LSU is retiring former RB sensation Charles Alexander’s No. 4 jersey. And Matt Moscona got the honor to host the 67-year-old legend on his latest episode on After Further Review: LSU on May 23, where he walked fans through how he processed his emotions during that phone call.
“I wasn’t really ready for it. Wasn’t expecting the call. Didn’t even know they had a bite or anything,” Alexander said. “And one of the assistant ADs called me and told me the news, and I [was] just elated. I was happy. Shocked because I didn’t even know it was being voted on.” He went on to say that he’s been receiving calls all day with messages of congratulations on his achievement.
Charles Alexander was a two-time Heisman Trophy finalist playing college football at LSU. He was a first-year All-American RB in 1977 and 1978 and was also the first SEC RB to gain 4,000 career rushing yards. He finished his Tigers career with a total of 4,035 rushing yards.
Alexander is also a College Football Hall of Famer, the eighth LSU player to be inducted. And he even compared the hype of today’s achievement from his 2012 HoF ceremony, saying how fast and far social media is helping the news travel. His No. 4 jersey will join No. 20, No. 21, and No. 37 in Tiger Stadium.
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