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All Jack Johnson

02/05/2013 at 1:48pm EST

from Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider,

Jack Johnson, on how the Buckeye fans have treated a Michigan man: “Oh, they’ve been awesome, actually. I was expecting my fair share of kidding, and I’ve gotten that, but honestly they couldn’t have been nicer. I went to the Michigan – Ohio State game, and everyone’s welcomed me with open arms. It’s pretty overwhelming, actually.”

Johnson, on whether he flies a Michigan flag at home in Columbus: “I’ve got Michigan license plates. I’ll hang my Michigan flag on Football Saturdays. I actually grew up a big Andy Katzenmoyer fan, who was a middle linebacker for Ohio State. I’ve got a huge amount of respect for Ohio State. Everyone’s treated me better than I could’ve asked for.”

Johnson, on playing against the Kings and scoring a goal in a win over L.A. last March:

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from Inside College Hockey,
Perhaps no one in college hockey this year has been more polarizing than Jack Johnson, Michigan’s immensely gifted freshman defenseman. And that includes Senor Kessel out in Gopherland. Johnson is almost universally hated by opposing fans, tiny CCHA forwards and the entire nation of Canada for his brutally physical style of play. But because of that very physicality, he’s adored by his teammates, the Yost Arena faithful and the hundreds of pro scouts who have watched him play the past few years.
read on for the Q & A with Johnson...

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