Vanderbilt didn't have to devote much attention to defending Rice's running game during preparation for last Saturday night's 38-21 victory. That will change — drastically — this week.
When Vandy (3-0) visits Ole Miss for Saturday's Southeastern Conference matchup, it will meet a 2-1 Rebels squad that's rushed for 173 yards per game in its first three games.We've done fairly well against the run," Coach Bobby Johnson said Monday. "It's going to be a test this week because Mississippi's going to line up with two backs in the backfield some. We're going to have to prove we can stop it. I'm sure they'll run it as long as they can run it."
Although Vandy's allowed just 98.7 rushing yards per game in its perfect start, none of its foes have been particularly run-oriented. South Carolina ranks last in the SEC in rushing offense and is the only league team averaging less than 100 yards (93.7) per game. Neither Miami (Ohio) nor Rice were run major threats.
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09-17-2008, 01:37 AM
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