Boise, Idaho -- Boise State running back Ian Johnson has tightened security for his pending wedding to long-time girlfriend after receiving death threats.
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Johnson is black and Chrissy Popadics, a former Boise State cheerleader, is white.
He proposed marriage on the field after scoring the winning touchdown in Boise State's 43-42 upset of Oklahoma at the Fiesta Bowl Jan. 2.
The pair is to be married Saturday in Boise but Johnson told the Idaho Statesman this week he and Popadics have received threats, which led to an increase of security personnel for the occasion.
"My goal for the rest of my life is to be a great husband and if football was to get in the way of that, then football would have to go," Johnson said at this week's Media Preview Day for the Western Athletic Conference. "We're going to make sure we're safe at all times. It's an amazing day for us and we'd hate to have it ruined."
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Were all the SAME
What's wrong with people ? So what if these two human beings of a different color have decided to get married. It's no ones business except theirs. We need more love in this world, not hate. I wish the couple all the best.
Mixed Marriages
When I am proclaimed King, I will FORCE mixed marriages until all races are combined into one homogeneous mix,and racism is no more.
i hope you have a safe and
i hope you have a safe and great day on saturday. hopefully whoever threatened you gets what they deserve. good luck and best wishes.
This is how it is supposed to be right?
I thought all black football players are supposed to have white wives, right? Wedding cake gonna be white with chocolate icing or vise versa? Good Luck Seriously!
Why are you all saying...
Why is everyone getting mad, seriously? I am white and I know that if I was black, I would not marry a black woman either. White women are soooo pretty. Ask Quincy Jones, " My mother and father were black, but there is something that appeals to me about caucasian women. Whether it is the blonde hair or the blue eyes, they really are in my view, the most beautiful women."
BEST WISHES!!!!
Hope your wedding is magnificent and that you keep safe with your lovely wife! People out there are still savages they dont think with their hearts! Mixed race is beautiful and there is so much culture in it! BEST WISHES!!!
Wishing you all the best
I was so upset when I heard the news about what has been happing to you two. Saturday is YOUR special day. Do not forget that, and don't let the negativity destroy it. I am glad you are protecting yourselves, I am just sadded you have to do so. I hope your day is as wonderfull & beautiful as you dreamed it would be. I wish you all the best as you start your lives together as husband & wife.
ALL THE BEST!
best of love to you both.
best of love to you both. enjoy your special day and the rest of your lives. i wish you love, health, success and beautiful children! God bless your marriage!
Sorry
I am sorry that there are some naive and less intellegent people out there who would ever oppose a mixed race marriage. Good luck on your big day!
wishing Ian and Chrissy all the best
So sorry that a few misguided, delusioned people are jeopardizing your wedding. Wishing you all the best, and hope that you have a great day, a wonderful celebration and that the future brings many good things to you and your family.
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