The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:28:48 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Branden Jackson Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB6) 60 RaiderPower.com's Joe Yeager takes a look at incoming freshman Branden Jackson and the impact the young Pennsylvania product could have at linebacker for Texas Tech. http://texastech.scout.com/2/1078637.html 2047 Joe Yeager http://texastech.scout.com/2/1078637.html Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:41:00 GMT 1 188 Texas Tech texastech TULSA, Okla. -- It was not an easy year to pick the top recruiter. Texas finished in the top five nationally and Oklahoma averaged 3.71 stars per signee, but at the end of the day no one had a more profound impact than Robert Prunty at Texas Tech, earning him FOXSports/Scout.com honors as the Midlands Recruiter of the Year. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1045976.html 2047 Greg Powers http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1045976.html Sat, 05 Feb 2011 04:37:00 GMT 0 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Branden Jackson didn't know what to expect heading into his fifth and final official visit this weekend. The visit may have changed how he is viewing things. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1044113.html 2047 Bob Lichtenfels http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1044113.html Mon, 31 Jan 2011 01:11:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Branden Jackson has stated for a while that he preferred to get away when he goes to college, but one local program isn't ready to give up on him just yet. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1043148.html 2047 Bob Lichtenfels http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1043148.html Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:36:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting The new Pittsburgh coaching staff showed up in full force to McKeesport high school on Friday night with two of their biggest targets squarely in their sites. http://pittsburgh.scout.com/2/1039641.html 2047 Bob Lichtenfels http://pittsburgh.scout.com/2/1039641.html Sat, 15 Jan 2011 03:11:00 GMT 1 141 Pittsburgh pittsburgh If you want to succeed at the University of Pittsburgh, you had better be in with the WPIAL head coaches and Todd Graham is doing that and quickly. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1038976.html 2047 Bob Lichtenfels http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1038976.html Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:24:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting “I hope I feel it and can decide before signing day,” Branden Jackson said. “I’m not sure when it’s gonna be though.” Scout.com's No. 9 outside linebacker favors Texas Tech, Oregon, Iowa and Michigan State. He's officially visited each program except the Spartans and says the Red Raiders are recruiting him the hardest. “They stay in touch the most. They were here every week before the..." http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1036567.html 2047 Allen Wallace http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1036567.html Tue, 04 Jan 2011 04:37:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Branden Jackson visited Oregon this past weekend (Nov. 6) when the Ducks took on Washington. “It was very nice,” Jackson said. “I liked it. The fans and players are great. The fans are crazy and love the team. The players are really laid-back.” He says that the Northwest actually reminded him a bit of Pennsylvania. “It was a lot like home. Except the rain…it rained the whole time...” http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1020143.html 2047 Allen Wallace http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1020143.html Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:18:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Has Mc Keesport, PA LB Branden Jackson scheduled an official visit to Michigan? GoBlueWolverine caught up with the Keystone State star to get the latest on his recruitment, his interest in the Maize & Blue, and more. http://michigan.scout.com/2/1015744.html 2047 Sam Webb http://michigan.scout.com/2/1015744.html Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:08:00 GMT 1 162 Michigan michigan Iowa football played host to a pair of Class of 2011 prospects from McKeesport, Pa. last weekend. LB Branden Jackson and DT Delvon Simmons were impressed by what they saw. Find out what they thought about the trip in this recruiting update. http://iowa.scout.com/2/1015632.html 2047 Rob Howe http://iowa.scout.com/2/1015632.html Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:44:00 GMT 1 8 Iowa iowa McKeesport Area High will send a pair of strong defenders on official visits to Iowa this weekend. Delvon Simmons and Branden Jackson also took in Rutgers together and likely will see Oregon at the same time. So, are they headed to the same school? Their coach talks about the chances. http://iowa.scout.com/2/1013814.html 2047 Rob Howe http://iowa.scout.com/2/1013814.html Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:54:00 GMT 1 8 Iowa iowa It's hard to believe that a kid from Pennsylvania, with no ties to the program, grew up watching the Iowa Hawkeyes. But, 6-foot-4, 225 pound 4-star outside linebacker/defensive end Branden Jackson did. HI's Josh Harvey explains. http://iowa.scout.com/2/1012287.html 2047 Josh Harvey http://iowa.scout.com/2/1012287.html Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:47:00 GMT 1 8 Iowa iowa “I don’t have a top five right now because I feel that at different times some schools can just drop off the list or you end up learning new things about schools, and I just want to give everyone a shot,” Branden Jackson said. “I also just haven’t been to a school where I feel it’s the one that I want to go to, so that’s why I’m probably not going to make a top five anytime soon. But I’ll..." http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1009812.html 2047 Allen Wallace http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1009812.html Thu, 07 Oct 2010 23:09:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Branden Jackson has completed his first two official visits, with trips to Rutgers and Texas Tech, but it will be a while before his next one. http://northcarolina.scout.com/2/1007553.html 2047 Don Callahan http://northcarolina.scout.com/2/1007553.html Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:19:00 GMT 1 78 North Carolina northcarolina McKeesport, Pa. - 4-Star outside linebacker Branden Jackson of McKeesport High School starred on Fox Sports Pittsburgh last Thursday night. His performance included an interception for a touchdown against Seneca Valley. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1006592.html 2047 Scott Kennedy http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1006592.html Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:56:00 GMT 0 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Four-star outside linebacker Branden Jackson of McKeesport (Pa.) High already had a high level of respect for Rutgers, and that was only enhanced during his official visit over the weekend. Jackson called the school "special" and said it "fit" him well. Find out what else the astute 6-foot-4, 225-pound Jackson had to say about his visit. http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1006533.html 2047 Brian Dohn http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1006533.html Mon, 27 Sep 2010 18:00:00 GMT 1 183 Rutgers rutgers The McKeesport (Pa.) High tandem of Delvon Simmons and Branden Jackson made official visits to Rutgers this weekend, a move that speaks to how much the Scarlet Knights want the duo since it is a rarity for them to host players during the season. Jackson and Simmons both told ScarletReport.com they enjoyed the visit despite Rutgers' 17-13 loss to North Carolina. http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1006306.html 2047 Brian Dohn http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1006306.html Mon, 27 Sep 2010 01:52:00 GMT 1 183 Rutgers rutgers PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- There will be plenty of attention the field Saturday as Rutgers hosts North Carolina in a highly-anticipated matchup, but there will also be plenty of action off the field when it comes to recruiting. And one thing that shows of the significance of the weekend is Rutgers' willingness to host a pair of official visitors, something it rarely does within the season. http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1005306.html 2047 Brian Dohn http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1005306.html Thu, 23 Sep 2010 18:40:00 GMT 1 183 Rutgers rutgers Branden Jackson didn't know much about Rutgers until he camped there in June, and now Scout.com's No.8-ranked outside linebacker plans on making an official visit to campus. First, though, he has an official trip to Texas Tech planned for this weekend. What is going on with his recruitment? Check inside to get the latest. http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1003364.html 2047 Brian Dohn http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1003364.html Fri, 17 Sep 2010 18:36:00 GMT 1 183 Rutgers rutgers GBW's Eugene Hankerson recently made the trip to Mansion Park (PA) to see the Altoona Lions taken on the visiting McKeesport Tigers. The game was never close, and the Tigers came away with a 60-0 victory. GBW caught up with Branden Jackson after the game for some post game recruiting talk. http://michigan.scout.com/2/1003006.html 2047 Eugene Hankerson http://michigan.scout.com/2/1003006.html Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:13:00 GMT 1 162 Michigan michigan