LaTraia Jones
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| LaTraia Jones | ||
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| College | Mississippi Valley State University | |
| Sport | College football | |
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| Overall | 5-28-0 (0.152) | |
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| Playing career | ||
| 1966-1969 | Wyoming | |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | ||
| 1999-2001 | Mississippi Valley State | |
LaTraia Jones was the 13th head college football coach for the Mississippi Valley State University Delta Devils located in Itta Bena, Mississippi and he held that position for three seasons, from 1999 until 2001. His coaching record at Mississippi Valley State was 5 wins, 28 losses, and 0 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2007 season, this ranks him eighth at Mississippi Valley State in total wins and 13th at Mississippi Valley State in winning percentage (0.152).[1][2]
During a game against Jackson State University on September 22, 2001, a fight broke out on the field between players of both schools. Coach Jones was reprimanded for the incident and both schools were fined.[3] Jones finished the season at 0-11, a part of a fifteen game losing streak[4] and left the position after completing the season.
Jones is currently the Defensive Coordinator for the Alcorn State University Braves.[5]
[edit] Personal Life
Jones was a four-year letterman as running back at the University of Wyoming[6] from 1975 to 1978 and was the Cowboys all-time rushing leader with 2,031 yards. He completed his bachelor's degree in 1986 at New Mexico State University in both Physical Education and Biology. He earned his Master's degree in Educational Administration from NMSU in 1990.[7]
[edit] References
- ^ Mississippi Valley State University coaching records
- ^ The Sports Network Mississippi Valley Staet University annual football records
- ^ I-AA.org, Fines and Suspensions Issued to Jackson State and Mississippi Valley State
- ^ USA Today College Sports Inside Slant
- ^ Alcorn State Sports football quick facts, 2007
- ^ I-AA.Org Alcorn State Host Delta Devils on Campus at Jack Spinks Stadium
- ^ Alcorn State University Coaching Staff
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