MONTREAL - Head coach Jason Maas often insists the Montreal Alouettes can win with anyone in their lineup.
But even he admits Davis Alexander gives those odds a serious boost.
Alexander entered the history books Friday with one touchdown and 350 passing yards in a 38-20 victory over the Calgary Stampeders, setting a CFL record with nine straight wins as a starter to begin his career.
“He gives us hope. He gives belief. He gives us everything he has,” Maas said of his starting quarterback. “Our whole team feels a bit different.
“I mean, shoot, he's won every game he's started for us – it's hard not to believe when he's out there.”
Alexander completed 26 of 36 pass attempts in his return from missing eight games with a hamstring injury.
Montreal has gone 3-7 without him this season, a