UPDATE 2: Johnson probably has the best 29-66 in the history of cfb. He coached at a school with low rent facilities, high academic standards, no athletic department, and the fiercest competition in the sport. He defeated every East team besides Florida, though 2005 was close, and always seemed like a stand up guy and truly caring coach. It is bad timing for Vandy, who'll face the season with an interim-HC, but it seems like it was the best option for Johnson, and he's earned the right to stand down on his own terms. I only hope it's not his health or a family member's that sparked the sudden resignation.
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UPDATE 1: Confirmed. Still no reason given.
ESPN's newest info
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Rumors are flying that Bobby Johnson has resigned as head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores. There's no additional info or reasoning on why he would leave. I certainly hope there's no undue pressure form the school. Coaching at Vandy is straight up hard work. You cannot expect regular winning seasons and bowls while balancing the academic demands of the institution and playing in the meat grinder that is the SEC. Johnson handled himself and his team with aplomb, even getting Vandy to -and winning - their first bowl game 25 years. More likely, it's personal reasons perhaps, unfortunately, even health related.
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