FanHouse gathers around the TV to bring you insights from Bowl Season '08.
Vanderbilt has won their first bowl game in 53 years. On the strength of three field goals and a big special teams play -- which resulted in the their only touchdown -- the 'Dores eked out a 16-14 win over Boston College.
Vandy finishes with a 7-6 record, their first winning season since 1982. It is truly a monumental accomplishment for the tiny school that competes in college football's toughest conference.
Winning in much the same fashion as their first six victories, the Commodores pinned their hopes on their defense. And it was a good thing that the stop squad was as good as advertised: Vandy's offense only managed 200 total yards and was a dismal 1-15 on 3rd down. The difference: being +3 in TO margin, and coming up with big defensive plays when they counted most.
The question -- beyond how crazy Nashville's gonna get tonight -- is whether this is a turning point for Vanderbilt. Can they springboard the surprise success of 2008 into another winning season in 2009?
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Congrats to the 'dores and coach J. They got what they wanted from the coach they lured from Furman years ago. Good to see he came through for them at last.