John Jackson Sr., the running backs coach at USC while Charles White and Marcus Allen played for the Trojans, died Thursday from complications following intestinal surgery. He was 81.
Jackson Sr. also held the title of USC offensive coordinator and was at USC from 1976-81. He also assistant head coach at UNLV from 1999-2004 under John Robinson. His son, John Jackson Jr., was a wide receiver at USC and currently serves as the Trojans radio analyst. His daughter, Tracie, works at USC.
SADNESS for Jackson family will be felt by all Trojan fans…God bless.
God Bless Mr. Jackson and their family. May he RIP.
Fight On to the Jackson Family from all of us!
To J.J., so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. My deepest sympathy to your and your family.