JACKSON, Mississippi -- Jackson State football coach Harold Jackson said he didn't give much thought to what was being said by those outside his program.However, it was those opinions that eventually led to his firing.
Jackson was dismissed, the university announced on Tuesday. Carolyn Meyers, JSU president, cited the recommendations from the alumni and students influenced her decision.
"Jackson State is a tradition-rich school and our athletics have always been an important aspect of university life," Meyers said in a release. "We want to continue that spirit of improvement. In making this decision I considered both the recommendation of our interim director of athletics (Wheeler Brown) and responses from alumni and students. We have worked well with and fully supported Coach Jackson. We honor and love him and wish him success in his future endeavors."
Jackson was 6-11 in a season and a half as the Tigers' coach. The move comes less than a week after JSU interim athletic director Robert Walker stepped down.
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