Bobby Johnson: “I don’t think it’s important who starts. I think Jeff is capable of starting, Cassen is capable of starting, Jared Hawkins is capable of starting. We are excited about Gaston Miller’s ability to do certain things. It’s a good problem to have.”

VM: Vanderbilt has had good crowds of Commodore fans for out of conference games but against SEC opponents there always seems to be a lot more of the opponents fans or at least a 50-50 ratio probably. Does this frustrate you and what would you like to see done to get more Commodore fans in the stadium for SEC games?

Coach Johnson: “If we win games we are going to get more people in the stands. That’s going to be our responsibility to put a product out there that we can fill the stadium with. Yeah it’s a little frustrating but we are going to continue to improve and our following will improve.”

VM: We’ve asked you the last couple years what newcomer you were most eager to see on the field, in 2005 it was Earl Bennett and in 2006 it was Ryan Hamilton. What newcomer are you most eager to see in 2007?

Coach Johnson: “Well he played last year but I think Myron Lewis is going to have a good year.”

VM: For Vanderbilt to win six games this year we need to do these three things above and beyond everything else.

Coach Johnson: “I’m not worried about winning six. I’m worried about winning the first one we play and everyone after that. For us to beat Richmond we are going to have to play as mistake free as possible and with great passion.”

Awards

2001 I-AA National Coach of the Year at Furman
Three-Year I-AA Region II Coach of the Year

Playing Career