University of Houston Athletics
2005 Football Roster
Roster

Jersey Number 49
James Fitch
- Position:
- OLB
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 220
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Texas City, Texas (Texas City
- High School:
- Texas Tech
Is in a battle for the starting spot at one of the outside linebacker positions... heady linebacker who always knows where to be... has improved coverage skills and is a forceful run stopper... will see action on special teams... 2004: Missed the first four games of the season suffering from mononucleosis... played in the final seven games... registered five solo tackles... had a tackle in each of five games.. 2003: Sat out after transferring from Texas Tech... Prior to Houston: Played two seasons at Texas Tech... was on the Big XII Commissioner[apos]s Honor Roll... High School: Registered 118 tackles, three forced fumbles and two interceptions as a senior at Texas City High School... was named the team MVP... helped lead team to the Class 4A Division I state championship with a 14-0 record... two-time All-District selection and was a Touchdown Club of Houston Scholar-Athlete finalist... also played second base in baseball and was a four-year letterman... was a member of the All-District Academic Team... Personal: Born January 11, 1983, in Galveston, Texas... son of J.B. and Cathy Fitch of Texas City... enjoys weight training and hunting in his spare time... majoring in business
Press Conference: Head Coach Willie Fritz Speaks to Media on the 2026 Transfer Portal Class
Wednesday, February 04
Postgame Press Conference: Football vs. LSU (Texas Bowl)
Sunday, December 28
Highlights: Houston 38, LSU 35 (Texas Bowl)
Sunday, December 28
Press Conference: Head Coach Willie Fritz Previews Texas Bowl vs. LSU
Monday, December 22























































































































