Coaching philosophy
How James teaches the game, in their own words.
Not listed yet.
Accolades
Awards and staff honors along the way.
2023 · Bowl-game winning staff
2025 · Conference staff of the year
Coaches who run a similar book
Ranked by how many systems they share with James. Runs on the systems both coaches picked, not guesswork.
DL · Indiana
2 shared
ST · Auburn
2 shared
DL · Arkansas
2 shared
ST · Alabama
2 shared
DC · UTSA
2 shared
The book
The systems this coach runs. Shared vocabulary: picking the same system links similar-style coaches.
Defense
Specialties
What this coach is known for developing.
Recruiting territory
Where this coach has living-room relationships.
Background
Alma mater
Houston
Hometown
Pocatello, ID
Playing days
DL, Houston, 1997-2000
Coaching since
2001 · season 26