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rsump112

09-30-2005, 03:33 AM

Dynasty Settings

8 Minute Quarters
All-American "Coach Mode"
Game Fatigue: On
Injuries: On
Impact Camera Rotation: On
Home Field Advantage: On
Camera Shake: On

Sliders

Offense
HUM CPU
QB Acc 50% 99%
Pass Blk 65% 90%
WR Cth 99% 99%
RB Abi 30% 55%
Run Blk 25% 55%

Defense

Awareness 50% 65%
Knockdowns 45% 50%
Interceptions 10% 10%
Break Block 45% 50%
Tackling 65% 65%

Special Teams

FG Length 45% 45%
FG Acc 35% 20%
Punt Length 30% 30%
Punt Acc 45% 30%
Kickoff Length 35% 45%

All penalty sliders are maxed out.

You'll notice these are the same sliders I was using previously. I thought they worked very well. We'll see what happens though.

rsump112

09-30-2005, 03:34 AM

Season Summaries

2005 Schedule & Results

Week Opponent Date/Time Result
2 @ Wake Forest Demon Deacons 09/01 8:00 PM 27-6 W
3 @ Arkansas Razorbacks 09/10 12:30 PM 27-24 W
4 Ole Miss Rebels 09/17 6:00 PM
5 Richmond Spiders 09/24 12:30 PM
6 Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders 10/01 12:30 PM
7 #9 LSU Tigers 10/08 6:00 PM
8 #14 Georgia Bulldogs 10/15 8:00 PM
9 @ South Carolina Gamecocks 10/22 12:30 PM
11 #13 @ Florida Gators 11/05 12:30 PM
12 Kentucky Wildcats 11/12 8:00 PM
13 #2 @ Tennessee Volunteers 11/19 6:00 PM

rsump112

09-30-2005, 03:34 AM

Career Leaders

Rushing Leaders

Yards

Player Years Yards

1. Frank Mordica 76-79 2,632
2. Carl Woods 83-86 2,490
3. Jamie O'Rourke 71-74 2,202
4. Jermaine Johnson 93-95 2,152
5. Jared McGrath 97-00 2,151

TD's

Player Years TD's

1. Dean Davidson 47-50 25
2. Jamie O'Rourke 71-74 20
3. Frank Mordica 76-79 18
4. Rodney Williams 98-01 16
4. Jay Cutler 02-Pr 16

Passing Leaders

Yards

Player Years Yards

1. Greg Zolman 98-01 7,981
2. Whit Taylor 79-82 6,307
3. Kurt Page 81-84 6,233
4. Jay Cutler 02-Pr 5,624
5. Eric Jones 86-88 5,029

TD's

Player Years TD's

1. Greg Zolman 98-01 41
Whit Taylor 79-82 41
3. Jay Cutler 02-PR 38
4. Kurt Page 81-84 35
5. Eric Jones 86-88 32

Receiving Leaders

Yards

Player Years Yards

1. Boo Mitchell 85-88 2,964
2. Dan Stricker 99-02 2,880
3. Martin Cox 75-78 2,275
4. Chuck Scott 81-84 2,219
5. Clarence Sevillian 89-92 1,978

TD's

Player Years TD's

1. Dan Stricker 99-02 21
2. Chuck Scott 81-84 20
3. Allama Matthews 79-82 18
4. Carl Parker 83-87 16
5. Clarence Sevillian 89-92 12

Defensive Leaders

Tackles

Player Years Tkls.

1. Andrew Coleman 80-83 458
2. Jamie Duncan 94-97 425
3. Shelton Quarles 90-93 388
4. Jamie Winborn 97-00 377
5. Chris Gaines 84-87 333

Interceptions

Player Years INT's

1. Leonard Coleman 80-83 15
2. Donald Gleisner 50-52 13
Ken Stone 70-72 13
4. Corey Chavous 94-97 12
5. Two Tied 11

**Dynasty Players in Bold

rsump112

09-30-2005, 03:35 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/rsump112/Vanderbilt/Logos/VandyLogo.gifCommodores in the NFLhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/rsump112/Vanderbilt/Logos/NFL.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/rsump112/Vanderbilt/Logos/VandyLogo2.gifS Corey Chavoushttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/rsump112/Vanderbilt/Logos/VandyLogo2.gif
Drafted 1998 (Arizona)
Round: 2 Pick: 3 (33rd Overall)

YEAR TEAM G TOT SOLO SACK FF REC INT YDS TD
1998 ARI 16 25 20 0 0 0 2 0 0
1999 ARI 15 36 30 0 1 0 1 1 0
2000 ARI 16 42 39 0 0 0 1 0 0
2001 ARI 14 71 60 0 0 0 1 0 0
2002 MIN 16 83 69 1 0 0 3 76 1
2003 MIN 16 85 74 0 0 0 8 143 1
2004 MIN 16 79 63 0 1 0 1 0 0
2005 MIN
Career 109 421 355 1 2 0 17 220 2

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/rsump112/Vanderbilt/Logos/VandyLogo2.gifOG Justin Geisingerhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/rsump112/Vanderbilt/Logos/VandyLogo2.gif
Drafted 2005 (Buffalo)
Round: 6 Pick: 23 (197th Overall)

YEAR TEAM G PC SA
2005 BUF
Career

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/rsump112/Vanderbilt/Logos/VandyLogo2.gif DE Jovan Hayehttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/rsump112/Vanderbilt/Logos/VandyLogo2.gif
Drafted 2005 (Carolina)
Round: 6 Pick: 15 (189th OVerall)

YEAR TEAM G TOT SOLO SACK FF REC INT YDS TD
2005 CAR
Career

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/rsump112/Vanderbilt/Logos/VandyLogo2.gifLB Hunter Hillenmeyerhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/rsump112/Vanderbilt/Logos/VandyLogo2.gif
Drafted 2003 (Green Bay)
Round: 5 Pick: 31 (166th Overall)

YEAR TEAM G TOT PD SACK FF REC INT YDS TD
2003 CHI 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2004 CHI 16 71 2 3 1 13 0 0 0
2005 CHI
Career 29 71 2 3 1 0 0 0 0

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/rsump112/Vanderbilt/Logos/VandyLogo2.gifLB Shelton Quarleshttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/rsump112/Vanderbilt/Logos/VandyLogo2.gif
Undrafted Free Agent (Tampa Bay)
Round: N/A Pick: N/A

YEAR TEAM G TOT PD SACK FF REC INT YDS TD
1997 TAM 16 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1998 TAM 16 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
1999 TAM 16 35 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
2000 TAM 14 50 5 2 0 0 1 5 0
2001 TAM 16 44 2 2 1 0 1 98 1
2002 TAM 16 113 5 1 0 0 2 29 1
2003 TAM 11 80 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2004 TAM 15 104 3 4 0 0 0 0 0
2005 TAM
Career 120 442 17 10 1 0 4 132 2

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/rsump112/Vanderbilt/Logos/VandyLogo2.gifLB Matt Stewarthttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/rsump112/Vanderbilt/Logos/VandyLogo2.gif
Drafted 2001 (Atlanta)
Round: 4 Pick: 7 (102nd Overall)

YEAR TEAM G TOT PD SACK FF REC INT YDS TD
2001 ATL 15 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2002 ATL 16 53 0 3 0 0 0 0 0
2003 ATL 16 76 1 3 3 0 0 0 0
2004 ATL 16 67 4 2 0 0 0 0 0
2005 CLE
Career 63 208 5 7 3 0 0 0 0

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/rsump112/Vanderbilt/Logos/VandyLogo2.gifCB Jimmy Williamshttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/rsump112/Vanderbilt/Logos/VandyLogo2.gif
Drafted 2001 (Buffalo)
Round: 6 Pick: 33 (196th Overall)

YEAR TEAM G TOT PD SACK FF REC INT YDS TD
2001 SFO 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2002 SFO 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2003 SFO 15 10 1 0 0 0 1 6 0
2004 SFO 12 43 5 1 0 0 0 0 0
2005 SEA
Career 50 53 6 1 0 0 1 6 0

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/rsump112/Vanderbilt/Logos/VandyLogo2.gifLB Jamie Winbornhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/rsump112/Vanderbilt/Logos/VandyLogo2.gif
Drafted 2001 (San Francisco)
Round: 2 Pick 16 (47th OVerall)

YEAR TEAM G TOT PD SACK FF REC INT YDS TD
2001 SFO 14 45 3 1 0 0 2 40 0
2002 SFO 3 24 2 1 0 0 0 0 0
2003 SFO 9 37 2 3 1 0 0 0 0
2004 SFO 14 63 8 5 2 1 1 1 0
2005 SFO
Career 40 169 140 29 15 9 3 0 3 41 0

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/rsump112/Vanderbilt/Logos/VandyLogo2.gifTE Todd Yoderhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/rsump112/Vanderbilt/Logos/VandyLogo2.gif
Undrafted Free Agent (Tampa Bay)

YEAR TEAM G REC YDS AVG LNG TD FD FUM LOST
2000 TAM 9 1 1 1.0 1 0 0 0 0
2001 TAM 16 4 48 12.0 24 0 1 0 0
2002 TAM 16 2 26 13.0 16 0 2 0 0
2003 TAM 16 7 68 9.7 20 2 6 0 0
2004 JAC 16 14 157 11.2 56 0 6 0 0
2005 JAC
Career 73 28 300 10.7 56 2 15 0 0

All Commodores will be tracked through my Colts franchise that will run concurrently with this dynasty.

rsump112

09-30-2005, 03:41 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/rsump112/Helmets/VandyCommodores.gif#1 Kwane Dosterhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/rsump112/Helmets/VandyCommodores.gif
4/13/1983 - 12/26/2004

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I immensely enjoy video games, football in particular. That will comes as no surprise to anyone on these forums, especially here in the dynasty section. Whether it is a person who writes incredible storylines, edits amazing videos, or like me, is more nuts and bolts about game summaries and stats, we all look forward to playing our games and creating our dynasty reports. Well, I got sick of the Skyhawks, honestly, couldn’t take the 71-0 loss to LSU, followed by Georgia dropping 123 on me. So I decided I would go back, and go with one of the other suggestions made originally when I decided to do a dynasty, the Vanderbilt Commodores. As I prepared all the info for Mandy’s Dynasty Manager, I was reminded of a story that touched all college football fans last Christmas.

On the morning of December 25th, Kwane Doster was a happy-go-lucky 21 year old, looking forward to returning to Vanderbilt University following the holidays with his family. He came from the rough part of town, close to Nebraska Avenue in Tampa, FL. I wonder, did he get up that morning like a lot of us college males did (or do) at the time, and try his hand at a couple of games of NCAA or Madden? Maybe he had run himself through the virtual paces, and was living his dream after being drafted highly out of Vanderbilt, and was starting for his hometown Buccaneers. Or maybe, he spent the morning with his Mom and younger brother, relating tales of gridiron successes, and failures. Maybe he emphasized to Jermaine (brother), that while football success was enjoyable, he needed to pursue his studies and earn a degree with the talent he was blessed with, trying to positively affect the future of his family. Or maybe, he was just enjoying the peace of Christmas morning with his loved ones.

All that changed on the evening of the 25th and the wee hour of the 26th. While out enjoying the holidays with close friends, trouble started. Words were exchanged between the driver of the car in which Kwane was a passenger and another vehicle. Words escalated into threats, and police reports indicate that Rodney “Roscoe” Roman opened fire on the car that Doster was a passenger in, striking him in the chest. At 2:19 AM on the day after Christmas, Kwane was dead.

A promising life, cut down early. Kwane was on pace to get his degree from Vanderbilt in Human and Organizational Development. He had aspirations of playing in the NFL, but was also preparing for the alternative. On his college application, Kwane wrote that he wanted to be successful “"so that I can be an example to my brother. I want this more than anything. I want to start a new legacy." Not the glory of the NFL, or even the rush of playing football on Saturdays, which I’m sure were important to him as well, but a chance to show his brother there was a better way than that which had surrounded their youth.

In real life, the Commodores are in the midst of a special season right now, regardless of how it unfolds in the end.

Coach Bobby Johnson says that his team is not playing for Doster. He thinks things like that cheapen Kwane’s memory. He won’t deny that Doster is a part of what is happening though.

Some people however, say it’s more than that.

"I'll be sitting there and he'll just pop into my head," says linebacker Moses Osemwegie. "He's with us."

"The truth is, they're 2-0 because their line is blocking and quarterback Jay Cutler is producing," says (Mario) Moore (Guard – Vandy Basketball). "But, yeah, Dot (Doster’s nickname) has a lot to do with it."
"Vanderbilt does not go 2-0," whispers Larry Leathers, the man in charge of media relations for the football team. "They don't."
I’ll just say maybe Doster is looking down and smiling.

