Hue Jackson has been in Art Briles’ corner before.
When Jackson was the new coach of the NFL’s Cleveland Browns, he had the embattled Briles join him during his first season in 2016.
On Thursday, Grambling announced Briles would serve as Jackson’s offensive coordinator in his first season as coach of the Tigers.
Briles was fired from Baylor in May of 2016 after an internal investigation into the university’s handling of an extensive number of sexual assault accusations, including against players on the football team.
Three months later, Jackson invited Briles to his first training camp with the Browns and at the time said, “I’ll learn from anybody if they can help us.”
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The Browns had a number of former Baylor players coached by Briles, including quarterback Robert Griffin III.
Briles returned in October as a guest and took part in meetings and practice.
Art Briles was announced as the offensive coordinator at Grambling State on Thursday
Jackson, who said at the time he was unfairly judged in his past before joining the Browns, told reporters about the importance of second chances.
Jackson, who was fired by the Browns in October of 2018, has yet to talk publicly about his decision to hire Briles at Grambling, but the interview from more than two years ago offers a glimpse of what he might have to say.
“I’ve gotten to know Coach Briles,” Jackson said. “I’m always looking for different ways of doing things. What happened at Baylor’s at Baylor.”
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Jackson said he always liked how Briles thought on the football field, and the opportunity to learn about different coaching styles.
“I respect what you’re saying (about character) and…
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