Joey Jones (American football)

Joseph Russell Jones (born October 29, 1962) is an American football coach and former player. His previous role was for two seasons as the former special teams coordinator at Mississippi State, hired by head coach, Joe Moorehead. Jones served as the head football coach at the University of South Alabama from 2008 to 2017.

Not to be confused with Joe Jones (defensive end) or Joseph Jones (American football).

Joey Jones
Biographical details
Born (1962-10-29) October 29, 1962
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Playing career
1979–1983Alabama
1983–1985Birmingham Stallions
1986Atlanta Falcons
Position(s)Wide receiver
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1989–1990Briarwood Christian (AL) (assistant)
1991–1993Dora HS (AL)
1996–2005Mountain Brook HS (AL)
2006–2007Birmingham–Southern
2008–2017South Alabama
2018–2019Mississippi State (ST)
Head coaching record
Overall55–57 (college)
125–38 (high school)
Bowls0–2
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
  • Sun Belt Coach of the Year (2013)
  • Second-team All-SEC (1983)
  • Alabama All-Decade Team 1980s
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