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Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 10-15-2016, 11:10 AM:

It hasn't been pretty for Stephen Johnson's passing ever since his breakout 310-yard, three-touchdown performance against New Mexico State.

Since then, Johnson is 34/65 passing for 273 yards, no touchdowns, and two interceptions. His number have gotten progressively worse as well: he threw for 135 yards against South Carolina, 89 yards against Alabama, and only 49 yards against Vanderbilt. In a word: barf.

Mark Stoops acknowledged this week that Johnson has been suffering from some discomfort in his wrist. Has that effected his passing game? Johnson says it hasn't, that he needs to be more focused on making the throws.

That time is now. In my estimation, Kentucky has four winnable games left on the schedule: vs. Mississippi State, at Missouri, vs. Georgia, and vs. Austin Peay. The least likely of those being a win is at home against Georgia, but it's not impossible to get that one.

There's not much room for error. Johnson has to again find his arm for Kentucky to get to a bowl. The running game has been fantastic with the combination of Benny Snell, Jojo Kemp, Boom Williams, and even Johnson himself. The offensive line has been run blocking like we haven't seen them do in what seems like forever. But Johnson must be able to keep defenses honest and ensure that this offense isn't one dimensional.

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Posted by boomdaddy (Member # 2644) on 10-15-2016, 10:26 PM:

I don't buy the comment that Gunner Hoak will keep the red shirt. Imho, Hoak will get a shot, if the starter has as bad a passing game as he had against Vandy.

The staff was counting on having a polished pro style QB in the pocket. They have the speed at receiver to take advantage. They have not been getting the ball delivered on target. I could be wrong, but I would have to believe hat they will use the bye to make sure they have Hoak ready, if they think he will bring a spark, should the O get stagnate.

[ 10-15-2016, 10:27 PM: Message edited by: boomdaddy ]

Posted by Bama Cat (Member # 153) on 10-16-2016, 04:43 PM:

I agree. I think Stoops knows his future is on the block this year. He needs to get that bowl game or he could be doomed.

Posted by Tiptree (Member # 844) on 10-18-2016, 07:53 AM:

Under 100 yards passing in an Air-Raid offense is simply unacceptable. I am impressed that Gran has been able to adapt, however. That tells me he is not just a one-dimensional coach. And while I LOVE our running game, we really need to put our receivers in space and get them the ball at least half the plays.

Posted by rlt4uk (Member # 3194) on 10-19-2016, 04:05 PM:

If we had A half way decent passing game, just imagine how much that would help an already good running game.