Redshirt senior linebacker Jarrett Franklin wearing the no. 41 jersey. The jersey and the 41 on Redshirt senior linebacker Jarrett Franklin wearing the no. 41 jersey (left). He has been awarded the jersey to honor the memory of Solomon Jackson (right).
The UB football team was struck with tragedy about a year and a half ago. Their teammate, Solomon Jackson, passed away one week after suffering a medical emergency during spring practice.
His teammates hold him in high regard and, at the request of the Jackson family, the program is honoring his memory by allowing a player to don Jackson’s number, 41.