The Ellis Johnson Files (On3+) - now up to six installments!

[Chris Clark]

The man who called some of the best defenses in Gamecocks history and recruited some of its greatest players has stories to tell.

Ellis Johnson served as position coach, coordinator, and head coach at the college level during a career that spanned four decades. His unique resume includes stints at both Alabama and its archival at Auburn. He coached at Clemson before later joining the ranks of its rival at South Carolina, where he was a key catalyst in the program’s historical run under Steve Spurrier.

The Winnsboro native played his college football at The Citadel and spent his formative years of coaching in the Palmetto State’s high school ranks.

Now 71 and living once again in Columbia, Johnson recently spoke with GamecockCentral.com. In this wide-ranging and multi-part series – exclusive to GC subscribers – USC fans will take a stroll down memory lane as Johnson recounts his days on the sidelines.

Part One: How he got to USC, how Dabo Swinney tried to hire him away (FREE)

Part Two: Landing Stephon Gilmore

Part Three: The recruitment of Jadeveon Clowney

Part Four: The genius of Steve Spurrier

Part Five: Recounting USC greats Swearinger, Ingram, Norwood

Part Six: discussing Shane Beamer

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[18IsTheMan]

If only Ellis had stayed on as DC and not taken that Southern Miss job.