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Mike Johnson UCLA Bruins Offensive Coordinator Quarterback Personal information Date of birth: May 2, 1967 Place of birth: Los Angeles, California Career information College: Akron Debuted in 1991 for the San Antonio Riders Last played in 1995 for the Shreveport Pirates Career history As player:
- Phoenix Cardinals (1990)*
- San Antonio Riders (1991–1992)
- British Columbia Lions (1992–1993)
- Shreveport Pirates (1994–1995)
- *Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As coach:
- Oregon State Beavers (1997–1998)
(Wide receivers coach) - Oregon State Beavers (1999)
(Quarterbacks coach) - San Diego Chargers (2000–2001)
(Quarterbacks coach) - Atlanta Falcons (2002)
(Wide receivers coach) - Atlanta Falcons (2003–2005)
(Quarterbacks coach) - Baltimore Ravens (2006–2007)
(Wide receivers coach) - San Francisco 49ers (2009–2010)
(Quarterbacks coach) - San Francisco 49ers (2010)
(Offensive Coordinator) - UCLA Bruins (2011-Present)
(Offensive Coordinator)
Career highlights and awards - N/A
Mike Johnson (born May 2, 1967 in Los Angeles, California)[1] is an American football coach and former quarterback. He is currently the offensive coordinator for the UCLA Bruins' football team after two years with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. Johnson was hired along with former offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye by San Francisco head coach Mike Singletary on February 6, 2009. Raye was fired on September 27, 2010 and Johnson was promoted.[2]
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Professional coaching career
Mike Johnson was the San Diego Chargers quarterbacks coach for the 2000 and 2001 seasons.
Mike Johnson served as the quarterbacks coach for the Atlanta Falcons from 2003 to 2005 where he worked with Quarterback Michael Vick. In 2003, Mike Johnson was the Offensive Coordinator for the last two games of the season under interim Head Coach Wade Phillips.
Before joining the 49ers, Mike Johnson was the wide receivers coach for the Baltimore Ravens in 2006 and 2007.
On September 27, 2010, Johnson was named offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers, replacing Jimmy Raye.
After the end of the 2010 season, Johnson was not retained by the new head coach Jim Harbaugh. He was later hired as an assistant coach at UCLA in January 2011.
Professional playing career
In 1991 and 1992, Mike Johnson played quarterback for the San Antonio Riders of the World League.
In 1992 and 1993, Johnson played for the British Columbia Lions of the Canadian Football League.
From 1994 to 1995, Johnson quarterbacked the Shreveport Pirates of the Canadian Football League.
Collegiate coaching career
At Oregon State, Johnson was the quarterback coach in 1999 and the wide receiver coach from 1997 to 1998.
Collegiate playing career
Mike Johnson was a backup quarterback at Arizona State University from 1985 to 1986.
In 1987, Johnson was a Junior College All-American at Mesa Community College.
In 1988 and 1989, Mike Johnson played at the University of Akron. Johnson was named Akron's Athlete of the Year in 1990.
References
- ^ "San Francisco 49ers Coaching Staff". NFL.com. http://www.nfl.com/teams/coaches?coaType=assist&team=SF. Retrieved January 9, 2010.
- ^ Matt Maiocco. "49ers Fire Offensive Coordinator Jimmy Raye". CSN Bay Area. http://www.csnbayarea.com/09/27/10/Report-49ers-Fire-Jimmy-Raye/landing.html?blockID=319139&feedID=2478. Retrieved 2010-09-27.
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Categories:- 1967 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Los Angeles, California
- Akron Zips football players
- San Antonio Riders players
- Oregon State Beavers football coaches
- San Diego Chargers coaches
- Atlanta Falcons coaches
- Baltimore Ravens coaches
- San Francisco 49ers coaches
- UCLA Bruins football coaches
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