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Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 10-08-2016, 05:49 PM:

After fumbling three times against Alabama last week, Kentucky quarterback Stephen Johnson has spent a lot of time in drills this week working to secure the football better against Vanderbilt Saturday.

“We’re trying to strip it every time he has the ball. I’m not gonna beat a dead horse. He knows the deal. He can’t do it anymore. It’s unacceptable. That’s the deal,” said UK offensive coordinator Eddie Gran. “So we’re gonna keep coaching it and coaching it hard and he’s gotta handle it. He’s gotta take care of the rock (football).”

Kentucky coach Mark Stoops believes Johnson, who became the starter when Drew Barker went down with a back injury, will improve.

“He’s a very conscientious young man. (Alabama) is a tough group to play against. You need help. You need protection there too. Your margin is small against (Alabama). They make things very difficult for you,” Stoops said.

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