Ohio State has a running back named Bo Jackson.
It causes the ears of college football fans to perk up every time an announcer says it. "Wait, did they say Bo Jackson?"
Yep, they did.
He's a freshman star for the championship-contending Buckeyes.
And there's a logical story behind his name, too.
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Why is Ohio State's Bo Jackson called by that nickname?
Bo Jackson is called Bo based on the multi-sport legend who played in the NFL and MLB.
According to ESPN, Bo was given that nickname by his father because he played baseball and ran track in addition to his football prowess.
What is Ohio State's Bo Jackson's real name?
Ohio State freshman RB Bo Jackson's first name is Lamar.
Yep, his name is actually Lamar Jackson.
It's his father's name, too, but they aren't related to the Baltimore Ravens' QB of the same name.
Is OSU's Bo Jackson related to NFL, MLB legend Bo Jackson?
No, Ohio State's Bo is not related to the two-sport all-time great Bo Jackson of Auburn, Raiders and Royals fame.
Where is Bo Jackson from?
Ohio State's Bo Jackson is from the Cleveland area.
He attended Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School.
And ironically, that's the same high school that Michigan all-time great Desmond Howard attended.
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