Bobby Jackson (American football coach)
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Bobby Jackson in Forsyth, Georgia
was a National Football League
Assistant Coach with 21 years of professional coaching experience including three as an offensive coordinator. In his NFL tenure, Jackson coached five Pro Bowl
Running Backs, including at least one in three of his five stops where he has tutored the Running Backs. The list consists of NFL Hall of Fame player Marshall Faulk
(St. Louis Rams
2000-02), Stephen Davis (Washington Redskins
1999), Terry Allen
(Washington Redskins
1996), Brian Mitchell
(Washington Redskins
, 1995), and Marion Butts
(San Diego Chargers
, 1990–91).
. He was raised by his parents Anice Rocquemore and Roy Henry Jackson, who was a veteran of World War I
that was wounded in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive
. Jackson's first experience with football would shape his life. In the 7th Grade he tried out for football and after the 3rd day, the football coach, in front of the team, stripped Jackson's uniform off him on the practice field and gave it to a bigger kid. Jackson was humiliated and worked on his running skills and tried out again in the 9th Grade and soon became the starting Running Back. Jackson attended and played High School Football at Mary Persons High School. He played college football at South Georgia College
in 1958, under legendary Florida State University
Head Coach Bobby Bowden
and assistant Coach Vince Gibson
. In 1959, Bowden was offered the Head Football Coaching Job at Samford
and Jackson was one of 15 players that followed Bowden to Birmingham, Alabama
. From 1959-62, Jackson was starter on all sides of the Howard football team and was one of the last of the 60 Minute Men (Football Players who played the entire 60 minutes of the football game). On offense he was the Running Back, on the defense as a Defensive Back, and was on the Punt and Kickoff Return teams. While at Howard, Jackson was a two-time small college All-American Running Back. In numerous interviews, Bowden has said that Jackson was the best all around player that he ever coached. From 1959-62, Jackson had 287 rushing attempts for 2,084 yards, 27 touchdowns and 7.3 yards per carry for his career (Stamford University record for highest yards per carry for a career) . During the 1960 season, Jackson had 73 rushing attempts for 703 yards for 9.6 yards per carry. In 1961, he had 78 rushing attempts for 653 yards for 8.4 yards per carry. Jackson still holds the record for the Longest Run from Scrimmage, 90 yards against Troy State in 1961. From 1959-62, the Howard Football Team went 31-6, and received bowl bids to Textile Bowl and the Golden Isle Bowl. While at Howard University, Jackson met his wife Nancy Eleanor Howard. Nancy Howard was the reigning Howard University Beauty Queen at the time and when Jackson decided he wanted a date with her, Jackson and 4 other Football Players kidnapped Nancy Howard as she was walking with her boyfriend on campus. Nancy Howard was held until she agreed to go on a date with Jackson and has been with him ever since. After graduating from Howard University in Physical Education, Jackson went on to earn his Master's Degree in Physical Education from Peabody College
, now a part of Vanderbilt University
, in Nashville, Tennessee
. From 1963-64, Jackson coached Football and Track at Shades Valley High School
in Irondale, Alabama
.
at Florida State University
. In 1966, Jackson became the Linebacker and Defensive End Coach and stayed with Coach Peterson thru the 1969 Season. From 1965 thru 1969, Jackson was part of an incredible coach staff that included Bobby Bowden
, Joe Gibbs
, Dan Henning
, Don James
, Bob Harbison, Don Powell, Don Breaux
, Joe Avezzano
, Bill Cox, Gene McDowell
, Gary Wyant, Neil Schmidt, Al Conover
, John McGregor, Bill Crutchfield, Ken MacLean, Doug Hafner, Bud Whitehead
, Charlie Wright, Don Fauls, and Frank DeBord. During his time at FSU, Jackson coached All American Linebacker Dale McCullers and Defensive End Wayne McDuffie. Jackson also coached and recruited All Southern Defensive End Ron Wallace.
