http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/players/bo_jackson/127923 Recent articles about Bo Jackson en-us Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel is seen here taking batting practice at the Padres stadium in San Diego, and hitting a home run. This guy is a real talent. He very well could be the next Bo Jackson. Johnny Knows.-TO Manziel and James Harden Strike a Pose Johnny Football Tongue Deep In Chick Fri, 17 May 2013 11:30:21 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/johnny_manziel_goes_yard_during_batting_practice/13638658 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/johnny_manziel_goes_yard_during_batting_practice/13638658 Johnny Manziel Goes Yard During Batting Practice http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/johnny_manziel_goes_yard_during_batting_practice/13638658 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png One scout knew how good Bo Jackson would be, once calling him the 'Best pure athlete in America.' A Heisman Trophy winner, a Pro-Bowler and an MLB All-Star not to mention a video-game legend, as well Bo Jackson has long been considered one of the greatest athletes of all time. And somewhere out there, theres a baseball scout who can say, definitively, that he knew what Bo would know as a pro. Observe this scouting report on a 22-year-old Jackson from 1985, Jacksons junior year at Auburn, which popped up on Reddit late Monday night: Jackson hadnt even played baseball in the spring of 1984 after separating his shoulder during the 1983 fall football season. But the year off didnt do much to discourage the scout, identified as Gonzales on the form, who described Jackson as the best pure athlete in America today. As for the actual ratings, Gonzales graded Jackson at above average or very good in every category but one, docking him in the hitting ability category, but indicating that he had potential Thu, 09 May 2013 12:00:12 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/knowing_bo_scout_knew_jacksons_potential/13583207 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/knowing_bo_scout_knew_jacksons_potential/13583207 Knowing Bo: Scout knew Jacksons potential http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/knowing_bo_scout_knew_jacksons_potential/13583207 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Internet gave us a great gift on Tuesday when a 1985 baseball scouting report of Bo Jackson surfaced via Reddit. The scout who evaluated Jackson billed him as the “best pure athlete in America today.” The scout also correctly predicted that Bo would win the 1985 Heisman Trophy. The scouting report was filled out after the scout watched Jackson play a pair of April games during his junior season at Auburn. Bo batted .401/.500/.864 with 17 home runs in 42 games that season per Wikipedia. It was truly a joy to see the evaluation of Jackson before he developed into an MLB All-Star. The only comments I would give is that I’m surprised the scout projected Jackson as a 6 for hitting when he turned out to be more of a 5, and I’m shocked Bo didn’t get an 8 for running speed. He was one of the fastest athletes on the planet, how did he not get an 8?!? Take a look at the awesome archive below: Forearm bash to Eye on Baseball Wed, 08 May 2013 04:29:06 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/awesome_bo_jackson_1985_scouting_report_bills_him_as_best_pure_athlete_in_america/13572950 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/awesome_bo_jackson_1985_scouting_report_bills_him_as_best_pure_athlete_in_america/13572950 Awesome Bo Jackson 1985 scouting report bills him as ‘best pure athlete in America’ http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/awesome_bo_jackson_1985_scouting_report_bills_him_as_best_pure_athlete_in_america/13572950 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png I should of punched him Juan… Growing up, Bo Jackson was my favorite player on the planet.  His career was so short, but he left a lasting impression on how we view so many different things in sports today.  I still bust out my vintage ‘Bo Knows’ shirt from time to time.  Here is his scouting report: Barry Sanders High School Highlights Adrian Peterson Has His Sights Set On 2,500 Yards Rushing Wed, 08 May 2013 02:12:31 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bo_jacksons_1985_scouting_report_surfaces/13572701 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bo_jacksons_1985_scouting_report_surfaces/13572701 Bo Jackson’s 1985 Scouting Report Surfaces http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/bo_jacksons_1985_scouting_report_surfaces/13572701 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Have to give a Hardball Talk hat tip on this one. We didn’t know the scout who had the pleasure of writing this report in 1985, but again we could read this stuff all day long. It actually got a mention on Colin Cowherd’s radio show today, and that guy never talks baseball. Bo Jackson was a rare talent. His hit tool was only a ’4′, which was actually pretty accurate. Everything else was off the charts. He played true to this scouting report. Tue, 07 May 2013 20:40:15 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/heres_a_vincent_bo_edward_jackson_scouting_report_from_1985/13570853 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/heres_a_vincent_bo_edward_jackson_scouting_report_from_1985/13570853 Here’s a Vincent (Bo) Edward Jackson Scouting Report from 1985 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/heres_a_vincent_bo_edward_jackson_scouting_report_from_1985/13570853 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/c/cc71957fb915a1be874ab1cbe9a0849247253917/mini/mlb-all-star-game.jpg There are few people that were more athletically gifted that former MLB/NFL player Bo Jackson and apparently, a scouting report predicted that he could win a Heisman Trophy. The below scouting report done in 1984 by a Major League Baseball scout comments about Bo's incredible speed and his ability on the diamond. There are also some interesting notes