264. Ja'Quinden Jackson: Strength in Struggle
The Hog Pod with Bo Mattingly
Sport & Story
4.8 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 30 September 2024
⏱️ 36 minutes
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Summary
This episode of The Hog Pod features an in-depth conversation with Arkansas running back Ja'Quinden Jackson. JJ opens up about his journey from growing up in Dallas, Texas, to navigating the challenges of transitioning from quarterback to running back. Playing football at Texas, Utah, and eventually making his way to Arkansas. He reflects on his struggles, including injuries and personal losses, and the motivation he draws from his family, particularly his mother, who has been a driving force in his life.
JJ shares how his background as a quarterback has given him an edge as a running back, providing him with a unique perspective on defenses. His insights into playing in the SEC and adapting to Coach Bobby Petrino’s system reveal his determination to make a significant impact on the Razorbacks. Throughout the interview, Ja'Quinden speaks candidly about the pressures of being a top athlete, his commitment to his family, and his aspirations both on and off the field.
Listeners will get a glimpse into the mindset of a player who has faced adversity but remains focused on his goals of success and supporting his loved ones. This is a powerful story of perseverance, family, and the drive to achieve greatness.
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| 0:00.0 | I'm really taken after my mama. |
| 0:03.0 | Was she hard on you? |
| 0:05.0 | How did she motivate you? |
| 0:06.0 | What are some things that she did to help you? |
| 0:08.0 | Like, learn the things that you've learned. |
| 0:10.0 | Cuz me out there, if you do? |
| 0:12.0 | It's like, she, like, |
| 0:15.0 | like, I used to think my mom was mean. |
| 0:18.0 | Yeah, I used to think she was so mean, |
| 0:20.0 | you're like, these coaches got nothing on my mom. |
| 0:22.0 | Nothing, like, it it like me's like her talking to me like I'm like why are you so mean to me? |
| 0:28.0 | She was like I'm doing this because I love you and like now that I'm older and I see it, it's like, okay, I see what you was talking about. Welcome into the Hog Pond. I'm Bo Mattingly and this episode is made |
| 0:50.6 | possible by our friend in the South by Northwest Hospitality. |
| 0:54.0 | Inside the 40 to the 30 there he goes. |
| 1:02.0 | Jackson to the 10 to the 30 there he goes Jackson to the 10 to the 5 touchdown Arkansas |
| 1:05.8 | By now razorback fans know the name Jekwinden Jackson the former Texas quarterback turned running back who has wowed with his size, power, and impressive cuts. |
| 1:18.0 | Me playing quarterback, I usually know like what they're doing, what coverage is they in who coming I can see like |
| 1:25.1 | where I'm about to hit it. Motivated by his mother J.J as those close to him |
| 1:30.9 | call him has been on quite a journey. |
| 1:34.0 | My mama did everything by herself. |
| 1:35.9 | So me seeing her do that by herself makes me, I gotta go get this for my mama now. |
| 1:40.3 | Like, that's why I do the things I do. |
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