The superstar running back of the St. Louis Rams is doing more than ever to prepare for the coming NFL season.
As reported this past week, SJax has been working on improving his strength and listening closely to the Rams’ running backs coach. Bill Coats of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch writes:
Because of new strength coach Rock Gullickson, Steven Jackson reports that he’s "definitely stronger now." Because of new running backs coach Sylvester Croom, Jackson says he’s "actually understanding the details on (running a pass) route."
Which all figures into Jackson’s ultimate goal.
"I’m working on being a complete running back," he said. "I’ve said that in the past, but this year I’m really getting detailed coaching."
In particular, No. 39 spoke highly of Croom’s instruction.
Solid preparation, though, is no accident. That’s where Croom’s influence is making a difference, Jackson said.
"He’s really big on making sure you understand; he’s a teacher," he said. "Some things that you feel like you know, he double-checks you. He’s a guy that come September … I’m going to be coached up enough that I’m going to know my responsibilities, I’m going to know my assignments so I’m able to play fast."
NEW VIDEO
One of Steven’s most dedicated fans, Korey Alexander, has put together a new tribute video for SJax entitled, "SJ39: The Predator," a reference to the movie about the killer, dreadlocked alien of the same name.
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TWITTER EXPERT
As an increasing number of NFL fans will discover in the season-to-come, Steven has become one of the most prolific and interesting professional athletes on Twitter.
Recently, the Associated Press took notice. In a piece entitled, "Twitter working for Rams running back," R.B. Fallstrom wrote:
Twitter works for St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson, who opened an account to avoid the problem that Cardinals manager Tony La Russa has encountered.
Jackson tweets often with his fans from his address sj39.com/twitter, sometimes posting his thoughts multiple times in a day. He began using this method of communication after impostors used his name on MySpace and Facebook.
"I wanted to kind of nip that in the bud early," Jackson said.
Steven went on to explain why he enjoys using Twitter so much:
"Having a presence online and allowing my fans to talk to me, I think it’s cool," Jackson said. "I give them some things on the field because I am a football player and they want to know about me, but I also allow them to know I have other interests outside of football."
RELATED STORIES
Rams’ Jackson expects to be better prepared (St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 6, 2009)
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/rams/story/32CFA9C9CCD660A3862575CD000ECD63?OpenDocument
Twitter working for Rams running back (Chicago Tribune, June 5, 2009)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/wire/chi-ap-fbn-rams-jacksonstw,0,6423032.story
Hey SJAX, I’m glad your working hard, harder than ever i hope.
Man, only if you knew how tired i am of the Rams loosing!
I am a life long fan, grew up watching Marshall Faulk.
I remember when you took his place how mad i was, but it wasn’t you, i knew you was going to be great, but its Faulk!
It was a huge footstep to replace, and you did it.
Steven Jackson, we need you to go all out in training camp!
Like my coach always say, you work, you work hard, you work harder… you succeed excellent! Work your ass off man!
I am hoping we can get a playoff birth this year for the first time since… you were a rookie.
I know that we can do it, and you are the anchor of the team, the leader! Every year we show what we can do, and how good we can be, but… we can never go 4 quarters with it, the only time i seen us go 4 quarters was against Dallas in 08, Washington in 08, Atlanta in 08, New Orleans in 07, and a couple games in 2006.. like the Broncos season opener when Tye Hill shined.
I have faith in you, and i know for a fact that you one day with rush for 2,000 yards or more, good luck, and wish the Rams the best and i hope we can stay in St. Louis!
One of your biggest fans
Joseph Mathieu
Whats Up steven, im one of your biggest fans if not the best! Hope we win the division this year and make the playoffs. Whatever you do, just dont leave the rams or cut your hair. ha ha. And ill always remember, TO SUCCEED YOU MUST FIRST BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN!