'07 GA QB/DB Eric Berry
Dual-threat quarterback / Athlete
Fairburn (GA)
Creekside
Height: 6-foot-0
Weight: 180 pounds
40-yard dash: 4.55 seconds
Vertical leap: 30 inches
Shuttle time: 4.81 seconds
Eric has written offers from Georgia, Ohio State and North Carolina and verbal offers from Alabama, Georgia Tech and Florida. At the Atlanta Nike Camp, Eric ran a 4.55 electronically timed 40, but topped that with a 4.37 electonically timed 40 at the GT camp while also recording a 38 inch vertical leap. During Berry's junior season, Creekside's QB was injured and Eric stepped right in for 1,200 yards rushing and approximately 1,000 yards passing with 21 total touchdowns. Although he only played defense for two varsity seasons, Eric recorded 13 career INTs.
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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Leadership suits junior QB
Berry's rushing, passing talents drove Creekside
By DERRICK MAHONE
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 12/22/05
After watching Eric Berry emerge as one of the top quarterbacks the past two years, Creekside coach Kevin Whitley wanted to see a different side of the junior.
Whitley always has known Berry had the talent to lead by example; the coach wanted to see more vocal leadership.
Berry's moment came in the first half of the Seminoles' season opener against Alexander. With Creekside struggling, Berry gave his teammates a tongue-lashing.
"I just got frustrated and let it come out," Berry said. "It was in the heat of the moment. I guess my vocal leadership came by accident."
Creekside went on to win the game, and complete its first unbeaten regular season since 1998. The 6-0, 180-pound Berry was the catalyst for the Seminoles. As the quarterback in the triple-option offense, which is patterned after Georgia Southern University's, Berry rushed for 1,218 yards on 137 carries and 13 touchdowns. He passed for 852 yards and eight touchdowns.
"I'm very comfortable with the offense," Berry said. "I've had three years to perfect it, and I think I'm getting close."
Whitley has been pleased with Berry's maturity.
"We threw him in the fire early," Whitley said. "He has become more of a vocal leader. He is not afraid to speak now. I guess some of it had to do with him being young."
Berry has a good role model to confide in: his father, James Berry. The elder Berry was a standout running back at Tennessee. The two talk often about football and life in general.
This time next season, Berry will be trying to make one of the biggest decisions of his young life. He already has received offers from Georgia Tech, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio State and Florida.
He is not sure if he will play quarterback or defensive back.
"I didn't think I would get any offers this early," Berry said. "I'm glad to see my parents won't have to pay for school. Right now, I don't know what position. I just want to make plays and play."
What you should know about Berry:
• The last time somebody told me they were proud of me was: "At a banquet for my brother's Little League team, a lady told me she was proud I have some scholarship offers."
• When not playing sports: "I'm playing 'Madden.' "
• Nothing makes me laugh like: "The show 'Family Guy.' "
• Offense or defense: "Why are you making me choose? I don't know."
• It is difficult to be a two-way player because: "You have to be in shape."
• Being a quarterback is: "Being a leader."
• My best days are spent: "With my family."
• Proudest moment: "Making the National Honor Society."
• Fondest memory: "Spending time with my grandfather fishing."
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Dual-threat quarterback / Athlete
Fairburn (GA)
Creekside
Height: 6-foot-0
Weight: 180 pounds
40-yard dash: 4.55 seconds
Vertical leap: 30 inches
Shuttle time: 4.81 seconds
Eric has written offers from Georgia, Ohio State and North Carolina and verbal offers from Alabama, Georgia Tech and Florida. At the Atlanta Nike Camp, Eric ran a 4.55 electronically timed 40, but topped that with a 4.37 electonically timed 40 at the GT camp while also recording a 38 inch vertical leap. During Berry's junior season, Creekside's QB was injured and Eric stepped right in for 1,200 yards rushing and approximately 1,000 yards passing with 21 total touchdowns. Although he only played defense for two varsity seasons, Eric recorded 13 career INTs.
Rivals$ Film
AJC
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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Leadership suits junior QB
Berry's rushing, passing talents drove Creekside
By DERRICK MAHONE
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 12/22/05
After watching Eric Berry emerge as one of the top quarterbacks the past two years, Creekside coach Kevin Whitley wanted to see a different side of the junior.
Whitley always has known Berry had the talent to lead by example; the coach wanted to see more vocal leadership.
Berry's moment came in the first half of the Seminoles' season opener against Alexander. With Creekside struggling, Berry gave his teammates a tongue-lashing.
"I just got frustrated and let it come out," Berry said. "It was in the heat of the moment. I guess my vocal leadership came by accident."
Creekside went on to win the game, and complete its first unbeaten regular season since 1998. The 6-0, 180-pound Berry was the catalyst for the Seminoles. As the quarterback in the triple-option offense, which is patterned after Georgia Southern University's, Berry rushed for 1,218 yards on 137 carries and 13 touchdowns. He passed for 852 yards and eight touchdowns.
"I'm very comfortable with the offense," Berry said. "I've had three years to perfect it, and I think I'm getting close."
Whitley has been pleased with Berry's maturity.
"We threw him in the fire early," Whitley said. "He has become more of a vocal leader. He is not afraid to speak now. I guess some of it had to do with him being young."
Berry has a good role model to confide in: his father, James Berry. The elder Berry was a standout running back at Tennessee. The two talk often about football and life in general.
This time next season, Berry will be trying to make one of the biggest decisions of his young life. He already has received offers from Georgia Tech, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio State and Florida.
He is not sure if he will play quarterback or defensive back.
"I didn't think I would get any offers this early," Berry said. "I'm glad to see my parents won't have to pay for school. Right now, I don't know what position. I just want to make plays and play."
What you should know about Berry:
• The last time somebody told me they were proud of me was: "At a banquet for my brother's Little League team, a lady told me she was proud I have some scholarship offers."
• When not playing sports: "I'm playing 'Madden.' "
• Nothing makes me laugh like: "The show 'Family Guy.' "
• Offense or defense: "Why are you making me choose? I don't know."
• It is difficult to be a two-way player because: "You have to be in shape."
• Being a quarterback is: "Being a leader."
• My best days are spent: "With my family."
• Proudest moment: "Making the National Honor Society."
• Fondest memory: "Spending time with my grandfather fishing."
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