Wildcats’ QB Brett Courville: A Smart, Tough Field General

By Woody Jenkins

CENTRAL — When it comes to choosing an All-District quarterback in District 4-5A, the all-round best quarterback might be overlooked.

The district is loaded with quarterback talent this year — Scotlandville’s Kimani Smith, Zachary’s Mason Pace, and Denham Springs’ Kyle Cedotal.  They all sport big numbers for the season.

Yet, the best all-round field general may well be someone the sportswriters haven’t much noticed this year — Central High School’s  Brett Courville.

He’s probably the district’s best athlete and  the clutch performer who is most likely to win under fire.

Central coach Doug Dodson  says, “He’s smart, tough, versatile, and unafraid.  He has the determination to win.  Brett is very tough.  He could just as easily be our starting linebacker.”  Dotson said Central changed their offense this year but Courville readily adapted to the new system.

Coach Dotson said defenders quickly learn they’re not dealing with ordinary quarterback.  “For one thing, he’d just as soon run through you as around you.  A lot of defenders have found that out the hard way.  As Brett goes, so go the Wildcats,” Dotson said.

Assistant coach Rob Chapman, the quarterback coach, said, “Brett Courville is an outstanding young man.  He has a different air — never too high or too low.  He’s come a long way.  Overall, he’s a great athlete and a tremendous competitor.  He reminds me of Tim Tebow.  He has a natural athletic ability.  He was born with something special.  I wouldn’t trade him for any quarterback in the district.”

Overall, Courville’s numbers aren’t shabby: 1,857 yards of total offense with 574 rushing and 1,283 yards passing with 4 interceptions.  He’s passed or run for 23 TDs.

Is anybody noticing?