about Jackson's football career and a prediction about the Heisman trophy (which came true in 1985): (Courtesy of Busted Coverage) Tue, 07 May 2013 17:31:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bo_jacksons_baseball_scouting_report_predicts_that_he_might_win_a_heisman_trophy_picture/13569989 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bo_jacksons_baseball_scouting_report_predicts_that_he_might_win_a_heisman_trophy_picture/13569989 Bo Jackson's baseball scouting report predicts that he might win a Heisman Trophy (Picture) http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/bo_jacksons_baseball_scouting_report_predicts_that_he_might_win_a_heisman_trophy_picture/13569989 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Perhaps one of the greatest what if in sports is what if Bo Jackson would’ve never injured his hip? Jackson was undeniably explosive on both football and baseball fields. He was one of the most exciting athletes to watch in my lifetime. He was a Heisman Trophy winner and an All-Star outfielder. He was equally powerful with a football or a bat in his hands. Before getting his hip destroyed, Jackson had proven what a great football player he was. Unfortunately, he only scratched the surface on the baseball field. Bo Jackson never reached his ultimate peak, which is too bad for us, the fans. According to his scouting report, we missed out on a true five-tool player, with apologies to Sandy Koufax. All of his future grades, for all aspects of the game, were well above average. He was fast, powerful, and smart on the baseball field. Jackson is often talked about as being a great athlete, and scouts recognized that at a young age. Perhaps the most interesting portion of this scouting repo... Tue, 07 May 2013 12:47:12 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/bo_jackson_scouting_report_the_latest_one_to_surface/13567667 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/bo_jackson_scouting_report_the_latest_one_to_surface/13567667 Bo Jackson scouting report the latest one to surface http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/bo_jackson_scouting_report_the_latest_one_to_surface/13567667 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Bo Jackson was pretty good at sports, and we now have the scouting report to prove it. There’s also 12 years of professional sports, four years of college football and something called a Heisman Trophy with his name etched on it on his resume. A free agent scouting report recently surfaced (fist bump to TheBigLead.com for the tip), in which Vincent Edward Jackson is called “the best pure athlete in America today,” and that he can “simply do it all.” Check out a copy of the report below. Tue, 07 May 2013 12:36:17 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bo_jacksons_1984_baseball_scouting_report_lists_him_as_good_kid_best_pure_athlete_in_america/13567592 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bo_jacksons_1984_baseball_scouting_report_lists_him_as_good_kid_best_pure_athlete_in_america/13567592 Bo Jackson’s 1984 Baseball Scouting Report Lists Him as ‘Good Kid,’ ‘Best Pure Athlete in America’ http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/bo_jacksons_1984_baseball_scouting_report_lists_him_as_good_kid_best_pure_athlete_in_america/13567592 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Bo Jackson is considered by some sports enthusiasts to be the greatest pure athlete in the history of American athletics. Jackson possessed a rare blend of size, power, strength, and speed, all of which helped him excel in both the National Football League as a running back, and as an outfielder in Major League Baseball.If there was ever a can't-miss prospect, Jackson was it.With that being said, here is a 1985 scouting report on a player from Auburn University known as Vincent Edward Jackson. We all know him as Bo, of course.As you can see, scouts were absolutely in love with his ability.Unfortunately, a hip injury sustained during an NFL game in 1991 prematurely ended Jackson's promising career. Jackson attempted a comeback a couple of years later, but was never really the same.It's hard to envision any athlete coming along in the future who boasts as much natural talent than Bo did. NBA superstar LeBron James is the only modern day athlete who even comes close.Via Eye... Tue, 07 May 2013 12:03:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bo_jacksons_1985_scouting_report_uncovered/13567292 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bo_jacksons_1985_scouting_report_uncovered/13567292 Bo Jackson's 1985 scouting report uncovered http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/bo_jacksons_1985_scouting_report_uncovered/13567292 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Courtesy of reddit we are able to see a pretty phenomenal scouting report from 1984 on the great Bo Jackson. The one thing that stood out to me throughout all of the comments is the fact that someone actually gave Bo a 7 on running speed! I only remember amazing games and highlights of Bo crushing it in the speed category and that he ran a reported 4.12 second 40-yard-dash at the NFL combine. “Can simply do it all” sums up the man pretty well. [Reddit] Article found on: Next Impulse Sports Tue, 07 May 2013 11:51:43 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bo_jacksons_scouting_report_from_1984_surfaces/13567151 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bo_jacksons_scouting_report_from_1984_surfaces/13567151 Bo Jackson's 1984 scouting report surfaces http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/bo_jacksons_scouting_report_from_1984_surfaces/13567151 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/1/61799634f767d9ddaf579b38117afe6b6214ff0e/mini/bo.jpg Um, so this Angie Williams chick from the Jacksonville Breeze, who is tearing up the Internet for bulldozing some chick… Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:07:17 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/angie_williams_is_lingerie_football_leagues_bo_jackson/13367302 