With Alcorn State University’s official termination of football coach Ernest Jones from his position yesterday, Jones has officially responded to the firing with a written statement this afternoon. Details of the statement included plans for an appeal to the Mississippi court system, and other information that Jones believes created an unwarranted termination by order of university president Dr. George Ross and athletic director Darren Hamilton.
The following are excerpts from Jones’ statement, which was issued along with statements from his legal team:
