After a season ending injury in 2008, WR Patrick Edwards is back, in true form
Houston WR Patrick Edwards is doing what every American does when things turn south, file a lawsuit. The WR filed a civil suit against Marshall, Conference USA, and the game day referee for maintaining an unsafe playing field during their 2008 match-up. During the 3rd quarter, Edwards was running full speed going for a long pass from QB Blake Joseph when all of a sudden CRASH. The freshman stud ran right into a metal service cart that was improperly parked just beyond the end-zone. The violent collision caused Edwards to suffer a compound fracture in which a metal rod was placed in his lower right leg. Prior to this incident, Edwards was the second leading freshman wide receiver in the country.
The civil suit seeking monetary damages was filed yesterday in Kanawha County Circuit Court claiming inter alia that Marshall had a duty to maintain a reasonably safe football field to include the removal of all obstructions. The metal service cart in question was filled with band equipment that had no business being anywhere near the field of play. Football is a dangerous sport as it is, the school should not be parking metal carts anywhere near the field. This was a tragic yet preventable incident. Marshall certainly bears the financial burden of any injuries sustained.
As a result of Edwards’ leg fracture, he missed the rest of the 2008 season but fortunately returned in 2009 amassing 1,021 yards and 6 TDs. As a senior and with Case Keenum under center, Edwards should expect to improve off of those numbers. If he doesn’t, his civil suit should bring in enough coin to help support Edwards’ financial future.
If you don’t recall the hit, this should refresh your memory:
