Aldine’s Jones to coach Army All American team

Bob Jones

Aldine Senior High School head football coach Bob Jones has been selected as the head coach of the West squad for the 2008 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. The game will be played on Saturday, Jan. 5 in San Antonio and will feature the top 80 high school football players from across the nation. The game will be televised live on NBC at noon from the Alamodome.
Jones, who served as the offensive line coach for the West squad in the 2007 game, will have a familiar face on his staff as Aldine High defensive coordinator Steve Bruce was named an assistant coach for the West squad.
“I’m honored to be selected to coach in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl,” Jones said. “I fully appreciate and support the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, and all that they do for high school football across this country.”
During his 11 years as a head coach, Jones has won five district championships and was a member of the Converse Judson staff, which won the 1995 state championship. He was also a member of the 1996 Judson staff that reached the state finals. In 1985, Jones won a collegiate national title while a member of the North Dakota State University staff.
Jones has had four players compete in past U.S. Army All-American Bowls.
Jones said he was pleased Bruce was selected to the West staff.
“I am happy to have coach Bruce with me at this prestigious game. He brings great defensive strategies and we are excited to work together for yet another big game.”
“Coach Jones and coach Bruce understand the importance of inspiring their players ducer of the game. “The techniques, the messages and the model that they convey, resemble the same character building values that the U.S. Army embodies. We are honored to have them join the 2008 U.S. Army All-American Bowl coaching staff.”
Since its inception, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl has been a key launching pad for America’s future college and NFL stars. Reggie Bush, Vince Young, Adrian Peterson and Brady Quinn all made their national debuts as U.S. Army All-Americans. Last year, the game set an attendance record as 35,151fans attended the game.
For more information on the game and its related events, visit the game website located at www.usarmyallamericanbowl.com.