SC vs Vandy

We were each asked to watch Vandy and SC last night and give our thoughts. I am not sure if SC looked bad or Vandy looked that good. First game so I will consider that SC did not look that good.

Here are a few things that stood out to me. Shaw is legit QB, tough kid. They would surely have lost if he did not come back into game. Ran the offense well. Big drop off between Shaw and 2nd QB. Do not understand why the did not use Latimore more though. Especially when Shaw was out. Probably worried about re-injury. I would say he is back though.

Their D played ok. They were caught out of position few times. Vandy moved the ball on them well. Near end of the first half comment was made that they looked gassed. They did prevent Vandy from scoring TDs in second half when Vandy had advantage in field position. If last night is indication I would not consider that a top SEC defense.

SC did not look like a top #10 team last night. Did not impress. Lack of depth for Vandy was reason SC won. Nothing else. Spurrier should be glad they don't have UGA next week.

Agreed, TN Dawg. Keep thinking back to last year in Athens. We destroyed the 'Cocks before we self destructed. They just don't impress me as much as they impress everyone else. I think they are fake. Special Ed Teams break downs and QB turnover break downs for us last year made ALL of the difference in that game, and it was still only 3 points. They also lost to Abuurn at home. (A Special Ed Teams break down against Vandy also cost us in the third quarter, making that game MUCH closer than it really was. If we can fix the Special Ed Teams, this year those games won't be so close.)

Don't get me wrong, the 'Cocks have got some REALLY good players, but their team is FAKE.

Just MHO.

Down 10 zip and lead by 3 in the fourth quarter lose by 4. Vandy showed they will not back down from the supposed powers of the SEC East. Vanderbilt has taken on the "macho image" of Franklin and it appears that the Franklin way is changing minds about the old Vandy and the latest edition. TN Dawg, no doubt in my mind that depth became the issue last night. If Franklin continues to pull recruits from the State of Georgia, he could possibly have the same effect on their system that Steve Spurrier has had on South Carolina.

South Carolina continues to have the merry-go-round system when it comes to coaches. I believe that I saw the effects of that last night on the defense. They have players on that side of the ball . . . . just guessing . . . . think that some heads on that side are getting a bit too big. Was not impressed with Clowney before the half with hands on his hips. All of us know what that means. South Carolina at this point is not near the team they were last season. Realize it was the first game, however with the talent that Spurrier has, not impressed with the overall appearance of his team.

Sherman Armstrong's presence on the coaching staff will change a lot of what we saw last year when it came to conditioning. Just saying . . . .

Marcus Lattimore did not shy away from playing hard nosed football. Does not appear that last years injury has given Lattimore pause to flinch. You are so right about Shaw, tough as nails. IC could learn a thing or two about guts from Shaw. Could not resist that shot.

Could say a lot more, hoping to read others comments in your thread TN Dawg.

Most of what I observed about the game have already been said,but the biggest thing I can take away from that game is that CS was,and probably will be, the main ingredient for success at south carolina this year. They are very lucky to have him. I thought that Lattimore looked tentative in some of his carries,but who wouldnt be after the time he's spent getting back to the game,that being said he still got 110 yards. He'll probably get better. So UGA should consider that they will be healthy in week 5 and prepare as such. I don't believe we can look on this game as one that gives a true measure of either one. GO DAWGS GATA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For me...

1. 1st game, kinks, timimg, execution.....too hard to tell, except CS. Said it 6 months ago, he's a player.
2. I don't buy into this USC is not that good. They WILL play much better. If CS was healthy, they win by 14. Key for USC....CS had better stay healthy.
3. Lattimore played very well, much better than I thought. His knee passed the test.....watch out from here on out.
4. Bottom line for me (like I mentioned on another post)........

VANDY IS STILL VANDY.

Can't throw off the fact that SC (#9 ?) couldn't put Vandy away. I will give you that Vandy has improved, but come on now. A top #10 team should beat Vandy by more than 4 even their first game. They showed me little on offense. Lattimore is going to get his 100+ and Shaw showed he has mobility. Very vanilla offense. Did Bobo call their plays? 205 rushing yds and 67 passing yds with 1 int? Again ... how did they win?

They have East Carolina and UAB before Missouri comes calling. Guess we will know more after that game. But for now, top 10, NOT!