Wednesday, March 26, 2008

MSSU running back returns to former university to work out for pros


Missouri Southern State University running back Alley Broussard, who finished his collegiate career here by scoring 12 touchdowns for the Lions, returned to his former school, Louisiana State University, to work out for pro scouts, according to an article in the Daily Advertiser of Lafayette, La.:

LSU coach Les Miles said weeks ago during spring practice that Broussard, who left the team last summer before his senior year, was welcome back for Pro Day.

Broussard was a major signee in the class of 2003 out of Acadiana High and gained 389 yards for the Tigers during the 2003 national championship season. He led LSU in rushing in 2004 with 867 yards and set the program's single-game rushing record when he gained 250 yards against Ole Miss.

But Broussard was never the same after undergoing knee surgery prior to the 2005 season. He also got into coach Les Miles' doghouse, and after an up-and-down season in 2006, in which he gained 281 yards in spot duty, Broussard left the team before the 2007 season.

He resurfaced at Division II Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Mo., and put together a nice season, gaining 892 yards on 165 carries with 12 touchdowns
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