Jones spent decades coaching at the college and pro levels and helped popularize the high-flying run-and-shoot offense.
June Jones, the longtime football coach known for popularizing the run-and-shoot offense, died Thursday at age 73.
Jones built his coaching career across both the college and professional ranks, becoming closely identified with the pass-heavy, spread-out scheme that influenced offensive football for years. His work with the run-and-shoot helped shape how teams approached moving the ball through the air, and his influence stretched across multiple programs and stops over a long career.
No cause of death was given. Jones leaves behind a legacy as one of the sport's more distinctive offensive minds, remembered for a system that pushed tempo and spacing at a time when many teams still leaned on more traditional approaches. Tributes are expected from players and coaches who worked under his system over the years.