Alabama staff reveals why he’d go to war with CB Domani Jackson ‘any day’ – Touchdown Alabama

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Domani Jackson raised his level of respect from his coaches and teammates last week.

The cornerback from the University of Southern California had to be carried to the locker room in Alabama’s game against South Carolina, but he didn’t drop it.

Jackson, a native of California, fought his way back into the game and made some big plays at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Jackson watched as his friend and fellow Mater Dei High School student, Zabien Brown, sealed the Georgia game with an interception. He returned the favor against the Gamecocks in the fourth quarter.

Jackson picked off LaNorris Sellers, his momentum carried him into the end zone, but he has the presence of mind to run the ball and run the clock. He celebrated with his teammates after the takedown as he helped the Crimson Tide escape with a narrow, 27-25 victory to improve to 5-1. Ha’Sean “Ha Ha” Clinton-Dix, a former All-American safety at Alabama, joins the coaching staff as director of player development.

The former two-time BCS national champion says he’d go to war with Jackson “any day.” Clinton-Dix shared a post on social media about how proud she was to see Jackson fight through injury.

You talk about a player who shows courage and mental toughness. After getting an injury x-rayed early in the game and coming out again to seal the game. I’ll take #1 any day. Let’s go better. 1-0 https://t.co/AOxaVpl8Ka

— Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (@haha_cd6) October 12, 2024

Jackson sealed the game with his second pick of the season.

Now take that confidence on the road against Tennessee.

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Stephen M. Smith is the lead writer of Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can like it. Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

Stephen Smith graduated in 2015 from the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide program has made him one of the most respected reporters in his field. Smith has appeared on ESPN and several other outlets as an analyst.