[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 173 (Thursday, December 13, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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        CONGRATULATING ERIC CROUCH ON WINNING THE HEISMAN TROPHY

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                           HON. DOUG BEREUTER

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 12, 2001

  Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, This Member would like to congratulate 
Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback Eric Crouch for winning the Heisman 
Trophy. Throughout his career, and especially this year, Crouch proved 
that he deserves this recognition as the nation's top college football 
player.
  The numbers are indeed impressive. In 2001, Crouch became just the 
13th Division I-A quarterback to rush and pass for more than 1,000 
yards in the same season. He also ran for 18 touchdowns, passed for 
seven more, and even caught a touchdown pass while leading the Huskers 
to an 11-1 record and a trip to the Rose Bowl for the national 
championship. During his career, Crouch scored 59 rushing touchdowns, 
more than any other Division 1-A quarterback in history.
  As impressive as the statistics are, however, they only tell part of 
the story. Crouch is a true leader and a winner both on and off the 
field. Despite playing through pain much of his career, Crouch never 
missed a snap in his final three seasons due to injury.
  Crouch, a native Nebraskan, has set a powerful example through his 
hard work and steadfast determination to overcome obstacles. He has 
matched a fierce will to win with humility and strong character.
  In addition to winning the Heisman Trophy, Crouch was also recently 
named the winner of the Walter Camp Award, given to the collegiate 
player of the year, and the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award, 
given to the nation's top college quarterback.
  This Member joins all Nebraskans and football fans across the nation 
in congratulating Eric Crouch on his success and the prestigious awards 
he has won.

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