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April
5, 2005
JERRY JOHNSON NAMED MID-MAJOR MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
 The
expression “Most Valuable Player” is an
appropriate way to describe Rider’s Jerry Johnson.
Given what he did this season, it is difficult to
argue that any player was more valuable to his
team’s success then Johnson.
“Forget about the stats and just watch him play,”
says CollegeInsider.com’s Matt Drake. “Jerry was
the heart and soul for Rider. When they needed
someone to make a play, the ball was always in the
hands of Jerry Johnson. And more often than not,
he delivered this season.”
Johnson, who was named the CollegeInsider.com MAAC
Player of the Year, finished third in the league
in scoring (20) and fifth in assists (4.3), second
in free throw percentage (87%), second in
three-pointers made (67) and eighth in steals
(27).
This season Johnson also reached the 2,000 point
plateau, becoming just the ninth player from the
seven Division I schools in New Jersey that have
done it.
“This is a tremendous honor for Jerry,” said Rider
head coach Don Harnum. “He has meant so much to
this program and it is great to see him receive
one more award. He did so much for our team in
terms of production and leadership. He’s a special
kid.”
The 6-foot senior helped Rider to a share of the
MAAC regular season title. Led by Johnson, Rider
finished 13-5 in the MAAC and 19-11 overall. |
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