There have been a lot of very strong opinions about Vanderbilt football’s last two weeks. From firing Derek Mason, to Sarah Fuller, to not being able to field a team against Georgia, one thing is very clear: Commodore fans are very split on where things should go. However, this conversation isn’t actually new. We’ve been having it for at least twenty years.
While polarization occurs in basketball, it pales in comparison to football discussions, which put a spotlight on Vanderbilt administration more than any other sport. Of course, this is because it’s the highest profile and highest revenue sport in college athletics.