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June Jones dies at 73: Pioneer coach produced innovative offenses at SMU, Hawaii and the NFL's Atlanta Falcons

The football world is mourning the loss of June Jones, a 73-year-old coaching innovator who passed away on Thursday. Known for his mastery of the run-and-shoot offensive scheme, Jones revitalized struggling programs at Hawaii and SMU while also serving as the head coach for the Atlanta Falcons from 1994 to 1996.

His tenure at Hawaii was marked by a historic turnaround, leading the team to a 12-1 record in 2007 and mentoring standout passers Timmy Chang and Colt Brennan. After his time in Honolulu, he moved to SMU, where he successfully restored consistency to a program that had long struggled following the 1987 sanctions.

His legacy is defined by his commitment to his players and his influence on the modern passing game.

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