Parliament Profile: From Dancer to Running Back, Boogie Woods III

By: Will Barfield KENNESAW, Ga. — Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, he was Alan Woods III. Before he was a versatile running back, Woods was a dancer. His grandmother’s favorite song, “Boogie Nights” by Heatwave, inspired his nickname. He loved to dance to his grandmother’s song so much they began to call him Boogie Nights. Eventually, they settled on Boogie Woods III. There have always been two constants in his life. “As long as I can remember, it’s been family and football,” he said. “We would wake up early on Saturday mornings and get suited up to go play…