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'''Daniel Edward Alexander''' (born [[May 17]], [[1978]]) is an [[Arena Football League]] [[Fullback (American football)|fullback]]/[[linebacker]] for the [[Nashville Kats]] and a former [[National Football League]] fullback for the [[Tennessee Titans]], the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]], and the [[St. Louis Rams]]. He played [[college football]] for the [[Nebraska Cornhuskers]]. |
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|name =Dan Alexander |
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|currentteam =Chicago Rush |
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|currentpositionplain =[[Fullback]] / [[Linebacker]] |
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|birthdate ={{Birth date and age|1978|03|17}} |
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|birthplace =Chicago, Illinois |
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|weight =265 |
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|debutyear =2005 |
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|debutteam =Nashville Kats |
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|college =[[Nebraska Cornhuskers football|Nebraska]] |
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|pastteams =<nowiki></nowiki> |
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* [[Tennessee Titans]] (2001) |
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* [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] (2002) |
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* [[St. Louis Rams]] (2003) |
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* Nashville Kats (2004 - 2007) |
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* [[Chicago Rush]] (2008 - present) |
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* 1997 First-Team Academic All-[[Big 12]] |
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* 1998 Honorable-Mention Academic All-Big 12 |
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* 1999 [[Disney]] [[Wide World of Sports]] Spirit Award Finalist |
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* 1999 Big 12 Conference Student-Athlete Community Outreach Award |
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* 1999 Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week vs. Colorado |
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* 1999 ABC Player of the Game (2x, Texas and Colorado) |
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* 2000 [[Doak Walker Award]] Semifinalist |
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* 2000 First-Team All-Big 12 (Coaches) |
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* [[2000 Alamo Bowl]] Most Valuable Player |
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* 2000 Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week Nominee (2x, San Jose State, Kansas State) |
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* 2000 Second-Team All-Big 12 (AP, Houston Chronicle, Dallas Morning News) |
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* 10th on Nebraska's All-Time Rushing List (2,456 Yards) |
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* 2x Second-Team Academic All-Big 12 (1999, 2000) |
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* 2x Bank of America Community Champion (1999, 2000) |
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* 3x Big 12 Commissioner's Fall Honor Roll (1996, 1997, 1998) |
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* 3x Big 12 Commissinoer's Spring Honor Roll (1997, 1998, 2000) |
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* 2x Nebraska Lifter of the Year Award Finalist (1997, 1998) |
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* 3x Offensive Player of the Game |
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* AFL Offensive Player of the Week |
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|statseason =2008 |
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|statlabel1 =[[Carry (American football)|Carries]] |
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|statvalue1 =320 |
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|statlabel2 =Rushing yards |
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|statvalue2 =942 |
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|statlabel3 =[[Touchdown]]s |
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|statvalue3 =66 |
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|statlabel4 =[[Reception (American football)|Receptions]] |
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|statvalue4 =36 |
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|statlabel5 =Receiving yards |
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|statvalue5 =369 |
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|statlabel6 =[[Tackle (football move)|Tackles]] |
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|statvalue6 =38 |
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'''Daniel Edward Alexander''' (born [[March 17]], [[1978]] in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]) is an [[arena football]] [[Fullback (American football)|fullback]] / [[linebacker]] for the [[Chicago Rush]] of the [[Arena Football League]]. He was originally drafted by the [[Tennessee Titans]] in the sixth round (192nd overall) of the [[2001 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] for [[Nebraska Cornhuskers football|Nebraska]]. |
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In his career, Alexander has played for the Tennessee Titans, [[Jacksonville Jaguars]], [[St. Louis Rams]], and [[Nashville Kats]]. |
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==High school years== |
==High school years== |
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Alexander attended [[Wentzville Holt High School]] and was a |
Alexander attended [[Wentzville Holt High School]] and was a [[letterman]] in [[High school football|football]], [[wrestling]], and [[Athletics (track and field)|track]]. |
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==College career== |
