Roughnecks Reacquire QB Jason Johnson
June 19, 2009 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
West Texas Roughnecks News Release
ODESSA, TX. : The Odessa Roughnecks announced Friday afternoon on June 19, 2009 that former 2005 starting quarterback, Jason Johnson, has been reacquired for the final three games of the â09 regular season. Johnson has been signed to fill the backup quarterback role behind starter Dennis Gile. Former backup quarterback Walter Washington will remain with the team however he will be moved to a different position to make room for Johnson.
Johnson (6'4", 210 lbs.) led the Odessa Roughnecks to a 14-0 regular season record and the Pacific Central Division Title in 2005 when the Roughnecks were part of the National Indoor Football League. That season Johnson threw for 1,703 passing yards and 450 rushing yards, and registered 42 total touchdowns. Johnson was also slated to be the Roughnecks starting quarterback in their inaugural season in 2004 until he suffered a broken-hand in the pre-season.
In 2006, Johnson decided to return home to Florida to play for the Lakeland Thunderbolts of the NIFL. He led the team to a 13-3 overall record including an appearance in the semi-final round of the 2006 playoffs.
"Bringing Jason back is very exciting for the team and for the fans that have followed the Roughnecks since the very beginning. He is arguably one of the best players to ever play here in Odessa." stated Odessa Roughnecks Head Coach, Chris Williams.
In 2007, Johnson played for the Laredo Lobos of the AF2. He played in eight games before suffering a season-ending injury. At the halfway point of the season, Johnson had thrown for 1,317 yards and 21 touchdowns. Additionally, he ran for three touchdowns at that point in the season.
Since 2007, Johnson has started his coaching career. He began with Bacone College in 2008 and most recently he is serving as a Graduate Assistant Coach at Sul Ross State coaching the wide receivers. Johnson played his college ball at Western Kentucky University.
Further information regarding these topics can be obtained by contacting the Odessa Roughnecks front office at (432) 332 - PASS (7277) or by visiting the official website of the Odessa Roughnecks at www.odessaroughnecks.com.
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