Johnny Jones

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  1. Blue TurboDog

    Blue TurboDog GeauxTigersGo

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    As an LSU fan, and one who lives in Memphis, I have seen a lot of JJ over the years, and see him as a good fit to return to LSU (if the position were to come open). What do you guys think?

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  2. lsugrad00

    lsugrad00 Founding Member

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    Wasn't Johnny Jones the assistant that was passing money to Lester Earl?
     
  3. LSUTiga

    LSUTiga TF Pubic Relations

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    He was accused of it but I think the final decision by NCAA was that there wasn't enough evidence.......


    "The bullet" was also a good recruiter:
    Ronnie Henderson, Duane Spencer, Randy Livingston and Deuce Ford. He was also on the staff which landed Shaquille O'Neal and Chris Jackson. :thumb:
     
  4. LSUGradin99

    LSUGradin99 I Bleedeth Purple 'N Gold

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    I don't really want any assistants from that era to be involved with the program as a head coach.
     
  5. LSUTiga

    LSUTiga TF Pubic Relations

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    Here's an article on it for you. :thumb:

    http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/college/news/1998/06/22/lsu_ncaa/
     
  6. Blue TurboDog

    Blue TurboDog GeauxTigersGo

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    I know he is from "that era", but he is a classy guy, good coach, and has paid his dues since then. I just think he would be an interesting candidate. I would take his integrity over John Brady's in an instant.
     
  7. NoLimitMD

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    The NCAA Gestapo practically gave us a death penalty for his alleged actions. I don't want to tempt fate one more time, unless it really did kill the program and that money could go towards football.
     
  8. LSUGradin99

    LSUGradin99 I Bleedeth Purple 'N Gold

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    Yeah, trust the cheater. :dis:
     
  9. Blue TurboDog

    Blue TurboDog GeauxTigersGo

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    I just wanted to put a feeler out, and now I see the residing sentiment. I disagree about his character because I saw it first hand here in Memphis. I don't know if he was guilty or innocent, but I believe in Grace regardless. He is regarded as classy up here, so go figure.



    Regardless, I respect everyone's opinion....
     
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  10. red55

    red55 curmudgeon Staff Member

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    Johnny Jones was a tremendous recruiter at LSU. He'll get consideration when we next have an opening. He got hoodwinked by Lester Earl, but he's likely smarter now.
     
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