'Quick Six' takes the long road.(Sports)(Switch to running back gives Houston's Alridge more goals)

The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) | August 31, 2007 | Copyright

Byline: Curtis Anderson The Register-Guard

Two years ago, Anthony Alridge, an all-purpose back who goes by the nickname of `Quick Six,' made his first career start for the Houston football team in its season opener against Oregon.

By the end of the first quarter, the 5-foot-9, 175-pound Alridge already had added his first career catch, and his first career touchdown, a 62-yard reception that gave the Cougars a shortlived 21-14 lead.

So why not launch his campaign to be the nation's leader in all-purpose yards this season in Saturday's rematch with ...

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