Johnson was a true FR last year and played in a couple of games. He's a true soph that was red shirting until their injury situation forced him to not shirt.
If you don't think Mussman was asking for more money for the program you're crazy. It's just too convenient to place 100% of the blame on Muss but that just isn't reality. He just wasn't a HC type but he was also never given a legit shot.
There has been a huge increase in the coach salary pool which pays for assistants. There has been a huge increase in investment in football since Bubba got hired.
And I'm not making excuses for anyone, I'm telling the truth.