Dean Jackson was surprised when he got the call. His agent informed him that a group was interested in him starring on the cover of their new game. Yes, him. Dean Jackson, the unproven kicker playing in Tijuana who's still looking for his first field goal -- make OR attempt (as of when I started writing this).
The more he learned about the job opportunity, the more their interest in him made sense. His agent had been contacted by a small game development company established just a year prior by students of Rice University, Dean Jackson’s alma mater. The team was developing a college football game meant to provide an alternative to the titan that is Electronic Arts and their signature game, Madden Football. Low on budget, they figured who better to get than a recent college kicker, who would be paid less than a quarterback or runningback, and who might be willing to give a small discount.
While not as prestigious as if it had been EA who contacted him, Jackson was still eager for the opportunity and happy to have an excuse for a brief trip back to Houston. He’s expected to also spend a short time at Rice training facilities to catch up with his old teammates and coaches.
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The more he learned about the job opportunity, the more their interest in him made sense. His agent had been contacted by a small game development company established just a year prior by students of Rice University, Dean Jackson’s alma mater. The team was developing a college football game meant to provide an alternative to the titan that is Electronic Arts and their signature game, Madden Football. Low on budget, they figured who better to get than a recent college kicker, who would be paid less than a quarterback or runningback, and who might be willing to give a small discount.
While not as prestigious as if it had been EA who contacted him, Jackson was still eager for the opportunity and happy to have an excuse for a brief trip back to Houston. He’s expected to also spend a short time at Rice training facilities to catch up with his old teammates and coaches.
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