If I bored all of you I apologize. Video games are fun, and sometimes I think we take ourselves a little too seriously, and maybe I’m guilty of this here. Maybe Kwane wasn’t the angel he is being portrayed to be. He was however successfully overcoming the odds, and was on his way to winning with the cards he was dealt and I wanted to take just a moment to honor him. The Ole Miss game this year was deemed “Kwane Doster Day” at VU. I’m just a little old dynasty writer, but in mine, no one will ever wear the number 1 on their jersey again. It’s Kwane’s. He’ll also hold the 70th roster spot throughout this dynasty.

Vanderbilt set up a fund to help the family with funeral costs, and which will be used to award scholarships in the future. A link to it is found below.

Kwane Doster Memorial Fund (http://vucommodores.com/sports/football/KwaneDoster.asp)

Wufpack

09-30-2005, 09:15 PM

Beautiful rsump. But what if a recruit comes in wearing #1? I dont think you can edit that in the middle of a dynasty. I'll be following. RIP Kwane.

rsump112

10-01-2005, 04:06 AM

Beautiful rsump. But what if a recruit comes in wearing #1? I dont think you can edit that in the middle of a dynasty. I'll be following. RIP Kwane.

Thanks, wuffie.

Well, if a recruit comes in wearing #1, and I can't edit the jersey number, I'll cut him, period. I don't care if he is a 5 star QB, if he can't respect my self-imposed rule for this dynasty, he won't be a Commodore.

Wufpack

10-01-2005, 10:02 AM

rsump112

10-02-2005, 05:19 AM

Johnson Promoted, Former SEC Rival Coach Hired to Replace

AP - July 15, 2005

In an unexpected announcement today out of Nashville, Commodores Head Coach Bobby Johnson was promoted to Athletic Director. The university had eliminated the position prior to the 2003 football season, and tried an experiment where the program was grouped in with the Office of Student Athletics, Recreation and Wellness under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Brock Williams.

Chancellor E. Gordon Gee had attempted the move to alleviate growing concerns over the direction of the Commodores' various athletic programs. After repeated concerns from alumni and students with the new direction, stating it seemed a precursor to Vanderbit dropping out of the SEC, and possibly Division 1A sports altogether, Gee issued the following statement.

"There have been serious concerns about the Univerity's commitment to athletics since Todd Turner was dismissed 2 years ago. At the time, we felt we needed to go in a different direction, to bring the student-athlete more in line with the rest of our students. We feel that (Bobby) Johnson has proven his ability to maintain a direct correlation to success on the field, and success in the classroom. If it were not for his acceptance of the position, we would not have made this change. His role in bringing all sports to the same level of the Commodore football program are paramount here."

Since arriving prior to the 2002 football season, Johnson has struggled on the field of play with an overall record of 6-29. However, he has been the most competitive coach at Vanderbilt in decades with ten of his losses by a touchdown or less, including at least four very winnable games last year where losses were by a field goal or less. A few breaks here or there could have left the Commodores with a 6-5 record. While that may be stretch, a couple of those games should have been won, and a team accustomed to winning probably would have done so. 22 consecutive losing seasons is a difficult habit to overcome. Johnson doesn't offer excuses, however.

"We were becoming more competitive each year, but we were still failing to execute. On the field, and on the sidelines, we were being outmaneuvered and I accept full responsibility for failing to bring the team to a higher level of competitiveness. I hope in my new role, I will be able to improve the standings of all of the athletic programs here at Vanderbilt, and believe with the players on the team, and the hiring of our new coach, we are poised on the brink of great things."

When it comes to players, Johnson leaves the cupboard anything but bare. Redshirt senior Jay Cutler will lead the Commodore attack from under center, and is an Athlon Sports pre-season All-SEC 1st team quarterback. WR Erik Davis garnered 2nd team All-SEC at the WR Position, and OLB Moses Osemwegie is a 2nd team All-American. There are holes to fill, due to the loss of some of the most talented players in Commodore history, including DE Jovan Haye, CB Dominique Morris and FB Matthew Tant. The tragic death of former SEC Freshman of the Year Kwane Doster leaves a hole at RB, though Jeff Jennings and Cassen Jackson-Garrison should handle the rushing duties adequately.

Which begs the question, when a coach who has begun to turn the corner with your football program must be replaced, where do you go to find his replacement? In this case, the Commodores have gone to the injured reserve list. "We wanted someone who knew the SEC, the East in particular," said Johnson. "We went with someone we had faced on the oppsite sidelines for years, and we are pleased to announce the hiring of David Cutcliffe."

Coach Cutcliffe joins the Commodores following a wild off-season ride. After being dismissed by Ole Miss following a disappointing 2004 campaign in which the Rebels went 4-7, he was hired almost immediately by new Irish Head Coach Charlie Weis as the QB and Assistant Head Coach. Following a March heart bypass surgery, Cutcliffe resigned his position at Notre Dame, stating he would take off the 2005 season to improve physically, as well as to improve professionally. Johnson was quick to state that while Cutcliffe would be the Head Coach, the 2005 season would be a joint effort between himself and the new coach. "The university is fully aware of concerns about Coach Cutcliffe's health, and I will be providing support this year in a role with the football team. It will be (cutcliffe's) team, but we understand he needs time to fully recover, and are looking at this with an eye toward the future."

Cutcliffe was unavailable for comment at press time, but Johnson did state that a press conference woud be held to introduce the new coach at a later date.

Coach Cutcliffe becomes Vanderbilt's 27th Head Coach following a 6 year stint as coach of Ole Miss, in which he went 44-29 (.603), while joining Johnny Vaught as the only Rebels coach to win at least seven games in his first five seasons at the school, including a 10-3 finish in 2003 as Cotton Bowl champions with a final ranking of #13. This was following 17 seasons on the Univerity of Tennessee's coaching staff, including the final six as Offensive Coordinator.

Cutcliffe has coached eight players who became first round draft picks, including two #1 overall picks in brothers Eli and Peyton Manning. Under Cutcliffe's guidance, the elder Manning set 42 school records, and passed for 11,201 yards (first all-time in the SEC). Eli surpassed the broken records mark, while setting 47 school records and becoming the SEC's fifth all time leading passer with 10,119.

He also led Heath Shuler and National Championship QB Tee Martin. Considered one of the best offensive minds in college football, Cutcliffe saw his Rebels stun heavily favored Texas Tech 35-18 in the 1998 Independence Bowl.

While serving on the Tennessee staff, Cutcliffe helped the Volunteers compile a 154-46-7 record while winning five SEC championships, and one national title. In his 17 years at Tennessee the Vols went to 16 bowl games, winning 11 times, rolling up five straight bowl victories during one stretch (1985-90 seasons) - and seven times finishing in the final AP Top 25.

In 1998, he received the Frank Broyles Award, given annually to the nation's top assistant coach, and was a finalist in 1997.

Born Sept. 16, 1954, in Birmingham, Ala. David Nelson Cutcliffe attended the University of Alabama and received his bachelor of science degree in health, physical education and recreation in 1976. He returned to his alma mater, Banks (Ala.) High School, as an assistant coach for four years - then was named head coach in 1980. His teamsreached the Alabama state high school playoffs three times as an assistant and in both his seasons as head coach.

Cutcliffe is married to the former Karen Oran of Harriman, Tenn., and they have three children -- Chris, Katie and Emily.

Season by Season Breakdown

Year School/Team Assignment
1976 Banks (Ala.) High School Assistant Coach
1977 Banks (Ala.) High School Assistant Coach
1978 Banks (Ala.) High School Assistant Coach
1979 Banks (Ala.) High School Assistant Coach
1980 Banks (Ala.) High School (7-3-1) Head Coach
1981 Banks (Ala.) High School (10-1) Head Coach
1982 Tenn (6-5-1, Peach Bowl) Part-Time Assistant Coach
1983 Tenn (9-3, Citrus Bowl champ) Tight Ends
1984 Tenn (7-4-1, Sun Bowl) Tight Ends
1985 Tenn (9-1-2, Sugar Bowl champ, #4) Tight Ends
1986 Tenn (7-5, Liberty Bowl champ) Tight Ends
1987 Tenn (10-2-1, Peach Bowl champ, #14) Tight Ends
1988 Tenn Tight Ends
1989 Tenn (11-1, Cotton Bowl champ, #5) Running Backs
1990 Tenn (9-2-2, Sugar Bowl champ, #8) Quarterbacks
1991 Tenn (9-3, Fiesta Bowl, #14) QBs/Passing Game Coordinator
1992 Tenn (9-3, Hall of Fame Bowl champ, #12 QBs/Passing Game Coordinator
1993 Tenn (10-2, Citrus Bowl, #12) Asst. Head Coach/QBs/Off. Coord.
1994 Tenn (8-4, Gator Bowl champ, #22) Asst. Head Coach/QBs/Off. Coord.
1995 Tenn (11-1, Citrus Bowl champ, #3) Asst. Head Coach/QBs/Off. Coord.
1996 Tenn (10-2, Citrus Bowl champ, #9) Asst. Head Coach/QBs/Off. Coord.
1997 Tenn (11-2, Orange Bowl, #7) Asst. Head Coach/QBs/Off. Coord.
1998 Tenn (13-0, #1) Asst. Head Coach/QBs/Off. Coord.
1998 Ole Miss (Independence Bowl champ) Head Coach
1999 Ole Miss (8-4, Ind. Bowl champ, #22) Head Coach
2000 Ole Miss (7-5, Music City Bowl) Head Coach
2001 Ole Miss (7-4) Head Coach
2002 Ole Miss (7-6, Independence Bowl champ) Head Coach
2003 Ole Miss (10-3, Cotton Bowl champ, #13) Head Coach
2004 Ole Miss (4-7) Head Coach

(numbers in parentheses indicate final season ranking in Associated Press poll)

rsump112

10-06-2005, 04:14 AM

Cutcliffe Statement

AP - August 1, 2005

David Cutcliffe, new head coach for the Vanderbilt Commodores, issued a statement today regarding the tumultuous offseason which saw him fired, hired, resigning, and hired again.

"First, I would like to thank Athletic Director Johnson and Vanderbilt University for showing confidence in me so soon after my health concerns earlier this year. I was first contacted by the Commodores shortly after my resignation from Notre Dame. They have been extremely gracious while allowing me to contemplate what was best for me and my family. I love the great state of Tennessee, and look forward to once again lining up on the sidelines in the SEC.

After many consultations with my physician, I have been cleared to coach again. There are some limitations currently in place, and the university has been able to look at these and agree to assistance in my inaugural season. Unique opportunities call for unique solutions, and I believe with the help of the remaining staff, which I will retain in its entirety, and former Head Coach Bobby Johnson, we will make it through what could be a difficult start.

I would like to thank Coach Charlie Weis for the opportunity to work with him this offseason, and hope no ill will is harbored by the Irish faithful. Notre Dame is a fine institution and I wish Coach Weis and his players nothing but success, however with my health concerns, I felt it best to let them move on. Gratefully, those issues appear to be behind me now.

Many have asked me about my feelings towards the Rebels. I left a fine group of young men there to play football, and I will miss having the opportunity to lead them. To the university's administration, you can kiss my fat white ass. The way I was dismissed was sneaky and underhanded, and this team was looking to improve greatly this year. If given an opportunity, I will ram the ball down Ed Oregeron's uppity West Coast butt. You think you were hot stuff at USC? Welcome to the SEC, where the boys are men, and the football players eat California pansies for breakfast.

Coach Johnson has left me an incredible group of talent to work with, and I hope I am able to live up to the lofty expecations provided by the Commodores. The SEC East is the toughest division in the toughest conference in the nation today. With the likes of Florida, Georgia and Tennessee, and Steve Spurrier returning to the college ranks this year at South Carolina, you could find 4 of your Top 25 schools coming from this division. I hope to add Vanderbilt's name to that list very soon.

While I regret that I have not been available for questions, with very little time left to prepare, I have been forced to truncate the implementation of my offensive schemes, and that has left very little time off of the football field.

We open the season in 30 days against the Demon Deacons of Wake Forest, led by RB Chris Barclay in what is being called the "Battle of the Black & Gold". With home and home series set up over the next several seasons, we look forward to a new rivalry with them.

My goals are simple for this team. I want to be in bowl contention, year in and year out. I expect nothing less from this team, even in this, my first year. This team has the talent to compete with the nation's elite, and given a little time, we will be a dominant force in the SEC, while maintaining our standards of academic excellence.

