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Dominique Johnson
Interview Updated - 8-10-10 By: Alex Khvatov |
Alex Khvatov: What are your measurements (height, weight and forty time)?
Dominique Johnson: 6’4”, 230lbs, 4.5 forty.
Alex Khvatov: Coming out of high school, what programs showed interest in you?
Dominique Johnson: Most of the Pac-10 and a few East Coast schools showed interest in me. I committed my junior season, so many places turned their heads.
Alex Khvatov: Why did you choose UCLA?
Dominique Johnson: I was impressed with coach Karl Dorrell’s teaching ability and also the players on the team. I bonded well with the other players coming in the same year I did.
Alex Khvatov: Why did you decide to transfer to Cal Poly?
Dominique Johnson: The coaching staff at Cal Poly impressed me, and I had some of the same feelings toward Poly that I had coming out of high school for UCLA. I just felt like it would be a good fit for me coming to Cal Poly after leaving UCLA.
Alex Khvatov: Describe to us your junior season at Cal Poly.
Dominique Johnson: My junior season at Poly was one of the toughest for me personally because I separated my shoulder, tearing my labrum so early in the season. Outside of the injury, I really enjoyed going to battle with my teammates every week and it was a good experience for me.
Alex Khvatov: Have you finally found a home with the Mustangs?
Dominique Johnson: Yes, I have. We have a great coaching staff and a group of players in this program who all want to win. The school aspect of it is great as well. Academically, it is a fine institution.
Alex Khvatov: What are your expectations for this upcoming senior campaign?
Dominique Johnson: I expect Cal Poly to be National contenders this season. Personally, I expect myself to be a leader and work hard on and off the field. I want to make the players around me better as well as myself. I expect to be one of the most productive receivers in the nation.
Alex Khvatov: What is the highlight of your career up to this point?
Dominique Johnson:
The highlight of my career to this point would have
to be Cal Poly vs.
Alex Khvatov: What are your strengths on the football field?
Dominique Johnson: I have great hands and smooth precise route running techniques. I concentrate on the little things that make the biggest differences.
Alex Khvatov: What areas of your game do you need to improve upon?
Dominique Johnson: I need to improve upon being quicker with my feet.
Alex Khvatov: What do you bring to the table that other college receivers might not have?
Dominique Johnson: I bring an attention to detail and I think it shows in my ability to separate from the DB. I also have the ability to make big plays. Combine that with my attention to details in my routes and separation techniques and you have me.
Alex Khvatov: Which underclassmen on your team should we keep an eye on in the future?
Dominique Johnson: Asa Jackson, Kenny Jackson, and Johnny Millard.
Alex Khvatov: Which NFL player would you compare your game to?
Dominique Johnson: Brandon Marshall because of his ability to make big plays in big situations and how one player can never bring him down.
Alex Khvatov: Who is your favorite NFL player?
Dominique Johnson: Brandon Marshall is my favorite player.
Alex Khvatov: What is your favorite NFL team?
Dominique Johnson: I don’t really have a favorite team in the NFL. I have a lot of players that I follow. Other than that, I just enjoy watching football.
Alex Khvatov: What is the one thing in your daily life that you can’t live without?
Dominique Johnson: My cell phone simply because it’s how I connect with everyone and I can do almost anything on it.
Alex Khvatov: If you could have dinner with anyone out there, who would it be and why?
Dominique Johnson: Jerry Rice. I believe that he is the NFL’s all–time greatest receiver and I would ask him about the things that contributed to his success on the field.
Alex Khvatov: What are your hobbies?
Dominique Johnson: I play basketball a lot and I enjoy building computers in my spare time.
Alex Khvatov: What do you want to do with your life after your football career is over?
Dominique Johnson: I want to either become a teacher and a football coach or open some kind of youth center similar to the YMCA to give kids something to do, so they stay out of the streets.
Alex Khvatov: Finish the sentence, Dominique Johnson is….
Dominique Johnson: A great man. He works hard on and off the field. He is very accountable and he is the ideal type of person that you would want on your team.