Jones Recognized as Consensus All-American
12/14/2021 10:57:00 AM | Football
Junior becomes ninth Cougar to accomplish the feat
HOUSTON – Houston Football's Marcus Jones has been recognized as consensus All-American, an honor bestowed upon student-athletes appearing on at least half of recognized lists. The junior is the ninth Cougar in program history to accomplish the feat.
Jones, who was recognized as a first-team returner by Sporting News on Tuesday, has also been tabbed first-team All-America by the Associated Press (defensive back) and Football Writers Association of America (return specialist).
Houston student-athletes to reach consensus All-America status include Ed Oliver (2017-18), Andre Ware (1989), Jason Phillips (1988), Leonard Mitchell (1980), Wilson Whitley (1976), Elmo Wright (1970), Bill Bridges (1969) and Rich Sotter (1967).
The Enterprise, Alabama, native who has raked in several postseason accolades including being named the Paul Hornung Award winner, leads the nation in punt return touchdowns (2) while ranking second in kick return scores (2), second in interceptions (5) and sixth in passes defended per game (1.4).
2021 BIRMINGHAM BOWL
No. 21/21 Houston (11-2) faces off against Auburn (6-6) in the TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl at 11 a.m. CT on Tuesday, Dec. 28, from the newly-opened Protective Stadium.
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Jones, who was recognized as a first-team returner by Sporting News on Tuesday, has also been tabbed first-team All-America by the Associated Press (defensive back) and Football Writers Association of America (return specialist).
Houston student-athletes to reach consensus All-America status include Ed Oliver (2017-18), Andre Ware (1989), Jason Phillips (1988), Leonard Mitchell (1980), Wilson Whitley (1976), Elmo Wright (1970), Bill Bridges (1969) and Rich Sotter (1967).
The Enterprise, Alabama, native who has raked in several postseason accolades including being named the Paul Hornung Award winner, leads the nation in punt return touchdowns (2) while ranking second in kick return scores (2), second in interceptions (5) and sixth in passes defended per game (1.4).
2021 BIRMINGHAM BOWL
No. 21/21 Houston (11-2) faces off against Auburn (6-6) in the TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl at 11 a.m. CT on Tuesday, Dec. 28, from the newly-opened Protective Stadium.
To purchase tickets in the Houston seating area of the Birmingham Bowl, click here. For the latest information, visit Houston Bowl Central by clicking here.
2022 SEASON TICKET WAITLIST
Fans can now join the UH Football Priority Waitlist. For just $75, the Houston Ticket Office will hold your season tickets for the 2022 season. Don't miss a minute of the action and get into the process to select your seats for next year and future years of UH Football. Click here or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) today.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Football on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarFB, and "Like" Houston Cougar Football on Facebook.