Top 31 Quotes & Sayings by Shaun Alexander

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American athlete Shaun Alexander.
Last updated on November 8, 2024.
Shaun Alexander

Shaun Edward Alexander is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, and was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks 19th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft. In May 2011, he was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.

When you're on the road, there's no time for second chances and messing yourself up.
I always play every game like my back is against the wall, that this could be it.
We don't just want to win the Super Bowl, we want to make a dynasty. I want to be a player who makes that a reality. — © Shaun Alexander
We don't just want to win the Super Bowl, we want to make a dynasty. I want to be a player who makes that a reality.
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.
My two favorite movies are 'Coming to America' and 'Boomerang'.
Everyone knows me and my wife's story. We didn't have sex until we got married.
We play a violent sport.
I am a better running back every time I step on the field. I try to get better each game, each summer, each season.
I think when you're winning, your uniforms are cool.
The key thing with any football player is, what can he do when he gets on the field.
I told Clinton I want him to rush for 2,000 yards. And I want our team to go to the Super Bowl and win it. I've been there and not won it. It's really simple for me. You get stats, fame and fortune, but if you don't end up with the ring you're never satisfied.
Time heals all wounds, unless you pick at them.
My favorite sports movies, I like 'Remember the Titans' and 'Hoosiers' Jimmy Chitwood, from the corner.
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'm healthy and excited to play. And I think this year can be a big year for me if I get the opportunity. I can still play the game. I think I can help a team get to the Super Bowl.
I grew up loving Walter Payton. My dad used to always show us film of him.
I think people will say, 'You know what? That Shaun Alexander, he did all right when he was here.
To be the highest-paid running back ever is quite an honor.
I am ready. I'm in great shape. My workouts have been great. I'm ready to get back and help a team get to the Super Bowl.
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.
I think that it won't be long before a team calls that says, 'Just go do what you do'.
I think there will be more smiles when the smoke clears.
One thing I've been doing since I was a little kid and that's score touchdowns so if somebody needs somebody to get in the red zone and do some work, I could probably still do that pretty well.
If I could have one superpower, I'd want to have the power of mind over matter. I'd want to be able to move things and people with my mind. — © Shaun Alexander
If I could have one superpower, I'd want to have the power of mind over matter. I'd want to be able to move things and people with my mind.
Medicine's good for some people. Not for me.
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.
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.
Without bragging, I've been blessed to have five of the greatest statistical years for a running back.
It was an emotional roller coaster - going from Christmas, then your aunt dies, and then all the stats come out and you might get all these records. I've been asked, 'How do you feel' Tired. I'm really blessed we do have this week off where I can kind of grab a hold back to reality.
Ever since (childhood), I realized that one of the coolest things in the game is scoring touchdowns. And I think mentally that still drives me.
The contract stuff just happens to be a coincidence to me. I always play every game as if my back is against the wall. That's always something that has been good to me since high school. A lot of people believe the grass is greener on the other side, but I'm not one of those people. It wouldn't be my choice to leave, but the Seahawks know that.
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