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10/11/2011
Paul Johnson Conference Quotes
Head Coach Paul Johnson sat down to talk with the media for his weekly Tuesday press conference
10/11/2011
You Gotta Accentuate the Positive
Head Coach Paul Johnson talked about the positives in Tuesday's press conference.
A transfer from Rutgers who joined the team as a walk-on in August, 2010... eligible to play this fall after sitting out the 2010 season under NCAA transfer rules... a versatile athlete.
Rutgers:
Was at Rutgers for the 2008 and 2009 seasons... redshirted as a true freshman in 2008.. saw limited action as a redshirt freshman in 2009 with no statistics.
High School:
CD Hylton in Woodbridge, Va... played quarterback, wide receiver and safety... three-year starter for head coach Lou Sorrentino... first recruit of the Greg Schiano era at Rutgers from the state of Virginia... rated as the No. 44 athlete in the nation by Rivals.com... started senior season at quarterback before moving to wide receiver... had 27 receptions for 376 yards at wide receiver as a senior... also rushed for 164 yards and 2 touchdowns and passed for 120 yards in limited time at quarterback... registered 47 tackles, forced 4 fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries and deflected 3 passes as a junior... caught 15 passes for 210 yards and 3 touchdowns as a junior... also added 214 yards and 2 touchdowns on 12 carries.
Personal:
Born Oct. 29, 1989... cousin is former Alabama standout Mark Ingram... majoring in business and public policy.
