Los Angeles Times January 16, 1999. Bill Plaschke
"Keyshawn Johnson is better than any other receiver in town even if he doesn't know the plays.
He signs with the University of Miami prepared to become the next Michael Irvin. "
Later in the article...
"A breakout sophomore season. Not quite.
Johnson manages to get signed by Mississippi State even though he has not completed two years of junior college schoolwork, which gets Mississippi State into a heap of trouble and Johnson a quick trip back home."