From 1970 to 1974, Jackson joined Headed Coach Vince Gibson
at Kansas State University
. Jackson joined the purple pride coaching staff that included R.C. Slocum, Jerry Sullivan
, and Joe Madden. From 1970 to 1972, Jackson coached the Quarterbacks and Running Backs, which included Quarterbacks Lynn Dickey
and Steve Grogan
. At Running Back, Jackson coached Mike Montgomery, Bill Butler, and Don Calhoun
. In 1973, Jackson became the Defensive Coordinator and Linebacker coach. On the Defensive side, he coached Linebacker Gary Spani
.
In 1975 and 1976, Jackson once again joined Head Coach Vince Gibson at the University of Louisville
as his Defensive Coordinator and coached the Linebackers.
From 1977 to 1982, Jackson joined the University of Tennessee
coaching staff, under Head Coach Johnny Majors
.
at the Atlanta Falcons
. While at the Atlanta Falcons, he coached the Linebackers from 1983 to 1985 and the H-Backs/Tight Ends in 1986.
From 1987 to 1991, Jackson coached the Running Backs for the San Diego Chargers
under Head Coaches Al Saunders
and Dan Henning
. During Jackson's five year tenure as Running Backs Coach in San Diego, the Chargers surpassed the 4.0-yard per carry mark in each of his final four seasons. In fact, over that four-year stretch (1988-1991), the Chargers averaged 4.6 yards per rushing attempt, and led the NFL in this department in 1991 (4.8), while finishing second in 1988 (4.7), and third in 1990 (4.7). Gary Anderson
(1,119 yards in 1988) and Marion Butts
(1,225 yards in 1990) each went over 1,000 yards during that time.
In 1992 and 1993, Jackson joined the Phoenix Cardinals as the Running Backs Coach under Head Coach Joe Bugel
. In 1993, Ronald Moore amassed 1,018 yards rushing, the first Cardinals running back to break the 1,000-yard barrier since 1985. Also in Jackson's final year, Larry Centers
led the team with 60 receptions, a figure which ranked second among NFC
running backs that year.
Jackson served as the Running Backs Coach for the Washington Redskins
from 1994 - 1999, under Head Coach Norv Turner
. During his six years in Washington, the team produced a 1,000-yard running back three times, including Terry Allen
(1995-1996) and Stephen Davis (1999). Allen finished third in the NFC in rushing both times he reached the plateau, while Davis led the conference in that category in 1999. As a unit, the Redskins topped the 4.0-yard average per carry mark on four occasions.
From 2000 - 2002, Jackson was the Associate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs Coach for the St. Louis Rams
under Head Coach Mike Martz
. In his three years as the Offensive Coordinator for the Greatest Show on Turf in St. Louis, the Rams led the NFL in total offense in 2000 and 2001 as they averaged 442.2 and 418.1 yards per game, respectively, in those two years. in 2000, the Rams offense scored 540 points, averaging 33.8 points per game. In 2001, the Rams won the NFC Championship and the offense scored 503 points, averaging 31.4 points per game. In addition, Hall of Fame Running Back Marshall Faulk
surpassed the 1,000-yard rushing mark twice during that time, finishing second in the NFC in rushing in 2000 (1,359 yards) and third in 2001 (1,359 yards). He also lead all NFC running backs in receptions all three years, as he averaged more than 81 catches a season over that stretch. The Rams' running game averaged more than 4.0 yards per attempt all three seasons.
In 2003, Jackson retired from the game and moved to his farm in Alabama. In 2007, Jackson was lured out of retirement by Head Coach Cam Cameron
to coach the Running Backs for the Miami Dolphins
. The dolphins running backs averaged 4.0 yards per attempt for the season and Ronnie Brown
lead the team with 5.1 yards per carry for the season. After the 2007 season, Jackson retired again to his Alabama farm, raising cattle and public speaking.
Forsyth, Georgia
Forsyth is a city in Monroe County, Georgia, United States. The population was 3,776 at the 2000 census. This number was corrected to read 4,300. The city is the county seat of Monroe County.Forsyth is part of the Macon Metropolitan Statistical Area...
was a National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
Assistant Coach with 21 years of professional coaching experience including three as an offensive coordinator. In his NFL tenure, Jackson coached five Pro Bowl
Pro Bowl
In professional American football, the Pro Bowl is the all-star game of the National Football League . Since the merger with the rival American Football League in 1970, it has been officially called the AFC–NFC Pro Bowl, matching the top players in the American Football Conference against those...
