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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michael Jackson in the end zone for Purdue football? He'll dance to that
WEST LAFAYETTE — It could be a thriller of a season for Purdue football. That is, if Michael Jackson III is a constant in the end zone. Among the Boilermakers' offseason roster overhaul was Jackson, a fifth-year senior receiver who spent three seasons at USC before playing at Georgia a year ago. Long ago, he came to terms with his name being the same as the legendary pop icon. "It's just something that doesn't go away," Jackson said after Purdue's football practice on Tuesday. "I embrace it now. It's cool for me to share a name with a legend." Two seasons ago with USC, after catching a touchdown from quarterback Caleb Williams in a win over Nevada, he paid homage to his namesake with a Michael Jackson-esque dance move. He promises more of the same if he finds the end zone with the Boilermakers. "I am trying to practice a few dances," Jackson said. Asked if he'll perform the moonwalk, Jackson said, "of course." Jackson has five career touchdown receptions, with four of those coming during USC's 2022 season. Sam King covers sports for the Journal & Courier. Email him at sking@ and follow him on X and Instagram @samueltking. This article originally appeared on Lafayette Journal & Courier: Purdue football's Michael Jackson III embraces famous name
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Yes, when Purdue's Michael Jackson reached the end zone, you'll see some dance moves
WEST LAFAYETTE — It could be a thriller of a season for Purdue football. That is, if Michael Jackson III is a constant in the end zone. Among the Boilermakers' offseason roster overhaul was Jackson, a fifth-year senior receiver who spent three seasons at USC before playing at Georgia a year ago. Re-live Purdue's run to the Final Four Long ago, he came to terms with his name being the same as the legendary pop icon. "It's just something that doesn't go away," Jackson said after Purdue's football practice on Tuesday. "I embrace it now. It's cool for me to share a name with a legend." Two seasons ago with USC, after catching a touchdown from quarterback Caleb Williams in a win over Nevada, he paid homage to his namesake with a Michael Jackson-esque dance move. He promises more of the same if he finds the end zone with the Boilermakers. "I am trying to practice a few dances," Jackson said. Asked if he'll perform the moonwalk, Jackson said, "of course." Jackson has five career touchdown receptions, with four of those coming during USC's 2022 season. Sam King covers sports for the Journal & Courier. Email him at sking@ and follow him on X and Instagram @samueltking. Get IndyStar's Purdue coverage sent directly to your inbox with our Boiler Update newsletter. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Purdue football: RB Michael Jackson will show off dance moves in end zone
Indianapolis Star
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Yes, when Purdue's Michael Jackson reached the end zone, you'll see some dance moves
WEST LAFAYETTE — It could be a thriller of a season for Purdue football. That is, if Michael Jackson III is a constant in the end zone. Among the Boilermakers' offseason roster overhaul was Jackson, a fifth-year senior receiver who spent three seasons at USC before playing at Georgia a year ago. Re-live Purdue's run to the Final Four Long ago, he came to terms with his name being the same as the legendary pop icon. "It's just something that doesn't go away," Jackson said after Purdue's football practice on Tuesday. "I embrace it now. It's cool for me to share a name with a legend." Two seasons ago with USC, after catching a touchdown from quarterback Caleb Williams in a win over Nevada, he paid homage to his namesake with a Michael Jackson-esque dance move. He promises more of the same if he finds the end zone with the Boilermakers. "I am trying to practice a few dances," Jackson said. Asked if he'll perform the moonwalk, Jackson said, "of course." Jackson has five career touchdown receptions, with four of those coming during USC's 2022 season.
Indianapolis Star
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Purdue football adds another Georgia transfer receiver, former power conference starter
Michael Jackson III could become the fourth former Georgia receiver to join Purdue in two years. Jackson III totaled 498 yards and five touchdowns on 42 receptions at USC and caught one 10-yard pass at Georgia. Purdue football keeps collecting former Georgia receivers via the tranfer poortal, though the latest comes with a direct connection to the current staff. Michael Jackson III committed to the Boilermakers out of the portal on Monday, as first reported by 247 Sports. That anouncement came shortly after news broke of Nitro Tuggle's commitment. Asuming both sign, they will became the third and fourth former Georgia receivers to join Purdue in the past two years. DeNylon Morrissette is competing for a starting job after totaling 106 yards and two touchdowns on 11 receptions last season. CJ Smith managed 69 yards on six catches over three games before re-entering the portal after the season. Jackson, from Las Vegas, was a four-star prospect ranked No. 375 in the 247 Sports national composite for the 2021 class. He began his career at USC, where current Purdue offensive coordinator Josh Henson held the same position. Over three seasons, including two as a part-time starter, he collected 498 yards and five touchdowns on 42 receptions. He played in five games last season for Georgia with one 10-yard reception. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Purdue has added thee receivers via transfer since the end of spring practice, including Brownsburg native Corey Smith, formerly of Tulsa. Donovan Hamilton, Adam Kidder and Ryne Shackleford all entered the portal from the receiver room.
