STATESBORO - BJ Johnson, who was one of the best receivers ever to play at Georgia Southern, has been named as the wide receivers coach for the Eagle football program as announced today by head football coach Clay Helton. Johnson comes to Statesboro after one season as an assistant coach at Gardner-Webb, where he had immediate success as an on-field coach.
"Word's can't describe how good it feels to be back home and to give back to a place that has given so much to me," Johnson said. "I am excited to do everything in my power to serve Coach Helton and these young men every chance I get.