Alecko

Oh, and he once put a dead lizard in Alecko Eskandarian's cleats during a trip to Mexico.

A Bog goodbye to Jaime Moreno Dan Steinberg 2010

Last month, I told the story of Alecko Eskandarian, who returned to the University of Virginia after his career was derailed by concussions.

Thursday kickaround: concussions, Red Bulls-Revolution, Jaime Moreno chat, CONCACAF, WPS, Georgetown, TV listings Steve Goff 2010

First priority was Alecko Eskandarian, the former United star whose career had been derailed by concussions.

For former MLS player Devin Barclay, it's a whole new ballgame kicking for Ohio State football team Steve Goff 2010

I knew it was a big matchup, because Alecko had been telling me for weeks that he knew the perfect person for me.

Greece's Royal Couple Colacello, Bob 2008

I tried to get out of it, but Alecko never returned my phone calls and we had arranged to meet at the airport.

Greece's Royal Couple Colacello, Bob 2008

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Alecko Eskandarian scored his sixth goal of the season before being ejected Saturday night and D.C. United extended their winning streak to five games with a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Crew.

USATODAY.com - Soccer - D.C. vs. Columbus 2006

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Alecko Eskandarian scored his sixth goal of the season before being ejected Saturday night and D.C. United extended their winning streak to five games with a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Crew.

USATODAY.com - MLS roundup: United victory string hits five 2006

“Alecko arranged to take me as his companion,” she recalls.

Greece's Royal Couple Colacello, Bob 2008

Alecko Eskandarian tells of back-and-forth "Flexall in the underwear" duels and says he once dressed up as Olsen for Halloween — in a gorilla suit with an Olsen jersey because "he's a hairy guy."

USATODAY.com - USA's Olsen assumes central role 2006

Pavlos continues the story: “Alecko not only managed to ensure that both of us turned up at the same place, but also actually had us sit next to each other at dinner.”

Greece's Royal Couple Colacello, Bob 2008