Jackson Dart recently returned home to Utah, bringing along someone special.
On Saturday, the Giants’ quarterback attended the Utah Mammoth’s home game, where they achieved a 6-3 victory against the Seattle Kraken. He was there with his girlfriend, Marissa Ayers, and they both enjoyed the match at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
Ayers sported a mammoth costume, which certainly turned heads. She is known for being the model ring girl at the recent Jake Paul versus Anthony Joshua fight in Miami. At one point, she sweetly placed her hand on Dart’s shoulder while he seemed captivated by the action on the field.
After wrapping up his first NFL season, Dart, 22, has been spending meaningful time with Ayers. Hailing from Kaysville, Utah, he managed to rack up 15 touchdowns and five interceptions over 14 games, along with nine more touchdowns while rushing.
This year has been a tough one for the Giants, who dismissed coach Brian Daboll in November and ended with a 4-13 record. During the game on Saturday, it was officially announced that John Harbaugh would take over as head coach after extended negotiations, marking the start of a new chapter for the franchise.
Harbaugh, who has been a prominent figure in the coaching circuit after being unexpectedly let go by the Ravens earlier this month, couldn’t hide his enthusiasm about taking on this new role. He’s had quite the career, coaching in Baltimore for 18 seasons, including leading the team to a Super Bowl victory in 2012.
He referred to coaching the Giants as a “huge honor,” expressing his admiration for Dart’s performance. “I watched him on tape; he had a great rookie season and has the right mindset,” Harbaugh conveyed to Mr. Ian O’Connor from Athletic Darts. “That’s a tough guy.”
As Dart’s style of play has made a significant impact this season, it has also sparked concerns about the heavy hits he has endured. With Harbaugh now at the helm, players like rookie running back Cam Scattebo are gearing up for a fresh start.
“New era,” Scattebo posted on social media, perhaps echoing the renewed hope surrounding the team.
