He helped lead the Cougars to a 9–0 record during the 1930 season and an invitation to the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day.

[1] After finishing college, Edwards received offers from three NFL franchises, the recently created Boston Braves, the New York Giants, and the Portsmouth Spartans.

[5] Edwards played for the Braves/Redskins for nine seasons, winning All-NFL honors from major media outlets every year of his career except his last one.

After calling the coin toss and shaking hands with college teammate Mel Hein (the Giants' captain), Edwards attempted to pivot around to head back to his sideline.

[5] After retiring from football, Edwards returned to the Pacific Northwest and operated a sporting goods store in Seattle's University District.