Predict their Season: Vanderbilt

[AU Blaaaaaaaake]

Off-season is boring, but I figured why not get an early start on individual predictions for each SEC team.

We'll start with Vandy, then tomorrow Mississippi State, and so on. Home games are in bold.


Sept. 1, 2007 Richmond
Sept. 8, 2007 Alabama
Sept. 15, 2007 Ole Miss
Sept. 29, 2007 Eastern Michigan
Oct. 6, 2007 at Auburn
Oct. 13, 2007 Georgia
Oct. 20, 2007 at South Carolina
Oct. 27, 2007 Miami-OH
Nov. 3, 2007 at Florida
Nov. 10, 2007 Kentucky
Nov. 17, 2007 at Tennessee
Nov. 24, 2007 Wake Forest

[WallyGoat]

Sept. 1, 2007 Richmond W
Sept. 8, 2007 Alabama L
Sept. 15, 2007 Ole Miss L
Sept. 29, 2007 Eastern Michigan W
Oct. 6, 2007 at Auburn L
Oct. 13, 2007 Georgia L
Oct. 20, 2007 at South Carolina L
Oct. 27, 2007 Miami-OH W
Nov. 3, 2007 at Florida L
Nov. 10, 2007 Kentucky T/O
Nov. 17, 2007 at Tennessee L
Nov. 24, 2007 Wake Forest L

3 Wins, 1, Toss Up, 8 Losses

[AU Blaaaaaaaake]

My predictions...

Sept. 1, 2007 Richmond--------Win easily
Sept. 8, 2007 Alabama----------Loss, but a close game
Sept. 15, 2007 Ole Miss ---------- Loss, Ole Miss improving
Sept. 29, 2007 Eastern Michigan ----------- Win easily
Oct. 6, 2007 at Auburn ------------ Loss
Oct. 13, 2007 Georgia ------------ Loss, sadly a revenge game for Jawjuh
Oct. 20, 2007 at South Carolina ---------- Loss, but closer than expected
Oct. 27, 2007 Miami-OH ----------- Win
Nov. 3, 2007 at Florida ------------ Loss- close game
Nov. 10, 2007 Kentucky ----------- Loss- Kentucky will have a decent year
Nov. 17, 2007 at Tennessee -------------- Loss
Nov. 24, 2007 Wake Forest ---------- Win - close game


Overall record, 4-8, with wins being a possibility in the Bama/Ole Miss/Kentucky games. 5-7 is possible, 6-6 will be really tough.

[GeauxTo]

Okay, here goes...

Win for Vandy Sept. 1, 2007 Richmond
Sept. 8, 2007 Alabama
Sept. 15, 2007 Ole Miss
Win for Vandy Sept. 29, 2007 Eastern Michigan
Oct. 6, 2007 at Auburn
Oct. 13, 2007 Georgia
Oct. 20, 2007 at South Carolina
Win for Vandy Oct. 27, 2007 Miami-OH
Nov. 3, 2007 at Florida
Nov. 10, 2007 Kentucky
Nov. 17, 2007 at Tennessee
Win for Vandy Nov. 24, 2007 Wake Forest

4-8 Season

[AUChamps]

Sept. 1, 2007 Richmond W
Sept. 8, 2007 Alabama W
Sept. 15, 2007 Ole Miss W
Sept. 29, 2007 Eastern Michigan W
Oct. 6, 2007 at Auburn L
Oct. 13, 2007 Georgia T/O
Oct. 20, 2007 at South Carolina L
Oct. 27, 2007 Miami-OH T/O
Nov. 3, 2007 at Florida T/O
Nov. 10, 2007 Kentucky L
Nov. 17, 2007 at Tennessee L
Nov. 24, 2007 Wake Forest T/O

So there you have it, 4 Wins, 4 Toss-Ups, and 4 Losses

[WallyGoat]

My predictions...

