Curtis Pulley (born November 21, 1986) is a former

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for the

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Rattlers. Pulley used to be a

and wide receiver for the

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. He was selected as the 2004 Kentucky Mr. Football.

High school

As a four-year

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and three-year starter at

and

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, his career passing statistics were 379 completions in 737 attempts for 6,016 yards and 62 touchdowns. His rushing totals include 487 attempts for 3,043 yards and 54 touchdowns. As a

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, he accounted for 155 tackles, 10 interceptions (two returned for touchdowns), two fumble recoveries (one for touchdown), and 13 pass breakups. In 2004, Pulley was named Kentucky's Mr Football.

College

After holding the starting position for the

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coming out of Spring Camp in 2006, QB Andre Woodson beat him for the spot in the fall. For the 2006 season, Pulley served as the backup

, occasional wide receiver, and special teams kick blocker for the Wildcats. He left the team for the spring semester 2007, but later re-enrolled for the Fall. He decided to

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the 2007 season and try to regain the starting spot in 2008. He was considered one of the top athletes on the team, and at 6'4 212 lbs, can play either receiver or Quarterback. On August 5, 2008 Curtis Pulley was dismissed from the Kentucky Wildcat football team as a result of marijuana charges and an arrest for traffic charges including speeding, driving on a suspended or revoked license and having expired or no plates or registration papers. Pulley has since transferred to

. He was named

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Offensive Player of the Year in 2009.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Pulley, Curtis 1986 births Living people American football quarterbacks American football wide receivers Kentucky Wildcats football players Florida A&M Rattlers football players Sportspeople from Hopkinsville, Kentucky People from Laurens, South Carolina