Reilly Lauer News

NASHVILLE - John Cole knocked down Kentucky prep receiving records liking bowling pins at Somerset High School in 2006 and '07. Some 78 miles away in Lexington, the home-state Wildcats didn't pay him much notice or extend a scholarship offer.

Bobby Johnson believes that SEC coaches should be able to loosen their lips - just a little - and still keep their wallets closed.

Last meeting. Florida 42, Vanderbilt 14 1. Loose as a goose. No one expects the Commodores to do much other than to serve as Gator bait.

When Vanderbilt returns to the practice field Tuesday in preparation for this week's trip to South Carolina, don't expect the offensive line to be in a pleasant mood.

Georgia passed in the first half, ran in the second and kept the Commodores from doing enough of either on a chilly Saturday at Vanderbilt Stadium.

MISSISSIPPI STATE AT VANDERBILT Where. Vanderbilt Stadium When. 6 p.m. today TV.

Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 6:56 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 6:56 p.m. NASHVILLE, Tenn.

Mississippi State teams under Jackie Sherrill were built on rosters chock-full of junior college transfers.

NASHVILLE, Tenn.- Four-year starting free safety Ryan Hamilton and first-year starting right tackle James Williams will miss the rest of the season due to injuries.

Vanderbilt Coach Bobby Johnson gave his players Sunday to rest and hopefully heal after a taxing Saturday night at LSU.

Larry Smith and Coach Bobby Johnson agree on who should be Vanderbilt's starting quarterback, but not on how the news was relayed.

When Smyrna's James Williams signed with Vanderbilt two-and-a-half years ago, next weekend is what he had in mind.

The Vanderbilt football team rattled off plenty of surprises during its 7-6 season.

The Vanderbilt football team rattled off plenty of surprises during its 7-6 season.