 Johnson in 2007 versus Auburn | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 8, 1951 Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1969–1972 | Clemson |
| Position(s) | Wide receiver, cornerback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1976 | Furman (DE) |
| 1977–1969 | Furman (DB) |
| 1981–1983 | Furman (DB) |
| 1983–1992 | Furman (DC) |
| 1993 | Clemson (DC) |
| 1994–2001 | Furman |
| 2002–2009 | Vanderbilt |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 89–102 |
| Bowls | 1–0 |
| Tournaments | 3–3 (NCAA D-I-AA playoffs) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 2 SoCon (1999, 2001) | |
| Awards | |
| SEC Coach of the Year (2008) [1] | |
Robert Alan Johnson (born February 8, 1951) is a retired American football coach and former player. He was most recently the head football coach at Vanderbilt University, a position he held from the 2002 season until his retirement in 2010. In December 2001, Johnson became the Commodores' head coach, after leading Furman University to the NCAA Division I-AA national championship game. He coached the Paladins between 1994 and 2001, leading the team to a 60–36 overall record during his eight years. Prior to his hiring at Furman, Johnson was the defensive coordinator for the Clemson Tigers. In 2008, Johnson led Vanderbilt to its first winning season since 1982. His team went 7–6 with a 16–14 win over Boston College in the Music City Bowl, Vanderbilt's first bowl victory since 1955 and only their second in school history at the time.
- ^ "Bobby Johnson shares SEC Coach of the Year". VUCommodores.com. December 10, 2008. Archived from the original on December 21, 2008. Retrieved December 11, 2008.