Offensive Line Coach
Birthday: April 24
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Education: Bachelor’s degree (West Virginia, ‘85), master’s degree
(West Virginia, ’86)
Family: Wife – Lynn, Children – Andrew, Lauren, Zachary and Mark
Year at West Virginia: 2
Year in College Coaching: 26
Playing Career
Four-year letterwinner at West Virginia
Starting center on the 1981 Peach and 1982 Gator Bowl teams
Coaching Career
2001-07: Georgia (tight ends)
1997-00: Marshall (tackles/ tightends/ recruiting coordinator)
1990-96: Indiana, Pa. (offensive coordinator/offensive line/strength)
1987-89: Indiana, Pa. (offensive line/tight ends/assistant strength)
1986: Shippensburg (offensive line/tight ends/strength)
1984-85: West Virginia (graduate assistant)
Bowl Experience (13)
2008: Car Care
2008: Sugar
2006: Chick-fil-A
2006: Sugar
2005: Outback
2004: Capital One
2003: Sugar
2001: Music City
2000: Motor City
1999: Motor City
1998: Motor City
1997: Motor City
1984: Bluebonnet
Coaching Highlights
Has 25 years of collegiate coaching experience with 12 bowl appearances
West Virginia
The offensive line paved the way for the 12th 1,000-yard rusher in the past 13 seasons
The offensive line was ranked No. 27 nationally for fewest sacks allowed
Georgia
The Bulldogs won 72 games, averaging more than 10 wins a season, three SEC East Division Championships, two SEC Championships, five
bowl wins and five Top 10 national finishes
Four tight ends that Johnson coached at Georgia are playing in the NFL (Randy McMichael, Ben Watson, Martez Milner and Leonard Pope)
In 2007, the Bulldogs were No. 4 in the SEC in rushing offense (177.0)
In 2005, UGA led the SEC in passing efficiency (144.0) and was second in scoring offense (29.5)
In 2002, the Bulldogs led the SEC in scoring (32.14) and pass efficiency (138.91).
Marshall
The Herd posted a 43-9 record, won four MAC titles and three Motor City Bowl titles
Averaged 11 wins a years during his four-year tenure, including a 13-0 record in 1999
In 1999, Marshall was No. 7 nationally in passing offense, total offense and scoring offense
Indiana, Pa.
Helped lead IUP to the NCAA Division II national playoffs eight times,including two championship game appearances and three semifinal
finishes
IUP finished with a 99-22-1 record during Johnson’s tenure
Professional Players
West Virginia: Greg Isdaner (OL), Ryan Stanchek (OL)
Georgia: Martez Milner (TE/2006), Leonard Pope (TE/2004-05), Ben Watson (TE/2003), Randy McMichael (TE/2001-02)
Marshall: Jimmy Cabellos (OL/1999-00), Jason Starkey (OL/1999), Mike Guilliams (1998-99), John Wade (1997)
Indiana, Pa.: Chris Villarrial (OL)
All-Americans
West Virginia: Ryan Stanchek (OL/2009)
Indiana, Pa.: Matt Dalverney (OL), Chris Villarrial (OL), Jim Uncapher (OL)
All-Conference
West Virginia: Mike Dent (OL/2008), Ryan Stanchek (OL/2008)
Georgia: Martez Milner (TE/2006), Leonard Pope (TE/2004-05), Ben Watson (TE/2003), Randy McMichael (TE/2001-02)
Marshall: Jimmy Cabellos (OL/1999-00), Jason Starkey (OL/1999), Mike Guilliams (1998-99), John Wade (1997)
Indiana, Pa.: Darren Walton (OL/1995-96), Chris Sledge (OL/1994), Chris Villarrial (OL/1994-95), Kerry Yacamelli (OL/1994), Marvin Denson
(OL/1991-92), Scott McClellan (OL/1992), Matt Dalverney (OL/1991-92-93), John Zavatsky (OL/1991), Mike Egan (OL/1991), Bob Malia (OL/1990), Shawn Kunes (OL/1988-89-90), Pat Kovell (TE/1987-88-
89-90), Jim Uncapher (OL/1988-89), Scott Parker (OL/1987-88), Mike Muscella (OL/1987), John Robinson (OL/1987)
Shippensburg: Dave Peck (OL/1986)
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