SI article on JJ

[bearcat jeff]

But mean doesn't describe Jackson. "Off the court, he's the nicest guy, a total ham," says coach Mick Cronin, whose 7-year-old daughter, Samantha, calls Jackson her favorite Bearcat. "He's got a great smile, which is why he is such a favorite in Cincinnati. He's taken every picture anyone has asked of him."

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[bearcat jeff]

Great article. I didn't know his dad played for the Reds and Astros.

 

[anbuc88]

Glad to see JJ getting the pub that he deserves. He is the main reason that the Cats are 20-2. Teams can't just focus on SK and have to respect the inside game. I think he has a real shot at the NBA, just needs more strength. Harrell is an NBA prospect (possibly a lottery pick according to Pitino) and was physically bigger than JJ. I would take JJ's game over Harrell, especially once he gets stronger.

 

[handwaver]

Great article. I didn't know his dad played for the Reds and Astros.

Here's a link to his minor league stats...guess he never made it to the bigs.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=jackso003lar

 

[WAITE HOYT 2]

Great read and well deserved.

 

[UCalum08]

Awesome article. He has turned into one of my favorite Bearcats. Senior day will be a tough one for me lol.

 

[david aka the TYZ]

Good article. Not sure how you start an article with a paragraph about how famous his "mean face" is and the picture you supply for the article is not of his "mean face". Interesting tidbit about his dad.

 

[Robert]

Great article, but I wish Cronin wouldn't stay stupid stuff like this: "I was so paranoid about people starting to jump on Justin that I'd sit there hoping he'd turn his ankle," says Cronin.

 

[WAITE HOYT 2]

Great article, but I wish Cronin wouldn't stay stupid stuff like this: "I was so paranoid about people starting to jump on Justin that I'd sit there hoping he'd turn his ankle," says Cronin.

nothing stupid about his comment. He was joking.

 

[Robert]

nothing stupid about his comment. He was joking.

Yeah, I know. It just doesn't look good in print. I'm sure it would seem completely different on video.

 

[Robert]

Instead of "said Cronin" maybe the writer should have used "Cronin joked" or something like that.

 

[Chad Brendel]

Great article, but I wish Cronin wouldn't stay stupid stuff like this: "I was so paranoid about people starting to jump on Justin that I'd sit there hoping he'd turn his ankle," says Cronin.

It is a running joke in the coaching ranks during the open AAU periods...