The Vanderbilt student body, the University, and its fans delivered for the Game Day telecast. The Game Day producer said it was one of the best atmospheres they have had.
More importantly, the Vanderbilt football team stepped up and delivered amongst all the hype, in the spotlight, and on ESPN in prime time. They beat then #13 Auburn 14-13. The Commodores move to 5-0, 3-0 in confernce play. They're #1 in the SEC East, #13 in the AP Poll, and #14 in the Coaches' Poll.
It was a huge win for this program.
After giving up 13 quick points the first quarter, VU shutout Auburn the rest of the game and put up 14 points against one of the best defenses in the country. I know one better though, Vanderbilt. VU has had only 10 points scored on them in the second half this year, and that by only two teams. They shutout Auburn for the final 48:09 minutes of the game!
For a great breakdown of stats, see the post Vanderbilt-Auburn Report Card at Conquer and Prevail.
Best line by a sportcaster this weekend--Lou Holtz on College Breakdown. The question being discussed: "Is Vanderbilt a legitimate contender for the SEC Championship. After one of the sportcasters made his case for no, Lou Holtz replied: I couldn't disagree with you more if you were my wife!
Best signs on the Game Day broadcast (set up on the Commons on the Vanderbilt Peabody Campus):
You people are blocking the Library
I got my GED at Auburn
Phil Fulmer ate my second sign
The Geeks shall inherit the Turf
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Gethsemani Homilies by Matthew Kelty, O.C.S.O.
2 comments:
When I heard about the win, I knew you were a very happy man.
I sure hope it continues, and I hope that UT continues to stink!
I think UT will struggle. They just don't have the talent this year and they are not a cohesive team either. A bad combination.
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