39
2009 4 43 10.8 0 16 15 92 43 2 150
Career 6 62 10.3 0 16 32 172 62 3 266

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Historical Player Information

  • 48

    2005Freshman

    FB
    6'1" 220 lbs
    48
  • 48

    2006Redshirt Freshman

    FB
    6'0" 234 lbs
    48
  • 48

    2007Redshirt Sophomore

    FB
    6'1" 230 lbs
    48
  • 48

    2008Redshirt Junior

    FB
    6'1" 23 lbs
    48
  • 48

    2009Redshirt Senior

    FB
    6'1" 247 lbs
    48