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Vanderbilt Game Notes 2011 Schedule at a Glance Date OPPONENT NOTES 9/3 ELON, CSS (W, 45-14) Franklin wins debut, Commodores beat Elon 9/10 CONNECTICUT, CSS (W, 24-21) 2-0 'Dores get 24-21 comeback over UConn 5-5, 2-5 4-6, 0-6 9/17 OLE MISS, SEC TV (W, 30-7) Vanderbilt stays unbeaten in impressive style 9/24 @ South Carolina, ESPN2 (L, 3-21) Gamecock defense controls Vandy offense VANDY-TENNESSEE KICKOff INFO 10/8 @ Alabama, ESPNU (L, 0-34) Tide too tough; Offensive struggle continues DATE: Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011 10/15 GEORGIA, Fox Sports South (L, 28-33) Bulldogs hold off repeated Commodore rallies KICKOFF: 6:00 pm, CST 10/22 ARMY, ESPNU (W, 44-21) 4-3 'Dores earn third straight non-SEC victory STADIUM: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, Tenn. 10/29 ARKANSAS, SEC TV (L, 28-31) Vandy goes to 4-4, edged by Razorbacks 31-28 TELEVISION: ESPNU Clay Matvick, play-by-play; 11/5 @ Florida, SEC TV (L, 21-26) 'Dores rally but drop close decision at Florida Brian Griese, analyst; 11/12 KENTUCKY, SEC TV (W, 38-8) 5-5 'Dores register 38-8 win over Kentucky Allison Williams, sideline reporter 11/19 @ Tennessee, ESPNU, 6 pm Volunteers fall to 4-6 overall with road loss at Arkansas RADIO: VANDERBILT RADIO NETWORK 11/26 @ Wake Forest 5-5 Demon Deacs fall 31-28 at nationally ranked Clemson Flagship – WRQQ Classic Hits 97.1 FM VANDERBILT RADIO CREW: Joe Fisher, play-by-play; John Gromos, analyst; 'Dores travel to Knoxville Kevin Ingram, sideline reporter SIRIUS RADIO: Ch. 216 XM Radio: Ch. 200 in search of sixth victory MAKING QUICK PROGRESS Storylines for Game 11 The records of just two BCS-member teams have improved more in one year than James COMPARING THE 2010 & 2011 'DORES Page 2 NOTES FROM THE VANDY-KY GAME Page 7 Franklin's Vanderbilt squad. Statistics show the current Vandy edition is Notes plentiful after 38-8 Commodore win. Vanderbilt's improvement from 2-10 in 2010 achieving at higher levels than 2010 squad. to 5-5 this year is topped among BCS schools by MARVE APPROACHES TEAM'S TOP TEN LIST Page 7 Cincinnati (4-8 to 7-2) and Clemson (6-7 to 9-1). STACY: SEC'S OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK Page 3 Senior linebacker just shy of joining career list. Junior back notches fourth 100+ yard rushing CREATING EXPLOSIVE PLAYS performance in victory over Kentucky. WHERE VANDY STANDS IN SEC, NCAA STATS Page 8 Complete individual, team rankings included. To the surprise of many, Vanderbilt's offense DEFENSE LIMITING RUSH TOTALS Page 4 enters today as the SEC leader in producing plays Unit has held eight of nine FBS opponents below VANDERBILT ACTIVE CAREER LEADERS Page 9 of at least 40 yards. their rushing average. Team's top performers in variety statistics. According to cfbstats.com, the Commodores have 14 plays of 40 yards or more yards, one more than COREY HARRIS NAMED 'DORE LEGEND Page 4 COMPARING THE TEAMS THRU STATS Page 10 Arkansas and Auburn. Vanderbilt also ranks second Former RB/RS to be honored Dec. 2-3 in Atlanta. A stat comparison of Vanderbilt & Tennessee to Arkansas with 26 plays of 30 yards or more. The added big plays have resulted in a scoring average of 26.1 points, nine points higher than the VANDERBILT & TENNESSEE QUICK FACTS team's 2010 scoring average. VANDERBILT TENNESSEE Location Nashville, Tenn. Knoxville, Tenn. THLETIC OMMUNICATIONS VU A C Founded 1873 1794 LARRY LEATHERS...........Primary Football Contact Enrollment 6,794 27,525 office: (615) 343-6437 • cell: (615) 480-8226 Conference Southeastern (East) Southeastern (East) [email protected] Nickname Commodores Volunteers ROD WILLIAMSON. ....Director of Communications Colors Black & Gold Orange & White KYLE PARKINSON ...... Secondary Football/Baseball Home Field Vanderbilt Stadium Neyland Stadium RYAN SCHULZ .................... Website co-Coordinator Capacity 39,773 102,455 CHRIS WEINMAN ............. Editor, Commodore Nation ANDY BOGGS ...................................Men’s BB/Golf Field Surface natural grass natural grass BRANDON BARCA. .......... Website co-Coordinator Head Coach James Franklin (1st) Derek Dooley (2nd) ASHLEY CROSBY ............................... Intern, Tennis Coaching Record 5-5 (.500) 10-13 (.435) • 27-33 (.450) Office Phone: (615) 322-4121 Press Box Phone: 320-0436 Website vucommodores.com utsports.com 2011 Vanderbilt Game Notes Commodore Notes 2011 'DORES IMPROVED OVER 2010 EDITION SEEKING TWO POSTSEASON AppEARANCES The 2011 Commodores