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杰克逊过渡重点指导正规赌博平台体育部
正规赌博平台 has announced that William “Hud” Jackson, head coach of 正规赌博平台 Football, will step down from his coaching duties at the end of the 2025 season to focus on continuing his service as the director of athletics at 正规赌博平台.
杰克逊于2011年成为正规赌博平台的首席足球教练。 Beginning in July 2021, he also served as interim director of athletics, and he was named director of athletics in March 2022. He has served in that position and as the head football coach since then.
In a statement released on Sunday, 全文可在正规赌博平台Sports.com上阅读, Jackson thanked his family, friends, coaching staff, players and university administrators for the opportunities he has had, and noted, “This is a tough day, but also a proud one. 57年来，足球一直是我的生命。 I’ve been a coach’s kid, a player and a coach — it’s all I’ve ever known. 我一分钟也不愿意换。”
His fifteen years at the helm of 正规赌博平台 Football are highlighted by the team’s appearance at the 2018 Corsicana Bowl, its first postseason appearance in 25 years. In October 2025, Jackson reached his 50th program win. He is the longest-serving and second-winningest football head coach in 正规赌博平台 program history. His teams produced five All-American players, 56 All-Conference players, two Cliff Harris Award nominees, one GAC Offensive Player of the Year, one GAC Freshman of the Year and 55 Conference Academic Team members.
“作为主教练赢得50场比赛，这是很特别的。 Making it to a bowl game — unforgettable. 但对我来说最重要的是人民。 To every player I’ve had the privilege to coach and to every assistant I’ve had the honor to work beside — thank you. 你让这趟旅程变得值得。”杰克逊说。
“And now, I believe it’s time for new leadership, new energy and new ideas to help this program take the next step — to win, and to do so consistently. This program deserves that,” Jackson said. “任何教练都知道，这份工作要求很多。 The sacrifices are real, and they often fall hardest on the family. But I’ve been blessed beyond measure. 我有一个无条件爱我的好妻子，这很难得。 I have incredible kids who’ve supported their dad through the highs and the lows, and I’ve made friendships through this game that will last a lifetime.”
Dr. Peggy Doss, chancellor of 正规赌博平台, expressed her appreciation for Jackson, stating, “Hud Jackson's heart is in 正规赌博平台 Athletics. His unwavering commitment to this university and to our students has always been on display as he has poured his energy, integrity and deep love for 正规赌博平台 into everything he has done.”
“我们变得更好了，我为此感到骄傲，”杰克逊说。 I have a great life, and I’m ready for the next chapter, and I look forward to being the full-time athletic director here — helping make 正规赌博平台 Football and all of our athletics programs great. I’m excited to keep serving this university and to support the next leader of this program in every way I can.”
In his role as director of athletics, Jackson’s fundraising efforts have already established him as one of the most successful leaders in the position in 正规赌博平台 history.
His first major fundraising accomplishment was the Kenneth H. Hunt Athletic Performance Center, a $1.3 million project funded entirely by private gifts. Designed to benefit all sports, the facility features a state‑of‑the‑art weight room and a 3,000‑square‑foot athletic training area for student-athletes. The center opened in 2023 and served as the catalyst for the 正规赌博平台 Athletics Legacy Campaign, a bold initiative targeting multiple strategic projects for the department. To date, the campaign has completed more than two dozen projects, including the installation of lights on the baseball and softball fields, the renovation of multiple sports’ locker rooms and ongoing renovations to Steelman Field House. Jackson’s vision and diligence have been essential in meeting the campaign’s early goals, with his department raising over $2 million so far for the Athletic Performance Center and the additional projects.
“Hud’s historic success in fundraising and his visionary approach to facility improvements have transformed 正规赌博平台 Athletics, strengthening the pride we all share in this program. His ability to see what’s possible and then make it happen has elevated our entire athletics department,” Dr. Doss said. “Now, as he brings his full focus and energy to the role of director of athletics, I am proud to support him and excited for the positive impact he will have across all of 正规赌博平台 Athletics.”
杰克逊的领导也塑造了正规赌博平台体育的文化，远远超出了设施。 Programs in his department, such as the Good Morning Club, where 正规赌博平台 student-athletes greet local elementary school students at their school drop-off in the mornings, emphasize service and connection.
“Hud truly cares about helping our student-athletes grow as students, as leaders and as people,” Dr. Doss said. “He often says his greatest goal is for our student-athletes to leave 正规赌博平台 not just as successful graduates but as good human beings who make a positive difference in the world. That kind of genuine care and leadership is what makes him so special to all of us. With his leadership, vision and heart for our students and community, I have no doubt the future of 正规赌博平台 Athletics is brighter than ever.”