USC LB Jackson aims to keep cashing in after key strip-sack
Associated PressLOS ANGELES — Junior outside linebacker Drake Jackson’s “money year” got off to a slow start as he failed to record a sack in the first two games of what he has said will be his final season at Southern California before declaring for the NFL draft. It’s been many times where I beat the tackle and the ball is out, so I just had to make sure I get there before the ball got out.” Jackson exploded past left tackle Liam Ryan into the end zone and chopped at quarterback Victor Gabalis’ right arm to knock the ball loose. Defensive line coach Vic So’oto said Jackson’s lack of production prior to playing Washington State, and with it USC’s failure to record a sack through its first two games, was the result of a combination of how opponents are using quick throws against them and bad luck. So’oto gives his pass rushers the freedom to line up however they want and Jackson and others began changing things up in the second half to better attack Washington State’s tendencies.
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