Eric the Red
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Leon Jackson: Comments uncalled for
Published Monday, May 8th, 2006
In response to the comments made by Steve Graff on April 16, "Jackson Exits Nebraska Football Program." I am surprised and disappointed at the negative comments made by Coach Steve Graff. I am in contact with my son Leon daily and he was stunned as well.
Thanks, Coach Graff! What do you say about other former Pasco athletes that have also looked up to you. I don't seem to recall any unhappy attitudes with Leon's performance when he helped win the state title. Why diminish his character?
Since Graff is a Pasco educator and role model I would expect a simple "no comment" instead of these destructive comments. What right does he have to comment when he has never talked to Leon.
Let me inform you of how proud I am of my son Leon. He is one of the most private, humble, honorable and caring individuals anyone would want to get to know. He grew up and experienced life's ups and downs like anyone else; yet you say he is not mentally tough? You don't know what all he has experienced throughout his 19 years so far.
The only person with integrity in this situation seems to be Leon for not making any comments! Please, unless you have something positive to say about him do not make any more comments to the press. I and our family consider them an insult!
DEBORAH WRIGHT, Proud Mother of Leon Jackson and proud Pasco High Alumni
Published Monday, May 8th, 2006
In response to the comments made by Steve Graff on April 16, "Jackson Exits Nebraska Football Program." I am surprised and disappointed at the negative comments made by Coach Steve Graff. I am in contact with my son Leon daily and he was stunned as well.
Thanks, Coach Graff! What do you say about other former Pasco athletes that have also looked up to you. I don't seem to recall any unhappy attitudes with Leon's performance when he helped win the state title. Why diminish his character?
Since Graff is a Pasco educator and role model I would expect a simple "no comment" instead of these destructive comments. What right does he have to comment when he has never talked to Leon.
Let me inform you of how proud I am of my son Leon. He is one of the most private, humble, honorable and caring individuals anyone would want to get to know. He grew up and experienced life's ups and downs like anyone else; yet you say he is not mentally tough? You don't know what all he has experienced throughout his 19 years so far.
The only person with integrity in this situation seems to be Leon for not making any comments! Please, unless you have something positive to say about him do not make any more comments to the press. I and our family consider them an insult!
DEBORAH WRIGHT, Proud Mother of Leon Jackson and proud Pasco High Alumni