Sept. 1, 2007 Richmond--------Win easily
Sept. 8, 2007 Alabama----------Loss, but a close game
Sept. 15, 2007 Ole Miss ---------- Loss, Ole Miss improving
Sept. 29, 2007 Eastern Michigan ----------- Win easily
Oct. 6, 2007 at Auburn ------------ Loss
Oct. 13, 2007 Georgia ------------ Loss, sadly a revenge game for Jawjuh
Oct. 20, 2007 at South Carolina ---------- Loss, but closer than expected
Oct. 27, 2007 Miami-OH ----------- Win
Nov. 3, 2007 at Florida ------------ Loss- close game
Nov. 10, 2007 Kentucky ----------- Loss- Kentucky will have a decent year
Nov. 17, 2007 at Tennessee -------------- Loss
Nov. 24, 2007 Wake Forest ---------- Win - close game


Overall record, 4-8, with wins being a possibility in the Bama/Ole Miss/Kentucky games. 5-7 is possible, 6-6 will be really tough.

Sept. 1, 2007 Richmond W
Sept. 8, 2007 Alabama W
Sept. 15, 2007 Ole Miss W
Sept. 29, 2007 Eastern Michigan W
Oct. 6, 2007 at Auburn L
Oct. 13, 2007 Georgia T/O
Oct. 20, 2007 at South Carolina L
Oct. 27, 2007 Miami-OH T/O
Nov. 3, 2007 at Florida T/O
Nov. 10, 2007 Kentucky L
Nov. 17, 2007 at Tennessee L
Nov. 24, 2007 Wake Forest T/O

So there you have it, 4 Wins, 4 Toss-Ups, and 4 Losses

Blake, Champs....you mean to tell me Vandy CAN or WILL beat Alabama and Ole Miss? Just curious..... :laugh:

[GeauxTo]

Sept. 1, 2007 Richmond W
Sept. 8, 2007 Alabama W
Sept. 15, 2007 Ole Miss W
Sept. 29, 2007 Eastern Michigan W
Oct. 6, 2007 at Auburn L
Oct. 13, 2007 Georgia T/O
Oct. 20, 2007 at South Carolina L
Oct. 27, 2007 Miami-OH T/O
Nov. 3, 2007 at Florida T/O
Nov. 10, 2007 Kentucky L
Nov. 17, 2007 at Tennessee L
Nov. 24, 2007 Wake Forest T/O

So there you have it, 4 Wins, 4 Toss-Ups, and 4 Losses

Ha-Ha-Ha
I guess you're spending most of your time on your sociology independent study course and therefore haven't had much of an opportunity to follow SEC football.
:laugh:

[AUChamps]

Ha-Ha-Ha
I guess you're spending most of your time on your sociology independent study course and therefore haven't had much of an opportunity to follow SEC football.
:laugh:
Come on, you see how Vandy and Kentucky give UF fits, and after last year's upset over UGA as a visiting team then anything's possible at home. Likewise, look at the record for Miami(OH) last year and also what promises are there that Wake will even be half as good as they were last year?

Ole Miss will be a win, ditto Alabama(and that will be a sad dose of reality to the Sabaniacs)

[GeauxTo]

Come on, you see how Vandy and Kentucky give UF fits, and after last year's upset over UGA as a visiting team then anything's possible at home. Likewise, look at the record for Miami(OH) last year and also what promises are there that Wake will even be half as good as they were last year?

Ole Miss will be a win, ditto Alabama(and that will be a sad dose of reality to the Sabaniacs)

I like your words, but I don't know about your thinking.
:laugh:

[RW13]

Off-season is boring, but I figured why not get an early start on individual predictions for each SEC team.

We'll start with Vandy, then tomorrow Mississippi State, and so on. Home games are in bold.


