by Tim Rogers, Plain Dealer Reporter , Plain Dealer

Name: Alex Anthony.

Team: Canada.

Hometown: Sidney, British Columbia.

College : Wilfrid Laurier.

Height: 6-2. Weight: 195.

Position: Receiver.

The lowdown: He caught the game-winning touchdown pass in the final seconds to defeat Japan, 38-35, on Wednesday. He finished with five receptions for 98 yards and had a key 18-yard kickoff return.

Q: Now that you've had time to reflect, what are your thoughts on that game-winning touchdown?

A: It was one of the greatest moments of my life. Coming from behind like that to win the game to get us to the gold-medal game. I knew we had to do something to score, and I wanted to be the guy.

Q: How old were you when you began playing football ?

A: I was 7 years old.

Q: What is your first football memory?

A: It was the first touchdown I ever scored. I was in the fifth grade and I was on the worst team ever. We didn't win a game for four years straight. But, we were playing a game called the Silver Cup for the two worst teams. The score was 0-0 and it was the last play of the game. I was playing quarterback and went 90 yards for a touchdown.

Q: Hamburger or hot dog?

A: Hamburger.

Q: Steak or lobster?

A: Steak.

Q: What's on your iPod?

A: Kanye West, John Mayer, Citizen Cope, Coldplay.

Q: What is your greatest fear?

A: I fear myself. I am the only one who can stop me, prevent me from accomplishing the things I want to accomplish.

Q: If they were doing a movie of your life, who would you want to play you?

A: Mark Wahlberg.

Q: Who is your all-time favorite football player?

A: Jerry Rice.

Q: What do you like about America?

A: Football is my life and it is like a religion here. I wish I could play college football here.

Q: If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three things would you want to have with you?

A: My iPod, my dog and lots of food.

Q: If you could have dinner with any three people, who would they be?

A: Jerry Rice, Tiger Woods and Joe Montana.

Q: Are you a fan of college football or the NFL?

A: College , for sure. The Oregon Ducks.

Q: Have the last two weeks been all you imagined they would be?

A: More. It's been one of the greatest experiences of my life. We had 79 guys show up in training camp and had to trim it to 45. We went through two-a-days for two weeks straight and it was very hard. But this experience has been incredible.

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