Rufus Alexander
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| Rufus Alexander | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | April 12, 1983 |
| Place of birth | Breaux Bridge, LA |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 230 lb (105 kg) |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| College | University of Oklahoma |
| Career Highlights | |
Rufus Alexander (born April 12, 1983 in Breaux Bridge, LA) is a football linebacker. He played for the University of Oklahoma Sooners football team from 2003 to 2006. Throughout his career in Norman, Alexander was a fan-favorite. Following each tackle, Sooner fans yell: "Ruuuuuuuf!!!". In 2006, Alexander was named to the All-Big 12 First Team, the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, and an AP and AFCA All-American.[1] There is still an uncertainty on whether he will be drafted on the first day or second day in the 2007 NFL Draft.[2][3]
Alexander was raised by a mother who worked all of the time to support her family while his father was in prison.[4] His oldest brother was in and out of legal trouble and the middle brother was following suit.[5] Alexander met the Barham family, David and Melinda, while he was in junior high. In need of a stable living environment, the Barhams spoke to Alexander's mother, Siene, about having Alexander move in with them. The Barhams never legally adopted Alexander.[5] David Barham accepted a job as the football coach at Christian Life Academy in Baton Rouge, LA and he brought Alexander with him. Alexander became a dominant player, leading his team to district titles his junior ans senior year.[4] Barham began to actively pursue colleges on his behalf as Alexander was listed as a top 20 high school linebacker.[4] Barham initiated contact with Oklahoma's defensive coordinator Brent Venables in December of 2001.[4] The Sooners offered Alexander a scholarship and he chose Oklahoma over several other offers.
[edit] Notes
- ^ 2006 AFCA Coaches' All-America Team (November 30, 2006). Retrieved on November 30, 2006.
- ^ Zierlein, Lance. "NFL Draft Central", Houston Chronicle, 2007-01-11. Retrieved on February 6, 2007.
- ^ Emkow, Bill. "BH24 Senior Bowl report: Watch out for Miami DB Meriweather", MLive.com, 2007-01-25. Retrieved on February 6, 2007.
- ^ a b c d Shinn, John. "Leaving A Legacy", Sooners Illustrated, OU Insider, February 2007, pp. 15-16.
- ^ a b Shinn, John. "Alexander has come a long way", Norman Transcript, 2006-12-30. Retrieved on February 6, 2007.
| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alexander, Rufus |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Football player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 12, 1983 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Breaux Bridge, LA |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