Running Backs, including at least one in three of his five stops where he has tutored the Running Backs. The list consists of NFL Hall of Fame player Marshall Faulk
Marshall Faulk
Marshall William Faulk is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League. He is currently an analyst for NFL Total Access, Thursday Night Football, and NFL GameDay Morning on the NFL Network...
(St. Louis Rams
St. Louis Rams
The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,...
2000-02), Stephen Davis (Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
1999), Terry Allen
Terry Allen
Terry Allen may refer to:*Terry Allen , American Big Band singer*Terry Allen , American country singer and artist*Magnum T.A...
(Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
1996), Brian Mitchell
Brian Mitchell
Brian Keith Mitchell is a former American football running back and return specialist in the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 1990 NFL Draft...
(Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
, 1995), and Marion Butts
Marion Butts
Marion Stevenson Butts, Jr. is a retired professional American football running back who played 7 seasons in the NFL for the San Diego Chargers, the New England Patriots and the Houston Oilers from 1989 to 1995....
(San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, 1990–91).
Youth and Early Life
Bobby Jackson was born and raised on a small rural farm in Forsyth, GeorgiaForsyth, Georgia
Forsyth is a city in Monroe County, Georgia, United States. The population was 3,776 at the 2000 census. This number was corrected to read 4,300. The city is the county seat of Monroe County.Forsyth is part of the Macon Metropolitan Statistical Area...
. He was raised by his parents Anice Rocquemore and Roy Henry Jackson, who was a veteran of World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
that was wounded in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive
Meuse-Argonne Offensive
The Meuse-Argonne Offensive, or Maas-Argonne Offensive, also called the Battle of the Argonne Forest, was a part of the final Allied offensive of World War I that stretched along the entire western front.-Overview:...
. Jackson's first experience with football would shape his life. In the 7th Grade he tried out for football and after the 3rd day, the football coach, in front of the team, stripped Jackson's uniform off him on the practice field and gave it to a bigger kid. Jackson was humiliated and worked on his running skills and tried out again in the 9th Grade and soon became the starting Running Back. Jackson attended and played High School Football at Mary Persons High School. He played college football at South Georgia College
South Georgia College
South Georgia College is a two-year, state-supported, residential junior college located in Douglas, Georgia, United States.-Affiliation/Accreditation:...
in 1958, under legendary Florida State University
Florida State University
The Florida State University is a space-grant and sea-grant public university located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is a comprehensive doctoral research university with medical programs and significant research activity as determined by the Carnegie Foundation...
Head Coach Bobby Bowden
Bobby Bowden
Robert Cleckler "Bobby" Bowden is a retired college football coach. He coached the Florida State Seminoles football team from the 1976 to 2009 seasons...
and assistant Coach Vince Gibson
Vince Gibson
Vince Gibson is a former American football player and coach. He served as head football coach at Kansas State University , the University of Louisville , and Tulane University , compiling a career college football record of 75–98–2...
. In 1959, Bowden was offered the Head Football Coaching Job at Samford
Samford University
Samford University, founded as Howard College is a private, coeducational, Alabama Baptist Convention-affiliated university located in Homewood, a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, United States. It includes the , Cumberland School of Law, McWhorter School of Pharmacy, Brock School of Business, Ida V....
and Jackson was one of 15 players that followed Bowden to Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama. The city is the county seat of Jefferson County. According to the 2010 United States Census, Birmingham had a population of 212,237. The Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area, in estimate by the U.S...
