RICHARD JOHNSON

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Johnson’s Journal comes to a close as staffer, columnist turns a new page

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Apr. 21, 2015

There is inherent power in the written word, and I’ve come to realize the impact. I need not look any further than the handmade card that sits on the desk in my room, written to me nearly two years ago. The cover reads: "congrats on quitting the Alligator," in bold letters. That’s how excited I was to leave this newspaper after Summer 2013. It was an occasion warranting celebration. It was before I understood the value of written words.

Redshirt freshman defensive back J.C. Jackson catches the ball during practice on March 16 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

JORDAN MCPHERSON

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida cornerback JC Jackson charged with felony

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Apr. 19, 2015

Gainesville Police arrested a UF football player Saturday after he reportedly was part of an armed robbery at a Gainesville apartment complex.

A.J. Puk pitches during Florida's 7-2 loss to Miami on Feb. 21 at McKethan Stadium.

JORDAN MCPHERSON

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida pitchers face felony charges

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Apr. 13, 2015

University Police arrested two Florida baseball pitchers late Sunday night after they reportedly trespassed a posted construction site.

Florida football playes run out of the tunnel during the 2015 Orange and Blue Debut Spring game April 11, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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SPORTS | COLUMNS

Johnson’s Journal: Gators still have a long way to go before season opener

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Apr. 11, 2015

Spring is a time of renewal, but not so much in the swamp. All new coaches, even some new players, or at least ones we haven’t seen thanks to injury.

Chris Thompson waits to run drills during Friday Night Lights a Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Florida wide receiver charged with misdemeanor battery

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Apr. 9, 2015

Gainesville Police filed a sworn complaint charging Florida wide receiver Chris Thompson with misdemeanor simple battery after he reportedly scratched and bruised his former girlfriend during an argument.

Former UF tight end Clay Burton runs the 40-yard dash during UF's Pro Day on Tuesday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

JORDAN MCPHERSON

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators hope to turn Pro Day workout into NFL contract

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Apr. 7, 2015

"Everything."

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

NCAA Tournament: UNC tops Arkansas, Williams ties Dean Smith for second-most NCAA tournament wins

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Mar. 21, 2015

JACKSONVILLE — It has been in many ways a trying year for North Carolina. The perennial power is 25-11, a No. 4 seed this season much to the chagrin of its fanbase, but still defeated the No. 5 seed Arkansas Razorbacks 87-78 Saturday night.

Georgia State head coach Ron Hunter hugs his son R.J. after taking him out of the game against Xavier during the second half of GSU's 75-67 loss on Saturday in the third round of the NCAA Tournament in Jacksonville.

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SPORTS | COLUMNS

Johnson's Journal: Georgia State's NCAA run ends, father and son walk off court together possibly for last time

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Mar. 21, 2015

JACKSONVILLE — With 19 seconds left in 14-seeded Georgia State’s 75-67 loss to Xavier, a father subbed his son out of the game.

The Arkansas bench celebrates their 56-53 win over Wofford during an NCAA tournament second round college basketball game Friday, March 20, 2015, in Jacksonville, Fla.

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SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Arkansas holds off Wofford's upset effort

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Mar. 19, 2015

JACKSONVILLE — In Season 2 of the hit Netflix show House of Cards, Freddy Hayes tells Frank Underwood that in order to get the right result when you cook ribs, you have to slowbleed a pig during the butchering process.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Johnson’s Journal: Harvard’s failed comeback shows the madness of March Madness

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Mar. 19, 2015

JACKSONVILLE — Sometimes, March absolutely sucks.

A Gainesville Police Department forensic crime unit vehicle is parked outside of UF's Springs Residential Complex on Monday afternoon.

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GPD Harris Case

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Oct. 6, 2014

A Gainesville Police Department forensic crime unit vehicle is parked outside of UF's Springs Residential Complex on Monday afternoon.

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By RICHARD JOHNSON | Oct. 6, 2014

A Gainesville Police Department forensic crime unit vehicle is parked outside of UF's Springs Residential Complex on Monday afternoon.

SEC Network's Joe Tessitore (left), Tim Tebow (center) and Marcus Spears (right) on the SEC Nation set located on UF's Plaza of the Americas on Friday.

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By RICHARD JOHNSON | Sep. 14, 2014

SEC Network's Joe Tessitore (left), Tim Tebow (center) and Marcus Spears (right) on the SEC Nation set located on UF's Plaza of the Americas on Friday.

SEC Network's Joe Tessitore (left), Tim Tebow (center) and Marcus Spears (right) on the set of SEC Network on UF's Plaza of the Americas Friday.

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SEC Nation

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Sep. 14, 2014

SEC Network's Joe Tessitore (left), Tim Tebow (center) and Marcus Spears (right) on the set of SEC Network on UF's Plaza of the Americas Friday.

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SEC Nation

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Sep. 12, 2014

SEC Network's Joe Tessitore (left), Tim Tebow (center) and Marcus Spears (right) on the SEC Nation set located on UF's Plaza of the Americas on Friday.

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By RICHARD JOHNSON | Sep. 12, 2014

SEC Network's Joe Tessitore (left), Tim Tebow (center) and Marcus Spears (right) on the SEC Nation set located on UF's Plaza of the Americas on Friday.

UF running back Kelvin Taylor shows off a tattoo on his right wrist that reads "(+) energy"

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Kelvin Taylor Tattoo

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Aug. 6, 2014

UF running back Kelvin Taylor shows off a tattoo on his right wrist that reads "(+) energy"

Auburn fan Jeff Moorer (center) waits in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Birmingham on Thursday during the final day of the Southeastern Conference Media Days.

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Jeff Moorer

By RICHARD JOHNSON | July 17, 2014

Auburn fan Jeff Moorer (center) waits in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Birmingham on Thursday during the final day of the Southeastern Conference Media Days.

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By RICHARD JOHNSON | July 17, 2014

Auburn fan Jeff Moorer (center) waits in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Birmingham on Thursday during the final day of the Southeastern Conference Media Days.

The Hyatt Regency Birmingham hotel sits empty for now, but come Monday, it will be the site for the 2014 Southeastern Conference Media Days.

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SEC Media Days

By RICHARD JOHNSON | July 13, 2014

The Hyatt Regency Birmingham hotel sits empty for now, but come Monday, it will be the site for the 2014 Southeastern Conference Media Days.

Johnson’s Journal comes to a close as staffer, columnist turns a new page

Florida cornerback JC Jackson charged with felony

Florida pitchers face felony charges

Johnson’s Journal: Gators still have a long way to go before season opener

Florida wide receiver charged with misdemeanor battery

Gators hope to turn Pro Day workout into NFL contract

NCAA Tournament: UNC tops Arkansas, Williams ties Dean Smith for second-most NCAA tournament wins

Johnson's Journal: Georgia State's NCAA run ends, father and son walk off court together possibly for last time

Arkansas holds off Wofford's upset effort

Johnson’s Journal: Harvard’s failed comeback shows the madness of March Madness

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