TROY, Ala (TROJANVISION) — After being sidelined for almost two full games, Troy quarterback Goose Crowder played lights out in his return to the field.
After rushing for a touchdown in the second quarter of a week two matchup against the Memphis Tigers, Crowder was sidelined for the rest of the game with a concussion
“Kinda got banged up earlier that drive,” Crowder explained. “Then the end of the quarter hit and I don’t remember too much, just kind of knew I got my bell rung.”
Crowder would also be ruled out against Iowa before being cleared to make his return the following week against Florida A&M.
“Once I got cleared it was business as usual,” said Crowder. “Watching the film and going out there and practicing with the guys.”
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In his homecoming game, Crowder played lights out, connecting on 17 out of 24 throws for a total of 291 passing yards including a 98-yard house call to wide receiver Devonte Ross. Crowder also rushed for 25 yards.
“I just knew that I was going to go out there and execute the plays that coach had called at the best of my ability,” said Crowder. “I know that if I did my job then everything would kind of sort itself out.”
Last Saturday the Trojans lost to the ULM Warhawks in a match that saw Crowder leave the game injured once again. Head Coach Gerad Parker stated that whether or not Crowder sees playing time will be a game-time decision.