. From 1959-62, Jackson was starter on all sides of the Howard football team and was one of the last of the 60 Minute Men (Football Players who played the entire 60 minutes of the football game). On offense he was the Running Back, on the defense as a Defensive Back, and was on the Punt and Kickoff Return teams. While at Howard, Jackson was a two-time small college All-American Running Back. In numerous interviews, Bowden has said that Jackson was the best all around player that he ever coached. From 1959-62, Jackson had 287 rushing attempts for 2,084 yards, 27 touchdowns and 7.3 yards per carry for his career (Stamford University record for highest yards per carry for a career) . During the 1960 season, Jackson had 73 rushing attempts for 703 yards for 9.6 yards per carry. In 1961, he had 78 rushing attempts for 653 yards for 8.4 yards per carry. Jackson still holds the record for the Longest Run from Scrimmage, 90 yards against Troy State in 1961. From 1959-62, the Howard Football Team went 31-6, and received bowl bids to Textile Bowl and the Golden Isle Bowl. While at Howard University, Jackson met his wife Nancy Eleanor Howard. Nancy Howard was the reigning Howard University Beauty Queen at the time and when Jackson decided he wanted a date with her, Jackson and 4 other Football Players kidnapped Nancy Howard as she was walking with her boyfriend on campus. Nancy Howard was held until she agreed to go on a date with Jackson and has been with him ever since. After graduating from Howard University in Physical Education, Jackson went on to earn his Master's Degree in Physical Education from Peabody College
Peabody College
Peabody College of Education and Human Development was founded in 1875 when the University of Nashville, located in Nashville, Tennessee, split into two separate educational institutions...
, now a part of Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University is a private research university located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1873, the university is named for shipping and rail magnate "Commodore" Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided Vanderbilt its initial $1 million endowment despite having never been to the...
, in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
. From 1963-64, Jackson coached Football and Track at Shades Valley High School
Shades Valley High School
Shades Valley High School is a public secondary school located in Irondale, Alabama . The school was established in 1948 near Homewood and was moved to its present location in Irondale in the fall of 1996.-Location:...
in Irondale, Alabama
Irondale, Alabama
Irondale is a city adjacent to Birmingham, Alabama, United States northeast from Homewood and Mountain Brook. At the 2010 census the population was 12,349. The book Fried Green Tomatoes, by Irondale native Fannie Flagg, is loosely based around the town and the landmark Irondale Cafe, known as The...
.
College Coaching Career
In 1965, Jackson was brought on as a volunteer football coach under Head Coach Bill PetersonBill Peterson
William E. "Bill" Peterson was an American football coach. His career included head coaching stops at Florida State, Rice University and with the Houston Oilers. Considered one of the unique characters in college sports, Peterson is credited with bringing the pro passing game to college football...
at Florida State University
Florida State University
The Florida State University is a space-grant and sea-grant public university located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is a comprehensive doctoral research university with medical programs and significant research activity as determined by the Carnegie Foundation...
. In 1966, Jackson became the Linebacker and Defensive End Coach and stayed with Coach Peterson thru the 1969 Season. From 1965 thru 1969, Jackson was part of an incredible coach staff that included Bobby Bowden
Bobby Bowden
Robert Cleckler "Bobby" Bowden is a retired college football coach. He coached the Florida State Seminoles football team from the 1976 to 2009 seasons...
, Joe Gibbs
Joe Gibbs
Joe Jackson Gibbs is a former American football coach, NASCAR Championship team owner, and two time NHRA Pro Stock team owner. He was the 20th and 26th head coach in the history of the Washington Redskins...
, Dan Henning
Dan Henning
-External links:...
, Don James
Don James
Don James is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at Kent State University from 1971 to 1974 and at the University of Washington from 1975 to 1992, compiling a career college football record of 178–76–2...
, Bob Harbison, Don Powell, Don Breaux
Don Breaux
Donald Carl Breaux is a former collegiate and Professional Football player at McNeese State and in the American Football League and former Offensive Coordinator for the NFL Washington Redskins. It was his second stint under head coach Joe Gibbs and with the team.-Playing career:Breaux attended...
, Joe Avezzano
Joe Avezzano
Joe Avezzano is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Oregon State University from 1980 to 1984, compiling a record of 6–47–2...
, Bill Cox, Gene McDowell
Gene McDowell
-References:...
, Gary Wyant, Neil Schmidt, Al Conover
Al Conover
Al Conover is a former American football player and coach. Most notably, he served as head coach at Rice University from 1972 to 1975, compiling a record of 15–27–2 in four seasons before resigning to enter private business....