Sept. 1, 2007 Richmond
Sept. 8, 2007 Alabama
Sept. 15, 2007 Ole Miss
Sept. 29, 2007 Eastern Michigan
Oct. 6, 2007 at Auburn
Oct. 13, 2007 Georgia
Oct. 20, 2007 at South Carolina
Oct. 27, 2007 Miami-OH
Nov. 3, 2007 at Florida
Nov. 10, 2007 Kentucky
Nov. 17, 2007 at Tennessee
Nov. 24, 2007 Wake Forest

Richmond W
Bama W
Ole Miss W
EMU W
Auburn L
UGA Tossup
SC Tossup
Miami OH W (close one though)
UF L
UK Tossup
UT L
Wake Forest Tossup

5 wins 4 Tossups and 3 definite losses.....

this isn't the 90's version of Vandy folks........

[BamaDude06]

Wins in bold

Sept. 1, 2007 Richmond
Sept. 8, 2007 Alabama- Saban gets first SEC win at Bama
Sept. 15, 2007 Ole Miss- Toss Up b/c I just don't know what to expect from Coach O
Sept. 29, 2007 Eastern Michigan
Oct. 6, 2007 at Auburn- Auburn finally gets all time winning record vs Vandy
Oct. 13, 2007 Georgia - Revenge game
Oct. 20, 2007 at South Carolina -SOS remains undefeated against Vandy
Oct. 27, 2007 Miami-OH
Nov. 3, 2007 at Florida - Florida just too talented
Nov. 10, 2007 Kentucky -Toss up-- Kentucky should have the offense to win though
Nov. 17, 2007 at Tennessee-Revenge for the 2005 loss in Knoxville
Nov. 24, 2007 Wake Forest- Toss Up

3 wins, 2 Tossups, 7 loses.

[GvilleDave]

Sept. 1, 2007 Richmond - W
Sept. 8, 2007 Alabama - L (but close until the 4th like always)
Sept. 15, 2007 Ole Miss - L
Sept. 29, 2007 Eastern Michigan - W
Oct. 6, 2007 at Auburn - L
Oct. 13, 2007 Georgia - L
Oct. 20, 2007 at South Carolina - L
Oct. 27, 2007 Miami-OH - W
Nov. 3, 2007 at Florida - L
Nov. 10, 2007 Kentucky - L
Nov. 17, 2007 at Tennessee - L
Nov. 24, 2007 Wake Forest - L

Prediction: 3 - 9
Best Case: 5 - 7 if they win a couple upsets

[GvilleDave]

this isn't the 90's version of Vandy folks........



No, but w/ Bobby Johnson it is the 90's version of Furman! LOL :laugh: . If Vandy were in the Southern Conference they would run the table but in the SEC this team will struggle.

No offense to the Vandy fans here, I just don't see the same talent level(players & coaches) or depth that so many of the other SEC schools have.

[BamaMatt]

Sept. 8, 2007 Alabama W


It's nice to see that they can teach lobotomy patients to type.

[UKat]

Richmond W
Bama W
Ole Miss W
EMU W
Auburn L
UGA Tossup
SC Tossup
Miami OH W (close one though)
UF L
UK Tossup
UT L
Wake Forest Tossup

5 wins 4 Tossups and 3 definite losses.....

this isn't the 90's version of Vandy folks........This may be the most realistic of the predictions that I've seen. I'm impressed with your honesty that the USCE and UK games against Vandy are tossups.

[azamugg]

This may be the most realistic of the predictions that I've seen. I'm impressed with your honesty that the USCE and UK games against Vandy are tossups.

UKat, RW may have a very large head and speaks very slowly but he's good people, honest as the day is long, and a genius w/small engines

[2001_Cockyness]

VANDY Prediction:

Sept. 1, 2007 Richmond - W.....But close due to first game jitters.
Sept. 8, 2007 Alabama - L....At least a 17 point win.
Sept. 15, 2007 Ole Miss - W....Vandy wins by a FG
Sept. 29, 2007 Eastern Michigan - W....Close.
Oct. 6, 2007 at Auburn - L....Auburn wins by 10.
Oct. 13, 2007 Georgia - L....20 point stomping for the dawgs.
Oct. 20, 2007 at South Carolina - L....I would say around a 10 point win for SC.
Oct. 27, 2007 Miami-OH - W....Vandy wins by 21.
Nov. 3, 2007 at Florida - L....Close game, well during the first half, UF rolls.
Nov. 10, 2007 Kentucky - W....I think Vandy wins this season, in OT.
Nov. 17, 2007 at Tennessee - L....Tenn. just stomps Vandy, 24+
Nov. 24, 2007 Wake Forest - W....Vandy wins by 2 points against defending ACC Champs.

