RELEASE DATE: October 5, 2018

The Program

By Rick Anderson
Rick Anderson is a former CMR football player and a 1985 graduate of C.M. Russell High School. As a Department of Defense trained public affairs officer, he has written numerous articles for local and national newspapers. He is an award-winning journalist, a member of Toastmasters International, where he has earned numerous Best Speaker Awards, and the proud father of a beautiful and talented 11-year-old boy.
In 41 years, CMR Head Football Coach Jack Johnson, with his completely devoted staff and players, earned 13 state championships and 6 second-place finishes. What is impressive about CMR Football is not only the incredibly successful seasons, but it was a program that everyone bought into – from the players, to the assistant coaches and to the fans themselves. People love their CMR Football. Memories of that “one great game” or the championship season slowly dwindle. One thing that doesn’t fade away are the life-lessons that Johnson and his assistants instilled in to every player that put on the green and gold – integrity, hard work, always being punctual, and being part of something larger than any individual - The Team. Lead, follow, or get out of the way. If you couldn’t do that, CMR Football was not meant for you. “