Alexander the Greg

Erin Branch of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat profiles Greg Alexander.

Yes, he’s come a long way since he was swarmed at “The Swamp.”

And, in retrospect, it appears that the 6-foot-3, 230-pound Alexander began turning his season around the moment he was benched against Florida.

SRJC coach Keith Simons spoke to Hawaii quarterback coach Nick Rolovich, a Novato native, during the season and Rolovich raved about Alexander’s response to his rugged debut.

“Nick was telling me how Greg would show up to practice every day and just work his butt off,” Simons said. “By doing that he earned the respect of the team.”

Said Alexander, “It’s just one of those things. Crying and whining about stuff isn’t going to help you. I just kept working to get better.”