Thank you."

SW Iowa Guy

10-06-2005, 06:55 AM

GREAT start. I'm not an SEC guy, but this dynasty has me interested. Keep it up

rsump112

10-06-2005, 10:25 PM

Official Pre-season Polls Released Today

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Top 25

Coach LW AP LW

1. USC 1. USC
2. Tennessee 2. Texas
3. Iowa 3. Tennessee
4. Oklahoma 4. Iowa
5. Florida State 5. Michigan
6. Texas 6. Oklahoma
7. Michigan 7. Ohio State
8. Louisville 8. Florida
9. LSU 9. LSU
10. Virginia Tech 10. Miami (FL)
11. Miami (FL) 11. Florida State
12. Ohio State 12. Virginia Tech
13. Florida 13. Louisville
14. Georgia 14. Arizona State
15. Purdue 15. Georgia
16. Alabama 16. Texas A&M
17. Boston College 17. Purdue
18. Boise State 18. Auburn
19. Arizona State 19. Fresno State
20. Auburn 20. Boise State
21. Texas Tech 21. Georgia Tech
22. Virginia 22. Boston COllege
23. Pittsburgh 23. Virginia
24. UTEP 24. Cal
25. Georgia Tech 25. Texas Tech

Conference Finish Predictions

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Champion: Florida State

Atlantic Coastal

Florida State Virginia Tech
Boston College Miami (FL)
NC State Virginia
Clemson Georgia Tech
Maryland North Carolina
Wake Forest Duke

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Champion: Louisville

Louisville
Pittsburgh
Syracuse
West Virginia
Rutgers
Connecticut
South Florida
Cincinnati

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Champion: Iowa

Iowa
Michigan
Ohio State
Purdue
Michigan State
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Penn State
Northwestern
Illinois
Indiana

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Champion: Oklahoma

North South

Colorado Oklahoma
Iowa State Texas
Missouri Texas Tech
Nebraska Texas A&M
Kansas State Oklahoma State
Kansas Baylor

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Champion: UTEP

East West

Southern Miss UTEP
UAB Houston
Memphis Tulane
Marshall Tulsa
East Carolina Rice
UCF SMU

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Champion: USC

USC
Arizona State
UCLA
Cal
Oregon
Washington State
Oregon State
Arizona
Stanford
Washington

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Champion: Tennessee

East West

Tennessee LSU
Florida Alabama
Georgia Auburn
South Carolina Arkansas
Vanderbilt Ole Miss
Kentucky Mississippi State

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Champion: Utah

Utah
San Diego State
New Mexico
Colorado State
Air Force
BYU
UNLV
Wyoming

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Champion: Boise State

Boise State
Fresno State
Nevada
Louisiana Tech
Hawaii
San Jose State
Utah State
New Mexico State
Idaho

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Champion: Bowling Green

East West
Bowling Green Toledo
Miami (OH) Northern Illinois
Akron Eastern Michigan
Ohio Central Michigan
Kent State Western Michigan
Buffalo Ball State

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Champion: North Texas

North Texas
Middle Tennessee State
Troy
UL-Lafayette
UL-Monroe
Florida Atlantic
Arkansas State
Florida International

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Champion: Notre Dame

Notre Dame
Navy
Temple
Army

Preseason Rankings Around Tennessee

Team Rank
Tennessee #2
Memphis #59
Vanderbilt #73
MTSU #93

FieldingBLUE

10-06-2005, 10:27 PM

Good looking presentation there, sump. :)

Go 'dores!

rsump112

10-06-2005, 11:17 PM

GREAT start. I'm not an SEC guy, but this dynasty has me interested. Keep it up

Thank you. Hopefully I can keep that interest. :)

Good looking presentation there, sump.

Go 'dores!

Thanks Blue. While I can't touch you, dawg, maddy, muddy, et.al, with storyline[down] , I can lay stats on paper, errrr, computer monitor.:D

Work is still crazy as heck, working between 65 and 90 hours a week, so it'll be slow going with actual gameplay, but I'll try to keep info coming anyway.

andgrosssaid

10-06-2005, 11:20 PM

Good job, i'll be watching this one.

rsump112

10-06-2005, 11:25 PM

Heisman Favorites Announced

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QB Matt Leinart - USC
Senior

Heisman Trophy-winning Leinart, the left-handed record-setting 2-time All-American quarterback, should again be America's top player as he starts for his third season as a senior in 2005. He will attempt to be just the second player ever to win a second Heisman and also is in line for the Davey O'Brien and Unitas Awards, as well as his third season as an All-American. He is on the 2005 Maxwell Award watch list. He had minor outpatient surgery to address tendonitis in his left (throwing) elbow in late January of 2005, which sidelined him in 2005 spring practice.

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RB Reggie Bush - USC
Junior

The electrifying, multi-purpose Bush, who brings flash and dash with his incredible speed and moves, once again will be used in a variety of roles as a senior in 2005: at tailback, split out as a receiver and returning punts and kicks. He's a leading candidate for the Heisman Trophy and Doak Walker Award, as well as to repeat as an All-American first teamer. He is on the 2005 Maxwell Award watch list. He had arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder prior to 2005 spring practice.

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RB Adrian Peterson - Oklahoma
Sophomore

In 2004, Peterson finished second in the Heisman voting, highest ever for a freshman. He looks to duplicate that success this season in leading the Oklahoma Sooners. With exceptional quickness and great strength, Peterson can run around you or run over you. He is on the 2005 Maxwell Award watch list and looks to be a contender for the Doak Walker Award, and looks to continue his career as a consensus All American. Only a sophomore, Peterson is already #7 on Oklahoma's career rushing list.

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QB Vince Young - Texas
Senior

One of the nation’s top quarterbacks who combines a strong arm with great foot speed and athletic ability. Young is listed on the watch list for Walter Camp Player of the Year, Maxwell Award, and Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award watch lists in 2005. Is Currently #8 on Texas's career passing list and is the all time leading rushing quarterback in Longhorn's history. Is 17-2 as the starter at Texas. In 2004, earned All Big XII honorable mention by the AP. Is a preseason second team All American behind Matt Leinart of USC.

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WR Ted Ginn, Jr. - Ohio State
Sophomore

Electrifying young player, who is a threat to score each time he touches the football. Ginn is coming off a sensational true freshman year in which he began the season as a defensive back, but wound up playing offense and garnering national attention with his explosive scoring ability as both a receiver and a punt-return specialist. He further demonstrated his versatility in the Alamo Bowl by subbing at quarterback when the Buckeyes were down to one experienced signal caller. Ted heads into his sophomore season regarded as one of the most dangerous weapons in college football.

rsump112

10-07-2005, 01:01 AM

SEC Preview

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You almost can see the gleam in coach Phillip Fulmer's eyes. He has a good old-fashioned Tennessee ball club on his hands, and he knows it. Everybody is healthy, the offseason headaches are over and it's time to play ball. Playing great defense, running the football and not turning the ball over is the way Tennessee won the national championship in 1998, and it is the way the Vols want to play football this year.

Gerald Riggs Jr. is back after rushing for 1,107 yards last year despite splitting carries with Cedric Houston. The offensive line is solid, and there are two ready and able quarterbacks in Erik Ainge and Rick Clausen. There is quality and depth at wide receiver.

The defense should be the best in Knoxville since the 1998 championship team. The Vols will have one of the best front sevens in America, led by All-American tackle Jesse Mahelona and linebackers Kevin Simon and Omar Gaither. Opponents will find it almost impossible to run the ball. The safety position could be the only weakness as future NFL star Jason Allen moved from safety to cornerback after leading the league in tackles last season.

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If new head coach Les Miles didn't already realize it when he took over at LSU he probably now knows that he has one of the best coaching jobs in the country. Yes the fans are rabid and yes the expectation level is always over the top, but Louisiana is the fourth-best recruiting state in the country. If Miles can put a fence around the state as Nick Saban did, he will have a chance to compete for the national championship every year.

This program has 18 returning starters from a team that won nine games one year after winning the national championship. Along with Tennessee, the Tigers have the most talent in the conference. If they can just get great leadership and decision-making out of the quarterback position they will play for the SEC championship with a chance to go to the Rose Bowl.

There is not a more talented quarterback in the country than redshirt sophomore JaMarcus Russell. However, because of his inconsistency last season he split time with Marcus Randall and then Matt Flynn. It always concerns me when the most talented guy doesn't separate from the pack. If either of these guys doesn't take charge of the offense, or if LSU is forced turn to the nation's No. 1 QB recruit Ryan Perilloux, then all talk of a conference title – much less a national championship – is off the table.

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The SEC's best passing attack again will be led by the SEC's best quarterback, Chris Leak. And he will be throwing to the SEC's best group of wide receivers. If ex-Utah head coach Urban Meyer successfully can add his spread running game the offense could be unstoppable. Someone still needs to step up at running back in the battle between DeShawn Wynn, Skyler Thornton and Markus Manson. Defense is the bigger question mark at Florida. It's not so much whether it will be good but rather whether it will be good enough to win the tough SEC East.

The biggest changes Meyer has brought to Florida have been in discipline and attitude. He demands that the players do the right things on and off the field, and that has been apparent – there have been zero disciplinary problems in Gainesville this offseason. The players have the right attitude, believing that if they do what their coach tells them, they will win and they will win big. I'm beginning to believe it, too.

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It will be interesting to see how coach Mark Richt will react in his first year at Georgia without quarterback David Greene. They only went 42-10 together. Senior D.J. Shockley finally will take over, and his mobility should add another dimension – running – to the Bulldog offense. That looks to be the strength of the offense this season. All five linemen return from last year along with tight end Leonard Pope and three big-time running backs. There is talent at wide receiver, but it is undeveloped. Look for the run game to carry the load until the young receivers can learn what they're doing.

Georgia loses three of its best-ever players on defense in end David Pollack, linebacker Odell Thurman and safety Thomas Davis, but nobody reloads on defense better than Georgia. The Bulldogs defense was ranked in the top 10 last year, and it will be ranked in the top 10 this year. In fact, defense is becoming the trademark of a Mark Richt team – that, and winning 10 games a year.

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Coach Mike Shula took over the Tide program under almost impossible circumstances with NCAA probation and scholarship reductions. That is why he was given a contract extension in spite of going 10-15 over his first two years.

Alabama returns nine starters from the nation's second-best defense, and there is no reason why it won't be even better this season. That is saying a lot considering this defense ranked either first or second in the SEC in turnovers caused, first downs allowed and red zone defense.

The difference maker this year, though, will be the return of a healthy senior Brodie Croyle at quarterback. Alabama was 3-0 and averaging 42.6 points per game before he was injured last season. The Tide averaged just 18.5 points with him on the bench.

I look for Alabama to be the sleeper in the conference this year, with a chance to win seven regular-season games at worst and slide into the SEC championship game at best. It all falls on the shoulders of a healthy Brodie Croyle.

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Conventional wisdom says that with Auburn losing four first-round draft choices – including three from the offensive backfield – this should be a rebuilding year for the Tigers. But never underestimate head coach Tommy Tuberville. Tuberville has proven to be one of the best – and most unheralded – recruiters in the business, and there are plenty of fat, juicy pegs to fill into all the available holes.

Offensive coordinator Al Borges is sensational at putting his offensive pieces in the right places, and if the Tigers can average around 30 points per game they will have done their duty. Defensively, the loss of coordinator Gene Chizik would be devastating to most programs, but Tuberville cut his coaching teeth at Miami and Texas A&M putting together great defenses.

There won't be any drop-off in the defensive X-in' and O-in'. Not only will the defense be outstanding, but also the front seven will be even better than the one that led the Tigers to the No. 1 rank in scoring defense last season.

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Steve Spurrier has taken over at South Carolina to see if his Cock & Fire offense can take the Gamecocks to the next level in the SEC. That is going to be quite a task, as reaching the next level requires South Carolina to win its fair share of games against East Division partners Tennessee, Georgia and Florida and also take care of rival Clemson.

To give you an idea of just how difficult that will be, consider that one of the best coaches in the business, Lou Holtz, just retired with a 33-37 record at USC (skewed somewhat by an 0-11 record in his first season). The Gamecocks also have only one 10-win season and three bowl victories in school history.

The good news is that Spurrier took both previous college football programs that he coached, Duke and Florida, to new levels. Holtz left a solid core of talent at South Carolina, and Spurrier will have something to work with. The defense, led by safety Ko Simpson, will have to carry the load until the ol' ball coach can find a quarterback who can run the offense.

