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CooleyAsCanBe · 03-31-2005, 04:29 PM

Another tid bit. We all know that coach Gibbs is a devout Christian, so here is another reason for him to like Matt Jones:

(I just wonder if the author is related to Coach Gibbs)

http://www.christianitytoday.com/spo...mattjones.html

Up Next: Matt Jones
Quarterback, Football, University of Arkansas. Junior, Age 20.
compiled by Jim Gibbs

In 2001, Jones turned in one of the most prolific freshman campaigns in UA history. After sitting out the first three contests, he appeared in the final eight games and split time with Zak Clark at quarterback. He led the team with an average of 108.4 yards of total offense per game and accounted for 31.6 percent of the Hogs' total offense in the final seven games. Jones was the second-leading rusher on the squad with 592 yards and five touchdowns on only 74 attempts. Set new UA quarterback rushing yardage record (a team-high 74.0 ypg). Recorded two 100-yard rushing games.

But that wasn't all. He also played on the Razorbacks' basketball team, averaging four points and two rebounds per game. His father, who played football at Ouachita Baptist University, is a coach. Matt is enrolled in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences and is majoring in political science. He would like to run for political office some day.

In the Razorbacks media guide, Jones noted that the person he would like to have dinner with is, "Jesus. Just to be in his presence would be awesome."

Highlight: "I've really had a lot of fun with sports over the years, especially playing college football. But as strange as it may sound, one of my greatest sports highlights was when I was playing basketball in the fifth grade and I kept begging my teacher to come to one of my games. She finally came, and I didn't play very well early in the game. But later I hit the game-winning shot, and it really meant a lot to me that she was there."

Top Verse: Psalms 37:4

His Story: "I was 7 years old, and I went to a church service. The preacher was talking about how, without Christ, a person would go to hell. I didn't want to go to hell, so I accepted Christ. For me, it was just that simple. And over the years, that relationship with Christ has gotten stronger and stronger."

Key ingredient: "I think it's important to surround yourself with strong Christians you can share your problems with and who can help hold you accountable for things."

Goal: "I'd like to start a Christian camp out in the woods for kids of all ages some day. It would help get a lot of kids out of the city for a week or two and let them see nature."

03-31-2005, 04:29 PM	#48
CooleyAsCanBe Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 49 Posts: 421	Re: Matt Jones Another tid bit. We all know that coach Gibbs is a devout Christian, so here is another reason for him to like Matt Jones: (I just wonder if the author is related to Coach Gibbs) http://www.christianitytoday.com/spo...mattjones.html Up Next: Matt Jones Quarterback, Football, University of Arkansas. Junior, Age 20. compiled by Jim Gibbs In 2001, Jones turned in one of the most prolific freshman campaigns in UA history. After sitting out the first three contests, he appeared in the final eight games and split time with Zak Clark at quarterback. He led the team with an average of 108.4 yards of total offense per game and accounted for 31.6 percent of the Hogs' total offense in the final seven games. Jones was the second-leading rusher on the squad with 592 yards and five touchdowns on only 74 attempts. Set new UA quarterback rushing yardage record (a team-high 74.0 ypg). Recorded two 100-yard rushing games. But that wasn't all. He also played on the Razorbacks' basketball team, averaging four points and two rebounds per game. His father, who played football at Ouachita Baptist University, is a coach. Matt is enrolled in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences and is majoring in political science. He would like to run for political office some day. In the Razorbacks media guide, Jones noted that the person he would like to have dinner with is, "Jesus. Just to be in his presence would be awesome." Highlight: "I've really had a lot of fun with sports over the years, especially playing college football. But as strange as it may sound, one of my greatest sports highlights was when I was playing basketball in the fifth grade and I kept begging my teacher to come to one of my games. She finally came, and I didn't play very well early in the game. But later I hit the game-winning shot, and it really meant a lot to me that she was there." Top Verse: Psalms 37:4 His Story: "I was 7 years old, and I went to a church service. The preacher was talking about how, without Christ, a person would go to hell. I didn't want to go to hell, so I accepted Christ. For me, it was just that simple. And over the years, that relationship with Christ has gotten stronger and stronger." Key ingredient: "I think it's important to surround yourself with strong Christians you can share your problems with and who can help hold you accountable for things." Goal: "I'd like to start a Christian camp out in the woods for kids of all ages some day. It would help get a lot of kids out of the city for a week or two and let them see nature."