I'm gonna go with a 6 win vandy team, with small bursts of potential showing throughout the year.

[USC2003]

I agree with Cockyness with all the games except Kentucky. I'm not sure how well Kentucky will do after this past season so thats the only one I think could be a tossup. Just my thought.

[azamugg]

hey................this has gotta be a reason for celebration.........someone can research but this HAS to be the first thread dedicated to Vandy football!!

[Ralliartist]

Sept. 1, 2007 Richmond - W
Sept. 8, 2007 Alabama - L
Sept. 15, 2007 Ole Miss - L (close one)
Sept. 29, 2007 Eastern Michigan - W
Oct. 6, 2007 at Auburn - L
Oct. 13, 2007 Georgia - L
Oct. 20, 2007 at South Carolina - L (not good enough for spurrier's team this year)
Oct. 27, 2007 Miami-OH - W
Nov. 3, 2007 at Florida - Toss/up ( I really don't know how the gators will do this season)
Nov. 10, 2007 Kentucky - L (UK will be even better than last year)
Nov. 17, 2007 at Tennessee - L (duh)
Nov. 24, 2007 Wake Forest - W (WF might win the ACC, but Vandy shows 'em what the SEC is all about)

5 wins, maybe 6 or even 7 on some real lucky breaks, 7 Losses at the most.

[AU Blaaaaaaaake]

Blake, Champs....you mean to tell me Vandy CAN or WILL beat Alabama and Ole Miss? Just curious..... :laugh:


I think Vandy can beat Alabama, not will though. Most likely Alabama will win, but Vandy beat UGA last year and gave the NCs Florida troubles. They can play with the big boys, and with Alabama having some growing pains and lack of depth on the defensive side of the ball, Vandy has the potential to put up enough points to win.

[nooneLT]

I think Vandy can beat Alabama, not will though. Most likely Alabama will win, but Vandy beat UGA last year and gave the NCs Florida troubles. They can play with the big boys, and with Alabama having some growing pains and lack of depth on the defensive side of the ball, Vandy has the potential to put up enough points to win.

its true they got chris nickson (came from the same school system i work in) at QB and earl at WR but i doubt they have enough talent to even overcome a depleted alabama defense.

vandy can surprise a few SEC teams if they're not careful, but i sure hope Bama has learned from past mistakes about being overconfident against an SEC opponent.

[SeanVol]

Sept. 1, 2007 Richmond W
Sept. 8, 2007 Alabama L
Sept. 15, 2007 Ole Miss L
Sept. 29, 2007 Eastern Michigan W
Oct. 6, 2007 at Auburn L Auburn stomps them by 25
Oct. 13, 2007 Georgia L
Oct. 20, 2007 at South Carolina L
Oct. 27, 2007 Miami-OH W very close win!!!!!
Nov. 3, 2007 at Florida L
Nov. 10, 2007 Kentucky Toss Up
Nov. 17, 2007 at Tennessee L UT might struggle to beat them
Nov. 24, 2007 Wake Forest Toss Up


3 Wins 8 Losses 2 Toss Ups. They may shock someone on this list they've didn't it the last 2 years.

[MSUBULLY]

Richmond Win
Alabama Loss
Ole Miss Win
Eastern Michigan W
Auburn L
Georgia L
SC L
Miami OH L
Florida L
Kentucky L
Tennessee L
Wake Forest W

[WallyGoat]

I think Vandy can beat Alabama, not will though. Most likely Alabama will win, but Vandy beat UGA last year and gave the NCs Florida troubles. They can play with the big boys, and with Alabama having some growing pains and lack of depth on the defensive side of the ball, Vandy has the potential to put up enough points to win.

