June Jones...from DMN
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 9:28 pm
There's not much the other post did not cover, but thought it was worth a post:
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent ... e6cf0.html
SMU is interested in Hawaii coach June Jones as its new football coach, according to a source with knowledge of the school's search.
The interest may help explain why SMU is still looking for a coach despite firing Phil Bennett on Oct. 28.
Jones has led Hawaii to a 12-0 record and the Allstate Sugar Bowl â€" one of five Bowl Championship Series games â€" against Georgia on Jan. 1 at the Louisiana Superdome.
A Hawaii spokesman could not be reached Monday evening, though as recently as last week, SMU had not asked Hawaii for permission to speak with Jones. SMU has declined comment on candidates while its search is ongoing.
Jones is known for his prolific run-and-shoot offense that helped quarterback Colt Brennan become a Heisman finalist this season. He is 76-40 in nine seasons at Hawaii.
Prior to revamping the Warriors in 1999, Jones spent 12 years in the NFL, including head coaching jobs at Atlanta and San Diego.
Jones, who spent part of his collegiate career playing at Hawaii, was also an assistant with the Houston Oilers.
Jones' current five-year, $4-million deal with Hawaii reportedly ends in July, and no new deal has been reached.
SMU athletic director Steve Orsini has raised around $10 million for the new coach and staff.
SMU, which has had only two non-losing seasons since 1989, has also reportedly interviewed former Miami coach Larry Coker and had contact with former Texas A&M coach Dennis Franchione.
Former Navy coach Paul Johnson interviewed in Dallas days before accepting the Georgia Tech job.
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent ... e6cf0.html
SMU is interested in Hawaii coach June Jones as its new football coach, according to a source with knowledge of the school's search.
The interest may help explain why SMU is still looking for a coach despite firing Phil Bennett on Oct. 28.
Jones has led Hawaii to a 12-0 record and the Allstate Sugar Bowl â€" one of five Bowl Championship Series games â€" against Georgia on Jan. 1 at the Louisiana Superdome.
A Hawaii spokesman could not be reached Monday evening, though as recently as last week, SMU had not asked Hawaii for permission to speak with Jones. SMU has declined comment on candidates while its search is ongoing.
Jones is known for his prolific run-and-shoot offense that helped quarterback Colt Brennan become a Heisman finalist this season. He is 76-40 in nine seasons at Hawaii.
Prior to revamping the Warriors in 1999, Jones spent 12 years in the NFL, including head coaching jobs at Atlanta and San Diego.
Jones, who spent part of his collegiate career playing at Hawaii, was also an assistant with the Houston Oilers.
Jones' current five-year, $4-million deal with Hawaii reportedly ends in July, and no new deal has been reached.
SMU athletic director Steve Orsini has raised around $10 million for the new coach and staff.
SMU, which has had only two non-losing seasons since 1989, has also reportedly interviewed former Miami coach Larry Coker and had contact with former Texas A&M coach Dennis Franchione.
Former Navy coach Paul Johnson interviewed in Dallas days before accepting the Georgia Tech job.