Vanderbilt Game Preview

Vanderbilt is a much improved team this year and its not the push over they once were. It will be a tough game for the Rebels but the winner has a great chance to going bowling this year. The looser is going to have a hard time crawling back up.

THE PLAYERS

Vanderbilt it lead by quarterback Chris Nickson. Nickson's not as much of a passer but one of the best running quarterbacks in the country. The also have a solid running back in Jared Hawkins who has run for 268 yards and 5 touchdowns. They run the ball exceptionally well but don't do much through the air.

On Defense Vandy is lead by cornerback D.J. Moore who has a good chance to finish on the first team All SEC team. Vandy's biggest strength is playing sound football and maximizing turnovers. The lead the SEC in turnover margin going into the game.

THE HEEL

The biggest weakness Vandy has is their inability in the passing gaming. The Key to the game will be for the Rebels to play assignment football and keep Nickson in the pocket. If every man protects his gap and keeps Nickson from taking big gains with his feet the Rebels can have a good game. This goes towards the Rebel linebackers more than anyone which unfortunately is the Rebels biggest weakness. If he gets loose than its going to lead to Hawkins having a big day as well. The Rebels will also have to keep the turnovers to a minimum because Vandy does their best when taking advantage of a short field.