Welcome, Joe Jones


Joe Jones was Broward County’s top tailback.

By Mike Gibson
It’s not that often a three-star running back falls into your lap during the last few days of the recruiting process.
If what Owlscoop.com is reporting today turns out to be true, that’s just what happened to Temple University.
Joe Jones, from Broward County, Florida _ perhaps the nation’s top county, along with nearby Dade _ for Division IA talent, committed to the Owls today.
The Internet is full of accolades for Jones (see player No. 9 on this link), a 4.4 speedster who received solid offers from both Central Florida and South Florida and interest from even more high-profile schools.
The Miami Herald called Jones “one of the hottest recruits in South Florida.” Go to the bottom of this link for that evaluation.
Jones’ Temple selling point: Immediate playing time and the charisma of the young coaching staff, led by Al Golden.
This is a HUGE get by Golden, perhaps the No. 1 or No. 2 one by the coaching staff in this already impressive class.
Perhaps more importantly, this is a solid decision by this young man who has enough belief in his athletic ability that he’s going to be able to make an impact right away.
He will and so will the Owls.

4 thoughts on “Welcome, Joe Jones

  1. I am a huge Joe Jones fan from USF ( South Florida ) Where Jones was slated to go. Believe me when I tell you this kid is the real deal and should surpass expectations. Good luck this season. I’ll be watching for Joe and broken Temple records.

  2. I’m a huge fan of Joe Jones also.. I basically grew up with him since middle school.. He’s grown so much and should his true colors now.. I Know now that he is gonna set records and hopefully i’ll be seeing him in the NFL on the same side i hope because he is a force

  3. There’s a starting tailback spot waiting for Joe in the TU backfield once he rehabs (and it looks like he’ll be back better than ever from the reports I’m hearing). Joe will be playing in front of a packed house at Lincoln Financial Field before long. Once Temple gets it going, the Owls will be the biggest comeback story in sports history.

  4. Joe is probly the best running back coming out of broward county. Great speed, quickness, hands and explosion. I played linebacker while he was at south broward and he made practice hell lol

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