Jackson, MS (Sports Network) - Jackson State student-athlete Vincent Jones
died Monday evening at the University of Mississippi Medical Center following
a battle against cancer, the university announced.
Jones, a Jackson native, was a member of the football program. The 6-foot-3,
320-pound offensive lineman enrolled at Jackson State University as a freshman
last fall.
"Vincent was a wonderful young man," coach Rick Comegy said. "He was well
liked by everyone in the football program and he will truly be missed."
The Tigers, a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference, will play the
2012 season in honor of Vincent
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