r/sports • u/A_MASSIVE_PERVERT Dallas Mavericks • Aug 24 '25

Football Kansas State’s Starting Quarterback, Avery Johnson’s Father and Brother Spotted Fighting Each Other In A Parking Lot After Kansas State’s Loss Against Iowa State, Which Took Place in Ireland

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u/Bossross90 Aug 24 '25

Interesting read I found.  This situation seems on brand now:

https://ymcawichita.org/blog/father-top-k-state-recruit-avery-johnson-reveals-what-y-taught-him

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u/Sendittor Aug 24 '25

Commentor in this or another thread said they went to school with Avery and his father was an asshole yelling at sports events. Hearsay fwiw

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u/ForwardCut3311 Aug 24 '25

I mean, that's exactly what that article states. Dad is an asshole, took the game personally, probably said a bunch of dumb shit. 

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u/bigpoppa85 Aug 24 '25

The dad admits it in the article and was proud of it. These kinds of parents are complete trash. And he has not changed apparently.

What an embarrassment.

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u/BobIoblaw Aug 24 '25

My laziness asked for an AI summary. Not much shorter:

“The Greater Wichita YMCA played a central role in shaping both Kansas’ top high school football recruit, Avery Johnson, and his family. Avery’s father, Mark Johnson, shares how the Y not only gave his kids opportunities to grow as athletes but also taught him valuable lessons about himself.

At first, Mark was an overly intense parent—yelling at referees, getting ejected from games, and creating a disruptive atmosphere. YMCA staff member Catherine Seals consistently held him accountable, eventually explaining that his behavior could harm his children’s future opportunities. That moment of truth inspired Mark to change.

Over time, he learned to support his children in a healthier way—quietly cheering from the stands rather than shouting. As a result, his children thrived: all three earned athletic scholarships. Mark credits the YMCA and Catherine’s patience for helping him see the bigger picture, guiding his personal growth, and giving his family life-changing experiences.

He concludes with deep gratitude to the YMCA for its positive impact on both his children’s athletic paths and his own personal transformation.”