SEC Football: Takeaways for Each Team from Week 7

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Oct 15, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Derek Mason pumps his fist reacting to a defensive stop against the Georgia Bulldogs at the end of the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium. Vanderbilt defeated Georgia 17-16. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Vanderbilt Commodores

Derek Mason now has his signature win, and it is a big win indeed. Although I admit I had my doubts throughout the year, I called Mason getting a signature win this year. I’ll be the first to admit, though, that I had given up on that actually happening.

O me of little faith. Mason clearly was able to keep his team motivated, and it paid off with an upset AT Georgia. That’s right. Not only did Vandy get an upset, the Commodores did it BETWEEN THE HEDGES.

Props Derek Mason. Props.

Impact Moving Forward

Huge momentum gain

Because of this game, Derek Mason is safe. He will certainly return as the head coach next year.

Although Vanderbilt’s schedule doesn’t lend itself to making a bowl game, the Commodores can reach 5 wins. No one expected Vandy to pull the upset against Georgia, either, so let’s hold off on expecting no bowl appearance from Mason’s crew.

Since I had my doubts and said Mason should be interviewing for defensive coordinators positions soon, I have to eat crow. But I couldn’t be happier for Mason and his squad.

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