The Sisko Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Wow.You're so incredibly wrong. If any star player has been more mistreated by his team over the past few years, please, let me know. He was pulled from the final game of the 2004 season while still in competition for the rushing title which caused him to lose it by only a yard or two. He has played top notch ball for the past two years, and Seattle has continued to allow his contract to slip away despite his outstanding performance. There is video footage of Holmgren telling Alexander that he didn't want to put him into the game this year to get the TD title because he was afraid that he would get injured. After the beating Holmgren took from the Seattle fans for the contract and rushing title, he begrudgingly let him go for it. He's never caused a single problem in the locker room, never complained for more touches or about his role on the team, and doesn't act the fool in front of the camera the way so many other big names have started to do over the past few years. He doesn't badmouth the coaches or the organization, despite being held back by them in certain instances. He is a model player, and doesn't deserve to be mentioned in the same breath as TO when discussing attitude. Alexander deserves appropriate recognition for his actions. For you to say that he's a me-first player after all he's given to the Seahawks shows that you've not followed his career well enough to come to an educated conclusion about him. OK, here's a few snippets from an article about your team oriented, downtrodden, blue collar hero. Others point out flaws. He is someone who has slid feet-first to avoid a hit. He doesn't catch many passes. They pick at his blocking. They say he eyes long runs at the expense of more consistent production. So what, is he a QB now? Yeah, he's a real tough guy:rolleyes: Is it possible the only NFL player to score 15 or more touchdowns in four consecutive seasons is underappreciated? Could the player who has never failed to gain 1,100 yards in a season since becoming a starter not be well-rounded enough?There are plenty of people on both sides of that debate. In fact, it's a subject almost every day on KJR-AM, the city's sports-talk radio station. "There is absolutely no apathy when it comes to Alexander. Listeners either love his 1,500 yards, 18 touchdowns, and ear-to-ear smile. Or they despise his lethargic running style, unwillingness to block and catch, and deplorable 'stabbed in the back' reaction to not getting the rushing title in a win that clinched a home playoff game." Was that last part what you meant when you said He's never caused a single problem in the locker room, never complained for more touches or about his role on the team... You characterize him as a downtrodden, mistreated would be star. However I think if anything he's a guy who's benefitted from a great offensive line/system and who's selfishness is covered up by a strong team culture and coach. Therefore, I'd have to add this guy to the list of things tougher than Shaun Alexander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photo4u Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 weaker than a poke fans will power driving past a Monster truck showweaker than my granny's bladder after drinking a Big Gulp weaker than Michael Irvin's pledge to give up crack & 'ho's..... weaker than Dick Cheney's aim weaker than Peter Kings excuses to keep Monk out of the HOF Dude, I got to give props where it is due. That was some funny stuff you wrote!!! "My Granny's bladder"..................HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankbones Posted February 14, 2006 Author Share Posted February 14, 2006 More pictures, less discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 weaker than Dick Cheney's aim :notworthy:rotflmao::rotflmao::notworthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NOVA2Tampa Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 :dallasuck :eaglesuck :gaintsuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimm Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Creampuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mr. S Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 where is Devastatin' Dave? (I still suck at posting pics) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Lamar is definitely tougher than alexander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 where is Devastatin' Dave? (I still suck at posting pics) google is your friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzmuda Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 What a pansy. Only 1900 yards and 28 TDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Bob Zmuda is definitely tougher than Alexander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunClintonRun Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Much tougher than Alexander.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDSKNFN_48 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I couldn't help it. Ya'll are bad influences LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotomacSkinsFan Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 also tougher: the french.... wait, no. sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankbones Posted February 14, 2006 Author Share Posted February 14, 2006 What Would Brian Boitano Do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgun88 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 way better than devastatin' dave..... meet......... Mr. Bannanas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsLover Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Calamari...cooked improperly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattGeorge85 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 This is crazy.This guy gets a bad rap. He is probably the most productive back in the last 5 years (who is still starting). So what if he is mild-mannered and doesn't run over people? The guy is a workhorse' date=' TD-scoring machine. He makes his runs look effortless- but he finds open space and rips off chunks of 5 and 6 yards and ALWAYS breaks a run of 20 or more. He carried Seattle when they had no passing offense to speak of. It has become en vogue to question the dude's toughness....but how many games has he missed to injury? Hardly any in 5 years. It might be funny to make fun of him- but in reality I seriously hope you people are kidding. The guy can ball. And he'll probably continue to produce for 5 more years since he has not been taking "the big hit"[/quote'] He didn't look very tough against the Skins in the PLAYOFFS...I won't forget that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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