In Part 1 of Josh Jackson's video diary, the defensive back brings fans along with the football team as they leave West Point and head for Fort Benning, GA.
In the final part of Josh Jackson's video diary, he takes fans along with the football team as they attend a basic training graduation, tour the National Infantry Museum, and play the annual Black/Gold game.
Rick Johnston recaps the football team's trip to Fort Benning for their annual Black/Gold Game. The feature also includes interviews focusing on this unique experience.
Rick Johnston interviews Josh Jackson at 36,000 feet about what fans can expect from his video diary. The defensive back will be chronicling the football team's trip to Fort Benning for their annual Black/Gold Game.
About Jackson: Two-time letterman ... one of the most experienced defensive backs on Army roster ... served as backup cornerback in plebe season ... moved into starting role in 2010 ... primary return man on both punts and kickoffs last season.
2010: Appeared in all 13 games ... made 10 starts ... 33 tackles on the season ... intercepted one pass ... added two pass breakups ... recovered one fumble ... returned 18 punts for 132 yards ... averaged 7.3 yards per return ... returned 26 kickoff for 523 yards ... averaged 20.1 yards per return ... first career start at Eastern Michigan ... registered a career-high six tackles, all primary hits .... recovered first career fumble in the win opposite the Eagles ... posted a career-long kickoff return of 42 yards at Tulane ... returned five kickoffs for career-best 86 yards against Notre Dame ... intercepted a pass in the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl versus SMU.
2009: Saw action in eight games ... registered three tackles and one interception ... made collegiate debut during Black Knights' season-opening defeat of Eastern Michigan ... notched one tackle and one interception in that contest ... fourth-quarter pickoff helped Army snap 12-game losing streak in season-opening outings ... returned aerial theft 26 yards ... posted single stops against both Temple and Air Force ... one of eight freshmen to earn varsity letter.
High School: All-county selection at Brookwood High in Snellville, Ga. ... played for head coach Mark Crews ... saw action at wide receiver and cornerback positions ... standout punt returner as well ... two-time letterwinner ... served as team captain as a senior ... established school record with 75-yard punt return during first round of 2006 playoffs versus South Cobb ... helped squad to three straight regional championships ... earned four additional varsity letters in track and field ... specialized in sprint events on track ... ranks fourth all-time on school's all-time list in both 110-meter and 300-meter hurdles events ... high school teammate of current Army teammates A.J. and Jarrett Mackey ... one of record-setting number of 28 Division 1-A signees out of Gwinnett County in Georgia in 2008.
Personal: Born Jan. 20, 1990 ... given name is Joshua Alexander Jackson ... parents' names are Leverne and Jacqueline Jackson ... cousin, Rickey Dixon Jr., currently holds rank of specialist in U.S. Army ... high school teammate of current Army teammates A.J. and Jarrett Mackey ... all three attended USMA Prep School together and have been football teammates since sixth grade ... majoring in Engineering Management.
