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Why Stephen Johnson is the Perfect Quarterback for Kentucky

His numbers speak for themselves. Since he took over as the starting quarterback Kentucky is 12-5. This year he’s completing 64 percent of his passes. He’s only thrown two interceptions while accounting for 11 touchdowns and more than 230 total yards per game.

The numbers paint a productive picture, but that’s not the sole reason why he’s great. Senior offensive lineman Nick Haynes believes Johnson’s intangibles are what makes him the perfect person to lead Kentucky’s offense.

“I think he’s such a good guy that it’s so easy to follow somebody that’s such a good guy outside of the field.