Boise State RB receives racist threats
Ian Johnson has hired extra security for his Saturday wedding

 

Published: July 25, 2007

BOISE , Idaho (AP) — The Boise State running back who scored the winning points in the Fiesta Bowl , then proposed to his cheerleader girlfriend on national television, says he has hired security for their wedding because of racial threats.

Ian Johnson , who is black, and Chrissy Popadics , who is white, are due to be married Saturday in Boise.

Since his Jan. 1 proposal, Johnson said, he has received pho...


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