CANYON, Texas – West Texas A&M football coach Ronnie Jones resigned Tuesday after a university investigation found he was operating a marketing business from his school office.
Athletic director Ed Harris said in a statement that Jones used state and school resources for personal gain, "taking advantage of West Texas A&M property, facilities, funds, information technology resources, equipment, supplies, services and employee time."
Jones did not attend a news conference announcing his resignation. No one answered Tuesday evening at an Amarillo telephone number for Jones, a former NFL assistant who was suspended with pay last week.
Harris said Jones, who compiled a 5-27 record in three seasons with the Division II Buffaloes, abused his authority, exerting undue influence on student-athletes and employees by soliciting memberships in his marketing venture.
Harris also said Jones violated policy by using university computer equipment to access and download "unethical and inappropriate materials." He did not elaborate.
University police searched Jones' office, analyzed his recent computer activity, took statements from 10 people and interviewed Jones. Police will submit their findings to the Randall County district attorney, although Harris said the school considers the matter closed.
Assistant coach Lee Hays was named interim head coach.
West TX A&M Coach Resigns
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by Dooby » Wed Apr 20, 2005 9:18 am
Little known fact: Gary Patterson is a rep for Southern Living at Home.
At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
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by MrMustang1965 » Wed Apr 20, 2005 3:40 pm
Coach Jones was running his business out of a state funded office at a state funded university. Not exactly a smart move.Dooby wrote:Little known fact: Gary Patterson is a rep for Southern Living at Home.
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Re: West TX A&M Coach Resigns
by jtstang » Wed Apr 20, 2005 4:56 pm
MrMustang1965 wrote:Harris also said Jones violated policy by using university computer equipment to access and download "unethical and inappropriate materials." He did not elaborate.
Well, jeez, why would you even want a job where you can't surf a little 'net porn in your downtime.
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