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Mason excited about running defense as Vanderbilt reports

AUG 05, 2015 6:17p ET

AUG 05, 2015 6:17p ET

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason knows one thing is crucial for his Commodores: They have to be better in 2015 because they sure weren't last year.

The coach also is doing his best to make sure Vanderbilt improves by taking control of the defense.

''I put a lot of pressure on myself,'' Mason said Wednesday as the Commodores reported for fall practice. ''I think this team is tired of the talk, the outside banter about who we are, what we are.