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Explained: June Jones, whose run-and-shoot offense dazzled at Hawaii and in the NFL, dies at 73

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June Jones, whose run-and-shoot offense dazzled at Hawaii and in the NFL, dies at 73
June Jones, whose run-and-shoot offense dazzled at Hawaii and in the NFL, dies at 73 · Photo: The Associated Press

June Jones died on Thursday at age 73

run-and-shoot offense
An offensive scheme using four receivers who adjust routes on the fly, rarely running the ball, emphasizing speed and passing
Bowl Championship Series (BCS)
The system used before today's playoffs to determine which college football teams played in major bowl games
third-string quarterback
The third-ranked quarterback on a team's depth chart, behind the starter and primary backup
interim coach
A temporary coach who takes over a team's duties, often after a previous coach is fired, until a permanent replacement is named

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