Mariner football coach Tyran Jones placed on leave amid hazing probe
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 5:41 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Mariner High School head football coach Tyran Jones has been placed on administrative leave as the Lee County School District investigates allegations of a hazing incident during a team lock-in. School Board chair Armor Persons confirmed the decision amid concerns that students were unsupervised. The investigation aims to assess any violations of district policies and ensure student safety. Jones, in his second season, had a 3-7 record last year and did not attend a recent media session due to a scheduling conflict.
- •Tyran Jones placed on leave during investigation of hazing allegations
- •Incident occurred at recent team lock-in at Mariner High School
- •School Board chair Armor Persons confirmed the investigation
- •Jones has a 3-7 record from the previous season
- •Jones missed a scheduled media session due to a scheduling conflict
- 5:41 PMYahoo Sports — Mariner football coach Tyran Jones on leave after alleged hazing incident
"Lee County School Board chair Armor Person wrote in a social media post that the district placed Jones on leave while it investigates the allegations.
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