Vols' dismisses DB Janzen Jackson

Derek Dooley dismissed safety Janzen Jackson from the team on Wednesday as the junior’s personal issues had apparently become too much of a distraction.

Jackson withdrew from school in February to address personal issues but enrolled again in July and was reinstated to the Vols earlier this month as fall camp began. Dooley said after Tuesday’s practice that Jackson would remain with the team on a day-to-day basis.

Dooley did not specify what actions ultimately led to the Lake Charles, La., native’s dismissal on Wednesday.

“Our program has devoted a tremendous amount of energy, resources, support, and care in an effort to help Janzen manage his personal challenges,” Dooley said. “I will always be there to help him as a person, but there comes a time when a player’s actions preclude him from the privilege of playing for the University of Tennessee football team.

“Although I’m disappointed with this outcome, we will never compromise the long-term organizational values and goals we maintain here at Tennessee,” he said.