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/angie_williams_is_lingerie_football_leagues_bo_jackson/13367302 Angie Williams Is Lingerie Football League’s Bo Jackson http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/angie_williams_is_lingerie_football_leagues_bo_jackson/13367302 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png BIRMINGHAM — Former Auburn football star Bo Jackson isn’t worried about the negative reports concerning his alma mater. The former NFL and major league baseball player dismissed allegations made in two separate reports this week while in town to serve as grand marshal of Sunday’s IndyCar Grand Prix of Alabama. Jackson, who is from the Birmingham suburb of Bessemer, said he flew in from Biloxi on Sunday morning and read a newspaper article on the allegations. ESPN The Magazine reported that Auburn covered up widespread use of synthetic marijuana by football players dating back to the 2010 national championship season. A report on the website run by former Sports Illustrated and New York Times reporter Selena Roberts posted another story quoting former players alleging grade changes and improper payments. Jackson said athletic director Jay Jacobs “came out and said what he needed to say” in statements disputing the reports. “I don’t even know the kids. I’ve probably met them. But it s... Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:42:15 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bo_jackson_wouldnt_give_accusations_time_of_day_not_concerned_about_negative_reports/13342000 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bo_jackson_wouldnt_give_accusations_time_of_day_not_concerned_about_negative_reports/13342000 Bo Jackson ‘Wouldn’t Give Accusations Time of Day,’ Not Concerned About Negative Reports http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/bo_jackson_wouldnt_give_accusations_time_of_day_not_concerned_about_negative_reports/13342000 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Former Auburn football star Bo Jackson isn't worried about the negative reports about his alma mater. The 1985 Heisman Trophy winner dismissed allegations made in two separate reports this week. Jackson is in his hometown to serve as grand marshal of Sunday's IndyCar Grand Prix of Alabama. ESPN The Magazine reported that Auburn covered up widespread use of synthetic marijuana by football players dating back to the 2010 national championship season. A report on the website run by former Sports Illustrated and New York Times reporter Selena Roberts posted another story quoting former players alleging grade changes and improper payments. Jackson says he ''wouldn't give those accusations the time of day'' and says athletic director Jay Jacobs' responses said what needed to be said. Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:34:38 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/auburn_allegations_dont_worry_jackson/13339384 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/auburn_allegations_dont_worry_jackson/13339384 Auburn allegations don't worry Jackson http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/auburn_allegations_dont_worry_jackson/13339384 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Former Auburn football star Bo Jackson isn't worried about the negative reports about his alma mater. The 1985 Heisman Trophy winner dismissed allegations made in two separate reports this week. Jackson is in his hometown to serve as grand marshal of Sunday's IndyCar Grand Prix of Alabama. ESPN The Magazine reported that Auburn covered up widespread use of synthetic marijuana by football players dating back to the 2010 national championship season. A report on the website run by former Sports Illustrated and New York Times reporter Selena Roberts posted another story quoting former players alleging grade changes and improper payments. Jackson says he ''wouldn't give those accusations the time of day'' and says athletic director Jay Jacobs' responses said what needed to be said. Sun, 07 Apr 2013 13:46:10 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/jackson_auburn_allegations_not_worth_time_of_day/13339033 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/jackson_auburn_allegations_not_worth_time_of_day/13339033 Jackson: Auburn allegations not worth time of day http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/jackson_auburn_allegations_not_worth_time_of_day/13339033 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Bo Jackson was drafted as the No. 1 overall pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1986 NFL draft, but he turned them down and decided to pursue a career in professional baseball. It was always believed that Jackson, who told the Bucs not to draft him, did not want to go to Tampa Bay because of all the negative things he had heard about the organization. But, as I learned on Saturday, Jackson also says that he did not want to play there because he believed they were a corrupt group that intentionally sabotaged his college baseball career. Jackson was the subject of ESPN’s latest 30 for 30 program, “You Don’t Know Bo.” The program aired following the Heisman Trophy ceremony on ESPN Saturday, and it was the highest-rated 30 for 30 program yet. In the program, Jackson elaborated on how and why he believes the Buccaneers sabotaged him. “I expected to play football at the professional level, and I had taken a few trips to visit some teams during baseball season of my senior ye... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:56:18 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/bo_jackson_believes_buccaneers_tried_to_sabotage_his_baseball_career/12410620 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/bo_jackson_believes_buccaneers_tried_to_sabotage_his_baseball_career/12410620 Bo Jackson believes Buccaneers tried to sabotage his baseball career http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/bo_jackson_believes_buccaneers_tried_to_sabotage_his_baseball_career/12410620 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png