About Whittington: Walked on to squad in 2009 ... utilized primarily in nickel and dime packages defensively ... also plays on special teams ... ended spring drills as primary backup at boundary corner position.
2010: Appeared in three contests ... received majority of field duty as reserve in Black Knights' defensive secondary ... saw game action against Hawai'i, Temple and Tulane ... did not figure statistically.
2009: Did not appear in a varsity contest.
High School: Two-time all-district performer at Burges High in El Paso, Texas ... played for head coach Lloyd Smith ... split time between quarterback, wide receiver and cornerback positions ... two-time letterwinner ... earned three additional varsity letters in track and field, two in basketball ... specialized in pole vault event on track ... district champion as a senior ... three-time all-district selection ... three-time regional qualifier as well ... served as team captain for both programs as a senior ... named "Outstanding Graduating Male" ...
Personal: Born Nov. 16, 1989 ... given name is James Brandon-Ethan Whittington ... mother's name is Jane Whittington ... mother, Jane, was born in Germany ... James enjoys bowling in spare time ... major is undeclared.