Because of his ability to scheme victories with his offensive style, Spurrier definitely will bring winning seasons to South Carolina. Whether that includes winning the East Division or SEC title is an entirely different story. Look for the Gamecocks to go to a bowl this year and also upset some team that thought it would be going to the SEC championship.

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Even though the Razorbacks will be breaking in a new quarterback for the first time in four years, the offense has a chance to be pretty good. QB Matt Jones has moved his arm and more importantly his legs to the NFL as a wide receiver. Sophomore Robert Johnson looks to be in line to take over. The running game should be strong and the receivers are talented. If Johnson shows that he can stand in the pocket, make his reads and throw accurately, there is no reason Arkansas shouldn't put a bunch of points on the board.

Defensively, head coach Houston Nutt paid a ton of money to bring in defensive coordinator Reggie Herring from North Carolina State, where his group ranked No. 1 nationally in total defense last year. I was on the coaching staff at Florida State when he was a linebacker, and there is not a more intense individual in football. Forget about personnel, the defense will play a whole lot harder and better just because of his presence.

Last year's 5-6 record had to be a real disappointment, and with the strength of the offense and the addition of Herring, the Razorbacks should be able to win more than they lose this year – just not by much.

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The Commodores have not had a winning season since 1982, and you have to wonder when the losing streak is going to end. Bobby Johnson was 6-29 in his three years in Nashville, but is replaced by deposed Ole Miss coach David Cutcliffe. Even if the team can win a couple of more games this season, it's not going to be more than it loses.

Senior Jay Cutler is one of the best quarterbacks returning in the SEC. But without a sophisticated offense that suits a bunch of smart but athletically challenged teammates, he really doesn't have a chance to make a difference. Hopefully Cutcliffe can implement enough of his attack for the Commodores to put points on the board. Defensively, Vanderbilt just can't field enough quality athletes who can run and play in open space to compete in the SEC.

Best scenario: Beat non-conference cupcakes Middle Tennessee and Richmond and win the balance of the games against Wake Forest, Arkansas, Ole Miss, South Carolina and Kentucky. Unfortunately, that still gives the Commodores their 23rd consecutive losing season.

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One has to wonder how in the world Mississippi could fire a fine coach like David Cutcliffe after one bad season. Regardless of the reason, the Rebels went out and got a bundle of adrenaline from the top program in America. Ed Orgeron not only coached the defensive line at Southern California but also served as the recruiting coordinator, and it is the latter qualification that is needed most at Mississippi. Coming off a 4-7 season, there just is not a lot of SEC-quality talent at Ole Miss.

If the players can pick up the new offensive and defensive schemes quickly, there are six or seven possible wins on the schedule. However, Rebel fans should not be discouraged if the win column doesn't get any higher than five.

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When Sylvester Croom was named the head coach at Mississippi State he knew he had a lot of work to do. Last year's 3-8 record is an indication of just how difficult his job is going to be. The good news is that the season did include an impressive win over Florida and that 15 starters who understand the system are back. The bad news is that about a dozen kids who didn't fit into the Sylvester Croom way of doing things left the program.

The defense was poor last year, and the offense was even worse. Only time and athletes will get this program turned around – time, athletes and patience. The Bulldogs will do well to get four or five wins this year.

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The only realistic goal for Kentucky this year is staying ahead of Vanderbilt in the East standings. East Carolina was the only other team in Division I-A that ended last season outside the top 100 in both offense and in defense. Ever since offensive guru Hal Mumme resigned as head coach because of NCAA violations, it seems the Wildcats have forgotten that his offensive genius was the key to their success. Kentucky must get back to running an offense that will do something unorthodox with the ball, like the passing attack of Mike Leach at Texas Tech or the running game of Paul Johnson at Navy do.

Kentucky cannot get the caliber of athlete it needs to compete in the SEC; the Wildcats must do something outside the box when it comes to coaching strategy. Head coach Rich Brooks, who had success at Oregon, must recognize that normal coaching strategies like playing hard-nosed defense and not turning over the ball will only get them closer losses in one of the toughest leagues in college football.

rsump112

10-07-2005, 04:06 AM

Vanderbilt Media Guide
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Vaanderbilt finds itself in unfamiliar territory to begin the 2005 season, picked to finish ninth in the SEC. This is the first time in over a decade that the Commodores are not expected to finish dead last in the conference, and they believe the pieces have finally been assembled to make a leap into competitiveness.

The promotion of former Head Coach Bobby Johnson opened the door for a hiring that has pleasantly surprised ‘Dores faithful in David Cutcliffe. Long considered one of the top offensive minds in the country, Cutcliffe is especially adept at training QB’s, and this could allow senior Jay Cutler to blossom into a top prospect in next year’s NFL Draft.

Offense

Cutler leads a talented offensive attack from under center, and there is no lack of talent behind him on the offensive side of the ball. Senior WR Erik Davis is his number one threat to take the ball deep with his blinding speed, good size, and soft hands. Jeff Jennings and Cassen Jackson-Garrison will attempt to fill in the hole at running back left by the departure of Norval McKenzie and the tragic off-season death of Kwane Doster.

Blocking will be provided by a rotating offensive line, attempting to keep fresh bodies in at all time. The anchor of the line is senior guard Nigel Seaman, and he will be surrounded by what is considered to be the most talented all around offensive line that Vanderbilt has fielded in some time. The loss of tackle Justin Geisinger to the NFL hurts, but 6’7”, 315 pound Ryan King should slide into the left tackle spot with little trouble.

If the line does struggle early, Cutler has the mobility to move around in the pocket and scramble for yards. FB David Whittington might see some carries, but is primarily used as a blocking back. TE Dustin Dunning is also used primarily for blocking, but will see the occasional ball thrown his way. If the ‘Dores look to go to the skies over the middle though, expect to say RS Freshman Brad Allen lining up off tackle.

Defense

Senior OLB Moses Osemwegie is the heart, soul and mind of the Commodore defense. An All-SEC selection a year ago, Osemwegie calls the adjustments on the field, and plays pedal to the medal for 60 minutes. He returns after leading the Commodores in tackles the past two seasons. Kevin Joyce mans the weak side, and sophomore Jonathon Goff lines up in the middle of Vanderbilt’s base 4-3 defense. When the ‘Dores go to a 4-4, which will be often against the smash mouth running teams in the SEC, SR Otis Washington will serve as the second man in the middle.

DE Jovan Haye left a hole on one end of the line, but it was immediately filled when LB Herdley Harrison moved to end. He is a pure pass rusher, and could be spelled by either Chris Booker or Theo Horrocks. SO David Carter will line up on the opposite side. The middle is anchored 305 pound senior tackle Ralph “the Mouth” McKenzie. His size can sometimes swallow two offensive lineman and collapse the interior, forcing things to the sides where Osemwegie is patrolling. Ray Brown, Gabe Hall and Lamar Divens will rotate in at the other tackle spot frequently.

The secondary is the defense’s weak spot. Senior safety Kelechi Ohanaja leads this unit, but their biggest problem is speed. Most will have trouble keeping up with the stronger, faster receivers of Tennessee, Florida and Georgia. One bright spot is redshirt freshman Jared Fagan. While still extremely raw, he has shown blazing quickness, and should see action in every game. Senior Andrew Pace and junior Sean Dixon make up for their lack of speed with great instincts for the ball. Reshard Langford is expected to start the season at Free Safety.

Special Teams

The bane of the team for the past two seasons, kicking could again be a disaster. Hopefully, junior kicker Patrick Johnson has put his struggles of the past behind him and will provide a solid presence in field goal range. If he struggles, expect Cutcliffe to push redshirt freshman Daniel Lee into service.

Sophomore Kyle Keown will handle the punting duties, and looks to improve on his performance from 2004 with a 37.1 yard average.

Lee will handle kickoff duties, and Davis, Fagan, and Jackson-Garrison will return kicks and punts.

Returning Players Statistics

QB Jay Cutler - Senior
Att Comp Int Yds Pct TD Long Avg Rush Yds Avg TD Long
2002 212 103 9 1433 48.6% 10 59 6.76 123 393 3.20 9 61
2003 327 187 13 2347 57.2% 18 59 7.18 115 299 2.60 1 51
2004 241 147 5 1844 61.0% 10 80 7.65 109 349 3.20 6 55
Totals 780 437 27 5624 56.0% 38 80 7.21 347 1041 3.00 61

QB Steven Bright - Junior
Att Comp Int Yds Pct TD Long Avg Rush Yds Avg TD Long
2003 14 6 0 57 42.9% 0 16 4.07 12 73 6.08 1 18
2004 43 22 0 205 51.2% 0 27 4.77 41 121 2.95 0 39
Totals 57 28 0 262 49.1% 0 27 4.60 53 194 3.66 39

HB Jeff Jennings - Sophomore
Rush Yards Avg TD Long Rec Yards Avg TD LG
2004 46 136 2.96 0 14 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 46 136 2.96 0 14 0 0 0 0 0

WR Erik Davis - Senior
Rec Yds Avg TD Long
2002 0 0 0 0 0
2003 41 638 15.56 8 50
2004 37 510 13.78 3 46
Totals 78 1148 14.72 11 96

TE Dustin Dunning - Senior
Rec Yds Avg TD Long
2002 0 0 0 0 0
2003 12 66 5.50 1 10
2004 14 143 10.21 1 17
Totals 26 209 8.04 2 17

WR Marlon White - Junior
Rec Yds Avg TD Long
2003 21 239 11.38 3 43
2004 29 457 15.76 2 62
Totals 50 696 13.92 5 105

DE David Carter - Sophomore
Tackles TFL Sacks INT FF FR PBU
2004 8 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 8 0 0 0 0 0 0

DE Herdley Harrison - Senior
Tackles TFL Sacks INT FF FR PBU
2002 32 4 1 1 1 0 0
2003 62 2 1 0 2 0 0
2004 33 4 3 0 2 0 0
Totals 127 10 5 1 5 0 0

DT Ralph McKenzie
Tackles TFL Sacks INT FF FR PBU
2002 14 2 1 0 0 0 0
2003 9 3 2 1 1 0 0
2004 20 2 1 0 2 1 0
Totals 43 7 4 1 3 1 0

SS Kelechi Ohanaja - Senior
Tackles TFL Sacks INT FF FR PBU
2002 0 0 0 0 0 0
2003 99 5 3 2 1 0 3
2004 66 2 1 0 2 0 1
Totals 165 7 4 2 3 0 4

OLB Moses Osemwegie - Senior
Tackles TFL Sacks INT FF FR PBU
2002 53 5 2 0 1 0 2
2003 126 11 2 1 1 1 2
2004 94 6 1 1 1 1 2
Totals 273 22 5 2 3 2 6

CB Andrew Pace - Senior
Tackles TFL Sacks INT FF FR PBU
2002 14 2 1 0 0 0 3
2003 85 3 0 2 2 3 3
2004 60 4 0 1 1 1 7
Totals 159 9 1 3 3 4 13

MLB Otis Washington - Senior
Tackles TFL Sacks INT FF FR PBU
2002 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2003 92 4 0 0 0 0 0
2004 46 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 138 4 0 0 0 1 0

K Patrick Johnson - Junior
FGM FGA PCT 1-19 A 1-19 M 20-29 A 20-29 M 30-39 A 30-39 M 40-49 A 40-39 M 50+ A 50+M LNG XPA XPM XP%
2003 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
2004 7 14 50.0% 0 0 1 0 6 4 7 3 0 0 44 23 18 78.3%
Totals 7 14 50.0% 0 0 1 0 6 4 7 3 0 0 44 23 18 78.3%

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rsump112

10-07-2005, 04:07 AM

Vanderbilt Media Guide
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Preseason Honors

Three Commodores have been recognized in the preseason by the Associated Press

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ROLB #30 Moses Osemwegie
RS SR 6’0”, 230 lbs.
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-SEC

One of the Southeastern Conference’s leading defensive performers and the league’s top active career tackler, Osemwegie has a knack for finding the football - and carries a punch with contact. A versatile player who has the ability to play any of the three linebacking positions, Osemwegie consistently brings his best play to the field. As a first-time captain, coaches will look for Osemwegie to play greater leadership role on defensive unit.

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QB #6 Jay Cutler
RS SR 6’4”, 230 lbs.
1st Team All-SEC

Cutler enters his final season with the Commodores as the Southeastern Conference’s most experienced quarterback and one of its most talented offensive players. With 34 career starts under his belt, Cutler possesses all the skills - strong arm, rushing threat, elusiveness in the pocket, toughness and leadership qualities - required to be one of the nation’s elite signal callers in 2005. Cutler enters season within reach of numerous Vanderbilt career passing and total offense records. During each of first three seasons, he has improved in the critical passing efficiency category. In 2004, he became just the third Commodore quarterback in 50 years to complete 60 percent of his attempts and threw just five interceptions. A three-time captain, Cutler must continue his excellent leadership in an offensive huddle missing five solid starters from a year ago. Possessing a superb dual threat, Cutler appears ideally suited to Vanderbilt’s multi-set offense.

