Is there finally some reason for optimism around Vanderbilt football? While progress is going to be slow given the size of the Commodores' rebuild, we give you reasons why the program took a big step forward under coach Clark Lea on Tuesday, and discuss a few players we really liked. Also, some discussion of where the portal can help Vanderbilt, and how the Commodores can gain realistically gain some ground even when they're still near the bottom of the SEC's recruiting rankings.
