The New Yorker Lions Braunschweig of the German Football League (GFL) have signed American linebacker Nigel Alexander.The former Ivy League standout is excited to be taking his talents to Germany, joining one of the GFL’s top programs:“I chose the Lions because I think Coach (Troy) Tomlin is a great coach and I believe his record and history speaks for itself. He is the type of coach that I would love to play for and win with.”
From the German RELEASE (above) which translates by computer this way:
23-year-old American Nigel Alexander will join the New York Lions' defense in the 2022 season. The 1.88 m tall and 105 kg linebacker comes from Dartmouth College (FCS - Div. 1-AA), with whom he won the Ivy League title in his senior season 2019.
In 10 games, he contributed a total of 70 tackles, including seven for a loss and a quarterback sack, and was selected to the 1st Team All - Ivy League at his position. Overall, he was able to immortalize 132 tackles in the statistics books during his time for the "Big Green".
Originally from Orlando, Florida, the American began his football career at Dr. Phillips High School in his hometown, where he competed in track and wrestling in addition to American football.
Outside of football, Nigel Alexander enjoys spending time in the outdoors and enjoys fishing, hiking and camping. The decision to play for the New York Lions in Germany in 2022 was not difficult for the defender. For example, some family members live in Germany at various US military bases and, secondly, talking to former player Basil Jackson (New York Lions 2019) helped him feel like he was doing the right thing.
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the defense player is eager to get back on the field and do his best in the Lions' jersey.
Alexander will be joining former Dartmouth teammate Jared Gerbino in playing professionally in Europe. Gerbino has signed to play for the Parma Panthers. (LINK)
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CLICK HERE to read the interview.
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It's not just Dartmouth players in the transfer portal, of course. Harvard specialist Jon Sot is heading to Notre Dame as a preferred walk-on punter. Find the story HERE.
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With 578 undergrads and 697 confirmed, active cases of COVID-19 on campus, Dartmouth has updated its spectator policy for Big Green athletic events. Per a college release, restrictions until Feb. 1, include (LINK):
• Dartmouth students, faculty and staff are permitted to attend with a valid, current Dartmouth ID.
• Guests/visitors are permitted to attend only through a team pass list for parents and personal guests of the players and coaches, provided they show proof of being fully vaccinated (14 days after their final dose in a COVID-19 series) or a negative PCR test within 72 hours.
• Masks must be worn indoors at all times.
• No outside food will be permitted and concession stands will remain closed.
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EXTRA POINT
When our main bank eliminated its coin-counting machine a few years ago Mrs. BGA found another bank that still had one and lugged in a couple of heavy jars filled with coins. Understandably, you needed to have an account at the bank to use the machine, so Mrs. BGA dutifully opened an account.
We got a statement from that bank yesterday showing that the account has $735.91 in it. Prior to the addition of the month's interest, the account had $735.90 in it. You do the math.
