SEC Schedule a Day: Vanderbilt

Good Old Vandy. I don't have much to say about the conference games at this point, so this may be short and sweet. Vandy has a transfer quarterback from Arizona under that bogus new rule that allows players to transfer and not sit out a year if they've graduated from the initial institution. Stupid rule if you ask me. They have that receiver returning, don't know about running back or anyone on the defense. Seems like useless info at this point, I'm just hoping I don't contradict myself.

Sept 2 @ Michigan L: If I wasn't a student at Vandy I would definitely make this trip. One of the big problems with being a season ticket holder and having a favorite team is that you really don't have the opportunity to go catch random games. I would love to go to Dallas one year and UT/OU or hit up the midwest and see OSU/MU, or Notre Dame. If Vandy wins this game, I'll give $50 to the general scholarship fund. I don't even know if you can do that, but I'll figure out a way.

Sept 9 @ bama L: Aaah like the gold old days when the Dores and tide played every year. Same old misery returns. Be sure to check out the new upper deck in the endzone.

Sept 16 Arkansas L: Home Sweet Home. Almost. Arky will come in with an attitude after losing at home last year. This year they'll be prepared for their loss to USC and won't let it phase them as much. Also, they will appreciate Vandy D letting them tune up their new offense.

Sept 23 Tennessee State W: I guess they decided they wanted to play another in state school that wasn't as tough a matchup as Middle Tennessee State. So TSU is your answer. From what I can gather in a quick Google search, TSU is an all black school in Nashville. So in my head I envision a team full of guys who look like Cowboy Troy.

Sept 30 Temple W: Do you think this game will be on CBS or ESPN? You know it's a bad think when you're football team gets replaced in the Big East by UConn.

Oct 7 @ Ole Miss L: Speaking of Ole Miss and hot girls, Vandy actually has a decent looking female community despite being a small school. Maybe the med school attracts future hot nurses.

Oct 14 @ Georgia L: Vandy fans visiting Athens should enjoy East/West if it's still open. That's about all I got.

Oct 21 South Carolina L: This is actually a game that Vandy could sneak up and win. It's late enough in the season for the new QB to have the system down and I can completely see USC overlooking this game and planning for the Tennessee game already. Probably won't happen though. I bet Spurrier doesn't have many friends in Nashville, he should refrain from going to Tootsie's after the win.

Oct 28 @ Duke W: They should try and turn this game into a yearly rivalry. It makes sense for both teams. It's a fairly even game that if you win you still get respect somehow. I vow to learn more about both teams and bet on this game later in the year. But my first guess is to chalk one up for the SEC.

Nov 4 Florida L: It's interesting that there are once again matchups in the SEC where both teams will use the option more than a couple times a game. Of course the Gator's option will use different players and a hell of a lot more speed than Vandy's. I'm sure Bobby Johnson has some goal he's looking towards, but why not go ahead and run the triple option. No other big team in the south currently does. Why don't you try and go all out and pull an Air Force. You know you could grab one stud QB a year, who everyone else in the SEC is recruiting as an athlete, but really wants to play QB. Then you don't have to recruit great WRs, just a few good tailbacks, which the South happens to be loaded with. Snag some smart offensive lineman and you got yourself an interesting offense. And when Widenhofer was there they always managed to have a competitive defense.

Nov 11 Kentucky L: It looks like it's Vandy's year to be the worst in the conference.

Nov 18 Tennessee L: I suggest all Commodore fans close their eyes until the game is over and just replay last year's game in your head. You'll be much happier.

3-9 ouch. It may be time to start looking for another conference to play in. You have to measure the money lost by leaving the SEC against the money gained from actually having a winning season and going to a bowl. Think about it.