Jesse Alexander (Canadian football)
Born: | Kitchener, Ontario | May 8, 1981
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Career information | |
Position(s) | LB |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Weight | 226 lb (103 kg) |
University | Wilfrid Laurier |
CFL draft | 2006, Round: 5, Pick: 37 |
Drafted by | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
Career history | |
As coach | |
2007–2016 | Wilfrid Laurier (LB) |
2017–2018 | York (STC) |
2018-present | Windsor Lancers (DC) |
As player | |
2006–2007 | Saskatchewan Roughriders* |
2007 | Toronto Argonauts |
2008 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers* |
*Preseason and/or practice squad only. |
Jesse Alexander (born May 8, 1981) is a former
In 2006, Alexander became eligible for the
Alexander was re-signed by the Roughriders in 2007, but again failed to earn a spot on the final roster.[11] After being released by the Roughriders, Alexander signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and played his only two professional games in place of the injured Raymond Fontaine before being released.[1][12][13] In April 2008, he was picked up by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for training camp, but was released in mid-June.[14][15]
In 2007, Alexander returned to Wilfrid Laurier University as a linebacker coach for the Golden Hawks. He briefly left his coaching role to join the Blue Bombers, but returned to his position after being cut.[15] May 2016, Alexander coached linebackers with the Golden Hawks.[16] As of March 2017, Alexander became the special teams coordinator at York University.
References
- ^ ISBN 978-0983513667.
- ^ "Five Mac players named to CIS football all-star teams". Hamilton Spectator. November 25, 2004. p. SP03.
- ^ Rivet, Christine (December 5, 2005). "Champions!; Hawks prove point, show Ontario conference is force to be reckoned with; Small football school wins big". The Record. p. D1.
- ^ Rivet, Christine (April 3, 2006). "Lords of the rings; Laurier Hawks get their reward – and one last chance to 'fly high'". The Record. p. D1.
- ^ Rivet, Christine (April 21, 2006). "St. David grad Congi drafted 12th overall". The Record. p. C4.
- ^ Davis, Darrell (June 12, 2006). "Barrett expects vets to take responsibility". Leader-Post. p. C3.
- ^ Brown, Josh (June 15, 2006). "Rosters feature 10 players with local connections". The Record. p. C2.
- ^ Rivet, Christine (September 2, 2006). "Hawks set to soar; OUA football preview; Gee-Gees and Marauders will be in hot pursuit of defending champs". The Record. p. E1.
- ^ Rivet, Christine (November 22, 2006). "Waterloo lineman Best lives up to his name". The Record. p. C1.
- ^ Rivet, Christine (November 24, 2006). "Best is best of the best; UW lineman tops in Canada". The Record. p. D1.
- ^ "Riders sign three players". Leader-Post. March 6, 2007. p. C3.
- ^ Brown, Josh (June 28, 2007). "Tabbies lean on Radlein; Veteran fullback one of 12 players with local ties to suit up this season". The Record. p. C1.
- ^ Sekeres, Matthew (July 6, 2007). "Allen at No. 3: 'I am a fierce competitor'; Bishop Starts Tomorrow; Veteran, 43, Recalls Early Days To Cope With Argos' Moves". National Post. p. S3.
- ^ Rivet, Christine (April 30, 2008). "Pinder learns CFL fate today". The Record. p. C4.
- ^ a b Rivet, Christine (June 14, 2008). "CFL camps filled with 13 local players". The Record. p. E4.
- ^ "Coaching Staff". Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks. 29 July 2015. Retrieved May 17, 2016.