His Maryland teammates have learned that it’s a good idea to be friends with Ty Johnson.
An accomplished cook, Johnson likes to make meals for his fellow running backs and other players during the offseason. Steaks, pasta and even surf 'n' turf appear on his Friday night menus, which he likes to rotate to keep things fresh. He recently whipped up some filet mignon with stuffed green peppers, asparagus and steamed carrots.
There’s another thing that the Terrapins have learned about Johnson: It’s a really good idea to give him the football.