Redshirt freshman quarterback Jerrod Johnson
finished the Aggies' spring game 5 for 5 passing for 39 yards and a TD while also rushing for 34 yards. He also completed a 31-yard pass to Jamie McCoy on 3rd and 16, on his first play under center. Despite these numbers it looks like the 6-6, 223 pounds Johnson will have to wait his turn in College Station.
"He is certainly not game ready and ready to win a football game, but he does some really good things," A&M coach Dennis Franchione said. "When he pulls it down with that size and runs with the football, he reminds of you of a lot of different guys that can do things with his arm and those feet."
The reason for the delay is Junior Stephen McGee who remains the clear number one for the Aggies. McGee was 8 for 14 for 72 on Saturday, while wearing a "no contact" jersey. I'm sure we will all get tired of hearing the inevitable
Vince Young comparisons with every tall, athletic quarterback that comes on the scene. But the fact that Jerrod Johnson plays for the rival of Young's college team makes the comparison even more convenient. This will likely produce an absurd number of shots of Johnson standing on the Aggie sideline throughout the 2007 season.
