Article published July 14, 2010
OSU coach shares love of football with area prep athletes
Johnson tells players to enjoy all-star experience
By DONALD EMMONS BLADE SPORTS WRITER
Ohio State cornerbacks coach Taver Johnson speaks to the recent high school graduates who will be playing in the northwest Ohio regional all-star game Friday night at Perrysburg.
( THE BLADE/LORI KING )
Taver Johnson stood in front of nearly 100 recent high school graduates sitting on bleachers underneath a white tarp on the football practice field Tuesday at Perrysburg Junior High.
The Ohio State cornerbacks coach shared his appreciation for the game he learned while growing up in Cincinnati. He reminded the group preparing to play in the 20th annual northwest Ohio regional all-star football game set for 7:30 p.m. Friday to enjoy this moment in their lives.
"Go have fun," Johnson said. "Friday night will be here before you know it. Enjoy every second."