Post-OSU Career: Johnny Mattress transferred from Ohio State after the 1990 season and spent a year at Coffeyville junior college in Kansas. He then transferred to the University of Kansas.

1990 Media Guide: Talented, versatile athlete who won all-state honors as a junior and was a two-time all-city and all-leaque pick … two-year starter at quarterback, guiding Princeton to a 12-2 record in 1988 and a 7-3 mark last year … accounted for 1,800 yards and 15 touchdowns in total offense last year … threw for 21 touchdowns and 2,278 yards in a brilliant junior campaign … also punted as a senior, averaging 38.2 yards per kick … hobbies are bowling and going to the movies … plans to study accounting and wants to someday start his own business … admires Andre Ware.