Some Stats

1. VU has scored on 13 of 14 red-zone trips, including 10 Touchdowns.

2. VU has outscored its opponents by a combined score of 45-10 in the second half of the season's first three games.

3. VU scored 24 unanswered points against Rice and went on a 21-0 run in the win over SC.

4. The Commodores lead the SEC with 10 quarterback sacks and the fewest penalties with nine.

Monday's Links

The SEC's leading tackler, Patrick Benoist breaks a bone in his hand. CoBoJo says he'll play in a cast.

The Hustler says that Vandy has found the killer instinct.

Former Vandy Ace and top draft pick David Price retires the side in his first inning of major league pitching.

Dores Lock Down Rice

I have to admit that I was a little worried about the Owls and their high-powered offense. It proved true in the first half when it seemed like Clement couldn't throw an incompletion. The Dores, however, held stride. I had to watch the CBS Sportsline Gametracker online (I'm in Argentina) and felt a thrill I never thought I would watching little simulated Commodores run around the field. The D stepped it up big time in the second half, forcing punts, sacks, and turning the Owls over. The highlight for me was watching the fake little DJ Moore almost take it to the house after the D forced a 3-and-out. That's twice he's taken it all the way to the 1 yard this year.

Obviously, a 3-0 start couldn't feel better. These Dores are consistently closing games (if three counts) and playing great defense when it matters most. Jared Hawkins deserves a lot of credit - it seemed like a guaranteed 5 yards every time he touched the ball tonight. I wish I could see them play live, but watching a Gametracker W is good enough. As long as we win. Go Dores.

Jared Hawkins: "We're not a blow-off team. We'll hit you in the mouth."

2-0, 1-0 in SEC

Dores in Business. So far, not too bad for a rebuilding year.

Good Article by David Climer in the Tennessean: The Dores might not go to a bowl this year. But this team is not the "same ole Vandy." Against South Carolina, with a chance to fold in the 4th Quarter as in the past, the Dores defense came up with two sacks forcing a punt on USC's final drive. Then, with the ball and needing a first down to put the game away, the Dores ran off tackle and picked it up. 

Point is, we have a tough schedule. We're young. But these guys compete.