trublue 939 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Congrats Devon, it has been an honor to watch you play... November 30, 2011 Repeat: Johnson wins top honors By TOM BONE The Bluefield Daily Telegraph http://bdtonline.com/localsports/x910010058/Repeat-Johnson-wins-top-honors excerpt: PRINCETON — Devon Johnson is now in elite company. On Tuesday night, the Richlands senior joined Ahmad Bradshaw as the only two-time winners of the Football Player of the Year award presented by the Pocahontas Coal Association and the Bluefield Daily Telegraph. The 11th annual awards dinner took place at the Princeton Elks. Last year’s winner, Johnson made it two in a row with a season that included 32 touchdowns and 1,818 rushing yards with an average of 11.7 yards per carry. At linebacker he recorded more than 100 tackles, nearly 80 percent solo, forced several fumbles and returned an interception for a touchdown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance 228 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Congrats! Good kid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironlung 10 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Congrats! Good kid! ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mv91 259 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Congrats to Devon. It has been fun watching him grow as a football player!! Wish him all the luck at the next level!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wave316 64 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Congrats Devon, it has been an honor to watch you play... November 30, 2011 Repeat: Johnson wins top honors By TOM BONE The Bluefield Daily Telegraph http://bdtonline.com/localsports/x910010058/Repeat-Johnson-wins-top-honors excerpt: PRINCETON — Devon Johnson is now in elite company. On Tuesday night, the Richlands senior joined Ahmad Bradshaw as the only two-time winners of the Football Player of the Year award presented by the Pocahontas Coal Association and the Bluefield Daily Telegraph. The 11th annual awards dinner took place at the Princeton Elks. Last year’s winner, Johnson made it two in a row with a season that included 32 touchdowns and 1,818 rushing yards with an average of 11.7 yards per carry. At linebacker he recorded more than 100 tackles, nearly 80 percent solo, forced several fumbles and returned an interception for a touchdown. Hey everyone Devon and several other excellent Richlands football players will be playing in this yrs FCA Va versus Tenn All-Star game at Science Hill on Dec17th ,1pm ----Reece Strong, Taylor Wade, Josh Hess, Josh Compton, Jeremy Macglothlin , Hunter Brown .....Tyler Graham of Lee will join Devon in the backfield...Austin Dotson of Clintwood at Fullback...GW players, GC, Honaker ,etc....come support the SWVA team!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mv91 259 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 I hope to make the all star game. It should be fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wave316 64 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 I hope to make the all star game. It should be fun!! Great!! Bring some friends!!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mv91 259 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 I'd say there will be a few of us Richlands folks there!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjhokies 47 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Congrats to Devon! Richlands 34-4 during his time here. If he stays healthy and stays focused in the next few years, we could see this young man play on Sunday's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Congrats also to Reece Strong of Richlands and Jacob Muncy of River View...both of these young men were finalists. Link below for this: http://bdtonline.com/localsports/x1202024470/Honors-flow-for-elite-11 A shoutout to ALL the senior FB players for Richlands...we WILL MISS YOU!!! How very blessed Richlands has been to have such quality players and young men representing our program. Thank you for the OUTSTANDING year we had. The best to ALL of you after high school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueTornadoFan 17 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Congrats to Devon!! Hope he does good at Marshall and just might be able to play on Sunday's if he works hard to achieve it. We Richlands fans will miss all of the SENIORS. Good luck to each and everyone of you!! GO BLUES!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance 228 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Congrats to Devon!! Hope he does good at Marshall and just might be able to play on Sunday's if he works hard to achieve it. We Richlands fans will miss all of the SENIORS. Good luck to each and everyone of you!! GO BLUES!! the thing about Devon, he looks like he already has a bigger frame than Bradshaw had going in to Marshall, and look how he came out...If he works out like he should, he might well end up not running the ball...he has a great future ahead of him if he takes advantage of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,742 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 the thing about Devon, he looks like he already has a bigger frame than Bradshaw had going in to Marshall, and look how he came out...If he works out like he should, he might well end up not running the ball...he has a great future ahead of him if he takes advantage of it! I thought he was goin to Marshall as a LB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,557 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 I thought he was goin to Marshall as a LB? He was recruited as a LB, but we all know that it could change once he's there. But I'd rather see him as a LB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance 228 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 yeah i wouldnt be surprised if they dont have plans on running him...just depends on how big he gets i think as to where he will end up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,742 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 I havent seen him personally but from what ive seen on film I think he could do either. Is Marshall still running a Spread look on O? If so im gonna say LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokie07 11 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 I havent seen him personally but from what ive seen on film I think he could do either. Is Marshall still running a Spread look on O? If so im gonna say LB Marshall does run the spread. Johnson was recruited and will play linebacker at Marshall. I highly doubt he'll get a shot at RB. Next year, both starting running backs will only be a sophomore and a junior (sophomore being a 4* former Florida commit that didn't qualify there). They've redshirted at least one this year too who will be joining at least 2 NQ's (with ACC, SEC and Big 10 offers) next fall. Not saying he couldn't beat them out, just saying that Marshall is completely satisfied with their current stable of RBs and want Johnson's talents to help a struggling D. Johnson is going to shine at LB in Huntington because just about everyone of their opponents run the spread too. He's quick and athletic enough to stop the run and cover the receivers out of the backfield. Depending on how quick he can learn the defensive schemes, he might find himself playing a whole lot next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigrhsfan 884 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Congrats Devon on a well deserved honor!! I really enjoyed watching you and the rest of the blues this year and I wish you all the best when you get to Marshall ! Work hard while you are there and we may be watching you play on Sundays in the future. Stay humble and don't forget the Friday nights you had at Ernie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,742 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Marshall does run the spread. Johnson was recruited and will play linebacker at Marshall. I highly doubt he'll get a shot at RB. Next year, both starting running backs will only be a sophomore and a junior (sophomore being a 4* former Florida commit that didn't qualify there). They've redshirted at least one this year too who will be joining at least 2 NQ's (with ACC, SEC and Big 10 offers) next fall. Not saying he couldn't beat them out, just saying that Marshall is completely satisfied with their current stable of RBs and want Johnson's talents to help a struggling D. Johnson is going to shine at LB in Huntington because just about everyone of their opponents run the spread too. He's quick and athletic enough to stop the run and cover the receivers out of the backfield. Depending on how quick he can learn the defensive schemes, he might find himself playing a whole lot next season. So, Inside or Outside LB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,557 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 So, Inside or Outside LB? I think he's better at ILB. He's more of a run stuffer than a cover guy, though he can do both well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokie07 11 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 So, Inside or Outside LB? Hard to tell. As much motion in some of the C-USA offenses, it doesn't really matter. LBs usually play all over the field. If I had to guess, though, I'd say inside LB based on his potential size. He has a chance to be a monster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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