David Jackson Resigns

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David Jackson Resigns

Unread post by APPARJ » Mon Apr 18, 2016 1:24 pm

David is an A+ human being and Black & Gold to the core. I wish him nothing but the best. Here's hoping that you're wildly successful in anything and everything you do from here on out, DJ!

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Unread post by Appersrule » Mon Apr 18, 2016 1:25 pm

Bring back Adam Witten

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Unread post by Gonzo » Mon Apr 18, 2016 1:31 pm

I can't imagine App sports without DJ's voice. He did so much more than call the games too. This is a profound loss for App Nation, but I respect a decision that puts family 1st.

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Re: David Jackson Resigns

Unread post by bh2oson » Mon Apr 18, 2016 1:32 pm

Sad day. Good luck David. You will be missed.

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Unread post by APPARJ » Mon Apr 18, 2016 1:34 pm

No one worked harder to make App State as great as it could be than David Jackson. He's irreplaceable. The best we can do is simply find the best alternative.
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Unread post by Appftw » Mon Apr 18, 2016 1:41 pm

Kudos to the BEST play by play announcer in the state of NC. Wishing him all the best in anything he decides to do!

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Unread post by Appersrule » Mon Apr 18, 2016 1:41 pm

Kinda sad it only netted about a 4 paragraph release too. He did more for that department than anyone lately and deserved more.

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Unread post by Saint3333 » Mon Apr 18, 2016 1:45 pm

With technology today is travel really required for the play by play?

Very sad to hear this news, thanks for all the memories the past 15+ years David. You've been there through some of the best of them and you'll be missed. Good luck going forward.

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Unread post by Appftw » Mon Apr 18, 2016 1:45 pm

"Touchdown black and gold" will never sound quite right again, IMO.

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Re: David Jackson Resigns

Unread post by WVAPPeer » Mon Apr 18, 2016 1:51 pm

Many of us old-heads (and I imagine some young dudes as well) have made career decisions that have been really tough - As I am sure this one was for David - there is nothing, NOTHING, more important than family. David, you were the BEST - PERIOD!!! But you will be a success at all you take-on down your road. Back many years ago when looking to make a change that would take me away from what I loved doing (coaching in high school) I had a wise older woman tell me - "I HAVE WORKED FOR YEARS WITH PEOPLE WHO WERE FACING THEIR END OF DAYS AND NOT ONCE DID I EVER HEAR THE WORDS "I WISH I HAD SPENT MORE TIME WITH MY JOB"!!!"
Take care and always remember - YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE !!!
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The Dude Abides!!!

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Unread post by clayton » Mon Apr 18, 2016 1:58 pm

Brant Wilkerson-New has more from David Jackson.


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Re: David Jackson Resigns

Unread post by HighlandsApp » Mon Apr 18, 2016 2:25 pm

David, Thank you!!! Always awesome!

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Re: David Jackson Resigns

Unread post by appst89 » Mon Apr 18, 2016 2:30 pm

David is the best. I'm going to miss hearing him call the games, but I applaud him for putting his family first. Good luck wherever you go, and come back when your kids are at App!

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Re: David Jackson Resigns

Unread post by EastHallApp » Mon Apr 18, 2016 2:32 pm

Does the audio for the Furman "go for 2" play exist anywhere online? As iconic as the Michigan call is, I think that might be my favorite DJ call ever.

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Re: David Jackson Resigns

Unread post by biggie » Mon Apr 18, 2016 2:34 pm

I am sad. Sat with him in the booth a few years ago. A great passion for calling the game.

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Re: David Jackson Resigns

Unread post by ASU3432Mi » Mon Apr 18, 2016 2:47 pm

App sports will never be the same.

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Re: David Jackson Resigns

Unread post by Nugget49 » Mon Apr 18, 2016 2:54 pm

Good luck replacing Jackson, clearly he was a big part of the App game day experience. It seems odd to me that you had an Associate AD calling games. That seems like the most expensive way possible to pay for that role. Do other schools do it this way? I know that Charlotte and Davidson each have long-time media people that get paid just for the games. Will App look to replace him with another staff member?

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Re: David Jackson Resigns

Unread post by PhillyApp1 » Mon Apr 18, 2016 2:55 pm

Today is a very sad day ....I always said he should be in a major market making a lot of money...now, I hope it will happen .
Thank you for All you have done for App State David Jackson
It's been a great ride

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