June Jones turned down an opportunity to return as Hawai'i's head football coach after meeting with school officials Friday.
Jones, 68, expressed interest in the job shortly after coach Todd Graham resigned under pressure Jan. 14. Although Jones hasn't coached in college since 2014, he lives in Hawai'i and remains the school's all-time winningest coach with a 76-41 record and a Sugar Bowl appearance following the 2007 season.
"I understand that there has been a lot of support for Coach Jones this past week, but he has declined our offer," athletic director David Matlin said in a statement Friday night.