Wow, that was way out in left field. :laugh: jk Vandy doesn't have the offensive fire power (Outside of Chris Nickson) to hang with CNS's defense, especially since he's been a defensive minded coach his entire career. Besides, doesn't Alabama have the #1 overall DT class in the Nation according to rivals.com? Talk about a full on pass rush against a typically sub-par Vandy squad. I fully expect Bama to win by 2 TD's or more at Vanderbilt.

Granted, Bama does lack some depth, because Terrance Jones and Juwan Simpson, among others, have departed Bama on defense, but I doubt Bama struggles with Vandy this time around. Remember, Vandy beat UGA in 2006 and gave UF fits in 2006, however 2007 is a brand new year and that spells a fresh new start for the Tide.

The Alabama Crimson Tide will and does have the offense to clobber the 'Dores soundly, even if CNS's defense is predominately a young group. Vandy has and explosive QB and WR (mind you, he only had one Reception for 15 yards against Bama), but Bama will have and entire offense that Vandy's Defense will have to contend with this season.

Prediction: Alabama 28 - Vandy 17

[AU Blaaaaaaaake]

Wow, that was way out in left field. :laugh: jk Vandy doesn't have the offensive fire power (Outside of Chris Nickson) to hang with CNS's defense, especially since he's been a defensive minded coach his entire career. Besides, doesn't Alabama have the #1 overall DT class in the Nation according to rivals.com? Talk about a full on pass rush against a typically sub-par Vandy squad. I fully expect Bama to win by 2 TD's or more at Vanderbilt.

Granted, Bama does lack some depth, because Terrance Jones and Juwan Simpson, among others, have departed Bama on defense, but I doubt Bama struggles with Vandy this time around. Remember, Vandy beat UGA in 2006 and gave UF fits in 2006, however 2007 is a brand new year and that spells a fresh new start for the Tide.

The Alabama Crimson Tide will and does have the offense to clobber the 'Dores soundly, even if CNS's defense is predominately a young group. Vandy has and explosive QB and WR (mind you, he only had one Reception for 15 yards against Bama), but Bama will have and entire offense that Vandy's Defense will have to contend with this season.

Prediction: Alabama 28 - Vandy 17


The problem with the "#1 DT class in the nation" is that a) Kerry Murphy is not going to qualify and Luther Davis is borderline (maybe worse?), and b) they are true freshmen.. very few kids come out of high school physically able to play SEC football. Even if Kerry Murphy had the grades to make it, he is out of shape and was 2nd string on his Hoover team.

The problem for Alabama won't just be at DT.. they have 0 depth in the entire front 7. Thats why Saban has been "experimenting" with guys like Pharr on the defensive side of the ball. Prince Hall is the only guy in the front 7 who would start on other mid-level/upper tier SEC teams.

Saban will surely be able to fill the starting roles with able players, but 2nd string is going to be weak at best, barring some phenomenon of young talent and ability in a lot of freshmen.

[WallyGoat]

The problem with the "#1 DT class in the nation" is that a) Kerry Murphy is not going to qualify and Luther Davis is borderline (maybe worse?), and b) they are true freshmen.. very few kids come out of high school physically able to play SEC football. Even if Kerry Murphy had the grades to make it, he is out of shape and was 2nd string on his Hoover team.

The problem for Alabama won't just be at DT.. they have 0 depth in the entire front 7. Thats why Saban has been "experimenting" with guys like Pharr on the defensive side of the ball. Prince Hall is the only guy in the front 7 who would start on other mid-level/upper tier SEC teams.

Saban will surely be able to fill the starting roles with able players, but 2nd string is going to be weak at best, barring some phenomenon of young talent and ability in a lot of freshmen.

