Fredskins---Alfred Morris' big first week as an NFL starter

Former FAU running back Alfred Morris is now a starter for the Washington Redskins.

Photo courtesy of Michelle Friswell. 

By: Rolando Rosa 

Over the weekend, three FAU running backs(Damian Fortner, Travis Jones and Johnathan Wallace) combined for 75 yards in a 31-14 road loss to Middle Tennessee.

Alfred Morris had more yards by himself in his NFL debut with the Redskins. 

Former Owls running back Morris(drafted with the 173rd pick in the sixth round) and fellow rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III led Washington to a stunning 40-32 week one victory over New Orleans in the Superdome. 

"Who dat? We that! Hail to the Redskins!" Morris said in delight on his Twitter page.

Morris was a starter, rushing for 96 yards on 28 carries to go along with two touchdowns. The two scores were the first-ever for an Owl in the NFL. 

After his second touchdown, which came in the fourth quarter to seal the win, Morris showed his school spirit by making Owl Fingers in the end zone. In four seasons at FAU he racked up a school record 27 touchdowns and 3,529 yards rushing. 

"I do it for a reason," Morris told Owl Access about why he did the Owl Fingers. "I'm proud of where I came from. I'm proud to have played at FAU."