Sports Illustrated’s Richard Johnson Honored with Edward Aschoff Rising Star Award
The Football Writers Association of America presented its annual Edward Aschoff Rising Star Award to Richard Johnson, recognizing the Sports Illustrated journalist for his talent and influence in the industry.
- The Football Writers Association of America presented its annual Edward Aschoff Rising Star Award to Richard Johnson, recognizing the Sports Illustrated journalist for his talent and influence in the industry.
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Richard Johnson, known for his college sports expertise, received The Football Writers Association of Americas third Edward Aschoff Rising Star Award. - (Photo: Business Wire)
This is the third Edward Aschoff Rising Star Award presented by the Football Writers Association of America, named after the beloved ESPN college football reporter and to recognize one promising journalist no older than 34. - Aschoff and Johnson knew each other personally, and Johnson recognized the honor as more than an award, saying, This is Eds legacy, and Im honored to be able to play a part in continuing it.