June Jones resigning at SMU
June Jones is resigning as head football coach at SouthernMethodist University, multiple outlets said today.
Jones’ agent, Leigh Steinberg tweeted, “JUNE JONES RESIGNS SMU COACHING JOB — June had felt for some time he had accomplished mission to turn around program and needed a break.”
The Dallas Morning News first reported the resignation based on the #Leighsteinberg tweet.
The Mustangs are 0-2, having been blanked by Baylor, 45-0, in their opener and losing to North Texas, 43-6, Saturday.
Jones was Hawaii’s winningest coach, going 76-41 in nine seasons (1999-2007) at Manoa.
In seven years at SMU is 36-43. He led the Mustangs to their first bowl in 25 years in 2009 and three more after that but went 5-7 last year.
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Jones did not immediately return calls seeking comment.