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WR #2 Erik Davis
SR 6’2”, 190 lbs.
2nd Team All-SEC

An All-Southeastern Conference caliber performer, Davis and quarterback Jay Cutler form one of the league’s top aerial combinations. One of the league’s most steady performers, Davis has improved his strength through an offseason conditioning effort. Davis enters final year needing 33 receptions and 355 receiving yards to reach Commodore all-time Top Ten in both categories.

2005 Depth Chart

indicates redshirt this year
indicates Captain
**indicates impact player

QB
# YR Name ovr spd awr thp tha
6 rSR Jay Cutler** 89 65 88 90 87
17 rJR Steven Bright 76 59 72 88 80
3 rFR Chris Nickson 68 62 62 82 78
16 FR Mackenzi Adams 68 76 48 88 76

HB
# YR Name ovr spd str awr car btk
21 SO Jeff Jennings 82 86 74 70 84 86
22 SO C.Jackson-Garrison 80 85 72 68 80 82
32 rJR Ron Bullock 72 8 68 74 72 74
5 rJR Tim Miller 68 86 59 65 72 68
1 SR Kwane Doster

FB
# YR Name ovr spd str awr car btk
28 SO Zach Logan 78 78 68 62 74 74
44 SO David Whittington 78 72 74 65 65 62

WR
# YR Name ovr spd awr acc cth jmp
2 SR Erik Davis** 88 94 87 95 56 62
82 JR Marlon White 82 87 76 89 85 87
13 SR Jason Burns 76 86 78 88 76 87
15 rSR Jason Caldwell 76 85 80 87 78 85
7 rFR Sean Walker 68 88 56 86 70 84
81 rFR Bryant Anderson 68 84 56 86 74 88
88 rFR George Smith 68 86 52 87 72 84
9 rSR Ronnie Swoopes 68 84 70 80 72 80

TE
# YR Name ovr spd awr acc cth jmp
84 rSR Dustin Dunning 80 65 78 68 74 74
83 rFR Brad Allen 76 74 65 76 70 62
86 FR Thomas Welch 65 68 56 68 65 56

C
# YR Name ovr str awr pbk rbk
77 rSR Trey Holloway 78 84 74 85 84
53 rFR Hamilton Holliday 68 82 62 82 80

LT
# YR Name ovr str awr pbk rbk
62 rSR Ryan King 80 92 80 87 86
78 rSO Chris Williams 70 86 65 82 84

RT
# YR Name ovr str awr pbk rbk
72 JR Brian Stamper 80 87 80 87 87
55 rSO Elliot Hood 72 84 70 82 84

LG
# YR Name ovr str awr pbk rbk
68 rSO Josh Eames 78 88 74 84 84
64 rSO Merritt Kirchoffer 70 90 68 80 82

RG
# YR Name ovr str awr pbk rbk
63 rSR Nigel Seaman 82 88 84 88 84
65 SR Mac Pyle 72 87 76 80 82

DT
# YR Name ovr spd str awr tak
95 rSR Ralph McKenzie 80 48 90 82 84
94 rJR Ray Brown 74 52 86 74 80
56 SO Gabe Hall 72 52 87 65 76
98 rFR Lamar Divens 68 59 84 56 78
97 rFR DeMarcus Bradley 65 56 82 56 72

RE
# YR Name ovr spd str awr tak
4 SR Herdley Harrison 80 74 68 78 74
54 rFR Theo Horrocks 72 68 76 62 72

LE
# YR Name ovr spd str awr tak
43 SO David Carter 72 68 70 65 74
46 SR Chris Booker 70 70 68 74 68
92 rFR Brandon Holmes 65 62 72 59 72

LOLB
# YR Name ovr spd str awr tak cth
40 rJR Kevin Joyce 72 74 65 74 74 48
24 rSO Marcus Buggs 68 78 59 62 68 56

ROLB
# YR Name ovr spd str awr tak cth
30 rSR Moses Osemwegie** 87 82 70 88 82 52
11 rSO Darnell Martemus 68 82 59 62 68 52
48 rSO Curtis Gatewood 68 74 65 65 70 48

MLB
# YR Name ovr spd str awr tak cth
47 rSO Jonathon Goff 78 76 74 76 82 52
52 rSR Otis Washington 76 74 74 80 78 44
49 rJR Paul Meadows 65 70 65 70 76 48

CB
# YR Name ovr spd awr acc tak jmp
36 SR Andrew Pace 78 87 80 87 40 78
34 JR Sean Dixon 72 87 72 85 40 84
8 rSR Cheron Thompson 70 84 76 88 40 80
20 rFR Jared Fagan 65 91 56 90 40 76
14 rFR Josh Allen 62 89 52 90 40 76

FS
# YR Name ovr spd awr acc tak jmp
33 SO Reshard Langford 78 84 68 86 65 85
23 rFR Funtaine Hunter 74 78 7 82 68 76
45 rJR Adrian Reif 65 78 65 78 62 76

SS
# YR Name ovr spd awr acc tak jmp
12 SR Kelechi Ohanaja 84 84 84 86 74 86
25 rJR Ben Koger 68 78 74 80 62 78

K
# YR Name ovr spd str awr kpw kac
38 rJR Patrick Johnson 70 56 40 72 84 84
37 rFR Daniel Lee 65 48 44 59 87 80

P
# YR Name ovr spd str awr kpw kac
19 rSO Kyle Keown 70 52 48 68 87 80

Schedule

The Commodores’ strength of schedule this season weighs in at B+. As a B- OVR team, the only opponents they will face this season that looks worse physically than they do are the Division 1-AA Richmond Spiders (D-) and the University of Kentucky Wildcats (C+). Four of Vanderbilt’s eleven games this season come against teams ranked in the Top 14 in preseason polls.

Date/Time Opponent RK OVR Location

09/01 Wake Forest 71 B+ Groves Stadium
8:00 PM Demon Deacons Winston-Salem, NC

09/10 Arkansas 49 B- Razorback Stadium
12:30 PM Razorbacks Fayetteville, AR

09/17 Ole Miss 61 B- Vanderbilt Stadium
6:00 PM Rebels Nashville, TN

09/24 Richmond N/A D- Vanderbilt Stadium
12:30PM Spiders Nashville, TN

10/01 Middle TN St. 93 B- Vanderbilt Stadium
12:30PM Blue Raiders Nashville, TN

10/08 LSU 9 B+ Vanderbilt Stadium
6:00 PM Tigers Nashville, TN

10/15 Georgia 14 B+ Vanderbilt Stadium
8:00 PM Bulldogs Nashville, TN

10/22 South Carolina 45 B Williams-Brice Stadium
12:30 Gamecocks Columbia, SC

11/05 Florida 13 B+ Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
12:30 Gators Gainesville, FL

11/12 Kentucky 88 C+ Vanderbilt Stadium
8:00 PM Wildcats(SR DAY) Nashville, TN

11/19 Tennessee 2 A- Neyland Stadium
6:00 PM Volunteers Knoxville, TN

SEC Games are in bold.
Homecoming is October 15th against the University of Georgia Bulldogs.

joshuahuskers

10-10-2005, 12:28 AM

Thanks, wuffie.

Well, if a recruit comes in wearing #1, and I can't edit the jersey number, I'll cut him, period. I don't care if he is a 5 star QB, if he can't respect my self-imposed rule for this dynasty, he won't be a Commodore.

you can edit recruits/players numbers in dynasty. Just go to the roster and player info...I hate it when ALL my recievers have #'s in the 80s...I have to have at least one in the single digits teens or twenties...

ncope45

10-11-2005, 06:15 PM

rsump112

10-12-2005, 08:19 PM

The dynasty looks good. One thing to think about after this season: Vanderbilt has announced that a player will be awarded the #1 who most represents Kwane's spirit. No #1 this year, but every year thereafter.

Thanks for that little bit of info. I'll definitely keep it in mind when next year begins. Thanks for the kind words as well. I actually got a game in yesterday, so updates are forthcoming.

rsump112

10-12-2005, 11:46 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/rsump112/Vanderbilt/RecruitingInsider.gif

In-Season Recruiting

David Cutcliffe and his staff have selected 12 high school seniors to recruit during the season. These players all are from pipeline states.

C Preston Wilson***** Mimosa Park, LA
6'2" 274 Position Rank: #1 C
Tendency: Balanced Top 3 Schools: FSU, LSU, UGA
40 Time: 5.07 Squat: 690
Bench: 480 Field Awr: A

With Trey Holloway graduating this year, Preston could become a force in the middle of the line for the next 4 years.

CB Kevin Davis**** Alexander City, AL
6'0" 175 Position Rank: #3 CB
Tendency: Coverage Top 3 Schools: AUB, TEN, FSU
40 Time: 4.31 Squat: 415
Vertical: 42.5 Field Awr: A
Bench: 240 Hands: A-

Kevin would provide good size and exceptional speed at the CB position. With his hands, he could possibly find some playing time at wide receiver as well.

SS Shawn Williams**** Harriman, TN
6'5" 210 Position Rank: #4 SS
Tendency: Balanced Top 3 Schools: TEN, UGA, ALA
40 Time: 4.39 Squat: 520
Vertical: 40.7 Field Awr: A-
Bench: 340 Hands: A-

Incredible size with speed to spare, Williams would be an excellent replacement for the departing Kelechi Ohanaja.

WR Marque Nelson**** Attalla, AL
6'3" 185 Position Rank: #11 WR
Tendency: Balanced Top 3 Scools: FSU, LSU, FLA
40 Time: 4.35 Squat: 350
Vertical: 41.6 Hands: A+
Bench: 265 Field Awr: B

Three of four Vanderbilt's top wide receivers graduate after the season. Nelson could be the answer in what will be a depleted receiving corps.

DE Daniel McGruder**** Bridge City, LA
6'2" 225 Position Rank: #9 DE
Tendency: Pass Rusher Top 3 Schools: TEN, LSU, aTm
40 Time: 4.60 Squat: 535
Vertical: 36.3 Bench: 340
Field Awr: A-

Slightly undersized for a defensive lineman, McGruder does possess good speed, and would work well in Vanderbilt's rotating end scheme.

OG Jeremy Evans**** Longwood, FL
6'46" 310 Position Rank: #20 OG
Tendency: Balanced Top 3 Schools: MIA, VANDY, TEX
40 Time: 5.33 Squat: 670
Vertical: 26.2 Bench: 490
Field Awr: A-

The heart and soul of the 'Dores offensive line will graduate this year in Nigel Seaman. Evans, with his great strength could come in and becoma an adequate replacement.

MLB Derrick Pears**** Oak Ridge, TN
6'1" 210 Position Rank: #20 MLB
Tendency: Balanced Top 3 Schools: TEX, VANDY, LSU
40 Time: 4.52 Squat: 640
Vertical: 37.5 Hands: C+
Field Awr: A Bench: 380

Pears could come in at any of the linebacking positions. With Osemwegie graduating, he might move to OLB if he comes to Nashville.

WR Daniel Dean**** Scottdale, GA
6'8" 190 Position Rank: #17 WR
Tendency: Balanced Top 3 Schools: TEN, FSU, UGA
40 Time: 4.31 Field AWr: C+
Vertical: 41.0 Hands: B+
Bench: 240 Squat: 350

Given his incredible height, he provides interesting matchups for any of the SEC schools.

C Nick Mason**** Tarpon Springs, FL
6'0" 300 Position Rank: #6 C
Tendency: Balanced Top 3 Schools: UGA, VANDY, FLA
40 Time: 5.16 Field Awr: C+
Vertical: 26.2 Bench: 465
Squat: 670

If Preston commits, Nick could be moved around the offensive line with his size. If he doesn't, he provides a presence at center wih very little dropoff.

HB Bryan Harris**** Wilmington Island, GA
5'9" 210 Position Rank: #18 HB
Tendency: Balanced Top 3 Schools: UGA, VT, TEN
40 Time: 4.41 Field Awr: A+
Vertical: 36.9 Hands: A-
Bench: 340 Squat: 555

A standout High School back, Harris could be the answer to a committee approach in Commodores' backfield.

CB Matthew Coleman*** Madison, AL
6'2" 190 Position Rank: #37 CB
Tendency: Balanced Top 3 Schools: ALA, AUB, TEN
40 Time: 4.48 Field Awr: A-
Vertical: 39.2 Hands: C+
Bench: 260 Squat: 415

Coleman could help with depth in the secondary.

