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Craig James

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Football Player

The Resume

    (January 2, 1961- )
    Born in Jacksonville, Texas
    Running back for the New England Patriots (1984-88)
    College football analyst and commentator for ESPN & ABC
    Covered the NFL and college football for CBS sports
    Author of 'Game Day: A Rollicking Journey to the Heart of College Football'

Why he might be annoying:

    He used his on-air role with ESPN as a bully pulpit to go after Texas Tech football coach, Mike Leach, when Leach was accused of mistreating James' son, Adam.
    He smirks incessantly and sometimes comes across as being arrogant.
    He claimed his fans sent him mail praising him as 'The Great White Hope' (one of the last 'great' white runningbacks).
    He was critical of college programs which committed recruiting violations, but, he played for SMU during the years the school committed violations which resulted in the program receiving the 'death penalty' (he was never accused of and denies any wrongdoing).

Why he might not be annoying:

    He went to great lengths to stick up for his son when he felt his son had been mistreated.
    With Eric Dickerson, he comprised Southern Methodist's famed 'Pony Express.'
    He was selected to play in the NFL's Pro Bowl (1986).
    He is charismatic.

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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 31 Votes: 58.06% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 27 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 31 Votes: 70.97% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 28 Votes: 60.71% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 30 Votes: 73.33% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 75 Votes: 68.00% Annoying