LaTraia Jones (born February 11, 1956) is an American former 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.Mississippi Valley State University coaching records
Playing career and education Jones was a four-year letterman as a running back at the University of WyomingI-AA.Org Alcorn State Host Delta Devils on Campus at Jack Spinks Stadium 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.Alcorn State University Coaching Staff
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.I-AA.org, Fines and Suspensions Issued to Jackson State and Mississippi Valley State Jones finished the season at 0–11, a part of a fifteen-game losing streakUSA Today College Sports Inside Slant and left the position after completing the season.
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