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Jimmy Skinner (American football)

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Jimmy Skinner
Personal information
Born: (1984-05-13) May 13, 1984 (age 40)
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
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:

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).

Early life

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Skinner 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

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Skinner 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

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Upon 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

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Skinner was a member of the Huntington Heroes in the AIFA during the 2007 season.

Personal life

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While 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

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  1. ^ a b c "Jimmy Skinner" Marshall Profile at Herdzone.com. Retrieved July 16, 2024
  2. ^ "Jimmy 'Herd' Skinner" at 247 Sports.com. Retrieved July 16, 2024
  3. ^ "James 'Jimmy' Skinner" at ESPN.com. Retrieved July 16, 2024
  4. ^ "Coach Jimmy Skinner"'s X Account. Retrieved July 16, 2024
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