re: At this point, the Coach Jones bashing is really unnecessary

It's been time for a change, but I hold no personal animus towards Jones. In a day and age where college coaches are virtually nothing more than highly paid mercenaries (figuratively speaking, of course), it was a bit refreshing to have a guy in Jones who genuinely loved the university and had visions of doing great things here. Even if he would have had great success at LSU it's doubtful that he would have ever wanted to leave.

The basketball fan in me says the change is LONG overdue and I'm glad to see it come about. However, the human side feels great empathy for Jones. It's rare that a person gets their "dream job/opportunity." Now that opportunity is coming to an involuntary end. I can understand that disappointment that comes. Reports from his last weekly luncheon were that he became a bit choked up discussing he and his family's love for LSU and the Baton Rouge community. He kind of knew the ride was coming to an end. There may have been a lot of flaws in Jones' coaching abilities, but I think you'd be hard pressed to find many flaws in his character.

I'm glad LSU is finally moving on, but I wish Jones luck in whatever he decides to do going forward.