I'm not a huge fan of Hayes (or any journalist other than Cecil Hurt :wink: ) but this one is ok.
http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=222755
Clint Johnston is a fine young man who played hard for the Tide. It's a shame injuries ended his career early.
http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=222755
Franchione: "Those players will play hard for the crimson jersey. I remember my first few weeks there, we offered a young man (tight end Clint Johnson) a scholarship, and he didn't live that far away. He came back every weekend and helped us recruit. We're in the locker room one recruiting weekend and guys are trying on their jerseys. I'm just making small talk and I said to him, 'Did you like this aspect of your visit?'
"He looked at me -- and I'll never forget this -- and said, 'You didn't have to offer me a scholarship. Just the chance to wear that jersey was all I wanted.' The hair on my arms stood up and I got chills. I still get chills now just thinking about it."
Clint Johnston is a fine young man who played hard for the Tide. It's a shame injuries ended his career early.