Orlando Sentinel · Sep 22, 2020
UF QBs coach Brian Johnson promoted to offensive coordinator for Gators
Florida Gators assistant Brian Johnson was promoted to offensive coordinator ahead of the 2020 season.GAINESVILLE — UF quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson did not realize he made history during the offseason with the Gators, but he was honored to learn of the accomplishment.
Johnson’s promotion to Florida offensive coordinator made him the first Black man to hold to the position at the school, a fact relayed to him by a reporter Monday night.
“I didn’t realize that," said Johnson, 33. "If that is the case, it’s obviously something to be very, very proud of. I haven’t looked that up, so I’m not sure. But it’s definitely something to be proud of, for sure.”