Linebacker Austin Johnson can't wait to tackle Tar Heels
Posted Dec 21, 2010
Austin Johnson had a hard time finding anyone who was legitimately excited when he committed to Tennessee in 2007. Hickory, N.C., might as well be painted Tar Heel blue, and Johnson, a fullback in high school who now plays linebacker, could have played at UNC if he desired. Nearly three years later, his decision still follows him wherever the junior goes, even into the local gym where he works out.
(Knoxville News Sentinel)
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