Jimmy Skinner (American football)
Personal information | |
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Born: | Chillicothe, Ohio, U.S. | May 13, 1984
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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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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Skinner was a member of the Huntington Heroes in the AIFA during the 2007 season.
Personal life
[edit]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
[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