MIAMI (July 17, 2019) – Next up in our Q&A series with FIU football is wideout and dangerous return man, Maurice Alexander. The senior had no trouble making the move from quarterback to wide receiver last season, as he earned a team-high 40 catches while racking up 474 yards and five scores. 

Alexander was named to the All-Conference USA First Team last season, after averaging 14.6 yards per punt return to rank fifth in the nation among those with at least three returns on the year. Alexander's breakout game in 2018 came against UMass, as the Panther racked up 136 return yards and scored on a 69-yard scamper to help FIU roll over the Minutemen. Alexander is now preparing for his final season at FIU, as he took time to sit down with FIUSports.com for a little back-and-forth Q&A.

Q:  What's it like playing for Coach Butch Davis?
A: "It's great, he's by far the best coach I have ever had."

Q: How was the transition from QB to WR last season? 
A: "Great. I made the transition and worked so hard."

Q: What was your favorite moment from last season?
A: "The punt return I had for a touchdown against UMass."

Q: How does it feel to be on the C-USA First Team? 
A: "It feels great! It's an honor from the position I was in two years ago. It's a blessing."

Q: What former or current NFL player did you model your game after and why? 
A: "DeSean Jackson because of his body type, speed and his return skills." 

Q: How would you describe Miami to an outsider?
 A: "The crib. A place where you can hit the beach or really be in the trenches."

Q: Describe your fashion style.
A: "Drippy, but not doing too much. On point."

Q: What would you rap name be? 
A: "Big 3."

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Entering its 18th year of football in 2019, the FIU Panthers are coming off a program-best nine wins a season ago. FIU capped 2018 with a 35-32 victory over Toledo in the Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl to finish the season 9-4 overall. Under legendary head coach Butch Davis, the Panthers have earned back-to-back bowl appearances and 17 wins in the last two years.
 
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