VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-30
“Coach Jones was a father figure, a mentor, and a visionary who revolutionized the game,”
Timmy Chang · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-30
Chang issued a statement via ESPN mourning June Jones as a father figure and mentor.
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