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James Patton

1953-1954New Mexico State

One defining stop at New Mexico State.

James Patton coached 2 seasons, won 11.1%, and posted an average SRS of -26.1. Best season: 1953 New Mexico State. The profile was balanced with limited volatility context. One primary stop defined the run.

Career Record

2-16

Career Win %

11.1%

Seasons

2

Career Span

2 years

Average SRS

-26.1

Peak SRS

-24.8

Best Finish

Consistency

Higher = steadier

Career Arc

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James Patton
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1953Actual season year • SRS range -27.3 to -24.81954

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James Patton1953

Selected

1953 New Mexico State

Best season

2-7 • SRS -24.8 • SP Overall

Win %

22.2%

YoY SRS

SP Off / Def

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Finish

Unranked

Comparison context

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School Tenures

Each stop is sized by tenure length. Richer fill reflects a stronger average SRS at that school.

Length = seasons coachedDeeper color = stronger tenure

New Mexico State

1953-19542 seasons

Avg SRS -26.1 • Win % 11.1%

Longest Tenure

New Mexico State • 2 seasons

Best Tenure

New Mexico State • -26.1 SRS

Best Tenure Win %

New Mexico State • 11.1%

Style and Strength Profile

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Overall Strength

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Not enough data to compare.

Overall Strength

Decisive edge

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James Patton

Insufficient sample

Raw avg SP Overall:

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Impact by School

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New Mexico State

1953-19542-16

Compared with this school's baseline outside the tenure over the prior 5 seasons (5 baseline seasons found).

Avg SRS -26.1Win % 11.1%

Avg wins

Higher is better

1.0 during vs 2.4 baseline

-1.4

Avg SRS

Higher is better

-26.1 during vs -36.1 baseline

+10.1

Avg SP Overall

Higher is better

during vs baseline

Ranked finish rate

Higher is better

0.0% during vs 0.0% baseline

+0.0%

Career Highs and Lows

High Points

Best Season

New Mexico State 1953

2-7SRS -24.8

Biggest Improvement

New Mexico State 1954

0-9-2.5 SRS

Best Offensive Season

Unavailable

Best Defensive Season

Unavailable

Setbacks

Worst Season

New Mexico State 1954

0-9SRS -27.3

Biggest Drop

New Mexico State 1954

0-9-2.5 SRS

Season-by-Season Results

Full transparency into every season in the coaching record. Positive YoY values indicate improvement from the prior season.

New Mexico State195490900.0%-27.3-2.5-22.2%
New Mexico State1953927022.2%-24.8

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