Signing Day

     Three Chadron Cardinal football members have signed to play football at Chadron State College. Wide receiver Jackson Dickerson, defensive back Lane Jersild, and linebacker Keenan Johnson all signed February 4th. As part of the Chadron High football team each one of them excelled.
     All three seniors are very excited to continue their journey, playing their favorite sport. Jackson Dickerson said he loves that he can play his favorite sport yet still be around other ones that he loves. Each of them have always thought that playing at Chadron State would be awesome. "I've wanted to be an Eagle ever since we moved here in fourth grade," Lane Jersild states. Jackson is pleased to be playing for the team he "grew up watching on Saturday mornings." Keenan has always dreamed of playing college football, so this opportunity is very exciting for him.
     Sometimes making a college decision can be very difficult, but for these three making one wasn't as hard. Having a college in their hometown that they have experienced is very important. "I chose Chadron State because of the tradition. There has always been a winning tradition at CSC and winning is important to me. I also love the way the community gathers to support the football program," Jackson Dickerson claims. Keenan thinks along the same lines. "I chose Chadron State because the program has done very well over the past few years. That's important because I want to win."
     Being a part of the Chadron State tradition is nothing new for Lane Jersild. Lane's father Craig Jersild has been a defensive coach for the Eagles for many years now. Lane was offered his scholarship and did not hesitate. "I have always wanted to play here."
     Because high school and collegiate level athletics are so different, it is very common for athletes to be put into new positions they hadn't played previously. Jackson believes he will play the same position with maybe just a few alternatives to what he did in high school. Lane was very versatile in high school. He believes they will put him at safety, a very similar position to what he played in high school. Keenan was recruited as a linebacker and believes he will play that in college because that's his "strong suit."
     Managing their time between academics and work for the field will be a challenge for each of them. They each hope to excel although the pace may be much quicker. The experience that these three young men will get will be awesome. Their time as a Chadron State Eagle with always be one that they as well as others will remember.