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 to 1962, the Howard football team went 31–6, and received bowl bids to Textile Bowl and the Golden Isle Bowl. While at Howard College, Jackson met his wife Nancy Eleanor Howard. Nancy Howard was the reigning Howard College 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 College with a bachelor's degree 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 to 1964, Jackson coached football and track at Shades Valley High School in Homewood, Alabama. College coaching career In 1965, Jackson was brought on as a volunteer football coach under head coach Bill Peterson 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 head 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,