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'''Dan Crowley''' (born March 14, 1973) is an American former [[Canadian Football League]] [[quarterback]]. He played [[college football]] for the [[Towson Tigers football|Towson Tigers]], setting several school records. After college, Crowley profesionally debuted in [[1995 CFL season|1995]] for the [[Canadian Football League in the United States|CFL USA]] team, the [[Baltimore Stallions]]. Crowley also played for the [[Montreal Alouettes]] in [[1996 CFL season|1996]], as well as the [[Edmonton Eskimos]] from [[1999 CFL season|1999]] until [[2001 CFL season|2001]]. Known as a career backup, Crowley received his first major starting opportunity with the then-new [[Ottawa Renegades]] in [[2002 CFL season|2002]], becoming the team's first starting quarterback.<ref name=10reasons>{{cite web|last=Zelkovich|first=Chris|url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/cfl-55-yard-line/10-reasons-why-redblacks-better-renegades-164955297.html|title=10 reasons why the RedBlacks will be better than the Renegades|publisher=''Yahoo! Sports|work=55 Yard Line|date=2 July 2014|accessdate=10 November 2014}}</ref> |
'''Dan Crowley''' (born March 14, 1973) is an American former [[Canadian Football League]] [[quarterback]]. He played [[college football]] for the [[Towson Tigers football|Towson Tigers]], setting several school records. After college, Crowley profesionally debuted in [[1995 CFL season|1995]] for the [[Canadian Football League in the United States|CFL USA]] team, the [[Baltimore Stallions]]. Crowley also played for the [[Montreal Alouettes]] in [[1996 CFL season|1996]], as well as the [[Edmonton Eskimos]] from [[1999 CFL season|1999]] until [[2001 CFL season|2001]]. Known as a career backup, Crowley received his first major starting opportunity with the then-new [[Ottawa Renegades]] in [[2002 CFL season|2002]], becoming the team's first starting quarterback.<ref name=10reasons>{{cite web|last=Zelkovich|first=Chris|url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/cfl-55-yard-line/10-reasons-why-redblacks-better-renegades-164955297.html|title=10 reasons why the RedBlacks will be better than the Renegades|publisher=''Yahoo! Sports|work=55 Yard Line|date=2 July 2014|accessdate=10 November 2014}}</ref> |
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===Ottawa Renegades=== |
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After being a career backup in the CFL, Crowley got a true opportunity to start at quarterback, with the [[Ottawa Renegades]], in 2002.<ref name=10reasons/> Additionally, he would be the franchise's first starting quarterback.<ref>{{cite web|last=Holder|first=Gord|url=http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/football/cfl/playoffs-playoffs-it-could-happen-renegades-say|title=Playoffs? Playoffs! It could happen, Renegades say|publisher=''Ottawa Citizen''|date=June 30, 2014|accessdate=November 10, 2014}}</ref> Crowley, however, played poorly in his 13 starts throughout Ottawa's inaugural season.<ref name=JSS/> [[Chuck Clements]] and [[Oteman Sampson]] also made starts for the Renegades in 2002. After a poor and inconsistent start to the following season, was released by the team.<ref name=NationalPost>{{cite web|last=Sekeres|first=Matthew|url=http://business.highbeam.com/435424/article-1G1-105851677/renegades-crowley-shocked-release|title=Renegades' Crowley shocked by release. (Ottawa QB 'Blown Away').|publisher=''National Post''|date=July 5, 2003|accessdate=November 10, 2014}}</ref> Crowley was released in an impromptu fashion.<ref name=NationalPost/> Renegades owner [[Eric |
After being a career backup in the CFL, Crowley got a true opportunity to start at quarterback, with the [[Ottawa Renegades]], in 2002.<ref name=10reasons/> Additionally, he would be the franchise's first starting quarterback.<ref>{{cite web|last=Holder|first=Gord|url=http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/football/cfl/playoffs-playoffs-it-could-happen-renegades-say|title=Playoffs? Playoffs! It could happen, Renegades say|publisher=''Ottawa Citizen''|date=June 30, 2014|accessdate=November 10, 2014}}</ref> Crowley, however, played poorly in his 13 starts throughout Ottawa's inaugural season.<ref name=JSS/> [[Chuck Clements]] and [[Oteman Sampson]] also made starts for the Renegades in 2002. After a poor and inconsistent start to the following season, was released by the team.<ref name=NationalPost>{{cite web|last=Sekeres|first=Matthew|url=http://business.highbeam.com/435424/article-1G1-105851677/renegades-crowley-shocked-release|title=Renegades' Crowley shocked by release. (Ottawa QB 'Blown Away').|publisher=''National Post''|date=July 5, 2003|accessdate=November 10, 2014}}</ref> Crowley was released in an impromptu fashion.<ref name=NationalPost/> Renegades owner [[Eric Ti |
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==After football== |
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After his professional football career ended, Crowley became a staff member of Towson University's athletic department.<ref name=Towson/> |
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Born: | Washington, D.C. | March 14, 1973
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College: | Towson |
Undrafted: | 1995 |
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CFL status: | International |
Dan Crowley (born March 14, 1973) is an American former Canadian Football League quarterback. He played college football for the Towson Tigers, setting several school records. After college, Crowley profesionally debuted in 1995 for the CFL USA team, the Baltimore Stallions. Crowley also played for the Montreal Alouettes in 1996, as well as the Edmonton Eskimos from 1999 until 2001. Known as a career backup, Crowley received his first major starting opportunity with the then-new Ottawa Renegades in 2002, becoming the team's first starting quarterback.[1]
College career
Crowley played college football for the Towson Tigers, who represent Towson University, from 1991 to 1994.[2] Crowley set records in the passing categories of attempts (1,169), completions (617), yards (8,900), and touchdowns (81).[2] Crowley started 35 of 40 games, achieving a 22–13 record as a starter.[2]
Canadian Football League
Baltimore Stallions
Crowley was signed as a free agent by the Baltimore Stallions in 1995.[2] As a member of the team, Crowley was part of the 83rd Grey Cup Championship winning team.[3]
Montreal Alouettes
After a season with the Stallions, Crowley signed with Montreal Alouettes in 1996.[2][4]
Edmonton Eskimos
Crowley later signed with the Edmonton Eskimos in 1999, and would play on the team for three seasons.[5] Crowley started 4 games for the Eskimos.[4]
Ottawa Renegades
After being a career backup in the CFL, Crowley got a true opportunity to start at quarterback, with the Ottawa Renegades, in 2002.[1] Additionally, he would be the franchise's first starting quarterback.[6] Crowley, however, played poorly in his 13 starts throughout Ottawa's inaugural season.[4] Chuck Clements and Oteman Sampson also made starts for the Renegades in 2002. After a poor and inconsistent start to the following season, was released by the team.[7] Crowley was released in an impromptu fashion.[7] Renegades owner [[Eric Ti
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(help) - ^ Holder, Gord (June 30, 2014). "Playoffs? Playoffs! It could happen, Renegades say". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
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(help) - ^ a b Sekeres, Matthew (July 5, 2003). "Renegades' Crowley shocked by release. (Ottawa QB 'Blown Away')". National Post. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
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