BleedGopher
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He taught himself form and technique by analyzing kickers on YouTube. And now he’s a true freshman backup kicker on scholarship with the Gophers after a decorated career at Alexandria High.
Placekicking requires precise technical skill, which fits perfectly with Jackson’s innate curiosity. His interests outside of kicking are expansive.
An aspiring mechanical engineer, he built a roller coaster in his backyard using wood and PVC pipe. He plays Jim Croce songs on his guitar and Bach on his violin. He started a football repair business and imports supplies from Pakistan and distributes his products across the globe. He occasionally drives a 1951 Jeep Willys passed down from his great-great grandfather. He owns one of the longest field goals in Minnesota high school history, and he placed fourth at the state track meet in the 100-meter dash.
www.startribune.com
Go Gophers!!
He taught himself form and technique by analyzing kickers on YouTube. And now he’s a true freshman backup kicker on scholarship with the Gophers after a decorated career at Alexandria High.
Placekicking requires precise technical skill, which fits perfectly with Jackson’s innate curiosity. His interests outside of kicking are expansive.
An aspiring mechanical engineer, he built a roller coaster in his backyard using wood and PVC pipe. He plays Jim Croce songs on his guitar and Bach on his violin. He started a football repair business and imports supplies from Pakistan and distributes his products across the globe. He occasionally drives a 1951 Jeep Willys passed down from his great-great grandfather. He owns one of the longest field goals in Minnesota high school history, and he placed fourth at the state track meet in the 100-meter dash.
Most interesting kicker in Minnesota? Or most interesting kicker ever?
Kidding aside, this week's Football Across Minnesota column tells you much more about Gophers kicker Daniel Jackson and his many varied interests.
www.startribune.com
Go Gophers!!
