Alexander out 2-4 Weeks
 

Just reported on ESPNEWS and NFL Network (no links yet):

Shaun Alexander is expected to be out for 2-4 weeks after suffering a broken foot, meaning that he is definitely out for the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field this coming Sunday night.

Madden Curse anyone?

EDIT: Got a link. But you heard it from me first. http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9684885

Shit

This Madden curse garbage is hilariously ridiculous. This guy has a crack in his foot because he appeared on the cover of a video game. Yeah, PLAYING FOOTBALL has nothing to do with it. Being horse caller tackled had nothing to do with it.

Manny, pick up Maurice Morris ASAP.

Do you not find it a bit ironic with all of the injuries/poor seasons that have been had by all of those previously on the cover?

Sure, I do. It is a very odd connection. But a curse? Seriously, who would put a curse on it? Other pissed off game designers? They sat around and had a seance to curse those who appeared on the cover of the video game. Gimme a break...

I don't agree with the curse aspect...I just find it very strange how it seems to effect the cover boy every year.

If there is a curse, here's hoping Hasselbeck was on the back cover! http://www.sports-boards.net/forums/...ilies/wink.png

dude it's a curse. start getting ready for next year.

It's not every year. Garrison Hearst was the first on the cover and he had his career year that year. Ray Lewis wasn't affected either.

I thought that Ray suffered a shoulder injury and the team did poorly.

Didn't Hearst miss two years because of a foot/ankle injury? Was that before or after the cover?

Ray Lewis broke his wrist to end his season.

Yeah because the Rams need all the help they can get.

2-1 and not even scoring that much. We'll see soon enough, huh?

No worries man. The SEATTLE SEAHAWKS will be fine. The SEATTLE SHAUN ALEXANDER'S however are a bit beat up. MoMo will serve us just fine.

yes

Well hopefully, for your sake, you didnt pull too much hair out by watching the Lambs struggle with the Cardinals and just barely edge out the win. Because that is their spot in the division, behind Seattle and fighting with AZ and oops, losing to lowly San Francisco.

may have been the same year. wasn't he on the cover he year he broke his ankle against atlanta in the playoffs?

Hey, that's okay, because we still have a starting runningback.

hearst was on the cover that year.

Year of Release MaddenTitle Cover Athlete Alleged Curse
1998 1999 Garrison HearstInjured; while playing against the Falcons, twisted his ankle on very first play of scrimmage
1999 2000(1) Barry SandersAbruptly retired during training camp in 1999.
1999 2000(2) Dorsey LevensCut by the Packers in 2001 and finished his career as a journeyman player.
2000 2001 Eddie GeorgeKey fumble vs. Ravens in playoffs; team lost in Divisional Playoff after losing Super Bowl XXXIV
2001 2002 Daunte CulpepperInjured; missed 5 games in 2001; team missed playoffs after losing NFC Championship in 2000
2002 2003 Marshall FaulkInjured; least productive season as a Ram up to that point; team missed playoffs after losing Super Bowl XXXVI
2003 2004 Michael VickInjured; missed 11 games after breaking leg in 2003 preseason; team missed playoffs after losing Divisional Playoff in 2002
2004 2005 Ray LewisBroke wrist and missed Pro Bowl; Critically seen as an off year; team missed playoffs after losing Wild Card Playoff in 2003
2005 2006 Donovan McNabbInjured; missed 7 games in 2005; team missed playoffs after losing Super Bowl XXXIX
2006 2007 Shaun AlexanderInjured Week 3; cracked a bone in his left foot during a 42-30 win over the New York Giants. Out 4-6 weeks