Five Reasons Why Vanderbilt Beats LSU

Upset! Upset!  Vandy shocks the Tigers!  

That will be the headline in the Nashville paper on Sunday morning following the Commodores victory over LSU.

There are five reasons why the Commodores will win Saturday night:

1. The Vandy defense will shut down the run game of the Tigers. Scott and Williams struggled against Washington last week. Look for a repeat performance this week.

2. Vandy QB Larry Smith will throw for 250 yards against a weak secondary for the Tigers. Jake Locker threw for over 320 yards against the Tigers D.

3. Freshman running backs that do not know any better. Look for the Commodores two explosive running backs to have a great night. The numbers might not be like they were against Western Carolina but Stacy and Norman will each get 20 carries and 75 yards a piece.

4. Vandy offensive line will prevent the Tigers from pressuring Smith in his first test away from home. With Smith's ability to run the defense will have to be watching out for him breaking one, that will give him plenty of time to find his big TE down the middle.

5. Luck.   Look I am not a drunken fool. I know for Vandy to win in Baton Rouge they are going to need a lot of help. It is time for the Commodores to win one of these games they are not supposed to win.

No matter the outcome people will respect the Commodore football program a lot more after this game. Coach Bobby Johnson has done a great job and Vandy fans should be proud.

Final Prediction   

Take Vandy and the 14 and ride it all the way to the cash out window.