Vandy Attacks!

Vanderbilt students, always a rowdy bunch, look like they've put those lofty tuition payments to good use. The SEC is contemplating a $25,000 fine for the Vandy "athletics department" because the students stormed the court after upsetting No. 1 Florida this weekend. The SEC instituted a new security policy a few years ago after the great assault upon goalposts in 2001 and then several incidents on the basketball court. This would be Vandy's second offense under the new policy after they stormed the court in an NIT game last year. I can't imagine the pent up emotions unleashed in rushing the court after beating mighty Wichita State in the NIT.

In their defense, the Vandy students were merely defending their coach after Joakim Noah's attack. I really like the attempts by the 87 year old security guard trying to stop the onrush of college students.



Storming the court is a quaint tradition that has gotten a bit out of hand, just like taking down the goalposts. It is a tradition of the downtrodden when they rise up to trip the powerful. Times can change, but I don't remember Kentucky storming the court or Alabama ripping down their goalposts. Have fun kids, but stay in your seats. You can pat the players on the back Monday in class. Plus, it's more fun to throw ice at the Gators than kicking them in the shins. This also greatly reduces the chances that you will get punched in the face.

It looks like Ohio State will work off a little bit of their massive rage against the Gators by overtaking them for No. 1 in the polls.