It really shouldn't surprise us anymore when something bad happens to a former Madden cover man.We all know the sad endings of Garrison Hearst and Michael Vick, and Daunte Culpepper hasn't exactly panned out as expected, either. Several others have had injuries in the season after they lent their image to the world's hottest sports video game franchise.
But this really shouldn't surprise anyone: the Seahawks have severed ties with Shaun Alexander. Two seasons removed from his MVP year -- 28 touchdowns 1,880 yards and a trip to the Super Bowl -- and a $60 million dollar contract, Alexander is a man without a team.
Seahawks release former MVP Alexander (ESPN.com)
Madden Curse (Wikipedia)
3 comments:
I don't know if this is a manifestation of the Madden Curse. I think it is that we are seeing his true value now that Steve Hutchinson is gone.
I'm back! And none too soon. I see your blog has deteriorated beyond repair without me around. Now everything can be corrected ;)
Kidding aside, Alexander is...well...done, and has been for a couple years. Doesn't hit the holes hard enough for a guy his size. Breaks my heart that the Seahawks payed him so much money! (Suddenly I remember the Zito contract, shut my mouth, and curl into the fetal position).
-Luke
How will the Madden Curse manifest itself with Brett Favre on the cover? This will have to be the biggest story of the 2008 season.
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