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Andrew Jackson - Coach of the Year Sul Ross State University 1989 Alumni Head Coach for LBJ High School in Austin, TX.

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Sul Ross State University 1989 Alumni Head Coach for LBJ High School in Austin, TX

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He attended Sul Ross 1986 to A two-time team captain, he earned All-TIAA First Team honors in 1987, 1988, and 1989. He holds the NAIA record for five interceptions in a game

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During his playing career at Sul Ross, he earned NAIA Defensive Player of the Week He was an Academic All- Conference selection in and 1989

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He excelled off the field as well, making the Dean’s List in and 1989. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Education (1989) and a Master’s of Education (1991).

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He served two terms as President of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes He served as president of the Black Student Association

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After graduation, he began a life-long career as a coach. He served as athletics coordinator and head football coach at LBJ High School in Austin

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In his 20 year coaching career, he earned 6 District Coach of the Year awards and was Central Texas Coach of the Year in 2014.

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“In the past, we’ve steered our players to be successful in society, not negative to society,” he said. “So I consider myself blessed. I’ve had players reach the NFL and (others) who are playing in college right now. We’ve had kids who have gone on to Wall Street. For me to have found my purpose in life, that’s a blessing.”

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He was inducted into SRSU Hall of Fame in 2018 In 2017 he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer and died in December Despite the cancer, he coached LBJ to a spot in the state playoffs in the 2017 season.


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