Nine Commodore returnees are trying to achieve something no other are scoring more and Vanderbilt under James Franklin Vanderbilt letterwinner can claim: become the team's first players to allowing less points than Comparing 2010-11 Stats (thru 10 Games) make multiple postseason bowl appearances. the 2010 squad. Statistical Category 2011 2010 change The current players – Brandon Barden (TE), Tim Fugger (DE), T.J. James Franklin, in his Record 5-5 2-8 + 3 Greenstone (DT), Casey Hayward (DB), Josh Jelesky (OL), Chris Marve first year at the helm of Scoring Offense 26.1 18.0 + 8.1 (LB), Sean Richardson (safety), Larry Smith (QB) and Udom Umoh (WR) – Total Offense 334.9 280.3 + 54.6 Vanderbilt football, also played in the 2008 Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl, a 16-14 victory over Rushing Offense 162.4 138.9 + 23.5 has the 'Dores with a Boston College. Avg. Per Rush Offense 4.4 4.0 + .4 Several of the current 'Dores played pivotal roles in the postseason better record (5-5) than Rushing TDs Scored 20 13 + 7 win. It marked the first career start for Smith at quarterback. Marve the 2010 team (2-8). Passing Offense 172.5 141.4 + 31.1 In a comparison of the Scoring Defense 21.6 31.6 + 10.0 also started and finished with a team-high 10 tackles. Richardson made 2010 and 2011 teams thru Total Defense 327.6 437.2 + 109.6 one of the biggest plays of the game, recovering a fumbled punt for a 10 games, the current Rushing Defense 122.9 196.2 + 73.3 touchdown. Hayward played much of the game in place of an injured D.J. edition is improved over Avg. Per Rush Defense 3.3 4.4 + 1.1 Moore. Umoh posted the first three catches of his career. Rushing TDs Allowed 9 20 + 11 the 2010 product in Passing Defense 204.7 241.0 + 36.3 virtually every way. Net Punting 37.9 38.2 + .3 HAYWARD: THORPE AWARD SEMIFINALIST The 2011 offense is Punt Returns 6.4 6.9 - .5 averaging more points Kickoff Returns 22.7 22.4 + .3 Casey Hayward (Sr., DB) was announced as one of 15 semifinalists (26.1-18.8), more Turnover Margin +3 - 3 + 6 for the Jim Thorpe Award on Oct. 31. The award is given annually to the Pass Efficiency 112.6 99.4 + 13.2 rushing yards nation's top defensive back. (162.4-138.9), more total Def. Pass Efficiency 117.6 141.7 + 24.1 Hayward is tied for sixth VANDY INTERCEPTION LEADERS yards (334.9-280.3) and Penalties 7.0 5.7 - 1.3 Penalty Yards 56.3 46.6 - 9.7 nationally with five INTs and Player INTs more first downs 3rd Down Conv. % 33% 23% + 10% fifth with 14 defensed passes. 1. Leonard Coleman, 1980-83 15 (16.8-12.9) than the 2010 3rd Down Conv. % (Def.) 38% 39% + 1% He also ranks as the SEC's T-2. CASEY HayWARD, 2008- 13 squad. Red Zone Off. Efficiency 75% 77% - 2% active leader with 13 picks. T-2. D.J. Moore, 2006-08 13 The defense is also Red Zone TDs scored 19 12 + 7 T-2. Ken Stone, 1970-72 13 Last Saturday, Hayward T-2. Donald Gleisner, 1950-52 13 vastly improved this year. Red Zone Def. Efficiency 81% 80% - 1% had six tackles against Red Zone TDs allowed 12 23 + 11 The unit is giving up less Kentucky, one week after QB Sacks 22 18 + 4 points (21.6-31.6), total posting three tackles for loss and a defensed pass against Florida Nov. 5. yards (327.6-437.2), QB Sacks Allowed 24 29 + 5 Pass Interceptions 15 7 + 8 In mid-October, Hayward was listed as a first-team midseason rushing yards First Downs 16.8 12.9 + 3.9 All-America by SI.com and a second-team All-America by CBSSports.com. (122.9-196.2), passing First Downs Allowed 18.0 20.5 + 2.5 Hayward's 13 career picks is tied for second all-time among 'Dores with yards (204.7-241.0) and Time of Possession 29:39 26:02 + 3.37 former standouts D.J. Moore (2006-08) and Ken Stone (1970-72). The team's first downs (18.0-20.5). career leader is Leonard Coleman (15 INTs, 1980-83). The 'Dores have been even more impressive in the red zone, scoring Only eight Commodores have ever intercepted more passes in a more TDs (19-12) and allowing less TDs (12-23) inside the 20-yard line. season than Hayward's current five-INT total. The unit is improved in all rushing categories, averaging more yards per carry (4.4-4.0) while allowing less yards per attempt by opponents (3.3-4.4). The 2011 defense also has eight more interceptions, helping the team with RODGERS IMPRESSING AS STARTING QB plus-6 in turnover margin. Jordan Rodgers RODGERS' LAST FOUR GAMES (R-Jr, QB) has blossomed Opponent Pass Comp% Rush Total OffENSE PRODUCING MORE BIG PLAYS since being inserted as a 11/12 Kentucky 207 54.5 29 236 starter in mid-October.