Congratulations to The Commodores but not Lionel Richie

Go Vandy!  Bryant Hahnfeldt’s 45-yard field goal with little time left vaulted Vanderbilt to a place that they have not seen in 53 years, the winners circle at a bowl game.  The school should have no trouble finding a spot to display a trophy or new piece of hardware.  Maybe they can wipe the dust off of the trophy from winning the 1955 Gator Bowl against Auburn so fans of the school can see both.

The city of Nashville had to be ecstatic to see the Commodores play in their first bowl game since 1982, which was also their last winning season.  Coach Bobby Johnson should be able to use the win as a momentum builder going into the 2009 season.  The bowl win and national exposure should also aid in the recruiting process for a few seasons.

Boston College had their eight game bowl winning streak, longest in the country, halted by Vandy.

Next year, Vanderbilt fans had better get used to hearing the name Eric Samuels.  The incoming running back from Florida, has verbally comitted to Vanderbilt.  From what I have read and watched so far, Samuels is built like a wide receiver.  He is tall and skinny with great vision and can cut on a dime.  He is my early vote for SEC freshman of the year.