Derrick Alexander

Receptions: 125 Yards: 1977 TD: 22

The guy has almost become a forgotten great. He was also a fine punt returner.

'shoes

wshoes wrote:

The guy has almost become a forgotten great. He was also a fine punt returner.

'shoes

Was it the Outback Bowl that he had a big PR for a TD?

fishgoblue22 wrote:

wshoes wrote:

The guy has almost become a forgotten great. He was also a fine punt returner.

'shoes

Was it the Outback Bowl that he had a big PR for a TD?

4 different times he returned punts for touchdowns...

1992 MSU

1992 Indiana

1993 Penn State (though the goal line stand we made got more press)

and 1994 Hall of Fame Bowl against North Carolina State.

As a freshman in Columbus, he had a 45 yard kickoff return that helped set up a touchdown. The guy was an incredible wide receiver making amazing catches ala Desmond. I don't have a clue what happened to him after the NFL. You never hear about him at any player reunions.

Here's an Alexander highlight reel:

This should be required watching as either recalling fond memories or as a Mich football history education depending upon one's age.

'shoes

Great vid, WH!