, John McGregor, Bill Crutchfield, Ken MacLean, Doug Hafner, Bud Whitehead
Bud Whitehead
Ruben Agnus "Bud" Whitehead is a former American football defensive back in the American Football League. A 16th round selection of the 1961 AFL Draft, Whitehead played eight seasons with the San Diego Chargers...
, Charlie Wright, Don Fauls, and Frank DeBord. During his time at FSU, Jackson coached All American Linebacker Dale McCullers and Defensive End Wayne McDuffie. Jackson also coached and recruited All Southern Defensive End Ron Wallace.
From 1970 to 1974, Jackson joined Headed Coach Vince Gibson
Vince Gibson
Vince Gibson is a former American football player and coach. He served as head football coach at Kansas State University , the University of Louisville , and Tulane University , compiling a career college football record of 75–98–2...
at Kansas State University
Kansas State University
Kansas State University, commonly shortened to K-State, is an institution of higher learning located in Manhattan, Kansas, in the United States...
. Jackson joined the purple pride coaching staff that included R.C. Slocum, Jerry Sullivan
Jerry Sullivan
Jerry Sullivan is the current Wide Receivers/Senior Assistant Coach for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was the offensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals in 2003....
, and Joe Madden. From 1970 to 1972, Jackson coached the Quarterbacks and Running Backs, which included Quarterbacks Lynn Dickey
Lynn Dickey
Clifford Lynn Dickey is a retired National Football League quarterback, who played for the Houston Oilers and the Green Bay Packers in the 1970s and 1980s.-High school:...
and Steve Grogan
Steve Grogan
Steve James Grogan is a former American football quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. Grogan played for the Patriots for his entire NFL career, from 1975 to 1990.-High school and college:...
. At Running Back, Jackson coached Mike Montgomery, Bill Butler, and Don Calhoun
Don Calhoun
Donald Clevester Calhoun is a former professional American football running back who played for nine seasons in the National Football League for the Buffalo Bills, the New England Patriots, and the Philadelphia Eagles...
. In 1973, Jackson became the Defensive Coordinator and Linebacker coach. On the Defensive side, he coached Linebacker Gary Spani
Gary Spani
Gary Spani is a former NFL linebacker who played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1978-1986. He has worked for the Chiefs' front office since 1989, and is currently the director of tickets and events marketing for the Chiefs....
.
In 1975 and 1976, Jackson once again joined Head Coach Vince Gibson at the University of Louisville
University of Louisville
The University of Louisville is a public university in Louisville, Kentucky. When founded in 1798, it was the first city-owned public university in the United States and one of the first universities chartered west of the Allegheny Mountains. The university is mandated by the Kentucky General...
as his Defensive Coordinator and coached the Linebackers.
From 1977 to 1982, Jackson joined the University of Tennessee
University of Tennessee
The University of Tennessee is a public land-grant university headquartered at Knoxville, Tennessee, United States...
coaching staff, under Head Coach Johnny Majors
Johnny Majors
Johnny Majors is a former American football player and coach. A standout halfback at the University of Tennessee, he was an All-American in 1956 and a two-time winner of the Southeastern Conference Most Valuable Player award, in 1955 and 1956. He finished second to Paul Hornung in voting for...
.
Professional Coaching Career
In 1983, Jackson joined Head Coach Dan HenningDan Henning
-External links:...
at the Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. While at the Atlanta Falcons, he coached the Linebackers from 1983 to 1985 and the H-Backs/Tight Ends in 1986.
From 1987 to 1991, Jackson coached the Running Backs for the San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
under Head Coaches Al Saunders
Al Saunders
Al Saunders is the current offensive coordinator for the Oakland Raiders.-Early life and playing career:Born in London, England, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1960, and is one of four foreign-born coaches in the NFL...
and Dan Henning
Dan Henning
-External links:...
