Doug James (born July 17, 1962, in Louisville, Kentucky) is a former American football player for the University of Michigan Wolverines (1980–1984) under coach Bo Schembechler.
Considered an over achiever, Bo Schembechler told James he had "the worst body in the history of Michigan Football".
James recounted some of his favorite memories of his old coach in an ESPN.com article by Pat Forde, ending with a poignant quote.
During the 2000 football season, James left Clear Channel to work for Blue Chip Broadcasting in sales management.
From 2005 to 2013 James continued his work as a freelance commentator on WHAS 11 television,[6] an ABC affiliate.
[7] In August 2015 James returned to Radio One as the Vice President/General Manager for WOSF, WPZS and WQNC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
[7] He has received a number of awards including: DeSales High School Hall of Honors 1991,[9] AWRT Lifetime Service Award 2001, Mayor of Louisville Distinguished Citizen 2008, and Catholic Education Foundation Distinguished Alumni 2008.