LaTraia Jones

LaTraia Jones
Sport(s) Football
Biographical details
Born (1956-02-11) February 11, 1956
Houston, Texas
Playing career
1975–1978 Wyoming
Position(s) Running back
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1999–2001 Mississippi Valley State
2003–2007 Alcorn State (DC)
Head coaching record
Overall 5–28

Statistics

LaTraia Jones (born February 11, 1956) is a former American football player and coach. He was the 13th head 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.[1][2]

Playing career and education

Jones was a four-year letterman as a running back at the University of Wyoming[3] 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.[4]

Coaching career

During a game against Jackson State University on September 22, 2001, a fight broke out on the field between players of both schools. Jones was reprimanded for the incident and both schools were fined.[5] Jones finished the season at 0-11, a part of a fifteen game losing streak[6] and left the position after completing the season.

References

  1. Mississippi Valley State University coaching records
  2. The Sports Network Mississippi Valley State University annual football records
  3. I-AA.Org Alcorn State Host Delta Devils on Campus at Jack Spinks Stadium
  4. Alcorn State University Coaching Staff
  5. I-AA.org, Fines and Suspensions Issued to Jackson State and Mississippi Valley State
  6. USA Today College Sports Inside Slant


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