Shaun Alexander
Shaun Alexander
Shaun Edward Alexanderis a former American football running back who played for the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football for the University of Alabama, and was drafted by the Seahawks 19th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft. In May 2011, he was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. Alexander set numerous NFL and Seattle Seahawks' franchise records, and was named the NFL MVP in 2005. He was also named to...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionFootball Player
Date of Birth30 August 1977
CityFlorence, KY
CountryUnited States of America
This whole town is excited. They have been craving for something special since the beginning.
We've come a long way. It's taken five years to put this group together and we're happy where we are.
You are making Mike look like a genius. Hopefully, we can prove you right Sunday.
Do I think I can take 20 carries now? Well, I think finally last week and this is week was probably the first time I could probably say, yeah, I could take 20 carries and go do some damage.
If I could have anybody I haven't had, I'd want to interview somebody like Jay-Z or Puff Daddy, pick their minds a little bit.
I think people will say, 'You know what? That Shaun Alexander, he did all right when he was here.
I grew up loving Walter Payton. My dad used to always show us film of him.
I think that it won't be long before a team calls that says, 'Just go do what you do'.
I always play every game like my back is against the wall, that this could be it.
You know when everyone's watching, your mom and dad, your friends in high school who thought they were better than you. You get your chance to get in the spotlight and shine.
After the smoke clears, I think people will say, 'You know what? That Shaun Alexander, he did all right when he was here. I think there will be more smiles when the smoke clears.
When you're on the road, there's no time for second chances and messing yourself up.
For me, you've got to play football first. We're not trying to be accountants. The money takes care of itself. That's kind of how I think anyway.
I think there will be more smiles when the smoke clears.