Buffalo football running backs coach Matt Simon knew years ago he had a star in the making.
The Bulls’ prosperous history of running backs has been evident for the better part of a decade. It started with current NFL backs James Starks and Branden Oliver, and continued last season with All-Mid-American Conference back Anthone Taylor.
Now, the starting job is in the hands of Jordan Johnson, a local product from Sweet Home High School that has been waiting his turn to take over the starting job.
“It’s been four years,” Johnson said, “so I finally get to start.