Done Deal-June Jones to SMU

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http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2008/Jan/07/br/br5907241368.html

June Jones takes coaching job at SMU


Former University of Hawai'i football coach June Jones has reportedly accepted a position to be the next head coach at Southern Methodist University today in a new contract believed to be valued at between 1.85 million and 2 million dollars annually over five years.




Agent Leigh Steinberg told The Advertiser today that June Jones, University of Hawai'i's winningest football coach, has accepted a position to be the next head coach at Southern Methodist University.
"June woke up at peace" and decided to take the SMU job, Steinberg said.

Jones' new contract is believed to be valued at close to $2 million annually over five years.

Last night, signs pointed to momentum changing in UH's favor as the school made an all-out effort to keep Jones, whose contract expires June 30.

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

1. Maybe he can

return SMU to the "Pony Express" backfield days? :shrug: Though he is more a passing coach than a running one.

[DuckBurp]

2. Ponies were determined to find a coach who

could win. June Jones has a proven track record and is just what we need. Now, if we could just keep the * library from being placed here in Dallas ...