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Alexender attended Nebraska where he was a four-year [[letterman]]. While there, he rushed for 2,456 yards and 20 [[touchdown]]s in 38 career games. He was named the Offensive MVP of the [[2000 Alamo Bowl]] after rushing for an Alamo Bowl record 240 yards in a 66-17 win over [[Northwestern Wildcats football|Northwestern]]. He was one of eight semifinalists for the 2000 [[Doak Walker Award]], which is given annually to the top college football running back. He was voted First Team All-[[Big 12]] as a senior by the conference coaches and Second Team All-Big 12 by the ''[[Associated Press]]'' and ''[[Dallas Morning News]]''. he was also named Academic All-Big 12 four times, First Team in 1997, Second Team in 1999 and 2000. He was also the school's first 1,000-yard rusher under Coach [[Frank Solich]]. He was also a two-time finalist for the Nebraska Lifter of the Year Award and was the first freshman to win the award in 1997. He was chosen as a team co-captain by his teammates in 2000. |
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*[http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=4&SPID=22&DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=622400&Q_SEASON=1999 Nebraska Biography] |
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*[http://www.nfl.com/players/danalexander/profile?id=ALE168106 NFL stats from NFL.com] |
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==Professional career== |
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*[http://www.arenafan.com/players/Dan_Alexander-4818/ AFL stats from arenafan.com] |
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===National Football League (2001 - 2003)=== |
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Alexander was selected in the [[2001 NFL Draft#Round six|sixth round (192nd overall]] by the [[Tennessee Titans]]. He played one season for the Titans before being released. He then signed with the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] where he spent [[2002 Jacksonville Jaguars season|2002]], and he then signed with the [[St. Louis Rams]] and spent time with them in [[2003 St. Louis Rams season|2003]]. |
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===Arena Football League (2004 - present)=== |
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After being released by the Rams, Alexander signed a three-year contract with the [[Nashville Kats]] of the [[Arena Football League]] on October 11, 2004. He made his AFL debut January 28, [[2005 Arena Football League season|2005]] during a road game against the [[Columbus Destroyers]], recording 25 rushing yards and a touchdown and a 24-yard touchdown reception. |
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====Nashville Kats (2004 - 2007)==== |
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Alexander was named to the AFL’s All-Rookie team after rushing for 105 yards and five touchdowns and recording 12.5 tackles in just seven games. After playing in each of the season’s first six games, he was inactive for nine of the final 10 games. He rushed for 35 yards and one touchdown and recorded a career-high 4.5 tackles on the road against the [[New York Dragons]]. In [[2006 Arena Football League season|2006]], he was the Kats' leading rusher, for the second-consecutive season, recording 170 yards and eight touchdowns, while recording 13.5 tackles, in nine games. He recorded a season-high four tackles and a forced [[fumble]] in road game against the [[Las Vegas Gladiators]]. He recorded a season-high 36 yards and a touchdown against the [[Chicago Rush]]. In [[2007 Nashville Kats season|2007]], he was voted First Team All-Arena after leading the league with 426 yards rushing and setting a league record with 41 rushing touchdowns in 16 games. His 426 rushing yards are the second highest single season total in league history. He was named Offensive Player of the Game on June 10 after rushing for 51 yards and five touchdowns in Las Vegas. He was voted Offensive Player of the Game on May 19 after rushing for a career-high 71 yards and two touchdownss in a win in Chicago. He also earned Offensive Player of the Game and AFL Offensive Player of the Week honors for his game on April 21 against the [[Kansas City Brigade]], rushing for 59 yards and a league record six touchdownss. He carried for 33 yards and five touchdowns and made three receptions for 38 yards in a win over the [[Utah Blaze]]. |
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====Chicago Rush (2008 - present)==== |
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On November 27, 2007, Alexander signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Rush.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.arenafootball.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=20823&SPID=1563&DB_OEM_ID=3500&ATCLID=1327283 |title=Rush adds Alexander |work=ArenaFootball.com |publisher=Chicago Rush |date=2008-11-27 |accessdate=2008-09-17}}</ref> He began his first season with his hometown tean ranked 11th in league history in rushing touchdowns with 54, and 16th in rushing yards with 694. |
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In [[2008 Chicago Rush season|2008]], Alexander carried the ball 70 times for 241 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also recorded 19 tackles, one pass break up, and one fumble recovery. |
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==Personal== |
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Alexander and his wife, Amy, live in [[Franklin, Tennessee]] in the off-season. They have one child named Braxton. |
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==Notes== |
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{{reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.arenafan.com/players/Dan_Alexander-4818/ Stats at ArenaFan.com] |
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* [http://www.nfl.com/players/danalexander/profile?id=ALE168106 Profile at NFL.com] |
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* [http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=4&SPID=22&DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=622400&Q_SEASON=1999 Nebraska Biography] |
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[[Category:People from St. Louis, Missouri]] |
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Daniel Edward Alexander (born March 17, 1978 in Chicago, Illinois) is an arena football fullback / linebacker for the Chicago Rush of the Arena Football League. He was originally drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the sixth round (192nd overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football for Nebraska.
