OT: Don James has died
I know there was a thread a couple weeks ago regarding James.
October 20th, 2013 at 8:17 PM ^
will be Washington football to me. I had so much respect for that program growing up.
October 20th, 2013 at 8:29 PM ^
He had some seriously talented teams, especially those early 90's squads. Serious talent. Another of the Bo-era coaching legends has passed and will be missed.
October 20th, 2013 at 8:35 PM ^
October 20th, 2013 at 8:38 PM ^
Very sad news. He won the AFCA Coach Of The Year and the Bear Bryant Award at least once, I think, and in addition, and he was the SI Coach Of The Year in 1991. That's definitely not comprehensive for his accolades, I am sure. He was a MAC Coach Of The Year at Kent State too, and indeed, two of his players went on to have some decent coaching careers too - Nick Saban and Gary Pinkel.
He took Washington to 14 bowls, including six Rose Bowls. Excellent, excellent career. Condolences to his family, friends, and the Washington community.
October 20th, 2013 at 8:39 PM ^
October 20th, 2013 at 9:15 PM ^
As a former DC at Michigan, he'll always be a Michigan man. Though his legacy in college football will always be as the Dawgfather.
October 20th, 2013 at 10:06 PM ^
On those Michigan/Washington Rose Bowls. He was an incredible coach and was the first to really bring Pac Northwest football to the national forefront. He went 2-2 against Michigan in the Rose Bowl. He will be missed.
Bow Down to the Dawgfather
October 20th, 2013 at 10:16 PM ^
October 20th, 2013 at 10:19 PM ^
RIP to a coaching legend. He was their Bo.
October 20th, 2013 at 11:31 PM ^
During those early '90's the Huskies wore the best uniforms they have ever worn. I wish they'd revert to them again. So classic.
October 20th, 2013 at 11:50 PM ^
It was a sad day when the went to the purple helmets and the rest of their uniform was reminded me of the Minnesota State Golden Eagles.
October 20th, 2013 at 11:52 PM ^
And could he ever wear the hell out of a baseball hat.
October 21st, 2013 at 1:39 AM ^
Gotta love those too.
October 21st, 2013 at 1:13 PM ^
Yeah, I never understand why they went away from their classic look under James.
October 21st, 2013 at 1:17 AM ^
I just don't get it. So many good times.
October 21st, 2013 at 7:06 AM ^
October 21st, 2013 at 10:24 AM ^
Great coach. The game is poorer without him.
October 22nd, 2013 at 3:38 PM ^