R. C. Johnson
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ottawa, Illinois, U.S. |
| 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 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
- ^ "Athletic Director Bio". Retrieved July 24, 2010.
- ^ "Johnson leave Temple for Memphis AD job" Philadelphia Inquirer - December 30, 1995
- ^ Chicago Tribune, December 16, 1988
- ^ "R.C. Johnson to remain Memphis' AD through 2012" By Phil Stukenborg November 17, 2008 The Commercial Appeal