Derek Mason is quickly approaching a major crossroads in his career. If he can't improve on Vanderbilt's disastrous 3-9 record from 2014, his tenure as a BCS head coach could come to an end. If the second-year skipper is concerned, however, he didn't show it during Wednesday's Commodore Football press conference.
Mason showcased a quiet confidence in his team while showing off a more polished demeanor with the media in his first in-depth interview session since SEC Media Days. He addressed questions with little hesitations and fewer of the "um"s and "you know"s that dotted his interviews throughout a rough rookie campaign in Nashville.