Shaun Alexander was 1 rushing yard away from the 2004 rushing title.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1958262
Memo to Shaun: You're a great player. But which it's more important: a rushing title or a division crown? Team first, Shaun. Team first.
Do you hear Curtis Martin complaining about a rushing title? Nope.
"Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up." - Jimmy Valvano
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What a jerk. Your team won the division in a thrilling game and you're complaining about individual stats. Yeah, they should have given you the ball so that you could have fumbled it into the endzone like you did against the Jets.
"We were going to win anyway.."It was 21-20 buddy, you weren't up by like 17.
"My point is you can't compare things with statistics." -Joe Morgan
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." -Joe Morgan
Kevin: New York Squeaks
What's worse is the fact that Holmgren was checking upstairs all game to see how many yards he needed to clinch the title and told everybody in the media during the meetings the day before the game that he never had a rushing champion on his team before and he would try and do whatever it takes in the context of gameplanning in order to get Alexander the crown. (No links, heard Kay talking about it today.)
I guess he's the type of guy who could rush for 200 yards in a heartbreaking loss and still walk around with a smile on his face because he got his numbers.
EDIT: He held a press conference apologizing for his comments saying he was just caught up in the emotion of the moment. At least he backed away from his original stance.
Last edited by IntangiblesRule; 01-03-05 at 07:08 PM. Reason: found new information
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I believe hes an FA after this season...
Come to the Dark Side Shaun...
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There's no crying in football. Shut your trap you whiny little beeotch.
You really want a guy who's that concerned with himself over his team? He's a great player, but I hate it when players would rather set records than win games, and it seems like it was at least AS important to him to get that record. (And, from what I heard on the radio, he didn't have a "rushing champion" clause in his contract or anything-he hit all incentives at 1,000 yards.)Originally Posted by NYYFAN
Even if you are thinking that, saying it is just a big no-no, ESPECIALLY when the play works.
"My point is you can't compare things with statistics." -Joe Morgan
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." -Joe Morgan
Kevin: New York Squeaks
That's likely just damage control-he doesn't want people getting the impression that he's a me-first player. Too late, Shaun.
"My point is you can't compare things with statistics." -Joe Morgan
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." -Joe Morgan
Kevin: New York Squeaks
I doubt TO, Randy Moss, Keyshawn Johnson, or a host of other guys would have cared enough to say they were wrong. Randy didn't apologize for walking off the field with 3 seconds left when his team was trying to recover an onsides kick. He gets minimal credit for the apology, but credit never the less.
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damn i just checked the stats, and it was really close in the top 3...if dillion played against pitsburg he would have won the title, oh well. All 3 had amazing seasons
Sure, most players are selfish...he's a great runner and my Raiders need a great runner...
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Gotcha. I guess I'm just spoiled with Curtis Martin, since he's a good guy in addition to a great back. I suppose if I was in your posistion I'd want Alexander too, thinking about it. I wouldn't mind having a guy like Randy Moss on the Jets, despite his baggage.
"My point is you can't compare things with statistics." -Joe Morgan
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." -Joe Morgan
Kevin: New York Squeaks
Well, I was kinda ticked when the Giants took no gain Dayne over him in the draft a few years back, and I've been kinda ticked while he was having success while Dayne was floundering....but at least Dayne never complained about not winning the rushing title.
There's a force in the universe that makes things happen. And all you have to do is get in touch with it, stop thinking, let things happen, and be the ball.
Maybe, the Raiders should get Cal Berkeley's J.J. Arrington in the NFL draft.
"Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up." - Jimmy Valvano
One must know pain to be a hero.
Maybe if he didn't fumble when trying for a 1 yard run against my Jets he 1. would have already had the record and 2. his coach would have had the confidence to let him put it in there. Alexander should keep his mouth shut and stop complaining. Plus, my man Curtis Martin deserved this.
“I mean, people knew that Brown was out there, and that Randy was ornery all the time. And Pavano is whoever he is. But if you’re their manager, you can’t go out and write about them like that.”
I'll take him over Ron Dayne.
One selfish comment doesn't make him a bad guy. Put yourself in his shoes and you'd be a little ticked too. Obviously it wasn't right for him to publicly say something, but I can see where he was coming from.
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I'll take him over Ron Dayne.
That HURT.
Yeah, I don't think he has a history of running his mouth. Given that this is an isolated outburst, I'd welcome him on my team (not necessary this year) but guys like Randy Moss I'm all set with.
Shaun fumbled vs. the Jets on the goal line and he's been a fumbler his whole career...that should have entered his head when Holmgren called for the sweep...the playoffs were on the line, I have no beef with Holmgren calling for the sneak, and Alexander should have realized that before he ran his mouth. At least he gave a sincere apology the day after.
Dem ol' grimy Jets...
The Giants should have drafted him instead of Dayne.I'll take him over Ron Dayne.
I think that was what he was implying.
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