MLB Jason Walker*** Smithville, TN
6'0" 229 Position Rank: #43 MLB
Tendency: Balanced Top 3 Schools: TEN, VANDY, ALA
40 Time: 4.60 Field Awr: B
Vertical: 36.9 Hands: B
Bench: 405 Squat: 640

Walker, from nearby Smithville, TN, is a little small, but shows exceptional strength and will help improve a weak, slow LB corps.

rsump112

10-13-2005, 03:13 AM

Top 25 Action

NR Temple 24 @ 17 #19 Arizona State (HB T. Brown - 38 car, 158 yds, 3 TD, 2 rec, 20 yds)

Players of the Week

Offense

Temple

RB #7 Tim Brown (vs. AZ State, 24-17 W)
38 car, 158 yds, 3 TD's, 2 rec, 20 yds

Defense

Temple

LOLB #5 Ryan Gore (vs. AZ State, 24-17 W)
8 tkls (2 TFL), Int

Following unranked Temple's upset of #19 Arizona State, there were two Owls that garnered national attention. Arizona State, marked by many pundits as one of USC's stumbling blocks on the way to their third consecutive National Title, looked sluggish and fell from the Top 25.

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The second week of the college football season, brings us our first full slate of games, headlined by the pairing of #11 Miami (FL) heading to Tallahassee to take on the #5 Seminoles of Florida State. The College Gameday Crew will be at the contest as QB Kyle Wright leads the 'Canes against one of the ACC's top rushing attacks led by Lorenzo Booker and Leon Washington.

Week2 Top 25

Coach AP

1. USC 1. USC
2. Tennessee 2. Texas
3. Iowa 3. Tennessee
4. Oklahoma 4. Iowa
5. Florida State 5. Michigan
6. Texas 6. Oklahoma
7. Michigan 7. Ohio State
8. Louisville 8. Florida
9. LSU 9. LSU
10. Virginia Tech 10. Miami (FL)
11. Miami (FL) 11. Florida State
12. Ohio State 12. Virginia Tech
13. Florida 13. Louisville
14. Georgia 14. Georgia
15. Purdue 15. Texas A&M
16. Alabama 16. Purdue
17. Boston College 17. Auburn
18. Boise State 18. Fresno State
19. Auburn 19. Boise State
20. Texas Tech 20. Georgia Tech
21. Virginia 21. Boston College
22. Pittsburgh 22. Virginia
23. UTEP 23. Cal
24. Georgia Tech 24. Texas Tech
25. Texas A&M 25. Alabama

WhoUTestin

10-13-2005, 03:21 AM

I love the look of the dynasty. Good work. I wish I had a capture card or digital camera at least so I could show off my created team.

rsump112

10-13-2005, 03:58 AM

FieldingBLUE

10-13-2005, 05:43 PM

Go 'Dores! I like the presentation, my friend.

rsump112

10-13-2005, 06:34 PM

I love the look of the dynasty. Good work. I wish I had a capture card or digital camera at least so I could show off my created team.

Thanks. What operating system are you using. Until I get my new PC rolling, I am using a $10.00 device called Snappy, but it won't work with any OS above Win2K. The company that makes them went out of business, but you can find them on Ebay. It just does screen caps, no video, but it's what I use,and it is fairly effective.

Go 'Dores! I like the presentation, my friend.

Gracias, mi amigo. I guess one good thing about working ungodly hours is that I have plenty of time in between games to throw info out there.

WhoUTestin

10-13-2005, 07:04 PM

I use Windows XP. So I might just check out on ebay for a card that works for my computer.

rsump112

10-14-2005, 12:29 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/rsump112/Vanderbilt/Logos/SEC/Vanderbilt.gif(#74) Vanderbilt Commodores (0-0)

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/rsump112/Vanderbilt/Logos/ACC/WakeForest.gif(#72) Wake Forest Demon Deacons (0-0)

September 1st, 2005 – 8:00 PM
Groves Stadium
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
74° - Clear (N, 0-6 MPH)

1st HALF

Wake would receive the kickoff and steadily move down the field. With passes of 24 yards to TE Zac Selmon and 20 yards to WR Chris Davis, and a big 20 yard run by Barclay, the Demon Deacons would find themselves eventually facing 2nd and 11 from the 23, we take you live to Commodore play-by-play man Sleepy Styles(ripped straight from the pages of Blue’s Michigan DP Dynasty):

Mauk lines up in the Shotgun, one to the right, two to the left. Barclay set up beside him. The ball is snapped, play-action to Barclay, he rolls to the right, and WHOA!!!, the big fella at end, David Carter just drilled Mauk in the backfield for a seven yard loss. The sophomore QB just rolled right into the arms of Carter, and he was leveled.

After incompletions on 3rd & 18 and 4th & 18, the Commodores would take over on the 35 yard line. Passes to TE Dustin Dunning (24 yds) and wideout Erik Davis (17 yds) would take care of most of the drive, and Cutler would add 17 with his legs, and we now take you back to our broadcast, 1st and Goal from the 5 after an offsides by the Deacons:

Vanderbilt lines up with a big set, Erik Davis on the outside, moving left to right on your radio dial. The snap, handoff to Jackson-Garrison, no Cutler kept it, rolling right, looking, looking, looking, floats it over the safety to Davis, and the ball is…caught by Erik Davis for a score, TOUCHDOWN COMMODORES!!! He just put the right amount of touch on that one to get it over Patrick Ghee’s outstretched arm and hit Erik Davis in the endzone to give the Commodores the lead.

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The beautiful touch pass to Davis by Cutler would put the Commodores up in the 1st.

Drive Summary
5 yard Pass from Jay Cutler to Erik Davis (XP Good) - 0:59 1st
Drive: 4-19 rushing, 3-46 passing, 8 plays, 70 yards, 03:13

Wake would receive the ball, and Barclay would gain 18 yards on 3 carries, before a loss of 3, followed by a Mauk incompletion would set up a 2nd and long for Mauk. On second, he would throw incomplete, and on 3rd &13, LB Kevin Joyce would collect the second sack (-7 yards) of the day for Vandy.

Both teams would struggle to find any offensive rhythm in the second quarter, and with 3:18 left in the half, Wake would attempt a fake punt, but turn the ball over on downs, setting up Vanderbilt at their own 46 yard line.

On first down, Cutler would pitch on a WR option to Jason Burns, who would scoot 21 yards to the 33. Whittington would run for 3, and an incomplete pass would set up 3rd and 7. Cutler would take an option keeper 6 yards to set up a 37 yard field goal try for Patrick Johnson. Back to our broadcast.

Lined up on the right hash mark, the snap, it’s down, he gets it off, and it’s long enough, hooking, just inside the right post and it’s good. Boy, they don’t come any closer than that. The field goal is good, and with 1:11 left in the half, the Commodores have taken a 10 to nothing lead over the Demon Deacons.

Drive Summary
Vandy 38 yard FG from Patrick Johnson - 1:11 2nd
Drive: 4-27 rushing, 1-0 passing, 5 plays, 27 yards, 02:07

With little time left in the half, the Demon Deacons would gain 7 yards on three plays before having to punt. Jennings would lose 1 yard on 1st down for the Commodores, and Cutler would call timeout with 1 second left on the clock. Setting up with five wideouts, Cutler would drop back deep, and find Erik Davis 35 yards down the field. He would be tackled where he caught the ball, and the half would end.

HALFTIME SCORE
Vanderbilt 10 – 0 Wake Forest

HALFTIME STATS
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2nd HALF

To start the second Vanderbilt would move the ball out to the 38 before being forced to punt. On 1st down, Barclay would find a lane for 7 yards, setting up a 2nd & 3 at the 34 yard line. We now go back to Sleepy Styles and the Commodore Radio Network:

Mauk lined up under center, two tight ends to the right, a wide receiver to the left. Barclay deep in the offset I, Selmon in motion. The snap, fakes the handoff to Barclay, quick pass to the left, and the ball is…intercepted! Reshard Langford just jumped up and snagged that ball out of the air. This sets up the Commodores with great field position at the 30, and a chance to put this game away.

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Reshard Langford reads the play perfectly to give Vanderbilt their first takeaway of the season.

Still with the broadcast:

Now, it’s first and ten, ‘Dores set up in an offset I, Davis to the left, Marlon White to the right. Cutler, shouting out something to his receiver. The snap, the pitch goes to Jackson-Garrison. Running to the left, he stops, looks up field…fires the ball down the field and it is…CAUGHT!!! Caught by Eric Davis at the 2 yard line and tackled immediately. David Cutcliffe went with the old trickaroo, and it paid off greatly. The Commodores now have first and goal at the 2 yard line.

It would take 3 runs and an offsides by Wake for Cutler to punch the ball in, but that would give the Commodores a 17-0 lead with 3:51 left in the third. With that rushing TD, Jay Cutler breaks the two-way tie he held with Rodney Williams for #4 on Vanderbilt’s career rushing TD list with 17. He trails career leader Dean Davidson by 8.

Drive Summary
Vandy 1 yard Run from Jay Cutler (XP Good) - 3:51 3rd
Drive: 3-2 rushing, 1-28 passing, 5 plays, 30 yards, 01:23

Wake would again get the ball, and set up at the 18. Barclay would gain 0 and 1 yard respectively on the first two plays of the drive. Back to Sleepy:

Mauk sets up with Barclay the lone man in the backfield, two tight ends on 3rd and 8. The Demon Deacons really need to get a spark going with time winding down in the third. The snap, WOW! Did you see that block by Steve Vallos, wait a minute, ball is in the air, going deep, looking for John Tereshinski, and, intercepted!!! I believe it was SS Reshard Langford with his second interception in as many pass attempts by the sophomore QB, and with 2:00 minutes left in the third, things are looking grim for the hometown team tonight.

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Langford pulls in his second interception from the clearly rattle Ben Mauk.

Vanderbilt would gain 25 yards on carries by Jackson and Cutler, helped by an offsides on Wake Forest, before nbeing forced to punt to start the fourth quarter. Mauk would hit TE John Tereshinski for 3 before being leveled by David Carter for his second sack of the game. For the 3rd and 12 play, we go back to Sleepy Styles with the call:

Mauk, now lined up in the shotgun, two receivers to the left, one to the right. Barclay lined up in the slot. Receives the snap, looking right, and fires the ball, off target and…intercepted!!! Sean Dixon turns the other way, dodges Barclay’s tackle, and it’s a foot race, and Sean Dixon will return the interception 44 yards for the score, and Vanderbilt is now up 23-0.

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Dixon steps in front of the errant pass, and showboats his way into the endzone after racing 44 yards to score.

Drive Summary
Vandy 44 yard INT Return from CB Sean Dixon (XP Good) - 6:46 4th
Drive: 0-0 rushing, 0-0 passing, 0 plays, 0 yards, 0:0

Wake would start off on their own 9 after a clipping call negated a 65 yard return by Willie Idlette. After a 3 & out, Vandy would get the ball back and send in their second string to complete the contest. Jackson-Garrison would gain 19 yards on the first down run, followed by a play in which QB Steven Bright would be forced to burn a timeout after confusion getting the play in. Jackson would then run for 2, and receive a pass for an 8 yard gain. Bright would gain 3 yards on a draw, followed by FB Z. Logan gaining 2. Bright would then grab 13 yards on an option keeper. Three straight incompletions by the backup QB would set u a 4th & 10 from the 11 yard line. Back to Sleepy in the booth:

Johnson lines up for his second field goal of the day, this time, a 28 yard attempt. The snap is low, but Keown gets it down. The kick is away, and dead down the center.

Drive Summary
Vandy 27 yard FG from Patrick Johnson - 2:15 4th
Drive: 5-39 rushing, 5-8 passing, 10 plays, 47 yards, 03:26

So with 2:15 left in the contest, the Commodores would lead Wake Forest 27-0 and be staring a shutout in the face. A decent return by Idlette would set up the Demon Deacons at the 27, and Barcay would finally find daylight, gaining 5 yards, 15 yards, and 22 yards to get the Deacons to the 31 with 1:25 left in the game.

Mauk sets up, 2 TE to the right, 1 receiver to the left. He receives the snap, and drops back, fires the ball, and it is complete. Complete to TE John Tereshinski for a 31 yard gain into the endzone. I can’t believe Tereshinski brought that one down. He was covered by three Commodore defenders, but somehow managed to bring it in. And the Commodores now lead 27 to 6.

