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After his parents divorced, he moved with his mother and brother, Chris who would later become an MLB player , to Pasadena, Texas. A star running back, he carried his team to the Texas Class 4A championship. His performance that season — a staggering 2, rushing yards in just 15 games — etched his name into the Texas 4A football record books.

But football, it seemed, had its hold on him. Highly recruited upon graduating high school, James ultimately chose Southern Methodist University SMU , citing his girlfriend who later became his wife as a major factor in his decision.

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Teaming up with Eric Dickerson, the duo became a force of nature on the field, shattering NCAA records and captivating fans with their electrifying runs. The Holiday Bowl against BYU, while culminating in a game-winning touchdown by James, saw him accused of spitting on a BYU player — an allegation he vehemently denied. This incident, though, would be an early sign of the controversies that would later follow him off the field.

Transitioning from the field to the broadcasting booth, James initially worked as a radio analyst for SMU football games. He steadily rose through the ranks of sports media, landing prominent roles with ESPN as a college football analyst. His insights and, at times, polarizing opinions made him a recognizable figure in the world of sports commentary.

Behind the scenes, a storm was brewing.

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It was, however, his foray into politics that would prove to be his most significant professional downfall. In , James, a staunch conservative, publicly announced his interest in entering politics. James, alleging wrongful termination, sued ESPN in The lawsuit was unsuccessful. The controversy, however, had irrevocably stained his reputation, and his once-promising broadcasting career lay in ruins.