Sports Illustrated’s Richard Johnson Honored with Edward Aschoff Rising Star Award

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Football Writers Association of America presented its annual Edward Aschoff Rising Star Award to Richard Johnson, recognizing the Sports Illustrated journalist for his talent and influence in the industry. This is the third Edward Aschoff Rising Star Award presented by the Football Writers Association of America, named after the beloved ESPN college football reporter and to recognize one promising journalist no older than 34. Aschoff and Johnson knew each other pe