. During Jackson's five year tenure as Running Backs Coach in San Diego, the Chargers surpassed the 4.0-yard per carry mark in each of his final four seasons. In fact, over that four-year stretch (1988-1991), the Chargers averaged 4.6 yards per rushing attempt, and led the NFL in this department in 1991 (4.8), while finishing second in 1988 (4.7), and third in 1990 (4.7). Gary Anderson
Gary Anderson
Gary Allan Anderson is a former National Football League placekicker. He was the first NFL kicker to have a "perfect regular season," successfully making every field goal and every PAT during regular season play.-Early life:...
(1,119 yards in 1988) and Marion Butts
Marion Butts
Marion Stevenson Butts, Jr. is a retired professional American football running back who played 7 seasons in the NFL for the San Diego Chargers, the New England Patriots and the Houston Oilers from 1989 to 1995....
(1,225 yards in 1990) each went over 1,000 yards during that time.
In 1992 and 1993, Jackson joined the Phoenix Cardinals as the Running Backs Coach under Head Coach Joe Bugel
Joe Bugel
Joseph John 'Buges' Bugel was the Offensive line coach for the Washington Redskins from 1981 to 1989 and from 2004 to 2009...
. In 1993, Ronald Moore amassed 1,018 yards rushing, the first Cardinals running back to break the 1,000-yard barrier since 1985. Also in Jackson's final year, Larry Centers
Larry Centers
Larry Eugene Centers is a former American football fullback in the National Football League for 14 seasons, mostly for his first team, the Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals...
led the team with 60 receptions, a figure which ranked second among NFC
NFC
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running backs that year.
Jackson served as the Running Backs Coach for the Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
from 1994 - 1999, under Head Coach Norv Turner
Norv Turner
Norval Eugene Turner is the head coach for the National Football League's San Diego Chargers. He also has served as head coach of the Washington Redskins and the Oakland Raiders, and as offensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys, San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins, and San Francisco 49ers...
. During his six years in Washington, the team produced a 1,000-yard running back three times, including Terry Allen
Terry Allen
Terry Allen may refer to:*Terry Allen , American Big Band singer*Terry Allen , American country singer and artist*Magnum T.A...
(1995-1996) and Stephen Davis (1999). Allen finished third in the NFC in rushing both times he reached the plateau, while Davis led the conference in that category in 1999. As a unit, the Redskins topped the 4.0-yard average per carry mark on four occasions.
From 2000 - 2002, Jackson was the Associate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs Coach for the St. Louis Rams
St. Louis Rams
The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,...
under Head Coach Mike Martz
Mike Martz
Michael Martz is a former NFL head coach and currently the offensive coordinator for the National Football League's Chicago Bears....
. In his three years as the Offensive Coordinator for the Greatest Show on Turf in St. Louis, the Rams led the NFL in total offense in 2000 and 2001 as they averaged 442.2 and 418.1 yards per game, respectively, in those two years. in 2000, the Rams offense scored 540 points, averaging 33.8 points per game. In 2001, the Rams won the NFC Championship and the offense scored 503 points, averaging 31.4 points per game. In addition, Hall of Fame Running Back Marshall Faulk
Marshall Faulk
Marshall William Faulk is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League. He is currently an analyst for NFL Total Access, Thursday Night Football, and NFL GameDay Morning on the NFL Network...
surpassed the 1,000-yard rushing mark twice during that time, finishing second in the NFC in rushing in 2000 (1,359 yards) and third in 2001 (1,359 yards). He also lead all NFC running backs in receptions all three years, as he averaged more than 81 catches a season over that stretch. The Rams' running game averaged more than 4.0 yards per attempt all three seasons.
In 2003, Jackson retired from the game and moved to his farm in Alabama. In 2007, Jackson was lured out of retirement by Head Coach Cam Cameron
Cam Cameron
-External links:...
to coach the Running Backs for the Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. The dolphins running backs averaged 4.0 yards per attempt for the season and Ronnie Brown
Ronnie Brown
Ronnie G. Brown, Jr. is an American football running back for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . After graduating from Cartersville High School in Georgia, Brown attended Auburn University to play college football for the Auburn Tigers...
lead the team with 5.1 yards per carry for the season. After the 2007 season, Jackson retired again to his Alabama farm, raising cattle and public speaking.
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