Dan Crowley (born March 14, 1973) is a retired

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import

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from the United States. He played

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for the

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, setting several school records. After college, Crowley professionally debuted in

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for the

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team, the

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. Crowley also played for the

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, as well as the

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from

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until

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. Known as a career backup, Crowley received his first major starting opportunity with the then-new

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, becoming the team's first starting quarterback.

College career

Crowley played college football for the Towson Tigers, who represent

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, from 1991 to 1994. Crowley set records in the passing categories of attempts (1,169), completions (617), yards (8,900), and touchdowns (81). Crowley started 35 of 40 games, achieving a 22–13 record as a starter.

Canadian Football League

Baltimore Stallions

Crowley was signed as a free agent by the

in 1995. As a member of the team, Crowley was part of the

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Championship winning team.

Montreal Alouettes

After a season with the Stallions, Crowley signed with

in 1996.

Edmonton Eskimos

Crowley later signed with the

in 1999, and would play on the team for three seasons. Crowley started 4 games for the Eskimos.

Ottawa Renegades

After being a career backup in the CFL, Crowley got a true opportunity to start at quarterback, with the

, in 2002. Additionally, he would be the franchise's first starting quarterback. Crowley, however, played average football in his 13 starts (4-9-0-2) throughout Ottawa's inaugural season.

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and Oteman Sampson also made starts for the Renegades in 2002. After average play and inconsistency, to start to the following season, was released by the team. Crowley was released in an impromptu fashion. Renegades owner

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stated, "This was a very difficult decision because of the tremendous respect we have for Dan as a person," but added, "Unfortunately, we're not getting the production we hoped for." Crowley was replaced by

Kerry Joseph Kerry Tremaine Joseph (born October 4, 1973) is an American former gridiron football quarterback and current coach. He is the assistant quarterbacks coach for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He was born in New Iberia, ...

, who went on to pass Crowley in terms of franchise records.

After football

After his professional football career ended, Crowley became a staff member of Towson University's athletic department.

References

External links

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