Drive Summary
Wake 31 yard Pass from Ben Mauk to John Tereshinski (XP No Good) - 1:06 4th
Drive: 3-42 rushing, 1-41 passing, 4 plays, 83 yards, 01:06

A missed extra point would leave the margin at 21, and Wake would line up for the onsides kick. After the onside kick was recovered by Vanderbilt by RB Ron Bullock, Vanderbilt was content to run the clock out, and leave Winston-Salem with what has to be considered an improbable win.

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Cutler talks the game over with Wake receiver Chris Davis after the Commodores blow out Wake Forest.

Vanderbilt - 27
Wake Forest - 6

Player of the Game Vanderbilt: Sean Dixon
Player of the Game Wake Forest: John Tereshinski

Full Game Statistics (http://www.utopiacollegesports.com/forums/showpost.php?p=747480&postcount=16)

rsump112

10-14-2005, 04:30 AM

Top 25 Action

# 1 USC 45 @ 3 Hawaii (SS J. Pinkard - Tkl, Int, FF, TD)
UAB 20 @ 38 # 2 Tennessee (QB E. Ainge - 15/19, 291 yds, 3 car, 3 Total TD)
Ball State 3 @ 42 # 3 Iowa (QB D. Tate - 16/23, 276 yds, 5 TD)
TCU 34 @ 17 # 4 Oklahoma (RB L. Hobbs - 33 car, 136 yds, 2 TD, 12 rec yds)
#11 Miami (FL) 38 @ 27 # 5 Florida State (QB K. Wright - 23/28, 249 yds, 4 TD)
UL-Lafay. 17 @ 29 # 6 Texas (QB V. Young - 14/28, 166 yds, 3 TD)
No. Ill. 19 @ 24 # 7 Michigan (LB C. Graham - 10 tkls (3 TFL), Sk, 2 FF)
# 8 Louisville 41 @ 21 Kentucky (RB M. Bush - 30 car, 145 yds, 3 TD, 2 rec, 76 yds, TD)
No. Texas 19 @ 31 # 9 LSU (RB J. Vincent - 21 car, 99 yds, TD, 4 rec, 69 yds)
#10 VA Tech 24 @ 27 NC State (OT) (RB R. Davis - 29 car, 143 yds, 3 TD)
Miami (OH) 3 @ 56 #12 Ohio State (QB T. Smith - 13/15, 355 yds, 2 car, 4 total TD)
Wyoming 21 @ 26 #13 Florida (DL R. McDonald - 16 tkls (8 TFL), 4 sks, FF, FR)
#18 Boise St. 17 @ 44 #14 Georgia (QB D. Shockley - 25/33, 363 yds, 3 TD, 4 car, 12 yds)
MTSU 21 @ 28 #16 Alabama (RB K. Darby - 38 rec yds, TD, 21 car, 88 yds)
#17 Boston Coll. 34 @ 13 BYU (QB Q. Porter - 18/27, 266 yds, 3 TD)
#24 Gorgia Tech 31 @ 38 #19 Auburn (QB B. Cox - 16/22, 231 yds, 4 car, 4 total TD)
W. Michigan 14 @ 48 #21 Virginia (QB M. Hagans - 22/30. 307 yds, 4 TD)
Notre Dame 34 @ 20 #22 Pittsburgh (QB B. Quinn - 25/31, 351 yds, 3 TD)
#23 UTEP 30 @ 27 New Mexico (OT) (QB J. Palmer - 22/35, 273 yds, 3 TD)
#25 Texas A&M 38 @ 21 Clemson (QB R. McNeal - 31/35, 338 yds, 4 TD)

Players of the Week

Offense

CAL

JR QB Joseph Ayoob (vs CSUS W 48-0)
24/31, 291 yds, 5 TD

Defense

Florida

(RS)JR RE Ray McDonald (vs Wyo W 26-21)
16 Tkls (8 TFL), 4 Sks, FF, FR

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Week2 Top 25

Coach AP

1. USC 1. USC
2. Tennessee 2. Texas
3. Iowa 3. Tennessee
4. Texas 4. Iowa
5. Michigan 5. Michigan
6. Louisville 6. Ohio State
7. Miami (FL) 7. Florida
8. LSU 8. LSU
9. Ohio State 9. Miami (FL)
10. Florida 10. Louisville
11. Florida State 11. Georgia
12. Georgia 12. Purdue
13. Purdue 13. Auburn
14. Alabama 14. Florida State
15. Boston College 15. Texas A&M
16. Auburn 16. Boston College
17. Oklahaoma 17. Oklahoma
18. Virginia Tech 18. Virginia Tech
19. Texas Tech 19. Virginia
20. Virginia 20. Texas Tech
21. UTEP 21. Alabama
22. Texas A&M 22. NC State
23. UCLA 23. Fresno State
24. Cal 24. Cal
25. Boise State 25. Colorado

Falling out: #24 Georgia Tech Falling Out: #21 Georgia Tech
#22 Pittsburgh #18 Boise State, #25 Pittsburgh

WhoUTestin

10-14-2005, 11:27 AM

TCU beat up on OU. They were able to run the ball this time.

dawg_gone

10-16-2005, 12:24 PM

Wow, while I was out of town you put a lot of heart into the 'dores, Ump. Good luck, I'll be tuning in.

rbarthle17

10-17-2005, 01:49 PM

I like this one so far. The Doster story as well was one I was unaware of. Ultimately, it's not what you do to tribute a player that matters, but the meaning behind it. It doesn't matter if you know him or not. If you want to keep #1 inactive forever for him, then by all means do so. And I applaud not the act of doing it, but the sentiment behind it.

rsump112

10-18-2005, 02:28 AM

TCU beat up on OU. They were able to run the ball this time.

I was pleased to see simulation equal reality, though it was equally pleasing to see the running game going.

Wow, while I was out of town you put a lot of heart into the 'dores, Ump. Good luck, I'll be tuning in.

Thanks, man. The skyhawks beatings were killing me, and the 'Dores still provide quite a nice challenge. Plus, I get the advantage of facing the Spiders and Levi Brown. Bitch out.

I like this one so far. The Doster story as well was one I was unaware of. Ultimately, it's not what you do to tribute a player that matters, but the meaning behind it. It doesn't matter if you know him or not. If you want to keep #1 inactive forever for him, then by all means do so. And I applaud not the act of doing it, but the sentiment behind it.

Thanks, rbar. Thes story touched me, and it just seems like I should do something, even though it is just a small gesture.

I appreciate the comments, gentlemen.

And now, back to our regularly scheduled program, already in progress.:)

rsump112

10-18-2005, 02:44 AM

Mandibal

10-18-2005, 12:01 PM

I like the effort your putting into this one rsump. I'll definitely have to devote some more time to read it more closely. Good job. :)

SW Iowa Guy

10-18-2005, 12:19 PM

Definetly one of the most detailed AND interesting dynasty in this section. Two thumbs up and yeah, I'm definetly still interested [cool]

swlpack

10-18-2005, 03:00 PM

Keep up the good work rsump. This one could end up being right up there with Mudcat's Oregon State dynasty...if he would ever start it up again. You definately have started better than I did when I tried a Vandy dynasty; Wake kicked my ass 63-14 or something like that.

jeremy7679

10-18-2005, 09:31 PM

Vuck Fanderbilt.

rsump112

10-19-2005, 06:49 PM

I like the effort your putting into this one rsump. I'll definitely have to devote some more time to read it more closely. Good job. :)

Reading dynasties, my ass. Get back to work on the manager!!!:p Actually, everything is looking splendid there, so read away.:) And thanks a ton for stopping by.

Definetly one of the most detailed AND interesting dynasty in this section. Two thumbs up and yeah, I'm definetly still interested

At least it's two thumbs and not a middle finger. :D Thanks for the kind words.

Keep up the good work rsump. This one could end up being right up there with Mudcat's Oregon State dynasty...if he would ever start it up again. You definately have started better than I did when I tried a Vandy dynasty; Wake kicked my ass 63-14 or something like that.

Mudcat's dynasty, wow, I don't know about that, but thanks.

Vuck Fanderbilt.

Umm, okay.

I have received news of the most fabulous order. The 70-80 hour work weeks are comng to an end. The night shifts...will end. I will be moving to a standard 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM shift, Monday through Friday. Forty hours per week, home at night with my kids, and time for football games as well.

I was off last night, and actually got three whole games played, so updates are forthcoming.

MaizeNBlue2

10-19-2005, 08:29 PM

Great work on the dynasty man. It's looking really good. Jay Cutler went to high school about 20 minutes away from where I live. I saw him play on multiple occasions. Keep it up man.

-Josh-

rsump112

10-19-2005, 09:33 PM

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C Preston Wilson***** Mimosa Park, LA
6'2" 274
Tendency: Balanced Top 3 Schools: FSU, LSU, UGA
40 Time: 5.07 Squat: 690
Bench: 480 Field Awr: A
Vandy Rank: 7 Rec. Pts:

Week 1 Notes: Preston's HS team threw for 380 yards and rushed for 98 more last week.
Week 2 Notes: At the end of the day, I just can't see myself going to Vandy.
(Vandy did not make Preston's cut to 5.)

It was nice knowing ya, Preston.

CB Kevin Davis**** Alexander City, AL
6'0" 175
Tendency: Coverage Top 3 Schools: BAMA, AUB, UGA
40 Time: 4.31 Squat: 415
Vertical: 42.5 Field Awr: A
Bench: 240 Hands: A-
Vandy Rank: 5 Rec. Pts: 15%

Week 1 Notes: He didn't seem to care how reputable our coach was.
Week 2 Notes: It helps us that he didn't enjoy his unofficial visit to Alabama.

We moved up from 8th to 5th, and Kevin was unimpressed with Birmingham. Sounds good for the ‘Dores.

SS Shawn Williams**** Harriman, TN
6'5" 210
Tendency: Balanced Top 3 Schools: VANDY, TEN, BAMA
40 Time: 4.39 Squat: 520
Vertical: 40.7 Field Awr: A-
Bench: 340 Hands: A-
Vandy Rank: 1 Rec. Pts: 10%

Week 1 Notes: Playing for an esteemed coach is not high on his priority list.
Week 2 Notes: He was expecting more from his unofficial visit to Tennessee.

You say vuck Fanderbilt, Jeremy. Shawn say vuck you, Knoxville.

WR Marque Nelson**** Attalla, AL
6'3" 185
Tendency: Balanced Top 3 Scools: VANDY, FSU, BAMA
40 Time: 4.35 Squat: 350
Vertical: 41.6 Hands: A+
Bench: 265 Field Awr: B
Vandy Rank: 1 Rec. Pts: 10%

Week 1 Notes: Marque isn't very interested in playing right away.
Week 2 Notes: Marque mentioned that he's not really concerned with our depth chart.

I wouldn’t be very concerned either, Marque. Considering half of our receivers graduate, you are definitely in our plans early.

DE Daniel McGruder**** Bridge City, LA
6'2" 225
Tendency: Pass Rusher Top 3 Schools: TEN, VANDY, aTm
40 Time: 4.60 Squat: 535
Vertical: 36.3 Bench: 340
Field Awr: A-
Vandy Rank: 2 Rec Pts: 10%

Week 1 Notes: In his last HS game, Daniel had 3 sacks and 5 QB pressures.
Week 2 Notes: He didn't have a good time at all on his unofficial visit to Tennessee.

I guess UT isn’t the #1 party school anymore in the nation. :p

OG Jeremy Evans**** Longwood, FL
6'46" 310
Tendency: Balanced Top 3 Schools: MIA, TEX, UGA
40 Time: 5.33 Squat: 670
Vertical: 26.2 Bench: 490
Field Awr: A-
Vandy Rank: 8 Rec. Pts: 20%

Week 1 Notes: Jeremy doesn't care one way or another about our coaching style.
Week 2 Notes: He wants to attend a more prestigous football program.

MLB Derrick Pears**** Oak Ridge, TN
6'1" 210
Tendency: Balanced Top 3 Schools: TEX, TEN, LSU
40 Time: 4.52 Squat: 640
Vertical: 37.5 Hands: C+
Field Awr: A Bench: 380
Vandy Rank: 8 Rec. Pts:

Week 1 Notes: Vanderbilt's prestige doesn't matter to him.
Week 2 Notes: I'd say it's not a good thing if he's never heard of you before. (We removed him from our recruiting list)

We really wanted him, he just wasn’t nearly as interested.

WR Daniel Dean**** Scottdale, GA
6'8" 190
Tendency: Balanced Top 3 Schools: UGA, MIA, FSU
40 Time: 4.31 Field AWr: C+
Vertical: 41.0 Hands: B+
Bench: 240 Squat: 350
Vandy Rank: 5 Rec. Pts: 15%

Week 1 Notes: We watched Daniel play and never once saw him drop a pass.
Week 2 Notes: It helps us that he didn't enjoy his unofficial visit to Georgia.

