Former FVSU, Howard, MVSU head coach picked for Hall of Fame

Former Fort Valley State head football coach Doug Porter is one of six coaches and players who will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame this summer.

The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame made the announcement Wednesday about the inductees, who represent the FCS, Divisions II and III in the NCAA and the NAIA.

"I am very grateful to all of the coaches and players that helped me receive this honor, because without them, this could not have happened," Porter said in a statement. "I also want to thank all of the various administrations that have been supportive of our athletic program."

Porter is joined by coaching colleague W.C. Gorden of Jackson (Miss.) State and former players Jim Ballard (Mount Union, Ohio, 1991-93), Ronald McKinnon (North Alabama, 1992-95), John Randle (Texas A&M-Kingsville, 1988-89) and Brad Rowland (McMurry, Texas, College, 1947-50).

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Detroit native, CBS broadcaster Johnson's fame speaks for itself

Photo: Gus Johnson joined CBS Sports in 1995 as a play-by-play announcer for the CBS Television Network's coverage of college basketball, including the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship. Johnson graduated from Howard University with a degree in political science and attended the university on a baseball scholarship.

Wherever he goes, Gus Johnson's head is on a swivel.

A longtime broadcaster of NFL and professional basketball games, he's often just another excitable announcer talking into a microphone.

But put Johnson, a Detroit native, in front of an NCAA tournament microphone and he becomes a rock star. His enthusiasm and passion have spilled over into many of the recent great moments of the tournament, and he's reminded everywhere he goes.

Best of Gus Johnson - Rise and Fire


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