Chris Davis, Baltimore Orioles First Baseman: "As far as baseball, Oklahoma is getting the best guy I know of. And I'm talking about high school, college, minor leagues, big leagues. Just as far as knowing the game, being able to relate to players and communicate with them, and being able to understand players, how they tick and how to get the most out of them, I think he's the best at those things. And as far as a person, there aren't too many people out there I hold in higher regard than Skip Johnson. I played for him for two years some 11 years ago and we're better friends now than we ever have been. He's just a really down-to-earth guy and I just can't think of many guys I have more respect for than him."
Augie Garrido, Former Texas Head Coach: "This is an exciting new era for Oklahoma baseball with the hiring of Skip Johnson. He's going to bring the core values of the state of Oklahoma itself and he's going to bring championship baseball back to Norman and the University of Oklahoma. The legacies of Coach (Enos) Semore, Coach (Larry) Cochell and Coach (Sunny) Golloway have all been a part of his own observation and his own development. I sincerely believe all of us in coaching are influenced by the people who we're surrounded by. He was surrounded by the spirit of Oklahoma baseball and the people in the leadership roles at OU. He's been on the Texas side of it and so he knows about arch rivals from the inside point of view, and he brings with him a background of championship baseball from when he was head coach at Navarro. I think the fans are going to enjoy the authenticity of his core values system, how he relates to the players, the academic demands he'll put on them and the results he'll get both academically and athletically as he provides championship leadership for the University of Oklahoma."
Tim Tadlock, Texas Tech Head Coach: "I've known Skip since we were on the same Little League team and some things never change. What you see is what you get with Skip. He's a true baseball guy who has earned the right to lead a program like OU. It's neat to see that Joe Castiglione recognized almost 30 years of commitment to the game of college baseball. Skip is baseball all day, every day. Our league just got better.”
Jake Irvin, OU Pitcher: "I am extremely excited and happy for Coach Johnson and the opportunity he has been given to be a head coach at the Division I level. We are lucky to have such a first-class person and coach leading our program for years to come. I am truly amazed not only by Skip's knowledge of the game, but the amount of respect and care he shows for the people and players around him. There is nobody more deserving of this opportunity and I'm excited to see the success that this program will have under his reign."
Ross Hubbard, Former OU Baseball Player: "I'd be willing to bet everyone can recall the first time they met Skip Johnson, but if you can't, he can. His personality is electric and magnetic, his knowledge and teaching skills are second to none. With a name like Skip, he was born to be a baseball coach. His passion and purpose have impacted each of his players and to a lot of them, Skip is family. His teams will be gritty, confident, respected and loaded with power arms. With head coach Skip Johnson combined with the University of Oklahoma, recruits will be asking one thing: 'Where do I sign?'"
Roger Clemens, Former Major League Baseball Pitcher: "Congratulations to the University of Oklahoma Baseball program. Skip Johnson is not only a great coach, but is a fantastic teacher of the game we all love. And even more, he is a solid man who cares about younger men who are trying to reach their goals. I tip my hat to Skip and his wonderful family who have spent countless hours helping all of us to become more successful at our craft."
