LaTraia Jones

LaTraia Jones (born February 11, 1956) is a former American football player and coach. He was the 13th head football coach at Mississippi Valley State University 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 5–28.[1]

LaTraia Jones
Biographical details
Born (1956-02-11) February 11, 1956
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Playing career
1975–1978Wyoming
Position(s)Running back
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1999–2001Mississippi Valley State
2003–2007Alcorn State (DC)
Head coaching record
Overall5–28

Playing career and education

Jones was a four-year letterman as a running back at the University of Wyoming[2] 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.[3]

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.[4] Jones finished the season at 0-11, a part of a fifteen-game losing streak[5] and left the position after completing the season.

Head coaching record
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (Southwestern Athletic Conference) (1999–2001)
1999 Mississippi Valley State 3–81–3T–3rd (East)
2000 Mississippi Valley State 2–91–64th (East)
2001 Mississippi Valley State 0–110–75th (East)
Mississippi Valley State: 5–282–16
Total:5–28

References
  1. Mississippi Valley State University coaching records Archived August 21, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  2. I-AA.Org Alcorn State Host Delta Devils on Campus at Jack Spinks Stadium
  3. Alcorn State University Coaching Staff Archived July 15, 2011, at archive.today
  4. I-AA.org, Fines and Suspensions Issued to Jackson State and Mississippi Valley State
  5. USA Today College Sports Inside Slant


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