The best thing at USC football practice on Tuesday had nothing to do with the offense, defense, players, or coaches. It all had to do with a special guest in attendance.
John Jackson, a former Trojans all-conference player in baseball and football who serves as a radio analyst for USC football games, attended his first USC practice since suffering a major stroke on Dec. 4.
John Jackson worked his way back to see his son, @johnjack3_, practice in the Cardinal and Gold. #FightOn pic.twitter.com/AO8SLJEuRO
— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) August 14, 2019
Great to see #USC legend John Jackson back out at practice. He suffered a major stroke and is recovering nicely! #FightOn pic.twitter.com/PpQmcZiAZx
— Ryan Abraham (@insidetroy) August 13, 2019
John Jackson arrives at USC to watch Tuesday’s practice. @USCScoop pic.twitter.com/QtPtmfboY0
— Blake Atwell (@blakeatwell5) August 13, 2019
Jackson underwent brain surgery in January. The Los Angeles Times shared in an April article just how significant the stroke was.
“His left side was left nearly paralyzed from the stroke, and he would have to relearn how to walk. His speech came back slowly. In all ways, his family had to protect him, encouraging him to pace himself even though they just wanted him back whole.”
The video shows just how much progress Jackson has made — he is back to being able to walk.
One of the best parts about Jackson being able to attend practice was getting to see his son, John Jackson III, practice. John is a freshman wide receiver on the team.
