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Don't sleep on Vanderbilt Aug 28, 2022 20:18:13 GMT -5 gatorgibson likes this

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Impressive opener for the Commodores. In a game that the ESPN Game Day crew unanimously picked them to lose, they destroyed Hawaii 63-10 in front of a home opener crowd for the Rainbow Warriors. Vandy had 601 yards of total offense, with 404 yards rushing, including an 87-yard TD run by QB Mike Wright. His incredible mobility kept plays alive, and he completed 16/28 passes for 197 yards and two touchdowns. QB mobility has been a problem for them in recent years. The offense showed big play potential, scoring 35 points in the third quarter to break open a game that they led 21-10 at the half. The defense returned two fumbles for touchdowns.

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But you know, I think sometimes, if you have the right perspective, injuries can — in the long-term, you may not realize it in the middle of it.

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Rock Gator Gator for Life Posts: 5,945	Don't sleep on Vanderbilt Aug 29, 2022 12:47:29 GMT -5 Mojave Gator and gatorgibson like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rock Gator on Aug 29, 2022 12:47:29 GMT -5 You're talking about Vanderbilt? The Commodores? From Nashville? Something's not adding up here.
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tapsgator Gator for Life Posts: 5,088	Don't sleep on Vanderbilt Aug 30, 2022 13:24:20 GMT -5 Mojave Gator likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tapsgator on Aug 30, 2022 13:24:20 GMT -5 Skittles needs to give Hawaii an NIL deal before I believe a win over the Rainbow Warriors is meaningful.
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Don't sleep on Vanderbilt Aug 30, 2022 20:08:56 GMT -5

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Aug 29, 2022 12:47:29 GMT -5 Rock Gator said:

You're talking about Vanderbilt? The Commodores? From Nashville? Something's not adding up here.

Hawaii scored a touchdown on their opening drive, then three points the rest of the game. That 7-0 lead didn't mean much.

Watch the highlights on YouTube. Looks nothing like the Vanderbilt that we have seen for the past several years. While I am hesitant to draw conclusions based upon one game, when the difference from one year to the next is this stark (this is a team that once lost to both UNLV and East Tennessee State at home, and neither game was close), I take notice.

The helmets have changed. The star is gone, replaced by a simple gold V with black outline on a white shell.

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But you know, I think sometimes, if you have the right perspective, injuries can — in the long-term, you may not realize it in the middle of it.

- Billy Napier

gatorgibson Junior Gator Posts: 1,158	Don't sleep on Vanderbilt Aug 31, 2022 5:22:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gatorgibson on Aug 31, 2022 5:22:46 GMT -5 I watched this on YT and Hawaii could be one of the worse tackling teams i ever saw from a D1 school.