Articles for Ben Johnson

They didn't make it as guide dogs, but these Labradors have been retrained to support veterans and first responders
4 months ago

They didn't make it as guide dogs, but these Labradors have been retrained to support veterans and first responders

ABC  

Chris Hodder is an army veteran living with post-traumatic stress disorder. "The genesis for our whole organisation was to try and help veterans and first responders dealing with suicidal ideation and other mental health challenges," said Mr Johnson. "We started by looking at what was happening in Northern Europe and Canada and North America for training high quality dogs as …

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ESPN's Adam Schefter is RIPPED by self-described ex-friend and fellow NFL insider Mike Florio for reporting Detroit Lions assistant Ben Johnson's 'asking price spooked some teams'
10 months, 3 weeks ago

ESPN's Adam Schefter is RIPPED by self-described ex-friend and fellow NFL insider Mike Florio for reporting Detroit Lions assistant Ben Johnson's 'asking price spooked some teams'

Daily Mail  

Adam Schefter is being accused of irresponsible reporting by his fellow NFL insider Mike Florio, who went on to reveal that he is no longer friends with the ESPN reporter. Pro Football Talk's Florio called out Schefter over a tweet about Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson – a head-coaching candidate in Washington before Dan Quinn reportedly accepted the position …

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Ben Johnson stays with the Lions, who can dream big with their 2024 goals
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ben Johnson stays with the Lions, who can dream big with their 2024 goals

New York Times  

Part of the lingering sting the Detroit Lions were left with Sunday evening, after their heartbreaking 34-31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game, was the knowledge that it’s hard to get here, and even harder to get back. Most assumed the Lions would lose Johnson, one of the league’s best and brightest offensive minds. This …

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Chargers head coaching search: 13 candidates to replace Brandon Staley
1 year ago

Chargers head coaching search: 13 candidates to replace Brandon Staley

New York Times  

The Los Angeles Chargers fired Brandon Staley on Friday morning, and they are now in the market for a new head coach. GO DEEPER How Lions OC Ben Johnson stayed one step ahead of Chargers' Brandon Staley Ben Johnson, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator The Chargers got a firsthand look at Johnson’s offense in Week 10. GO DEEPER Inside the demise …

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Ben Wallace to step down as an MP at next election
1 year, 5 months ago

Ben Wallace to step down as an MP at next election

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Wallace, who was a close ally of Boris Johnson, told The Times: “I’m not …

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How the Jared Goff-Ben Johnson partnership has elevated both of them — and the Lions
1 year, 5 months ago

How the Jared Goff-Ben Johnson partnership has elevated both of them — and the Lions

New York Times  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — About two and a half years ago, the Lions made an admission of a teardown, agreeing to trade their franchise quarterback. “He was just young.” It didn’t take long for Goff to see Johnson’s promise either. When Johnson still was the Lions’ tight ends coach, Goff was telling people he thought Johnson was going to be …

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Why Ben Johnson returned to the Lions, and what comes next for rising star
1 year, 9 months ago

Why Ben Johnson returned to the Lions, and what comes next for rising star

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — As Ben Johnson navigated the wide-ranging halls and patterned carpets of the Indiana Convention Center last week, he couldn’t help but draw attention. “He was perfect,” Bengals coach Zac Taylor said of Johnson’s 2022 season at the combine. “This week last year, I almost didn’t leave my hotel room except for the interviews,” Johnson said at the combine. …

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Remote Queensland island welcomes Salvation Army shop as residents battle 'unattainable' prices
2 years, 7 months ago

Remote Queensland island welcomes Salvation Army shop as residents battle 'unattainable' prices

ABC  

Backs were pressed up against the walls of the Mornington Island Salvation Army Family Store during its first week of opening in May. Accessible only by plane and a freight barge, Salvation Army Major Ben Johnson said the isolated community was at "the end of the line". Basic items 'unattainable' While the sting of rising living costs was being felt …

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New Minnesota coach is former player, assistant Ben Johnson
3 years, 9 months ago

New Minnesota coach is former player, assistant Ben Johnson

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota hired Ben Johnson as its new men’s basketball coach Monday, giving the former Gophers player and assistant a five-year contract — and favoring relationships over experience in the latest attempt to lift a long-middling program up to the top of the Big Ten. Well-connected with Minnesota’s thriving prep circuit, Johnson ought to give the Gophers a boost …

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