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DEL.ICIO.USCalvin’s PR tour, Day 2
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
New York — Calvin Johnson made another network morning show appearance today, and this time he got to say something.
Georgia Tech’s All-America receiver and four other players expected to be among the first picks in Saturday’s NFL draft appeared on The Early Show on CBS. David Price asked each player a question during the four-minute segment. Johnson went third, behind LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell and Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson; Price asked him about the major influences in his life that made him who he is.
“My parents and my coaches,” Johnson said, and added that God was most reponsible for all that he is. “My character and everything, that’s straight from my parents,” Johnson said.
Thursday, the players appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America, where Russell and Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn did the talking.
Johnson’s schedule for the rest of Friday includes a tour of the NFL offices, a public event at The World Financial Center and a visit to Kravis Children’s Hospital at Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Comments
By JustMe
April 27, 2007 9:43 AM | Link to this
Torn about this reporting. Kinda interesting to see what a top draft pick goes through. Kinda stupid to see it written like this.
Best of luck to Calvin. Represent Tech well!
By G
April 27, 2007 9:44 AM | Link to this
He is no Vick, is he?
By scooter11
April 27, 2007 2:39 PM | Link to this
Guess his parents smoke dope.
By Calvin
April 27, 2007 3:38 PM | Link to this
you’ve never smoked a little reefer their scooter? or are you not man enough to admit it when asked only to have your honesty thrown in your face.
You are a shameless viper!
By J.D.
April 27, 2007 4:38 PM | Link to this
There’s no need to explain yourself to the people with only negative and jealous opinions, Calvin. I’m assuming that the number 11 following Scooter’s name is his age. His comment would support that assumption, though an I.Q. in that range might also come to that opinion. Either way, don’t waste your time there. You got more important things to do! Good Luck
By Mike Knobler
April 27, 2007 5:31 PM | Link to this
JustMe, how would you like to see it reported?
By Bushwacker
April 27, 2007 6:10 PM | Link to this
Calvin, you think you could spend some time with Vick and teach him about “character and integrity”? Even if its just how to spell the words thats a good start.
By Kay
April 27, 2007 9:34 PM | Link to this
Calvin, the Georgia Tech family is very proud of you. Good luck with all you do! You are such a good representative for Ga Tech and young people in general. Thanks!
By Not Disappointed
April 29, 2007 1:42 PM | Link to this
Calvin, I’m so proud of your man. Represent the State of Georgia well. Glad to have met you.
By '78 grad
April 30, 2007 7:09 AM | Link to this
Calvin,
We’re proud of you. You are the greatest player to ever wear gold and white. You elevated our Tickle Piles to a new level. I’ll never forget the time after the Clemson game….well you know:)
By scooter11
April 30, 2007 9:38 AM | Link to this
Shameless viper? What the heck does that mean? I indeed will admit I smoked a little reefer back in the late 60’s. Calvin said he is what he is because of his parents, so I just followed the logic. And you guys are so quick to point out shortcomings of athletes from other schools. Guess your god/athlete is immune from such.
By gdawginkalamazoo
April 30, 2007 11:08 AM | Link to this
CJ, Welcome to Detroit. You should have pulled an Eli and said no way. Nobody would have blamed you.
By Lane
April 30, 2007 3:40 PM | Link to this
I am a Georgia grad/fan, worshipped Tech as a kid growing up. CJ, is without a doubt one of the greatest college receivers of all time-without question. Imagine his stats had their been someone to get him the ball. This would have converted to a much higher winning percentage-what was Chan thinking? You do not have to throw the ball to CJ, general direction will work just fine. What a talent.