Josh Jackson Named Virginia Tech Starting QB
Josh Jackson, son of former Michigan RB Coach Fred Jackson, was named starting QB at Virginia Tech. Warm up the Fred Jackson Hype Machine.
For those that want something more Michigan football-related, Bill Connolly released his Florida football preview today:
August 14th, 2017 at 3:28 PM ^
He will be like Cam Newton crossed with Tom Brady, only better.
August 14th, 2017 at 3:30 PM ^
August 14th, 2017 at 3:31 PM ^
I was going to stay all Virginia Tech: Michael Vick crossed with Don Strock.
August 14th, 2017 at 5:13 PM ^
The only thing that stands out to me about Don Strock is that he always sported a really nice tan while he held that clipboard.
August 15th, 2017 at 9:54 AM ^
Woodstrock!
August 14th, 2017 at 3:29 PM ^
Dad's already heading to the fridge for the fourth different drink of this particular news headline.
August 14th, 2017 at 7:54 PM ^
August 14th, 2017 at 3:32 PM ^
A combination of Michael Vick (without the off-field issues) and the liquid-metal terminator, but fast.
August 14th, 2017 at 3:32 PM ^
Came here to post this. Thank GOD I didn't before seeing yours...
You don't mention this, but in the article, Fred Jackson was quoted: "My son Josh at QB is like Vince Young, but with more speed and wiggle, with an arm like Dan Marino, only a bit stronger and more accurate. He also makes decisions like a smart Joe Montana. And he's handsome, like a straight Cristiano Ronaldo..." :-D
August 14th, 2017 at 3:34 PM ^
With Josh Jackson and Terius Wheatley I'm rooting for VaTech for the next couple of years.
As an attendee of that absurd Sugar Bowl I feel like I owe them that much goodwill, at the very least.
August 14th, 2017 at 4:41 PM ^
August 14th, 2017 at 5:22 PM ^
Pitch the damn ball!
August 14th, 2017 at 5:47 PM ^
Fire those damn refs!
August 14th, 2017 at 8:29 PM ^
August 14th, 2017 at 4:41 PM ^
whats the younger wheatley play? will he likely see the field as well? dont really recall him as a recruit.
not that i need another reason to root for va tech vs clemson, fsu, etc but thats a good one
August 14th, 2017 at 3:47 PM ^
August 14th, 2017 at 4:14 PM ^
August 14th, 2017 at 4:26 PM ^
Cake Eater.
August 14th, 2017 at 6:20 PM ^
Ducks Fly Together.
August 14th, 2017 at 6:51 PM ^
August 14th, 2017 at 3:40 PM ^
August 14th, 2017 at 3:43 PM ^
Not at all, IIRC. He was decently ranked (top 15 in Michigan I think?), but didn't get offers from UM or MSU (again, IIRC).
August 14th, 2017 at 3:57 PM ^
He was the #12 Dual Threat QB. We ended up with Brandon Peters. Not bad...
August 14th, 2017 at 3:42 PM ^
Like Michael Vick, but less dog fighting
August 14th, 2017 at 4:26 PM ^
and like Marcus Vick but faster, but also with less leg stomping
August 14th, 2017 at 5:04 PM ^
How does the amount of firearm brandishing match up?
August 14th, 2017 at 3:59 PM ^
So, like Jared Lorenzen except slow, but with Reggie Ball's field vision and the velocity of R.A. Dickey. Excellent.
[/go Hoos]
August 14th, 2017 at 4:07 PM ^
August 14th, 2017 at 8:41 PM ^
Aw man, my bad, yo......I didn't realize the wounds could still be so fresh.
August 14th, 2017 at 11:59 PM ^
August 14th, 2017 at 4:03 PM ^
and Fred would be around from time to time -- very nice guy.
Not quite as many moons ago my son's rec basketball team (that I coached) destroyed the team Josh played on a number of times.
He played his frosh year at Huron before moving to Saline.
August 14th, 2017 at 4:11 PM ^
You know what they say. All dirt roads lead to Blacksburg.
That aside, this is great not only for Josh Jackson but for his dad. Tendency toward hyperbole aside, I don't think I heard many folks say anything negative about Fred and his family.
August 14th, 2017 at 4:42 PM ^
Kidding aside, FJ always seemed like a good guy and it must be particularly satisfying if you're a coach for your kid to become QB1 for a major D1 program. Good for him.
August 14th, 2017 at 6:29 PM ^
Josh. I believe we will see him in a few years vs M.
August 14th, 2017 at 6:52 PM ^
I believe he is a freshman. Could theoretically be their starter when we host them in 2020.
August 14th, 2017 at 8:16 PM ^
Let's just all promise each other we'll never say "welcome to the big 10" okay? Okay.