A biography for Shaun Alexanderhasn’t been written yet.
“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.”
“I think people will say, 'You know what? That Shaun Alexander, he did all right when he was here.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“When you're on the road, there's no time for second chances and messing yourself up.”
“I grew up loving Walter Payton. My dad used to always show us film of him.”
“Time heals all wounds, unless you pick at them.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Everyone knows me and my wife's story. We didn't have sex until we got married.”
“The key thing with any football player is, what can he do when he gets on the field.”
“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 think when you're winning, your uniforms are cool.”
“I always play every game like my back is against the wall, that this could be it.”
“I am a better running back every time I step on the field. I try to get better each game, each summer, each season.”
“Medicine's good for some people. Not for me.”
“My two favorite movies are 'Coming to America' and 'Boomerang'.”
“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.”