News Article: Why O.J. Howard Is Responsible For Eddie Jackson As Punt Returner

Intl.Aperture · Oct 20, 2016

[FONT=&quot]O.J. Howard went up to Eddie Jackson after Jackson's punt return for a touchdown against Ole Miss.[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Jackson remembers an excited Howard telling him, "I told you. I told 'em. I told 'em."[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]"It was funny," Jackson, Alabama's star senior safety and punt returner, said Wednesday.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]There's a story behind that – and a reason why the nation's leader in punt return average says that Howard deserves credit for helping him become Alabama's punt returner.[/FONT]

Really cool behind the scenes look at how one of the best things to happen to the Tide this season came to be.

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Con · Oct 20, 2016

Intl.Aperture said:
Really cool behind the scenes look at how one of the best things to happen to the Tide this season came to be.

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I love how even the players are trying to help their teammates out when they see potential in their play.

JBama_in_PCOLA · Oct 20, 2016

lol Good for Eddie. Glad to see what a fantastic player he's grown to be. He's come a LOOOONG way from that knee injury in 2013.

Alasippi · Oct 20, 2016

I've never heard of a punt returner averaging 25.8 yards per return. That's beyond amazing.
I've said this about Eddie. If he has enough time to run say ten yards and see the field in front of him, he's about as good of an open field runner as I've ever seen.

crimsonaudio · Oct 20, 2016

Alasippi said:
I've said this about Eddie. If he has enough time to run say ten yards and see the field in front of him, he's about as good of an open field runner as I've ever seen.

He really has astounding vision for the plays...

Alasippi · Oct 20, 2016

crimsonaudio said:
He really has astounding vision for the plays...

He knows how to run "where they ain't"

Intl.Aperture · Oct 20, 2016

It would be so easy for the staff to respond to player suggestions with "Let us worry about who does what" but instead they listened, reviewed the tape and said "Hmm- we like what we see, let's see how he does." Even the mighty Alabama coaching staff is not so full of pride as to brush off the suggestion of a student-athlete.

day-day · Oct 20, 2016

Who is Howard's recommendation for right guard?

TIDEnGA · Oct 20, 2016

And Eddie is the reason I keep wearing my #4 jersey proudly. So proud of him on and OFF the field. Roll Tide Eddie!

92tide · Oct 20, 2016

crimsonaudio said:
He really has astounding vision for the plays...

if you watch him on the punt return last week, his eyes are moving back and forth from the ball to the field a few times as he is waiting for the ball.

rgw · Oct 20, 2016

If football playing doesn't work out for OJ, might I suggest he try football scouting as a career?

Alasippi · Oct 20, 2016

rgw said:
If football playing doesn't work out for OJ, might I suggest he try football scouting as a career?

I have a feeling O.J. is going to be quite successful whatever path he chooses. He is 100% class act.

bamagradinATL · Oct 20, 2016

92tide said:
if you watch him on the punt return last week, his eyes are moving back and forth from the ball to the field a few times as he is waiting for the ball.

I noticed that as well. He knew exactly where he was going before the ball got there.

crimsonaudio · Oct 20, 2016

I think it's really cool that:
1- the coaches are receptive to these suggestions,
2- the players are always looking for ways for the TEAM to be better,
3- the players watch film woking at EVERYTHING, not just their performance.

Intl.Aperture · Oct 21, 2016

crimsonaudio said:
I think it's really cool that:
1- the coaches are receptive to these suggestions,
2- the players are always looking for ways for the TEAM to be better,
3- the players watch film woking at EVERYTHING, not just their performance.

Yah it said O.J. was re-watching the game over the summer. Clear dedication to improve.

bamagradinATL · Oct 21, 2016

"Your boy, O.J., told me I need to put you back there. Now don't let him down."

Awesome! I love Coach Burns.

JBama_in_PCOLA · Oct 21, 2016

bamagradinATL said:
Awesome! I love Coach Burns.

I didn't know he was doing ST this season.

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crimsonaudio · Oct 21, 2016

JBama_in_PCOLA said:
I didn't know he was doing ST this season.

https://www.seccountry.com/alabama/alabama-announces-bobby-burton-as-new-special-teams-coach

JBama_in_PCOLA · Oct 21, 2016

crimsonaudio said:
https://www.seccountry.com/alabama/alabama-announces-bobby-burton-as-new-special-teams-coach

Thanks! I knew Bobby Williams left the field but I totally forgot about it. Nice that he spots talent with an assist from OJ!

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Rush · Oct 21, 2016

JBama_in_PCOLA said:
lol Good for Eddie. Glad to see what a fantastic player he's grown to be. He's come a LOOOONG way from that knee injury in 2013.

Not just the knee injury, brother. But the 60 Minutes piece on CNS is definitely worth a re-watch for the sub-theme involving Eddie.

It's masterfully done...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwSaS9geI1U

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