She's got an incredible engine, tremendous speed and the capacity to beat defenses on her own." "She takes huge physical risks to help us compete. "Courtney plays with huge courage, which is why she's subject to this head injury right now," Dorrance said. His players have included 17 national players of the year, among them such national team stalwarts as Kristine Lilly and Mia Hamm. A star at a top schoolĬoach Anson Dorrance calls her "athletically and psychologically one of the best" players he's had in a 31-year career that has brought 21 national titles. He, on the other hand, had eight concussions in his football career. She said she has been hit on the head five times in college, although Brent said she hasn't had a concussion. It's a worrisome development for Jones and her parents, who watched from the stands. Shortly after the game, as her teammates ran wind sprints on a nearby field, she said, "To be honest, I knew something was wrong with me, but I didn't feel like stopping." Before the overtime, "every step I took, it was like pounding in my head." Exhibiting some of her dad's toughness, she stayed in the game but was lifted before the overtime after she showed concussion-like symptoms. Late in regulation, she was sandwiched by the Aggies and knocked woozy. Jones' powerful corner kicks helped UNC build a 3-1 lead before the Aggies scored three straight goals.Ĭourtney wasn't on the field for the winning goal. 1-ranked team was defeated 4-3 in overtime by Texas A&M in a tournament at Duke. A standout on North Carolina's national soccer champions as a freshman and a sophomore, she is trying to help the Tar Heels reclaim the title in her senior year. Of the progeny of the 49ers from the Super Bowl era, she has been one of the most successful athletes. Audrey Whitmeyer-Weathers Show More Show LessĬourtney was just 7 when Brent Jones retired, so she missed most of his 11-year 49ers career, which included three Super Bowl victories. Jones did not play in overtime due to a significant head injury she received going up for a header at the end of the second half of the game. Despite UNC's early lead in the game, Texas A&M would go on to win the game in the first minute of overtime 4-3. Jones walks with her teammates to the locker room at half time in a game against Texas A&M in Durham North Carolina, on September 11, 2011. Audrey Whitmeyer-Weathers Show More Show Less 2 of6 Courtney Jones, daughter of former 49ers football player Brent Jones, is a star player on the UNC Chapel Hill Women's soccer team. Jones did not play in overtime due to a head injury that she received towards the end of the second half. Texas A&M would battle back to tie the game in regulation and then beat the higher ranked UNC Tar Heels 4-3 in the first minute of overtime. Jones' assisted two out of the three goals scored by the Tar Heels, however it was not enough. After streaking down the right sideline Jones crosses the ball into the 6 yard box to a teammate in a game against Texas A&M in Durham North Carolina, on September 11, 2011. 1 of6 Courtney Jones, daughter of former 49ers football player Brent Jones, is a star player on the UNC Chapel Hill Women's soccer team.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |