Aggie Flashback with former LB Keelan Jackson
Key quotes from Keelan Jackson interview:
"The atmosphere [sticks out the most]. There is nothing like Kyle Field on a Saturday."
"[Beating OU in 2001] was awesome. Any time you can beat a #1 ranked team, at home, in front of your fans and send them on their way... it felt good to win especially when you are the underdog."
"Texas A&M is, by far, the first college I have any memories of. I told my dad when I was a youngster that I wanted to go there... and it came true. It is definitely a blessing."
"[The Red, White and Blue night for the 9.11 tribute] just shows how much our fans actually care. It was amazing that 80,000 people came together to do that. It was amazing that it didn't get more national coverage. But then again, our fans don't do things for national coverage... they do it because they care."
"I am pretty sure no Aggie is said that we don't have to go back to Lubbock. They can be pretty tough."
"Kevin Sumlin is a great coach. Even when he was here [under R.C. Slocum], he just had a presence to him."
"I am happy that Coach Sumlin is doing well, I am happy the team is doing well. I am so excited. No one gave us a chance going in to the SEC. Any time you can be the underdog and prove yourself, it is always a great feeling."
"Texas thought that their TV station would help them survive and keep their recruiting up. To me, when you are a competitor and an athlete, you want to play against the best. Texas A&M is in the SEC and it definitely hurt the recruiting for Texas."
"Johnny is a great player. I think a lot of stiff has been taken out of context. Truth be told, I would have loved to play with a quarterback like that. He is a great competitor. When the team is down, it seems like he can pick them up all by himself and get the best out of them. That's the kind of guy you want."
"His energy is contagious. There are some things he can pull back on, but I am not trying to judge him. I don't think I need to defend him. That guy has a Heisman Trophy. Keep ballin' and do what's right."
