Following public backlash concerning a remark posted on social media, Vanderbilt defensive backs coach Dan Jackson issued a press release apologizing on Friday night time. Jackson responded to a Fb put up by commenting that he helps the rapper Ye — previously often known as Kanye West. West in October wrote on social media that he was going to go “loss of life con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE." West later apologized for the put up however reportedly made additional anti-Semitic feedback in an unaired look on LeBron James' tv present "The Store." A spokesperson for Vanderbilt's athletic division didn't say whether or not Jackson will coach towards South Carolina on Saturday.

"I need to sincerely apologize for latest feedback that I made on social media," Jackson wrote within the assertion. "Whereas it was definitely not my intent to offend, my wording was careless, and it was in poor judgment to wade into such a dialogue with out the complete context. My feedback have been by no means reflective of our program or college and I settle for full accountability for my phrases and can be taught from this expertise going ahead.

"To be clear, antisemitism has no place in our society, and I reject all types of hate. I am embarrassed by my mistake however proud to work at a various establishment the place we are able to be taught from one another's cultures. I promise to be higher shifting ahead for myself, our program and our establishment."

A Twitter account named "StopAntisemitism" revealed a screenshot of Jackson's remark from Fb on Friday afternoon.

"Kanye is 2 steps forward of everybody," Jackson wrote. "He isn't loopy. Folks attempt to silence him as a result of he thinks for himself. Folks don't need that. Rappers and athletes are taught they should assume the identical because the media/politicians. If they've an opinion that's reverse the mainstream, they're referred to as loopy. Extra individuals have to get up and converse their thoughts."

West has made a number of feedback lately in assist of unfounded conspiracy theories, a few of which have concerned Judaism or Jewish individuals. In an unaired portion of an interview with Fox Information that was leaked to Vice final month, West claimed that Deliberate Parenthood was based together with the Ku Klux Klan "to manage the Jew inhabitants, ... who the individuals often known as the race Black actually are." In the identical interview, West mentioned he has skilled “visions that God offers me time and again on group constructing and tips on how to construct these free power, absolutely kinetic power communities."

Throughout a critique of the American college system inside the interview, West mentioned, "I favor my children knew Hanukkah than Kwanzaa. Not less than it might include some monetary engineering." West additionally recently claimed George Floyd died from a fentanyl overdose moderately than suffocation by the hands of a police officer regardless of the existence of court-affirmed proof on the contrary.

Jackson is in his first season at Vanderbilt after the Commodores employed him away from Northern Illinois. Primarily working with cornerbacks, Jackson additionally served as the first recruiter for 4-star commit Martel Hight, whom the 'Dores flipped from Louisville over the summer time.

Jackson served as cornerbacks coach at NIU for the 2021 seasons, having beforehand held the identical place at South Dakota State.

This report will likely be up to date.