Quick Hits: GVSU alum fills in for NFL star

GVL/Kevin Sielaff
Charles Johnson, player for the Cleveland Browns, discusses his potential on this team. He also stated his feelings towards Grand Valley, as he wishes to do all he can to preserve his home turf.

GVL/Kevin Sielaff

GVL/Kevin Sielaff Charles Johnson, player for the Cleveland Browns, discusses his potential on this team. He also stated his feelings towards Grand Valley, as he wishes to do all he can to preserve his home turf.

Former GVSU WR fills in for NFL star

Last week, the Minnesota Vikings put beleaguered star Adrian Peterson on the NFL exempt list, opening up a roster spot for the team. Former Grand Valley State University wide receiver Charles Johnson was recently informed that he would be filling that spot.

The Vikings signed Johnson off the Cleveland Browns practice squad on Saturday and added him to their 53-man roster. Johnson has yet to appear in a regular season game, but he caught six passes for 65 yards in the preseason with Cleveland.

The 2012 GVSU graduate was initially drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2013 NFL draft.

GVSU men’s club soccer team off to hot start

Through nine games, the Grand Valley State University men’s club soccer team is undefeated.

GVSU followed up a 3-0-1 performance in the Club Soccer Showcase in Petoskey, Mich. with a pair of impressive offensive outings over the weekend. The Lakers topped Butler University 5-0 and Purdue University 3-2. Both games were played in Allendale.

With the wins, GVSU climbs to 7-0-2.

The Lakers will make a trip down to Indiana this weekend to take on the University of Notre Dame and Ball State University on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

Women’s golf team competes with DI talent

The Grand Valley State University women’s golf team played in its second straight tournament hosted by an NCAA Division I school this week at Ball State University’s Cardinal Classic. The Lakers finished in 11th place out of 16 teams.

GVSU junior Gabrielle Shipley and sophomore Julie Guckian led the way for the Lakers with 27th-place finishes. Both golfers fired a 12-over 156. Meanwhile, senior Kelly Hartigan finished one stroke behind in 28th place.

Eastern Michigan University won the tournament after outlasting Western Michigan University in a one-hole playoff.

GVSU hosts the NCAA Division National Preview on Saturday and Sunday at The Meadows.