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
It is going to be exciting to see us come out next year and prepare our trip to Miami.
Some of it seems like it is going to go fast, then some of it is going to go slow by next Thursday before the game. We are going to enjoy where we are, but we know that our only goal is for (Super Bowl) Sunday.
It's more fulfilling to be 13-3, to know we're in the playoffs and we don't have to play next week. Those are more fulfilling than the rushing title. The scoring title, the touchdowns, I do like that. That's pretty cool.
I think it is a catch-your-breath week. It is kind of like study, get your strength back, and heal up kind of week. We are paying attention but it will really, really increase next week.
It is more fulfilling to be 13-3. To know that we are in the playoffs and we don't have to play next week.
I'm not saying it's right or wrong, but if you just set one goal -- 'We're destroying everyone and winning the Super Bowl' -- then that's just it. It's win or lose.
I am proud of Mo and this whole team. I have been telling everybody for the last couple years that we were close to being a championship team, and I was proud of the guys this year for always accepting challenges. This was just another challenge. You lose a player, and guys just step up.
This is all new to us. Mike tells us all just to enjoy the ride.
I went from not knowing who I am -- Batman or Robin? -- to a guy who was healthy enough to play. I got knocked out, but it wasn't about me. It's about us, a team. We're willing to pick up our falling brother.
At the same time, we've already started with Seattle and the conversations will continue (Monday) and we told them if it's correct, it's correct. But if it's not, we're going to play the field. If Carolina comes correct or Arizona, or whoever else it could be, Jacksonville, whoever, that is what it is.
I don't really listen to talk. Usually, when people talk they get my linemen upset, and after a while, they stop.
Every flight is going to be at least three hours. Now every team has to take that trip to us. You don't feel the same after flying on a plane all day.
He is always going to find a way to laugh and enjoy himself. But it's one of those things, it comes off balanced. He knows when to get serious and he knows when to laugh.
That might help us. The Steelers have played great on the road in the playoffs, but this might be the closest they've had to a home game with all of the support here in Detroit.