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Coach Mason: Vandy dealing with quarterback's growing pains

Sep 15, 2015 at 5:13p ET

Sep 15, 2015 at 5:13p ET

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Derek Mason has seen Johnny McCrary tear up his Vanderbilt defense, frustrating the coach at how easily the quarterback scored over and over in red zone drills in August.

That's what makes the quarterback's start this season so painful.

Three of McCrary's five interceptions have come in the end zone through two games, both losses. The redshirt sophomore's latest interception cost Vanderbilt a chance to pull within three points in the fourth quarter of a 31-14 loss to then-No.