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Matt Johnson

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    Assistant Coach
Matt Johnson is in his first year on the Cougar coaching staff, serving as a defensive assistant.

Johnson spent the past 2 seasons as a defensive lineman for the Cougars, appearing in 21 games and starting the final 19. He tallied 93 tackles in his career, including a trio of QB sacks.

Johnson played 2 seasons at Citrus Community College in Glendora, Calif., where he was an All-Western States Conference honoree as a 2005 sophomore.

He prepped at West Covina (Calif.) High where he was a 3-sport standout, including a 2-time All-San Antonio League first team pick in football. He was a CIF champion in wrestling as a 2004 senior and a runner-up in 2003. He also lettered in baseball and track & field.

Johnson is continuing work on his bachelor's degree in physical education and is expected to graduate in the spring of 2010.

Matt, 23, resides in Azusa.