After Freak Leg Injury, Houston Receiver Patrick Edwards Ready for Practice

Patrick Edwards' name might not ring a bell, but this video probably does. A loud bell. One that hurts your ears, teeth, and legs. Edwards was the freshman receiver for Houston who had an unfortunate run-in with an ill-placed golf cart behind the end zone last October, an injury some felt would be career-ending.

The incredible part of all this is that Edwards is recovering so well from it, Houston plans to have him back for spring practice.

Graham Watson of ESPN reported this on Edwards.

He will do non-contact drills with the team, but isn't ready to go full speed on the fracture that was repaired with a metal rod and pins. However, all indications are that he will return to the field during the 2009 season.

I can't think of an explanation as to how the compound fracture Edwards suffered would be healed in less than six months.

Edwards, who will be a sophomore when the season begins next season, should know that there will be one person watching more Houston football this year than he did in '08 -- me. I'm more impressed by stuff like this than any Dwyane Wade buzzer beater. The guy beat the odds.

Maybe next time, the bozo that parks the carts will remember to pull them completely out of play so Edwards can just enjoy catching touchdowns. Honestly, what could this kid be scared of now?

h/t CFT