Thomas Dale head coach Kevin Tucker, who played for the Knights alongside Johnson, remembers the ease with which Johnson dominated on the field. Thomas Dale Coach Remembers Rudi JohnsonTucker believes Johnson's legacy extends far beyond football statistics. I think Rudi would want the kids to go out and give it their all every day. He would encourage them to be great men, great brothers, great fathers, great sons. Email tributes or memories of Rudi Johnson the CBS 6 Newsroom.