Can Bobby Ramsey Spark Andrew Jackson?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When <strong>Bobby Ramsey</strong> was hired to be the head coach at Jacksonville Andrew Jackson after last season, it was a fit that certainly made so much sense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here you have a football coach who is a proven winner, going to a school that has long been stacked with talent – just waiting for the right combination to make a big splash and get the Tigers back on the right track.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Not only is Ramsey a teacher and motivator, but he has already shown that he is ready for challenges – as he did turn Jacksonville Mandarin from 2-8 in 2017 to a state champion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Even though the Tigers finished 3-8 a year ago under <strong>Darryl Bartley</strong>, they qualified for the Class 2M playoffs but lost in the first round to rival Raines.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In 16 seasons, Ramsay is 99-74 after spending the past two seasons at independent Impact Christian, posting a 7-4 record in the Sunshine State Athletic Association.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO TURN THINGS AROUND</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With Ramsey's proven record and his approach to coaching, along with the fact that the Tigers return some quality talent, positive things can happen this coming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2025 rising seniors include <strong>Naphtali “Turbo” Adams</strong> (LB, 6-0, 190 – 3.7 GPA), <strong>Corey Battle</strong> (DE, 6-2, 215), <strong>Kennedy Bussey</strong> (DE, 6-3, 210), <strong>Austin Candler</strong> (OL, 6-1, 295), <strong>Brieon Glover </strong>(DB, 5-9, 155 – 3.1 GPA), <strong>David Jones</strong> (DL, 6-0, 270), <strong>Tay'vion Lawson </strong>(WR/DB, 6-2, 170 – 3.4 GPA), and&nbsp;defensive back <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1324036' first='Daniel' last='Moss']</strong> (DB, 5-11, 170 – 3.3 GPA).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>UNDERCLASS DEPTH IS ESSENTIAL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While the 2025 class will be important for experience and leadership, keep an eye on the rising junior (2026) class – with <strong>Vladimir Adamcy </strong>(OL, 5-11, 256. Shot Put, Discus – 3.8 GPA), <strong>Jamarion Dixon</strong> (QB, 5-8, 160. Basketball &amp; Baseball Athlete – 3.0 GPA), <strong>Roy Farrow</strong> (OL, 6-1, 260 – 3.0 GPA), <strong>Zion Hill</strong> (LB, 6-0, 210), Anthony Jones (WR, 5-11, 175), and defensive back&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cody Levy</strong> (5-7, 160).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is also <strong>Johnny Miller</strong> (DB, 6-1, 190), <strong>Sylvester Miller</strong> (WR, 5-10, 150) and <strong>Davon Womack</strong> (DB, 5-7, 165). The 2027 (rising sophomore class) will also be solid with <strong>Alton Briggs</strong> (DB), <strong>Fred Gooden </strong>(QB, 6-0, 170), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='527804' first='Amir' last='Little']</strong> (DE, 6-4, 200), <strong>Marshaun Parker </strong>(DB, 5-9, 140), and defensive back <strong>Maikel Pierce</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Statewide Coverage Daily.</strong> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/">https://prepredzone.com/florida/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: <strong>Floridakids1@aol.com.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->