Fall practices officially get underway for Vanderbilt football this Thursday, and despite a roster stocked with returning players, second-year head coach Derek Mason still has some big decisions to make with his starting lineup. While breakout candidates like Steven Scheu, Ralph Webb, Andrew Jelks, and Adam Butler are firmly entrenched in their roles, questions remain at cornerback, center, linebacker, and - most importantly - quarterback.
The choices that Mason makes could dictate his success in 2015 - a season that may determine his future viability as a Division I coach. He'll have to glean improvements on both sides of the ball to restore confidence in his ability to lead an SEC program.