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He was the offensive coordinator and assistant head coach for the National Indoor Football League's (NIFL) Cincinnati Marshals. Prior to that he was wide receivers coach for the NFL's Dallas Cowboys (1989-98), Minnesota Vikings (1998-00) and New Orleans Saints (00-03).

So I'm assuming he coached...

 

Alvin Harper

Michael Irvin

Randy Moss

Chris Carter

Donte Stallworth

Joe Horn

 

...and has three Super Bowl rings? How did Melrose find him? Sounds like a great pick considering Melrose's history of producing NFL players.

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How do you think he will get along with Dr. Bridges?, Melrose principal? I have heard that he has made it difficult for some of the past coaches.

 

Thanks

 

This is a Bridges hire. They go back to the 70's when Coach Alexander coached at Memphis East. Orange Mound can be tough place to coach for a number of reasons. Howver it looks like Coach Alexander is going into it with his eyes wide open.

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So I'm assuming he coached...

 

Alvin Harper

Michael Irvin

Randy Moss

Chris Carter

Donte Stallworth

Joe Horn

 

...and has three Super Bowl rings? How did Melrose find him? Sounds like a great pick considering Melrose's history of producing NFL players.

 

Yes, he would have coached all of them. It looks like the timing was good and he and Principal Bridges have been friends for over 30 years.

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I'm sure :unsure: I know you are returning a nuimber of people from last year's team. You guys are loaded!

 

We should be very good on defense this year again. I think we hung em up at halftime last year against Melrose after our first and second string rb`s went out. Our defense was much better than they showed on that night. We have at least 3 div1A prospects coming back on defense. The question marks will be at qb and o-line. We have some good recievers. We`ll have to use a new QB this year and you know how shaky that can be from Melrose`s trials early last season. He can throw the ball well, but he`s just gonna need to be in there and get the game experience under his belt.

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Someone else has already made mention of this, but I'll bet you college coaches and pro scouts (like his own son) are giddy about this hire. Melrose is a factory for college and professional football players, and this hire fits the bill to continue that mold. However, making the transition from professional/college to high school is no easy task, even if there is prior experience on the resume'.

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Someone else has already made mention of this, but I'll bet you college coaches and pro scouts (like his own son) are giddy about this hire. Melrose is a factory for college and professional football players, and this hire fits the bill to continue that mold. However, making the transition from professional/college to high school is no easy task, even if there is prior experience on the resume'.

 

Hopefully the assistants will help with the transition. I am looking forward seeing how this works out.

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