George Johnson

George Johnson

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George Johnson, a columnist for the Calgary Herald, is a regular contributor to ESPN.com.

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Martinek's two TD runs carry Rutgers past Army for sixth straight time

Associated Press

Joe Martinek had 139 yards rushing and scored twice on short runs, linebacker Steve Beauharnais scored off his own blocked punt and Rutgers beat Army 27-10 on Friday night at rainswept Michie Stadium.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 23, 2009

Rutgers routs Texas Southern for 600th victory

Associated Press

Joe Martinek scored on runs of 9 and 15 yards and Rutgers won its 600th game with a 42-0 victory over Texas Southern on Saturday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 10, 2009

Rutgers running away at Maryland

Brian Bennett, Big East

...of the game when Joe Lefeged forced a Chris Turner fumble in the end zone that George Johnson recovered for a touchdown. The offense finally started contributing in the fourth quarter, especially running back...

Blog | September 26, 2009

Rutgers pulls away from error-prone Maryland

Associated Press

George Johnson recovered a Maryland fumble in the end zone to give Rutgers the lead, and the Scarlet Knights also scored on an interception return Saturday in a 34-13 victory over the bumbling Terrapins.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 26, 2009

Quarter ends with first sack

Brian Bennett, Big East

...first sack of Pike finally came on the final play of the first quarter, courtesy of George Johnson. Before that, Pike had had virtually all day, though the Scarlet Knights are trying more twists...

Blog | September 07, 2009

Who will shine on Rutgers' D-line?

Brian Bennett, Big East

...junior Alex Silvestro said. Silvestro is one of two returning starters, along with senior defensive end George Johnson. Silvestro started all 13 games last year at defensive tackle, even though at 260 pounds he...

Blog | September 02, 2009

Friday Big East mailbag

Brian Bennett, Big East

Posted by ESPN.com's Brian Bennett Welcome to the final Friday that doesn't precede a football Saturday for the next three-plus months. And thank goo...

Blog | August 28, 2009

Big East names to remember after spring practice

Brian Bennett, Big East

...see more time at wideout as a sophomore with T.J. Porter no longer around. • George Johnson, Rutgers: Overshadowed at times by other big-name players on defense, Johnson had a solid year...

Blog | May 19, 2009

Rutgers spring wrap

Brian Bennett, Big East

...RB Joe Martinek, RB Kordell Young, RB Jourdan Brooks, OT Anthony Davis, OT Kevin Haslam, DE George Johnson, CB Devin McCourty, S Joe Lefeged Key losses QB Mike Teel, WR Kenny Britt, WR Tiquan...

Blog | May 12, 2009

But I Digress

Mike Suchan, ESPNOutdoors.com blog columnist

Digress: The great Australian toad round-up

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009

Open letter to Blake Griffin

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Blake Griffin will be chosen No. 1 in the NBA draft Thursday night. Bill Simmons uses 33 years of history to explain why this is a terrible thing for the OU star.

Story | June 24, 2009

NBAPA Top 100 camp teaching hoops and life skills

Chris Lawlor, ESPNRISE.com

The NBAPA Top 100 camp has attracted the nation's most promising hoopster from the classes of 2010 and 2011 for a summer school on and off the hardwood.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2009

The Morning According to Us

Chris Sprow

...all-prison kitchen taste test. "Other NHL franchises are poorly run. But for consistently gruesome seasons," George Johnson wrote, "the Chicago Blackhawks are a tough act to follow." Now, they're just a tough...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 12, 2009

15 reasons to love the Blackhawks

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

Hockey is back in the City of Big Shoulders. In a major way. Here are 15 reasons why, young or old, you should watch the Chicago Blackhawks.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2009

Hawks-Flames? 'The hate is building'

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

A playoff meeting between the Flames and Blackhawks doesn't have the rivalry feel of, say, Bruins-Habs. But both teams are admitting that this series is getting ugly ... real quick.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2009