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  Alex Thompson
Alex Thompson
Player Profile
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
San Marcos
High School:
Palomar JC
Weight:
200
Position:
Running Back
Birthdate:
06/14/1983
Experience:
1L

Joined the program as a walkon and has earned playing time in the backfield.

2004: Ended the season with 77 rushing yards on 15 carries for an average of 5.1 yards ... Carried 14 times for 74 yards against Idaho State, including a 21-yard run ... Caught two passes on the season, including a 10-yard TD at BYU.

2003: Redshirted his first year on campus.

Junior College: Attended Palomar College and was a first-team all-California and all-league selection after rushing for more than 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns as a sophomore.

High School: An all-league and team MVP for San Marcos High School ... Was also a strong track performer for the Knights.

Personal: Born June 14, 1983, in Oceanside ... Grandson of Tom and Opal Thompson ... Majoring in sociology ... Has plans to start his own business when his playing days are complete.

Career Statistics

               	Rushing	                                Receiving
Year	G	Att.	Yds.	TD	Avg.	No.	Yds.	TD	Avg.
2004	4	15	77	0	5.1	2	17	1	8.5


Career Highs:
Carries: 14 vs. Idaho State (9/4/04);
Rushing Yards: 74 vs. Idaho State (9/4/04);
Longest Rush: 21 vs. Idaho State (9/4/04);
Receptions: 1, two times;
Receiving Yards: 10 at BYU (11/6/04);
Receiving TDs: 1 at BYU (11/6/04);
Long Reception: 10 at BYU (11/6/04)