Brandon Jones, a former All-Big 12 honorable mention selection for Texas Tech, joined head coach Todd Whitten’s Sam Houston staff this summer. Jones has served the past two seasons as an offensive graduate assistant for the Red Raiders while working on his Master’s degree in Sports Management. He received his Bachelor’s degree in communication studies in 2006.
Texas Tech rolled up records of 9-4 and 11-2 (best in school history) during his two seasons on the coaching staff. The 2007 Red Raiders earned a final No. 18 national ranking and played in the Gator Bowl. The 2008 Texas Tech squad ranked No. 12 in the final AP poll and went to the Cotton Bowl.