Jeff Jones, the Rivals.com four-star running back from Washburn High School, met at his Minneapolis home late yesterday with Gophers coach Jerry Kill. Jones committed verbally to the Gophers after Signing Day last year but is undecided whether he will attend Minnesota or Iowa State.
“I think it’s 50-50,” Jones told Sports Headliners last night. “At this point I don’t know.”
Jones described Iowa State’s head coach Paul Rhodes as a “great guy” and a leader who is enthusiastic. But he likes Kill, too. “He cares about his players a lot,” Jones said.
Kill made a good impression with Jones and family members last night. Kill had them laughing including when he said no flash would be necessary for photos because of his bald head.
Kill’s visit to the Jones home lasted about two hours. It was the most recent of several contacts the two have shared. “I feel I know him,” Jones said.
The 2014 National Signing Day will be February 5. Jones plans to wait until then to announce his decision and sign his national letter of intent. He will do so at Washburn with other Millers who will announce college plans.
Jones said his college choice will primarily be determined by him and he is unsure what will be the deciding factors.