Sept. 2, 2005
ORLANDO - The UCF football team received good news following its contest at South Carolina on Thursday evening when sophomore wide receiver Javid James learned that his sister, who was in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hit, was safe in Tennessee. James' 18-year-old sister Tahirah had not been heard from since the storm made landfall on Monday.
The James family permanently moved from New Orleans to Orlando two weeks ago, but Tahirah returned to the city on Aug. 27 to celebrate her birthday with friends. She was unable to evacuate before the storm devastated the region.
Erine James told her son on Thursday evening that she had heard from Tahirah, who was safe in Tennessee and attempting to return to Orlando.
Javid James traveled with the Golden Knights to Columbia, S.C. for the game, but did not see any action on the field.