ADSENSE Link Ads 200 x 90
ADSENSE 336 x 280
JonesyJune Jones was well on his way toward becoming the new head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils.
Then it all fell apart.
In one of the oddest stories in a long time, the SMU head coach and the university had agreed on a deal, was going to announce the hiring Wednesday and were in the midst of ironing out minor details when the school nixed it all.
Jones is still at SMU, at least, probably, for another season.
According to Arizona State's president, it was taking too long. Another source cited negative response from boosters and fans. I honestly don't know what they've expected as Jones has proved his mettle at Hawaii and now at SMU, where he's led the lowly Mustangs out of the gutter to three bowls in four seasons and a 7-5 2011 record.
Arizona State, meanwhile, has killed deals in bringing in Jones and Houston's Kevin Sumlin, probably the hottest name on the market.
I couldn't imagine SMU football without Jones. It all seems very tenuous still despite him bringing in quality talent and a new attitude of hope. Under Jones, the last three seasons (I'm excluding the 1-11 affair his first year) the Ponies are 22-17, 17-6 in conference with two West Division titles.
What would have been worse is Jones leaving SMU right when they were making a gigantic move to the Big East, which should be announced relatively soon. Keeping Jones, adding Garrett Gilbert in two years and maintain momentum, SMU could be a consistent member of the nation's top 25 teams.
0 Response to "Reversal of fortune"
Posting Komentar