Report: Arkansas high school coach stepping down to take role on Mizzou’s staff
By Adam Spencer
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The Missouri Tigers are reportedly dipping into the high school ranks to add an analyst to their off-field staff.
Per a report from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Rick Jones of Greenwood High School is stepping down after 16 seasons to head to Columbia.
The report states that Jones will be a senior consultant for new Mizzou coach Eliah Drinkwitz:
Sources told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette that Jones will accept a position on Missouri’s staff as a senior consultant to new coach Eliah Drinkwitz. Drinkwitz, an Alma native, was hired by Missouri in December from Appalachian State.
Greenwood won 8 titles under Jones, including back-to-back championships in 2017 and 2018.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
