South Carolina may have its next defensive coordinator.....Sources close to the Mississippi State program have told Gamecock Central that Bulldogs' defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson has been offered the job and that he will likely accept.
GamecockCentral is reporting that Johnson, a former head coach at The Citadel, was offered the job Sunday night in a phone call by Gamecock head coach Steve Spurrier. Conversations between the parties took place "throughout the weekend," the sources said. Mississippi State officials expect Johnson to accept the job, the sources said.Mississippi State made an effort Monday to retain Johnson, offering him a two-year contract. However, the financial terms will not approach what USC is willing to pay Johnson, sources said.
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Johnson is a Winnsboro native and a former head coach at The Citadel and assistant at Clemson University. He makes $175,000, $20,000 less than the man he could replace, Tyrone Nix, made — and far below the $300,000 to $400,000 coach Steve Spurrier said USC is willing to pay.
so is it a done deal
I think we can do better then Johnson. Granted Spurrier tried to hire him 3 years ago but was not allowed to due to Dr. Bowtie having a personal problem with him. Lawsuit while he was the President of Bama, brought on by the Athletic department.
I agree smart neck...I was holding out hope for the guy from GT or the guy from the falcons.
the word is Johnson has not been offered the Job, he was contacted by Spurrier about the job but no offer was made.
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