By Duane Lewis
JACKSON, Miss. – Jackson State football received its new equipment truck and cab Thursday during Thee Great Reveal at Trustmark Park.
The new trailer, provided in partnership with KLLM Transport and Peterbilt, features JSU’s four Pro Football Hall of Famers Walter Payton, Lem Barney, Robert Brazile, and Jackie Slater with the football program’s new slogan “Guard Thee Yard” on each side. On the back of the truck is the athletic department’s slogan, “Building On Tradition and Blazing New Trails.”
Jackson State University Acting President Elayne Hayes-Anthony, Ph.D, Vice President / Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson, and Head Football Coach T.C. Taylor were on hand for the event, meeting with passionate Tigers’ supporters.
“This new trailer design is an outstanding salute to our JSU football legends, and it also signals a new season and era led by Coach T.C. Taylor and Vice President Ashley Robinson,” said Hayes-Anthony. “We thank KLLM Transport for their support, and we are looking forward to seeing our JSU family, fans and friends at the Vet.”
The event was held in conjunction with Ole Miss, Mississippi State, and Southern Miss with each program’s new equipment truck on display.