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SEC Football: Takeaways from Around the Conference in Week 5

By John Richardson

Oct 1, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers interim head coach Ed Orgeron celebrates following a win in his first game against the Missouri Tigers at Tiger Stadium. LSU defeated Missouri 42-7. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers interim head coach Ed Orgeron celebrates following a win in his first game against the Missouri Tigers at Tiger Stadium. LSU defeated Missouri 42-7. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 1, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Kyle Shurmur (14) attempts a pass during the first half against the Florida Gators at Vanderbilt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Kyle Shurmur (14) attempts a pass during the first half against the Florida Gators at Vanderbilt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Vanderbilt Commodores 

Kyle Shurmur looked like hot garbage at quarterback this week.  In addition, the Vanderbilt offense couldn’t muster up a touchdown at home to possibly upset the Gators.  Ralph Webb continued to be the sole bright spot on an otherwise hapless Vanderbilt offense.  I hope NFL teams are watching.

Impact Moving Forward

-Losing traction

I’ve already said I have a ton of respect for what Derek Mason is doing with the Vanderbilt defense, but moral victories only get you so far.  I incorrectly thought Vandy would take the next step this year.  If Mason can’t eventually get some quality SEC wins under his belt this year, his team will eventually grow weary of playing for him.   Sure the Commodores beat Western Kentucky in overtime, but they cannot afford to lost to Kentucky next week if Mason wants to continue having the ear of his players.

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