Welcome, Joe Jones

Joe Jones was Broward County's top tailback.



By Mike Gibson
It's not that often a three-star running back falls into your lap during the last few days of the recruiting process.
If what Owlscoop.com is reporting today turns out to be true, that's just what happened to Temple University.
Joe Jones, from Broward County, Florida _ perhaps the nation's top county, along with nearby Dade _ for Division IA talent, committed to the Owls today.
The Internet is full of accolades for Jones (see player No. 9 on this link), a 4.4 speedster who received solid offers from both Central Florida and South Florida and interest from even more high-profile schools.
The Miami Herald called Jones "one of the hottest recruits in South Florida." Go to the bottom of this link for that evaluation.
Jones' Temple selling point: Immediate playing time and the charisma of the young coaching staff, led by Al Golden.
This is a HUGE get by Golden, perhaps the No. 1 or No. 2 one by the coaching staff in this already impressive class.
Perhaps more importantly, this is a solid decision by this young man who has enough belief in his athletic ability that he's going to be able to make an impact right away.
He will and so will the Owls.