James "Jimmy" Skinner (born May 13, 1984) is an American football coach and former quarterback who played in the 2007 season of the American Indoor Football Association (AIFA).
| Personal information | |
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| Born: | May 13, 1984 Chillicothe, Ohio, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Chillicothe (Ohio) |
| College: | Marshall |
| Position: | Quarterback |
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Early life
editSkinner was born on May 13, 1984, in Chillicothe, Ohio. He and his sister Emily are two children born to Jim and Teresa Skinner.
High school career
editSkinner played quarterback for the Chillicothe High School football team. He also earned a letter for basketball. As a four-year honor roll student, Skinner's football accolades included twice winning first team all-district honors.[1] He committed to Marshall University in 2002.[2]
College career
editUpon the end of his redshirt period during the 2002–2003 season at Marshall, Skinner's 2004 sophomore season included a total of six games played as quarterback. He played his junior season in 2005 and his senior season in 2006.[3] While attending Marshall, Skinner majored in sports management and marketing.[1]
Professional career
editSkinner was a member of the Huntington Heroes in the AIFA during the 2007 season.
Personal life
editWhile attending Marshall, Skinner was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. His paternal grandparents are Jim and Sharon Skinner. He has a maternal grandmother named Betty Clark.[1] After his playing career, Skinner moved to Richmond, Kentucky where he and his own family reside. He became a football coach for the Frederick Douglass High School Broncos. The team won the 2022 5A State Championship.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Jimmy Skinner" Marshall Profile at Herdzone.com. Retrieved July 16, 2024
- ^ "Jimmy 'Herd' Skinner" at 247 Sports.com. Retrieved July 16, 2024
- ^ "James 'Jimmy' Skinner" at ESPN.com. Retrieved July 16, 2024
- ^ "Coach Jimmy Skinner"'s X Account. Retrieved July 16, 2024
External links
edit- Marshall Thundering Herd Profile