In his career, Alexander has played for the Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars, St. Louis Rams, and Nashville Kats.
High school years
Alexander attended Wentzville Holt High School and was a letterman in football, wrestling, and track.
College career
Alexender attended Nebraska where he was a four-year letterman. While there, he rushed for 2,456 yards and 20 touchdowns in 38 career games. He was named the Offensive MVP of the 2000 Alamo Bowl after rushing for an Alamo Bowl record 240 yards in a 66-17 win over Northwestern. He was one of eight semifinalists for the 2000 Doak Walker Award, which is given annually to the top college football running back. He was voted First Team All-Big 12 as a senior by the conference coaches and Second Team All-Big 12 by the Associated Press and Dallas Morning News. he was also named Academic All-Big 12 four times, First Team in 1997, Second Team in 1999 and 2000. He was also the school's first 1,000-yard rusher under Coach Frank Solich. He was also a two-time finalist for the Nebraska Lifter of the Year Award and was the first freshman to win the award in 1997. He was chosen as a team co-captain by his teammates in 2000.
Professional career
National Football League (2001 - 2003)
Alexander was selected in the sixth round (192nd overall by the Tennessee Titans. He played one season for the Titans before being released. He then signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars where he spent 2002, and he then signed with the St. Louis Rams and spent time with them in 2003.
Arena Football League (2004 - present)
After being released by the Rams, Alexander signed a three-year contract with the Nashville Kats of the Arena Football League on October 11, 2004. He made his AFL debut January 28, 2005 during a road game against the Columbus Destroyers, recording 25 rushing yards and a touchdown and a 24-yard touchdown reception.
Nashville Kats (2004 - 2007)
Alexander was named to the AFL’s All-Rookie team after rushing for 105 yards and five touchdowns and recording 12.5 tackles in just seven games. After playing in each of the season’s first six games, he was inactive for nine of the final 10 games. He rushed for 35 yards and one touchdown and recorded a career-high 4.5 tackles on the road against the New York Dragons. In 2006, he was the Kats' leading rusher, for the second-consecutive season, recording 170 yards and eight touchdowns, while recording 13.5 tackles, in nine games. He recorded a season-high four tackles and a forced fumble in road game against the Las Vegas Gladiators. He recorded a season-high 36 yards and a touchdown against the Chicago Rush. In 2007, he was voted First Team All-Arena after leading the league with 426 yards rushing and setting a league record with 41 rushing touchdowns in 16 games. His 426 rushing yards are the second highest single season total in league history. He was named Offensive Player of the Game on June 10 after rushing for 51 yards and five touchdowns in Las Vegas. He was voted Offensive Player of the Game on May 19 after rushing for a career-high 71 yards and two touchdownss in a win in Chicago. He also earned Offensive Player of the Game and AFL Offensive Player of the Week honors for his game on April 21 against the Kansas City Brigade, rushing for 59 yards and a league record six touchdownss. He carried for 33 yards and five touchdowns and made three receptions for 38 yards in a win over the Utah Blaze.
Chicago Rush (2008 - present)
On November 27, 2007, Alexander signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Rush.[1] He began his first season with his hometown tean ranked 11th in league history in rushing touchdowns with 54, and 16th in rushing yards with 694.
In 2008, Alexander carried the ball 70 times for 241 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also recorded 19 tackles, one pass break up, and one fumble recovery.
Personal
Alexander and his wife, Amy, live in Franklin, Tennessee in the off-season. They have one child named Braxton.
Notes
- ^ "Rush adds Alexander". ArenaFootball.com. Chicago Rush. 2008-11-27. Retrieved 2008-09-17.