Emily Jones

Emily Jones McCoy (born in Houston, Texas) is a television anchor and reporter for FSN.[1][2]

This article is about the American reporter. For the English educator and writer, see Emily Jones (philosopher). For the stabbing victim, see killing of Emily Jones.
Emily Catherine Jones
Emily Jones reporting for the sidelines at Jones AT&T Stadium in 2008
Born
Houston, Texas, U.S.
OccupationSportscaster

Jones graduated from Texas Tech University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcast journalism.[3]

She covers Big 12 Conference college football and does sideline reporting and live pre- and postgame shows for the Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, Texas Rangers, and Houston Astros.[2] In January 2007, Jones became host of the show Big 12 Showcase when Bill Land departed to become FSN Southwest's play-by-play announcer for the San Antonio Spurs.[4] Additionally, she portrayed a reporter in two television series: Friday Night Lights, and Dallas.[1][5]

Emily Catherine Jones is married to Fort Worth mortgage banker Mike McCoy.[6][1] Jones legally changed her name to Emily Jones McCoy incorporating her maiden name Jones in place of Catherine. She left Fox Sports in November, 2013 to devote more time to her family, but resurfaced during 2014 as the Texas Rangers sideline reporter.[7] In 2015, she accidentally received a Gatorade shower meant for Josh Hamilton.[8] Her kids are her beneficiary according to a radio commercial that runs multiple times a day.

References
  1. Porter, Richard (2009-10-17). "Plainview's Emily Jones takes on a new adventure". Plainview Daily Herald. Retrieved 2010-03-06.
  2. EMILY JONES | The Sports Animal
  3. OU fans' expectations surprise Jones
  4. "Big 12 Showcase to Celebrate Milestone 500th Episode". Archived from the original on 2012-07-29. Retrieved 2008-01-01.
  5. Emily Jones McCoy
  6. Wedding: Jones - McCoy
  7. Hot Air: Rangers stalwart Emily Jones leaving FSSW and taking a TV timeout but promises she'll resurface somewhere
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