Fighting Back: His knee almost healed, Johnston hoping to hear named called in NFL Draft

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They were there, in large part, because of him.

Celebrating a 33-30 double-overtime victory against Texas Tech on the McLane Stadium grass.

Relishing a 6-0 start just two years after going 1-11.

And dreaming—realistically—about a Big 12 title as they raised their right arms during the Baylor fight song.

Clay Johnston, though, didn’t get to savor that moment with his teammates.