I hate to admit it, but you are on to something. I don't expect a NC caliber team in 2007, or even to win the West (maybe second place :laugh: ). The defense has some issues, but it's nothing our offense and special teams can't make up for until Bama gets it together on defense. My point was that I don't believe Vandy has the firepower or speed to "out-offense" Alabama for a win, even with home field advantage.

Underestimating Vandy in 2006 wasn't smart, for any team, fan, or coach. They damn near beat Bama, they beat UGA, and the were one game away from being bowl eligible and keeping Bama from playing in the post season (I believe Vandy would have gotten a bowl bid over Bama last season based on quality wins alone, i.e. UGA).

I refuse to underestimate Vandy's O vs. Bama's D. However, the Tide's offense should be ready for almost anybody, especially with KB and DJ Hall returning along with Nikita Stover. Our backfield isn't exactly a slouching group of ogres either.

[nooneLT]

Prince Hall is the only guy in the front 7 who would start on other mid-level/upper tier SEC teams.



i'd have to disagree with you here. our DE's are actually good, but it was the type of defense we ran that prohibited them from getting a lot of sacks. expect things to change with saban cause he loves to blitz. our DT's are so thin right now, this is probably one of few positions a true freshman can come in and get some pt.

[lacene]

One thing about Johnson is he will have Vanderbilt playing very disciplined, and very fundimentally sound. That may make the difference against defenses that are much more talented, but also are young and inexperienced.

[nooneLT]

One thing about Johnson is he will have Vanderbilt playing very disciplined, and very fundimentally sound. That may make the difference against defenses that are much more talented, but also are young and inexperienced.

i agree johnson is a good coach, but vandy doesn't have the talent to compete week in week out against SEC competition.

[RW13]

This may be the most realistic of the predictions that I've seen. I'm impressed with your honesty that the USCE and UK games against Vandy are tossups.

I can't stand homeristic predictions (from any team/fan)......

[RW13]

UKat, RW may have a very large head and speaks very slowly but he's good people, honest as the day is long, and a genius w/small engines

I'm the salt of the earth!!

[WallyGoat]

I can't stand homeristic predictions (from any team/fan)......

So. Car will have a field day with Vandy. UK won't be as strong as they were in 2006, so I'm still saying Toss Up between Vandy/UK.

[crawfish]

Sept. 1, 2007 Richmond Win
(nice first game auto win pick up)

Sept. 8, 2007 Alabama Loss
(Bama will win it in the last quarter)

Sept. 15, 2007 Ole Miss Loss
(Rebels win in OT)

Sept. 29, 2007 Eastern Michigan Win
(E.M. hangs with Vandy till the end, but the Dores take over in the last quarter for the "W")

Oct. 6, 2007 at Auburn Loss
(Vandy plays well, but Auburn too much)

Oct. 13, 2007 Georgia Loss
(refer to Auburn game)

Oct. 20, 2007 at South Carolina Loss
(refer to Georgia game)

Oct. 27, 2007 Miami-OH Win
(Vandy blows out the Red Hawks in an ugly way)

Nov. 3, 2007 at Florida Loss
(refer to the South Carolina game)

Nov. 10, 2007 Kentucky Loss
(refer to the Florida game)

Nov. 17, 2007 at Tennessee Loss
(refer to the Florida game)

Nov. 24, 2007 Wake Forest Loss
(refer to the Tennessee game)

Vandy finishes with a very disappointing 3-9 season.

[The Ramp]

Sept. 1, 2007 Richmond W
Sept. 8, 2007 Alabama L
Sept. 15, 2007 Ole Miss W
Sept. 29, 2007 Eastern Michigan W
Oct. 6, 2007 at Auburn L
Oct. 13, 2007 Georgia L
Oct. 20, 2007 at South Carolina L
Oct. 27, 2007 Miami-OH W
Nov. 3, 2007 at Florida L
Nov. 10, 2007 Kentucky L
Nov. 17, 2007 at Tennessee L
Nov. 24, 2007 Wake Forest W