The Alexander Award

Freshman Player of the Year. One outstanding #NCAA Freshman. Carrying the name and legacy of Shaun Alexander. Integrity class and excellence on & off the field.

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Sam Howell was a remarkable player this season and we should look forward to seeing what he can do over the next 3 years! https://t.co/laTSuAXqtM

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Congratulations to Kenneth Gainwell, the 2019 Freshman Player of the Year and recipient of The Alexander Award! He led freshman with over 2,000 all-purpose yards and broke a Memphis freshman record with 1,459 rushing… https://t.co/rcAyXlNBMc

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It's no secret the force that Derek Stingley Jr. is on the field! He is proof of the incredibly tight race it was between the top three picks for The Alexander Award and Freshman Player of the Year. Keep your eye… https://t.co/Ed4FFksegO

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The Shaun Alexander award winner will be announced January 13, the morning of the National Championship game. Who do you think it will be?
#NCAAFootball #alexanderaward

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The Alexander Award carries the name of Shaun Alexander, 2005 NFL MVP and one of the Seahawk's most legendary running backs. Still to this day, Shaun's integrity, class, and excellence are held in high esteem. #shaunalexander @shaunalexander

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The recipient of the Shaun Alexander award must embody the following eight principles: talent, character, ambassador, legend, leadership, focus, passion, and faith.🏈Who do you think will be the next Prince of College Football? #ncaafootball

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2 Decades Ago... Highlights from my last game suiting up with the Crimson Tide.

161 Rushing Yards
3 Touchdowns (Set Bowl Game Record for Rushing Touchdowns)

First of many battles with my friend @TomBrady

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Shaun Alexander was named the NFL's MVP 2005 and became the first Seahawk ever to be given the title. What do you remember most about 2005?⁠

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Shaun Alexander never stopped improving. In his words, he tried "to get better each game, each summer, each season" and this is why he was one of the greatest running backs of all time. Which Alexander season was your favorite?
#shaunalexander #seahawkgreats

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These two running backs have been huge playmakers this year and have earned their spot on The Alexander Award watchlist. 🙌 They have rushed for a combined 2,801 yards this season. Keep your eye as they continue their college careers. #memphis #ucf

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⭐️ FWAA Watchlist Feature ⭐️⁠
Jalen Wydermyer shared a photo with us from one of his favorite moments in his collegiate career so far. This moment was captured right after his first collegiate touchdown against Clemson. #jalenwydermyer

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Sam Howell earned ACC's Rookie of the Year award and Dillon Gabriel has led his team to a solid 9-3 record, a big achievement for a freshman. What's your opinion on these two standouts? Share with us in the comments.

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⭐️ FWAA Watchlist Feature ⭐️⁠
WR at Old Dominion, Blake Watson shared, "My mom continues to inspire me. From Pop Warner to now in college, I couldn't have gotten to where I am not without her motiving me and being my biggest fan."
#ncaafootball

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Integrity, class, and excellence - three characteristics that Shaun Alexander demonstrated during his career and still to this day. These are the characteristics that the Freshman recipient of The Alexander Award should possess. #thealexanderaward

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⭐️ FWAA Watchlist Feature ⭐️⁠
Gregory Rousseau is DL at The University of Miami. With 35 tackles, 12 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles, he's already proving to be a standout player. His favorite memory was when he got his first sack against the Florida Gators.
#ncaafreshman

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⭐️ FWAA Watchlist Feature ⭐️⁠
From Mike Novitsky, a redshirt freshman at the University of Buffalo:

"Our team has developed a bond like brothers. My parents and brother are the reason why I keep pushing and work to get better every day. "

#NCAAFreshman #NCAAFootball

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⭐️ FWAA Watchlist Feature ⭐️⁠
Austin McNamara, freshman punter at @texastech_fb let us in on his best memory from his football career:

"I hit a 45 yard FG to end the half for my first ever attempt in a game and it was at that point I knew I should keep kicking."

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West Coast representing! Watch out for these two on defense. Kai Kaneshiro has two interceptions for the season thus far, one resulting in a TD and Verone McKinley has played big for his defense with four interceptions so far.

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Shaun Alexander lives by the motto: Finish The Game.
Strive for greatness, give your best effort, leave it all on the field and Finish 👏 The 👏 Game 👏
#shaunalexander

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The O-line can sometimes play under the radar but with these two outstanding freshmen, they're hard not to notice. Wanya Morris and Evan Neal are both on the FWAA Watchlist this year and they're forces to be reckoned with. 💪