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Ellis Johnson says Clowney was ready for NFL as high school senior (AUDIO)

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Former USC defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson joined us on SportsTalk Thursday, his first interview with local media since being fired as the head coach at Southern Miss and getting the job as Auburn’s new defensive coordinator. Johnson had plenty of interesting things to say and the entire interview is worth a listen. His comments about USC defensive end Jadeveon Clowney come near the end of the interview. Just in case you are crunched on time, here are the highlights of Johnson’s comments (full audio below the notes):

  • Johnson said it was his hope that Lorenzo Ward would get the job to replace him at USC and that he recommended it to Spurrier.
  • He said it was crucial for Ward to keep guys like Brad Lawing on the staff and that he has done an excellent job with the defense and running the unit.
  • Johnson said Jadeveon Clowney is the most dominant player he watched in high school since William Perry. He said Clowney probably could have played on third downs in the NFL as a high school senior.
  • Johnson said he expects USC to get its 11th win against Michigan next week.
  • Johnson said he will recruit South Carolina, but Auburn’s main base will reamain in Alabama and Georgia.
  • Ellis Johnson notes Auburn has had more undefeated seasons in the past decade than every other SEC team.
  • Johnson called Gus Malzahn the hottest offensive coach in football. He’s excited to work with him.
  • Johnson said he was very happy in Columbia, but looked at USM as a spot to finish his career with a six to ten year tenure.
  • Johnson said he refused to fire some of the guys they demanded him to fire, thus ending his tenure at USM.
  • Ellis Johnson said it was “musical chairs” in terms of the leadership at USM. “Best to leave that right there” he added.

AUDIO: Ellis Johnson on SportsTalk [13:00]

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link: http://sportstalkgolive.com/index.php/2012/12/27/ellis-johnson-says-clowney-was-ready-for-nfl-as-high-school-senior-audio/

 
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