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Jackson State Mourns Death of Football Player Vincent Jones

Written by , Posted in Jackson State University, Mississippi, Sports, Students

Vincent Jones, a Jackson State University offensive lineman, died Monday evening from cancer. The Jackson, MS native enrolled at the university in fall 2011.

“Vincent was a wonderful young man,” said JSU head coach Rick Comegy. “He was well liked by everyone in the football program and he will truly be missed.”

The team will dedicate its 2012 season to Jones’ memory.

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