His size would go a long way, and his hands look extremely nice.

C Nick Mason**** Tarpon Springs, FL
6'0" 300
Tendency: Balanced Top 3 Schools: UGA, BAMA, FSU
40 Time: 5.16 Field Awr: C+
Vertical: 26.2 Bench: 465
Squat: 670
Vandy Rank: 6 Rec. Pts: 10%

Week 1 Notes: Academics are not high on his priority list.
Week 2 Notes: Nashville is okay, he's just more concerned with other things.

With Preston dropping us from consideration, Mason becomes a huge need in the Commodores’ recruiting plans.

HB Bryan Harris**** Wilmington Island, GA
5'9" 210
Tendency: Balanced Top 3 Schools: UGA, VT, TEN
40 Time: 4.41 Field Awr: A+
Vertical: 36.9 Hands: A-
Bench: 340 Squat: 555
Vandy Rank: 7 Rec. Pts:

Week 1 Notes: The good thing about Bryan in is that he always makes the big catch.

Hello, yeah this is Coach Cutcliffe at Vanderbilt…hello? Is there anybody there? Punk.

CB Matthew Coleman*** Madison, AL
6'2" 190
Tendency: Balanced Top 3 Schools: ALA, AUB, TEN
40 Time: 4.48 Field Awr: A-
Vertical: 39.2 Hands: C+
Bench: 264 Squat: 415
Vandy Rank: 7 Rec. Pts:

Week 1 Notes: He doesn't seem to care about our coaching philosophies.
Week 2 Notes: He didn't have much to say about his unofficial visit to Auburn.

When we told him we projected him as more of a safety type, he really snubbed us.

MLB Jason Walker*** Smithville, TN
6'0" 229
Tendency: Balanced Top 3 Schools: VT, VANDY, TEN
40 Time: 4.60 Field Awr: B
Vertical: 36.9 Hands: B
Bench: 405 Squat: 640
Vandy Rank: 2 (Up 1) Rec Pts: 10%

Week 1 Notes: Location is not a big factor one way or the other.
Week 2 Notes: He wasn't very interested in Vanderbilt's tradition.

It’s Vandy for Christ’s sake. What tradition?

rsump112

10-20-2005, 01:50 AM

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September 10th, 2005 – 12:30 PM
DW Reynolds - Razorback Stadium
Fayetteville, Arkansas
74° - Light Rain (0-4 MPH W)

1st HALF

Joining Sleepy Styles and the Commodore Radio Network:

Vanderbilt has won the toss and elected to receive. Expect to see lots of passes towards the 6’2” wideout Erik Davis, as it appears he will be covered all night by the 5’9” Darrius Vinnett. If Cutler can put the ball over his head, the ‘Dores could start off explosively against an Arkansas team that has them outmatched.”

Cassen Jackson-Garrison (forevermore from this point known as CJG) would start things off for the ‘Dores, with a 1 yard run. Vanderbilt would dink and dunk and their way to the 46, before a false start and an incompletion would leave them with a 3rd and 11 from the 49. For the play call, we go to Sleepy:

The Commodores lined up in an offset I, White to the right, Davis to the left. The snap is in Cutler’s hands, play-action to Jackson-Garrison. Rolling to his left. Lofts the ball deep down the field, overthrown, no, Davis caught it. Davis made a tremendous catch getting way up in the air, and the Commodores have struck quickly to take a six nothing lead.

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Davis uses his height advantage to give Vandy the early lead.
Drive Summary
Vandy 51 yard Pass from Jay Cutler to Erik Davis (XP Good) - 4:18 1st
Drive: 4-19 rushing, 4-63 passing, 9 plays, 77 yards, 3:39

Arkansas would take the kickoff, and after a personal foul on the ‘Dores, start at the ↓35. Hillis would pound out four yards on first and ten, and after a false start, would face second and eleven. Back to our broadcast:

Johnson under center in a pro set, two wide receivers. Takes the snap, and it’s a draw. Hit in the backfield by Otis Washington, and the ball is loose, THE BALL IS LOOSE!!! Scramble for the ball, and…Osemwegie has it. The Commodores have recovered the ball at the Razorbacks 31, and Cutler will come back in to try to give Vandy a big lead early.

The Razorback defense would stiffen, and hold the ‘Dores to a 35 yard field goal, and with 1:55 left in the first quarter, ten points would separate the teams.

Drive Summary
Vandy 36 yard FG from Patrick Johnson - 1:55 1st
Drive: 2-9 rushing, 3-9 passing, 6 plays, 13 yards, 1:42

The Razorbacks would settle in and pick up a couple of first downs on the next drive before having to punt, and Vanderbilt would start at their own 20. The fullback, Zac Logan, would pick up seven on 1st down, and we take you now back to Sleepy Styles with the call:

Cutler in the I, three wide receivers, two to the right, one to the left. Running the option, fakes a pitch to Jennings, and turns the corner, to the 37 and is clobbered. Vickiel Vaughn just laid Cutler out and the ball is loose. Vaughn picks it up and sees wide open spaces in front of him. Vaughn will roll untouched into the endzone, and Arkansas has closed the gap.

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Vaughn separates Cutler from the ball, picks it up and scampers unhindered 37 yard to the endzone.
Drive Summary
ARK 37 yard Fumble Return from SS Vickiel Vaughn (XP Good) - 7:21 2nd
Drive: 0-0 rushing, 0-0 passing, 0 plays, 0 yards, 0:0

The second quarter would proceed to be a battle of two stout defenses, with more plays missing then hitting. A fumble by TE Dustin Dunning at the Arkansas 21 would leave the Hogs with 79 yards to cover in 2:43. Howard and Hillis would combine on the drive to rush for 40 yards, and a 15 yard personal foul (face mask) would set up Chris Balseiro for a 39 yard field goal attempt, which would be nailed true to knot the score up with 53 seconds left in the half.

ARK 40 yard FG from Chris Balseiro - 0:53 2nd
Drive: 7-40 rushing, 1-0 passing, 9 plays, 55 yards, 1:49

Cutcliffe’s offense would come out guns ablazin’, trying to gain a quick score before the half, but after being unsuccessful in gaining a first down, Arkansas would call a timeout to force a Vanderbilt punt. On the Razorbacks’ lone play after receiving the ball back, LE Chris Booker would sack QB Robert Johnson for a 6 yard loss to end the half.

HALFTIME STATS
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SECOND HALF

Now to Sleepy Styles in the booth:

We caught up with Coach Cutcliffe at half time, and he stated that turnovers were killing the Commodores. All ten of Arkansas’ points in the first half were set up by fumbles, and he said if they could settle down and hold onto the ball in the second half, they have a chance to hang with the Razorbacks.

Arkansas would begin the second half with the ball, and just start to run the ball down Vandy’s throats, with gains of 1, 15, 20 and 9 before QB Robert Johnson’s second fumble of the day (SS Ohanaja FF, DT R. McKenzie FR) would give the ball back to the ‘Dores at their own 30. On 1st and 10 from the 30, scatback Jeff Jennings would shimmy 14 yards and on the next play, FB David Whittington would pick up two more on a short screen pass. For the second and eight play from the 46, we join Sleepy:

Cutler in the shotgun, three receivers to the right, Davis, the lone receiver to the left, Jennings in the backfield. The snap is high, but Cutler brings it under control and fires quickly. Davis grabs it at the 47 for a first down, hit at the 47, and BREAKS THE TACKLE. At the 40, the 30, the 20, and highsteps his way into the endzone for his second TD grab of the night, this one a 54 yarder in which he just shrugged off the Vinnett tackle, and Vanderbilt has reclaimed the lead with 1:09 left in the third quarter. The effort by Davis moves Jay Cutler into a three-way tie with Greg Zolman and Whit Taylor with 41 career TD passes as a Commodore.

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Davis breaks away from the Arkansas defender before celebrating on his way to the endzone to give Jay Cutler a share of the career passing TD record for Vanderbilt.
Drive Summary
Vandy 54 yard Pass from Jay Cutler to Erik Davis (XP Good) - 5:33 3rd
Drive: 1-14 rushing, 2-56 passing, 3 plays, 70 yards, 1:09

Arkansas would set up at the 29, and Houston Nutt would finally put the ball in the hands of his able running backs, with Howard gaining 40 yards, including a 13 yarder that would tie the score again.

Drive Summary
Ark 13 yard Run from De'Arrius Howard (XP Good) - 3:48 3rd
Drive: 5-53 rushing, 1-18 passing, 6 plays, 71 yards, 1:41

The teams would exchange punts before Cutler would begin to lead the ‘Dores steadily down the field, relying mainly on his stable of running backs to get the Dores into scoring range. For the 3rd and 8 play from the 24, we go back to the Commodore Radio Network, and Sleepy Styles:

Cutler sets up in the I formation, Jennings the deep back. He has the snap and drops back, throws to the right, and the ball is picked off, and Chris Houston will not be touched. Cutler tried to get the ball to Jennings in the flat, but the sophomore defensive back for the Razorbacks was sitting all over the route, and will go 79 yards for a score, and the Razorbacks have their first lead of the day with 5:31 to go in the fourth quarter. Cutler has got to be sick. After managing the ball well all day, he has put his team in a hole with time winding down.

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Houston grabs the ball at the 21, and there was no one in his area code as he raced 79 yards, and the Commodores would trail for the first time this season.
Drive Summary
Ark 79 yard INT Return from CB Chris Houston (XP Good) - 5:31 4th
Drive: 0-0 rushing, 0-0 passing, 0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00

On the next drive, Cutler would come out on first down and hit Marlon White for seven. An aside – shockingly enough, this would be Cutler’s first pass completed to a wide receiver not named Erik Davis this season. He had hit TE’s, RB’s and Davis. Second down would see FB Zac Logan rumble ahead for 5 yards and a Vanderbilt first down. Vanderbilt would be forced to burn a timeout after they had trouble hearing the play that was called in. And now, we go back, again, to Sleepy:

Cutler, in an I formation, two tight ends to the right, Erik Davis to the left. Jackson-Garrison and Whittington in the backfield. The hand off to Garr, no, he keeps it, rolling to the left, running out of room, he lofts the ball, over Vinnet’s head, and Davis has it. No one will catch him, and he will race 70 yards to paydirt, tying the game and giving Jay Cutler sole possession on the passing TD record for the Commodores. Jay Cutler has now connected with his receiver 42 times for the score throughout his career. What a day for Erik Davis. This is his third receiving TD of the day, and he now has 203 receiving yards on the day. With 4:24 left in the contest, it is a brand new ballgame.

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Vinnett just can’t get his hand in the air enough to keep Davis from making the catch.
Drive Summary
Vandy 70 yard Pass from Jay Cutler to Erik Davis (XP Good) - 4:24 4th
Drive: 1-5 rushing, 2-77 passing, 3 plays, 82 yards, 1:04

Arkansas would come out and Houston Nutt would have one thing in mind. De’Arrius Howard. With gains of 1, 20 and start the drive, Howard would look good before confusion on second and nine would see sophomore QB Robert Johnson turn the wrong way to find Howard racing to the other side of the field. Turning upfield, he would see Osemwegie there to greet him a yard behind the line of scrimmage, leaving the Razorbacks with 3rd and 10 with time winding down quickly. Kevin Joyce would break through for a big sack, and Houston Nutt would put the game in his defense’s hands with 2:15 left in the game.

Davis would finally get a decent punt return, going 22 yards and setting up the Commodores with great field position at the ↓45. Cutler would run for 1 yard on first, but be forced to throw the ball away on second and nine. On third and nine, he would find Marlon White for his second reception of the day, this time for 24 yards to the 30. With the noise level almost unbearable, Vandy would actually be forced to burn both of their remaining timeouts before running the next play. I know, I know, I’m a dumbass. I’ll swear, HFA drives me crazy at times. Cutler would attempt to run the ball, but be hit for a 1 yard loss and the clock would continue to tick. Jennings would get a handoff, and get to the 28, and an incidental facemask would tack on five yards to the 23 with the clock rolling towards 40 seconds. An incompletion on third down would leave 33 seconds, and a 41 yard field goal looming in the distance. These were the situations Johnson had struggled with last year.

The junior kicker would trot onto the field, and Johnson’s vision was shaky. We now go back to Sleepy Styles, for the field goal attempt:

Johnson lined up to kick, ball just inside the 24 yard line, on the right hashmark. The snap is away, Keown gets it d