R. C. Johnson

R. C. Johnson
Sport(s) Football
Biographical details
Born Ottawa, Illinois
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1963–1964 Iowa (assistant)
1965–1966 Northern Iowa (assistant)
1967–1968 Youngstown State (assistant)
1969–1973 Mankato State (assistant)
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1974–1980 Northern Iowa (associate AD)
1980–1988 Eastern Illinois
1989–1994 Miami (OH)
1994–1995 Temple
1996–2012 Memphis

Robert Carroll "R. C." Johnson is a former American football coach and college athletics administrator. He served as the athletic director at Eastern Illinois University (1980–1988), Miami University (1989–1994), Temple University (1994–1995), and the University of Memphis (1996–2012).[1][2][3]

In November 2009, Johnson contract with Memphis was extended to run through June 2013.[4] In November 2011, Johnson announced his plans to leave the athletic director's position on June 30, 2012. He will be paid beyond that date as per his contract extension.

References

  1. "Athletic Director Bio". Retrieved 2010-07-24.
  2. "Johnson leave Temple for Memphis AD job" Philadelphia Inquirer - December 30, 1995
  3. Chicago Tribune, Dec 16, 1988
  4. "R.C. Johnson to remain Memphis' AD through 2012" By Phil Stukenborg November 17, 2008 The Commercial Appeal
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