Author Topic: Shaun Alexander & The "Madden Curse" (Read 4582 times)

THUNDERDUCK · « **on:** September 02, 2006, 04:07:59 PM »

What could happen to Alexander or the Seahawks?

Year of Release, Madden Title Cover Athlete, Alleged Curse

1998 1999 Garrison Hearst Injured; while playing against the Falcons, twisted his ankle on very first play of scrimmage

1999 2000(1) Barry Sanders Abruptly retired during training camp in 1999.
1999 2000(2) Dorsey Levens Cut by the Packers in 2001 and finished his career as a journeyman player.

2000 2001 Eddie George Key fumble vs. Ravens in playoffs; team lost in Divisional Playoff after losing Super Bowl XXXIV

2001 2002 Daunte Culpepper Injured; missed 5 games in 2001; team missed playoffs after losing NFC Championship in 2000

2002 2003 Marshall Faulk Injured; least productive season as a Ram up to that point; team missed playoffs after losing Super Bowl XXXVI

2003 2004 Michael Vick Injured; missed 11 games after breaking leg in 2003 preseason; team missed playoffs after losing Divisional Playoff in 2002

2004 2005 Ray Lewis Broke wrist and missed Pro Bowl; Critically seen as an off year; team missed playoffs after losing Wild Card Playoff in 2003

2005 2006 Donovan McNabb Injured; missed 7 games in 2005; team missed playoffs after losing Super Bowl XXXIX

2006 2007 Shaun Alexander - ?

daigong · « **Reply #1 on:** September 02, 2006, 10:32:49 PM »

That stats go back from THAT long ago.

Dorsey Levens was on the cover

Maannn, I totally thought Madden curse when McNabb got his ribs bashed

I saw John Madden on a cover of a special HOF edition. Wonder if he'll like trip over a chair or something *knock on wood*

Mugen · « **Reply #2 on:** September 02, 2006, 11:15:21 PM »

^lol!

i dont thin shaun gonna get hurt. hes pretty durable.

Thimas X · « **Reply #3 on:** September 04, 2006, 02:39:50 AM »

all RBs get hurt some time in their career

Mugen · « **Reply #4 on:** September 04, 2006, 06:28:13 AM »

not if you're shaun!!

THUNDERDUCK · « **Reply #5 on:** September 05, 2006, 05:03:30 AM »

Let the betting begin. If the cover player doesn't get jacked, their team gets it instead.

THUNDERDUCK · « **Reply #6 on:** September 25, 2006, 11:56:37 PM »

KIRKLAND, Wash. (AP) - League MVP Shaun Alexander cracked a bone in his sore left foot and will be lost to the Seattle Seahawks for at least a couple of weeks.

Alexander has had soreness and a bone bruise in his left foot since the season opener at Detroit. Coach Mike Holmgren said Monday that Alexander cracked a bone sometime during Sunday's 42-30 win over the New York Giants. Holmgren said the bruise in Alexander's foot led to the crack and Alexander was walking around team headquarters Monday on crutches.

"You lose the MVP for a while, it's a hit," Holmgren said. "Let's face it, he's the MVP. We're not going to sugarcoat it."

Alexander has started 69 of the last 70 games for the Seahawks, but has yet to rush for more than 100 yards this season. He had just 47 yards on 20 carries on Sunday, and didn't play in the fourth quarter.

Last season, Alexander rushed for 1,880 yards and 27 touchdowns. Maurice Morris will start for Alexander when the Seahawks face Chicago next Sunday night.

'nuff said

Mugen · « **Reply #7 on:** September 26, 2006, 01:15:26 AM »

he was already limping in the first period of the giants game. oh well fuck seahawks i hope they are gonna suck. he deserved it

daigong · « **Reply #8 on:** September 26, 2006, 01:33:16 AM »

Oh shit...I was wondering what happened to him in the 2nd half.

To paraphrase tama-chan Fuck you Madden!! Fuck you in the ass!!

Ching1670 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 26, 2006, 01:57:09 AM »

hahha, the Madden Curse continues.

cool_kickin_dude · « **Reply #10 on:** September 26, 2006, 03:29:17 AM »

I heard on Yahoo that he was out indefinitely. When I saw it, I knew that it would have to do with the Madden cover. Now we know why there isn't a college football curse for NCAA Football.

Mugen · « **Reply #11 on:** September 26, 2006, 04:46:43 AM »

YES I PICKED UP HASSELBECK, HES GONNA GET TO THROW MORE TDS NOW!!

Thimas X · « **Reply #12 on:** September 28, 2006, 05:38:14 AM »

DAMMIT I so believe in the curse now!

MikMix04 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 28, 2006, 06:38:11 AM »

LOL... yea the curse has been proven again and again, except the year daunte culpepper was on the cover because he always sucked. Athletic and strong maybe, but bad decisions.

skyfire · « **Reply #14 on:** September 30, 2006, 03:44:03 PM »

there goes my fantasy team

thenik · « **Reply #15 on:** February 05, 2007, 10:47:41 AM »

I didn't want to believe in it but I can't explain what happened to Alexander. No would could ever imagine how his drastically his performance this season pales in comparison to last. How many more years do you think it'll be before the trend is broken?

MikMix04 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 05, 2007, 11:07:59 AM »

Hmmmm.. If LT makes the cover for MADDEN 08, lets see if he can break the curse. I gotta feelin he'll make the cover.

Thimas X · « **Reply #17 on:** February 07, 2007, 12:04:45 AM »

NO DON'T DO IT L.T.!!!! PLZZZ

dorobo · « **Reply #18 on:** February 12, 2007, 05:28:16 AM »

he did so bad this year from league mvp to not even in the pro bowl

daigong · « **Reply #19 on:** August 06, 2007, 06:37:35 AM »

Anyone picking Vince Young?

game looks dope tho. Wonder if it comes for the Wii?
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Author Topic: Shaun Alexander & The "Madden Curse" (Read 4582 times)

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