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Florida offensive coordinator and quarterback coach Brian Johnson is quickly gaining attention across the country. As much as he’s benefitted UF’s offense this season, his time in Gainesville may be short-lived.
Johnson interviewed for the open head coaching position at South Carolina after it fired Will Muschamp several weeks ago. The Gamecocks eventually hired Oklahoma assistant Shane Beamer, son of longtime former Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer.
At his press conference on Monday, Johnson discussed the interview. Though he said it was a good experience, he is fully focused on the Gators’ upcoming game against LSU.
“Ultimately, I think at the end of the day when you get in this profession and you do a good job, people notice and you get opportunities,” he said. “It was good to get those reps, but I’m really looking forward to what we have going on here.”
Johnson also discussed the role coach Dan Mullen has played in his development as a coach. He said he’s grateful for the fact that Mullen prepares his assistants to move up the ranks.
“I’m just really grateful for the opportunity and for everything I learned from him. I’m really appreciative of how he’s really put people in a position to advance their careers and become a better football coach and develop as a football coach. I can’t say enough about how much I appreciate that from him.”
Johnson remains one of the top coordinators in the nation, and the interest from South Carolina probably won’t be the last he receives during this cycle. But for now, Florida’s offensive coordinator is staying put as the Gators prepare for the SEC Championship and a possible playoff push.
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