New WR Coach: Michael Johnson

[Stern]

 

[Alsacs]

We have done well enough this offseason I can trust the hire.
No idea if he is more of a recruiter or techincal coach.
As long as he is one of them good hire.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

The Olympian?

 

[PAcuse]

The Olympian?

No the QB

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Michael Johnson - Football Coach - Florida Atlantic University Athletics

Meet Michael Johnson At FAU Joined the staff in January of 2021 as co-offensive coordinator and the quarterback’s coach Not only will he be reunited

fausports.com

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Toga]

Michael Johnson - Football Coach - Florida Atlantic University Athletics

Meet Michael Johnson At FAU Joined the staff in January of 2021 as co-offensive coordinator and the quarterback’s coach Not only will he be reunited

fausports.com

The Kings Academy is located in West Palm Beach. Worked at FAU. So South Florida connections. High level colleges and NFL experience.
Alrighty then.
Edit: While there is a Kings Academy in West Palm, the one he was at was apparently in Cali.

 

[PhatOrange]

The experience he has is unmatched for a guy coming in to coach WRs.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

No the QB

QBs are Olympians?

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Ozone!]

How is this for a background..,

At Oregon

• The proven recruiter helped the Ducks land the No. 5 recruiting class during the December 2018 early signing period
• Johnson’s wide receivers unit in 2018 featured the best individual performance at the position in program history
• Junior Dillon Mitchell finished with 75 catches for a single-season record 1,184 yards receiving, which also led the Pac-12, and 10 touchdowns
• Mitchell was named Second Team All-Pac-12 by both conference coaches and The Associated Press

 

[PAcuse]

QBs are Olympians?

Sure?

 

[RF2044]

The experience he has is unmatched for a guy coming in to coach WRs.

No kidding -- regardless of how he performed at that level, this guy was an OC in the NFL?

His coaching acumen probably shouldn't be questioned.

 

[LeMoyneCuse]

Proven recruiter. Lengthy resume. NFL and college experience.

LFG.

 

[money3189]

A ton of experience. Normally SEC schools get these types of hires I like it

 

[Grbac]

His son transferred from Penn st to FAU to play with Taggart and his dad. He was a top dual threat 4 star recruit.
Kinda odd his dad leaving like that.
Wonder if this is a two for package deal.

 

[PhatOrange]

No kidding -- regardless of how he performed at that level, this guy was an OC in the NFL?

His coaching acumen probably shouldn't be questioned.

yep he got his shot under Singletary I think it was. And was also a 3 year NFL QB coach and a 2 year NFL WR coach. Pretty darn good.

 

[RF2044]

Holy Christ -- Babers / the program is KILLING it this offseason.

A couple of solid additional transfers, and we will be poised for a fantastic year next year.

 

[PhatOrange]

His son transferred from Penn st to FAU to play with Taggart and his dad. He was a top dual threat 4 star recruit.
Kinda odd his dad leaving like that.
Wonder if this is a two for package deal.

Might not be odd if Syracuse doubled his salary.

 

[donniesyracuse]

Can he convince Taj Harris to come back?

 

[PhatOrange]

In terms of recruiting he's credited with four 4* WRs at Oregon and one 4* WR to Mississippi State per 247.

 

[upperdeck]

With such a tough schedule next yr we could play better and lose a few close games and still not go to a bowl but be a much better team..

I hope this staff has 2 yrs to get this turned in a good direction if they need it.

 

[OrangePA]

This looks like another excellent hire. An offensive coordinator in the NFL. A great recruiter. Babers has put together a terrific staff.

 

[PhatOrange]

Great article.

'Trust factor': How Mississippi State's WRs have bought into Michael Johnson's 'process'

Michael Johnson has only been at Mississippi State for a few months, but his coaching style has already captivated the Bulldogs wide receivers.

www.clarionledger.com

 

[Grbac]

Might not be odd if Syracuse doubled his salary.

Very true. Money definitely talks. And things are starting to look very nice at Syracuse. Willie Taggart switches jobs like a mad man.