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We are indebted to James Franklin, who turned this team around. We are indebted to Bobby Johnson, who put the pieces in place for tremendous growth in Nashville. We owe nothing to the selection committees that overlooked the fire behind this fanbase or the venue that was essentially obligated to take Vanderbilt. And when Vandy fans descend on Birmingham, it's not because we're honored by the postseason process.

It's because we want to see this team beat Houston. We want to send players like Matthews, Garnham, Spear, and Kenny Ladler out by reflecting the passion that they gave us on the field. We want to show every other bowl out there that any myths about Vanderbilt's fan base not traveling for the postseason were just that - myths. So be mad about being shafted by the bowl committee.

Embrace the fact that falling to the bottom of the pecking order was a total slight against this team and its fanbase. But don't let that overshadow this team's January 4th matchup or the work that's being done on the field in Nashville.

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They're staying at the hotel, getting massages and stuff. Fair weather fans. Pitt alum Gayle Roberts of the Bronx, N. I thought it was going to be warmer. It's just as cold as New York City but I've enjoyed it though. We're feeling at home. Roberts said Ole Miss fans have been hard to ignore.