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Is Don James still alive?
Deceased (1932–2013)
Don James/Living or Deceased
How many Nattys does Washington have?
Washington has won 17 conference championships, seven Rose Bowls, and claims two national championships recognized by NCAA-designated major selectors….
| Washington Huskies football | |
|---|---|
| Conference titles | 17 (1916, 1919, 1925, 1936, 1959, 1960, 1963, 1977, 1980, 1981, 1990–1992, 1995, 2000, 2016, 2018) |
When did Don James retire?
James led UW to 14 bowl games in 18 years, winning 10 of them, including four Rose Bowls. He retired in 1993 as the most successful coach in the then-Pacific-10 Conference, with 97 victories, 38 losses and two ties.
Where did Don James go to college?
University of Kansas
Don James/College
What schools did Nick Saban coach at?
Kent State University1975
Kent State University1973
Nick Saban/College
What college is Washington Huskies?
University University of Washington
| Washington Huskies | |
|---|---|
| University | University of Washington |
| Conference | Pac-12 Conference |
| NCAA | Division I (FBS) |
| Athletic director | Jennifer Cohen |
Why did Don James resign?
Betrayed, and a man of his word, James made the decision to resign. To prevent the administration from firing his assistant coaches, rather than coaching through the season, James resigned just before the season began, encouraging Hedges to make Defensive Coordinator Jim Lambright head coach.
How did Nick Saban become a coach?
Saban began his career as a head coach when he was hired by the University of Toledo on December 22, 1989. Coming off of 6–5 seasons in both 1988 and 1989, the Rockets found quick success under Nick Saban in 1990. With a 9–2 season, Toledo was co-champion of the Mid-American Conference.
Who was the coach of the Washington Huskies football team?
In December 1974, Don James was hired by University of Washington (UW) athletic director Joseph Kearney to succeed Jim Owens as head coach of the Washington Huskies football team. James served in this capacity for 18 seasons, from 1975 to 1992.
When did Don James become a football coach?
James became a head coach in 1971 at Kent State in his native Ohio, where he had a 25–19–1 (.567) record in four years. There he coached future NFL great Jack Lambert, current college head coach Nick Saban of Alabama, and former head coach Gary Pinkel of Missouri.
When did Don James play for Ohio State?
James was born in 1932 at his family’s home on the outskirts of Massillon, Ohio. He was the fourth of five sons. Four of the five played football, and the eldest, Tommy, starred at Ohio State on the 1942 national championship team, and played professional football for a decade (1947–1956).
How long was Don James at Washington University?
His original contract was for four years, starting at $28,000 per year. Like Owens, James served as Husky head coach for 18 seasons, from 1975 until August 1993. He led the Huskies to a national championship in 1991.