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Bernard Jackson (quarterback)
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Bernard Jackson was a quarterback
at Colorado
. He played quarterback for the Santiago Sharks at Santiago High School in Corona, California. As a junior at the University of Colorado, he was the starter for a majority of the 2006 season
before losing his eligibility for academic reasons for his senior season.
his freshman year at Colorado, where he was a communications major. In 2004, he saw action in six games at wide receiver and punt returner with minimal statistics recorded. He dislocated his elbow during a punt return which caused him to miss three games.
In 2005, Jackson saw action in six games early in the season, mainly in spot action and as a kick returner and tailback, again recording minimal statistics.
, all positions were up for grabs (except the kicker, which Mason Crosby
already had a lock on the position), especially the quarterback position with Joel Klatt
's eligibility used up. James Cox, the only senior quarterback on the team and the only quarterback with career starts for experience was thought to be the favorite. But he missed all of spring training with a broken thumb while his two main competitors, juniors Jackson and Brian White practiced. (Cody Hawkins
, also the head coach's son, redshirted
for the 2006 season.) On August 20, 2006, Coach Hawkins announced Cox would be the starting quarterback. He started the first game of the season on September 2, 2006 against Division I-AA Montana State
. Colorado lost the game 19-10 in the start of the horrible season
. Cox went 8-22 with no touchdowns or interceptions. Cox was surprisingly replaced as starter the following week by Jackson. Jackson remained the starter for the rest of the season.
http://www.gothunderwolves.com/sports/fball/2010-11/bios/Bernard_Jackson
Quarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
at Colorado
Colorado Buffaloes football
The Colorado Buffaloes football program represents the University of Colorado at Boulder in college football at the NCAA Division I FBS level. The team is currently a member of the Pacific-12 Conference, having previously been a charter member of the Big 12 Conference. Before joining the Big 12,...
. He played quarterback for the Santiago Sharks at Santiago High School in Corona, California. As a junior at the University of Colorado, he was the starter for a majority of the 2006 season
2006 Colorado Buffaloes football team
The 2006 Colorado Buffaloes football team represented the University of Colorado at Boulder in the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The previous year's team won the Big 12 North Conference. That marked the fourth Big 12 North championship for the Buffs in the past 5 years. The team has...
before losing his eligibility for academic reasons for his senior season.
2003-2005
Jackson redshirtedRedshirt (college sports)
Redshirt is a term used in American college athletics that refers to a delay or suspension of an athlete's participation in order to lengthen his or her period of eligibility...
his freshman year at Colorado, where he was a communications major. In 2004, he saw action in six games at wide receiver and punt returner with minimal statistics recorded. He dislocated his elbow during a punt return which caused him to miss three games.
In 2005, Jackson saw action in six games early in the season, mainly in spot action and as a kick returner and tailback, again recording minimal statistics.
2006
With a new head coach, Dan HawkinsDan Hawkins (coach)
Dan Hawkins is a sportscaster and former American football player and coach in the United States. He served as the head football coach at Willamette University, Boise State University, and the University of Colorado at Boulder, compiling a career college football record of 112–61–1...
, all positions were up for grabs (except the kicker, which Mason Crosby
Mason Crosby
Mason Walker Crosby , is a professional American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League. During his playing days at the University of Colorado, Crosby was widely considered the best kicker in college football, as evidenced by ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s...
already had a lock on the position), especially the quarterback position with Joel Klatt
Joel Klatt
Joel Klatt is no longer a talk radio personality on 102.3FM "The Ticket" in Denver, Colorado, partnered with fellow former University of Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Charles "C.J." Johnson. Klatt played college football for the University of Colorado Buffaloes before turning professional...
's eligibility used up. James Cox, the only senior quarterback on the team and the only quarterback with career starts for experience was thought to be the favorite. But he missed all of spring training with a broken thumb while his two main competitors, juniors Jackson and Brian White practiced. (Cody Hawkins
Cody Hawkins
Cody Hawkins is a former quarterback for the University of Colorado Buffaloes football team, and current quarterback for the Stockholm Mean Machines of the Sweden Super Series.-High school:...
, also the head coach's son, redshirted
Redshirt (college sports)
Redshirt is a term used in American college athletics that refers to a delay or suspension of an athlete's participation in order to lengthen his or her period of eligibility...
for the 2006 season.) On August 20, 2006, Coach Hawkins announced Cox would be the starting quarterback. He started the first game of the season on September 2, 2006 against Division I-AA Montana State
Montana State University - Bozeman
Montana State University – Bozeman is a public university located in Bozeman, Montana. It is the state's land-grant university and primary campus in the Montana State University System, which is part of the Montana University System...
. Colorado lost the game 19-10 in the start of the horrible season
2006 Colorado Buffaloes football team
The 2006 Colorado Buffaloes football team represented the University of Colorado at Boulder in the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The previous year's team won the Big 12 North Conference. That marked the fourth Big 12 North championship for the Buffs in the past 5 years. The team has...
. Cox went 8-22 with no touchdowns or interceptions. Cox was surprisingly replaced as starter the following week by Jackson. Jackson remained the starter for the rest of the season.
2007
Jackson had strong competition from Cody Hawkins, Matt Ballenger, and Nick Nelson to remain the quarterback for this season. He was named one of three captains for the 2007 season prior to spring practice, where it was reported he may switch to another position. However, he was not able to remain academically eligible and did not play this season and was out of eligibility.2010
Walked onto football team at Colorado State University-Pueblo.http://www.gothunderwolves.com/sports/fball/2010-11/bios/Bernard_Jackson
Statistics
| Passing | Rushing | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | G | Att | Com | Int | Pct. | Yds | TD | Long | Att | Yds | Avg. | TD | Long |
| 2004 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100.0 | 59 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 1.3 | 0 | 7 |
| 2006 | 12 | 219 | 108 | 7 | 49.3 | 1298 | 7 | 63 | 155 | 677 | 4.4 | 7 | 62 |
| Totals | 24 | 221 | 110 | 7 | 49.8 | 1347 | 7 | 63 | 164 | 690 | 4.2 | 7 | 62 |