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Alabama Crimson Tide Close to David Cornwell Commitment?


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The quarterback puzzle pieces across the SEC are coming together as a few quarterbacks have recently committed, but the big fish on the market remains David Cornwell (Norman, Okla. Norman North) who I believe is a lock for Alabama. Cornwell has made no secret about his desire to be the next great Crimson Tide quarterback, [...]

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Eight-Game SEC Conference Schedule Helps Conference’s “Little Guys”


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On Wednesday in Destin, Florida, the Southeastern Conference football coaches voted 13-1 to retain the current eight-game conference schedule format. That slate includes six games against teams from the same division, one permanent opponent from the other division and one rotating opponent from the other division. The only coach to vote in favor of moving to a [...]

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Will Vanderbilt Ever Truly Be An SEC Powerhouse?


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Since his arrival, James Franklin has changed the identity of the Vanderbilt football program. Once the perennial losers, the Commodores have put together back-to-back seasons of winning records and bowl appearances.   Franklin has gained many recruits that would have previously steered away from the Nashville based University known more for academics than athletics. The Commodores [...]

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Will Vanderbilt’s Run Defense Lead The Way to SEC East Title?


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While most of the talk during spring practice focused on the competition at quarterback, the Vanderbilt Commodores‘ success or failure ultimately rests with its run defense. Thanks to a very talented front seven, the ‘Dores will contend for the SEC East crown this season. Make no mistake about it: the Vandy defense was a huge part of [...]

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Tennessee, Vanderbilt in Play for Former Oklahoma State QB Wes Lunt


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Tennessee and Vanderbilt are among the potential destinations for former Oklahoma State quarterback Wes Lunt according to ESPN’s Joe Schad after he announced last week his intentions to transfer for a variety of reasons from Mike Gundy’s program. The Volunteers signed two freshmen quarterbacks in this past winter’s recruiting class including highly regarded Josh Dobbs [...]

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Will Vanderbilt Win Nine Games In 2013?


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After winning nine games last season, many have questioned whether the Vanderbilt Commodores can do it again this year. While it will lose some key players this fall, another nine-win campaign could be in the cards for James Franklin‘s squad this season, thanks to a relatively favorable schedule. A closer look at the 2013 docket will bear this [...]

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Vanderbilt Commodores Must Find New Leaders in 2013


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The Vanderbilt Commodores finished the spring feeling pretty good about where they are as they head into the 2013 season. Even with the losses of quarterback Jordan Rodgers and running back Zac Stacy, the ‘Dores figure to have enough returning talent to make a run at their third consecutive bowl game. If James Franklin and [...]

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SEC East Wildcard: Vanderbilt Passing Attack


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Coach James Franklin has assembled what should be a highly prolific passing attack at Vanderbilt. Franklin, a former quarterback, knows what to put around a quarterback in order to make them better and feel more comfortable and confident. The arsenal he has assembled could easily translate into one of the best offenses in college football. [...]

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Vanderbilt’s James Franklin Building a Contender or Pretender?


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Vanderbilt head coach James Franklin is coming off the Commodores first nice win season since 1915 in the ultra-competitive SEC and inked a long-term extension to stay in Nashville, Tn. Franklin could retire tomorrow and a statue would be built in his honor at Vanderbilt Stadium. They could rename the field from Dudley Field to [...]

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Austyn Carta-Samuels Clear Leader in Vanderbilt Quarterback Competition


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The biggest question surrounding the Vanderbilt Commodores this spring was at the quarterback position where the Commodores have to find the replacement for two-year starter Jordan Rodgers who exhausted his eligibility. Saturday’s spring game was an open competition between Austyn Carta-Samuels, Patton Robinette, Johnny McCrary and converted wide receiver Josh Grady considered a distant third. [...]

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