Omaha Burke senior lineman Chris Graham, who also plays basketball and track, also shared a video message to Twitter.

“I believe OPS should rethink their decision because it has such a negative impact on all of us, and let us athletes play again,” Graham said.

A gathering is scheduled outside OPS headquarters at 30th and Cuming Streets at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday. Athletes, students involved in activities, families and friends are encouraged to attend and wear their school colors to show support. 

Jackson, who was the first to post a video Sunday night, won’t be able to attend but hopes others do.

“I wish I could go, but I have something else I need to be at,” he said. “That is why I made the video and had to say what I had to say.”

The suspension of athletics has had a big impact on Omaha Burke. The Bulldogs have lost at least six starters to transfers.

Senior lineman Nolan Olafson is now at Millard South. Junior wide receiver Brayden Loftin played his first game for Council Bluffs Lewis Central on Friday. Junior linebacker/quarterback Caden Becker is at Omaha Skutt along with junior linebacker Alec Cook. Two others, senior quarterback Toby Kellner and senior tight end/linebacker Hunter Eichelberger, have moved to Oasis High School in Cape Coral, Florida.