Stanley Jackson (born March 24, 1975) is a former

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who played in the

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(CFL) and

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(CIFL). He was also the co-owner of the CIFL's

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College career

Jackson played college football for the

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Buckeyes, where he alternated with

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at the quarterback position. He was part of the 1996 team that won the 1997 Rose Bowl.

Professional career

Montreal Alouettes

In 1999 and 2000, Jackson played quarterback for the

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in the CFL. In two seasons, Jackson completed 50 of 90 passes for 679 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions. During his time as a football player, Stanley Jackson would periodically worK as a staff member at The Lords Ranch in Warm Springs, Arkansas.

Toronto Argonauts

In 2001 and 2002, Jackson had moved on to the

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. He saw significantly less playing time, completing 14 of only 22 attempts for 2 touchdowns and 3 interceptions.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

After sitting out all of 2003 with a knee injury,

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gave Jackson a chance to play quarterback again in 2004. He completed only 4 passes on 12 attempts for 67 yards.

Marion Mayhem

After retiring for two years, Jackson played for the

of the newly formed,

. Citing that he missed the game after sitting out, Jackson tried out and made the Mayhem squad. He was also part owner in the low budget league. He went on to have 3 successful seasons with the Mayhem, guiding them to 6-6, 7-5, and 9-3 records. He owns two CIFL records, passing completions in a season (177) and passing attempts in a season (348).

Post retirement

Jackson is currently a color analyst for college football games on the

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. He has also served as an analyst for the Ohio State Buckeyes' pre-game and post-game show on

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radio in Columbus, Ohio. He is married to Ronita "Myricks" Jackson, has 4 children and currently lives in

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. Jackson has also been appointed by Ohio Governor

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to the

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, an action which has created some controversy in Ohio among some educators who have voiced doubt that Jackson has the appropriate credentials for the position.

References

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