Nebraska s Heisman hero
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Nebraska's Heisman Hero
Overview
Eric Crouch, like many before him, discovered that winning the Heisman Trophy doesn't guarantee success in the professional leagues.
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Eric Crouch, a standout from Nebraska, was recognized as the most outstanding college football player in 2001. The Cornhuskers have a history of producing exceptional talent, but Crouch managed to eclipse them all, setting numerous records. He holds the NU career total offense record with 7,915 yards, the single-game total offense record (360 yards), and is the touchdown leader with 88. Remarkably, he also set an NCAA record with 59 career rushing touchdowns by a quarterback.
Despite these achievements, Crouch faced challenges transitioning to the NFL. After stints with the Rams, Packers, and Chiefs, it became clear that his size was considered a limitation for a quarterback. Consequently, he transitioned to NFL Europe as a safety in 2005, a move he found difficult to accept.
Crouch's passion for playing quarterback persisted, and the Canadian Football League offered him a new opportunity. The Toronto Argonauts were impressed during his trial and invited him to their training camp to compete for the backup quarterback position behind starter Damon Allen.
Crouch isn't the first notable quarterback to find his footing in the CFL. The Argonauts have been home to talents like Joe Theismann and Doug Flutie, the 1984 Heisman Trophy winner. Moreover, Eric isn't the only Nebraska Heisman winner to pursue a career in Canada. Johnny Rodgers, a first-round draft pick in 1973, chose Montreal over San Diego.
If Eric Crouch finds success in Toronto, he may not feel the need to return to the U.S., establishing himself as another star to watch in the CFL.
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