Upsets, Notes, And Two “Vandy,” Which Shocked ‘Bama, Pronounced Lee’s–

It will not quite, (likely nowhere near), have the impact of past multiple upset days in college football, however, let’s note (with past notes and a tale of two(pronounced) Lees, one being the Vanderbilt All-American basketball player, Clyde (Lee), now 80 years old and teaching yoga, as it has helped alleviate pain he suffered during his great career at Vanderbilt University and later a fine 10 year such, in the NBA).

Why the Lee’s, yesterday? Vanderbilt, coached by Clark Lea (pronounced Lee), a 3 touchdown plus underdog, upset top ranked Alabama.

I surely saw a closer than perceived tilt, as a Crimson Tide (Alabama– ode to “Steely Dan”) letdown after their win vs Georgia, but an outright Vandy shocker, is just that. Then again …. Mr. Saban is in studios also doing ads and there is a 12 team, triple last season’s number, in college football.

Vandy an aforementioned 3 TD plus underdog WON, while fellow “stater,” Tennessee, lost as a 17 point “fave” vs Arkansas.

In ’98 when Tennessee claimed their lone crown since 1938 (one day more on mythical national titles, which is part of the “brew” leading to a 12 team ‘off), they needed a miracle win vs Arkansas, getting a fumble and possession, when victory appeared all but hopeless. (Think Giants 1990 at S.F. in the NFC title tilt).

Surely ‘Bama and Tennessee remain in and might even be favorites to make the ‘off while almost certainly neither Vandy (an excellent school, remember school/academics, by the way) or Arkansas has even a remote chance to do so.

However, what a day for each team!! “Ark” has had some great football moments while this for Vandy has to be either top or certainly near it, for what is again a fine learning institution, which often, with notable exceptions, makes winning in sports such as football, much more difficult, if not nearly impossible.

Click above to view Tennessee’s “must have” incredible win vs Arkansas, of course the team that toppled them last night, which propelled them to a win in the first official college title game, that vs Florida State.