YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — Taver Johnson, an assistant with the Las Vegas Raiders for the past three seasons, has been named an assistant football coach at Eastern Michigan University, Head Coach Chris Creighton announced today, May 24. A veteran coach with more than 28 years of experience, Johnson will serve as EMU's defensive pass game coordinator and safeties coach. He fills the spot previously held by Fred Reed, who passed away May 8.
"This continues to be a very difficult time both personally and professionally," said Creighton.