Ernest Jones was fired as Alcorn State's football coach on Dec. 11.

So why is he still recruiting for the Braves? Jones is appealing his termination and until a university grievance committee hears his case, he'll remain on the job, even if the administration wants him gone. Not only is Jones' employment up in the air, he's also filed a $3 million lawsuit against Alcorn alleging breach of contract. Would any recruit actually buy into ASU as the place to be with a coach who apparently wasn't worth keeping after one season? Luring good players will be hard enough at Alcorn, which went 2-10 this season.

But being recruited by what is best described a lame duck coach raises all kinds of red flags. What happens if Jones' appeal is rejected? Will scholarship offers be taken off the table? Who'd take his place? Will offensive and defensive philosophies and schemes change? According to the Associated Press, Jones' lawsuit alleges he was hired on Dec. 11, 2007 but worked without a contract until Aug. 11, 2008. He also says Alcorn Athletics Director Darren Hamilton blocked ASU coaches from supplementing their income from other sources as well as reneging on an agreement to build a new weight room from money earned from a game against Division FCS opponent New Mexico State.

Jones seeks unspecified damages, court costs and attorney fees. Maybe he should sue for a less confusing workplace.