Derek Mason Addresses the Media, Keeps Vanderbilt's Starting Quarterback to Himself

Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY SportsWe're only two days from the official start of Derek Mason's second year in Nashville, but if the Vanderbilt head coach is nervous he certainly didn't show it on Tuesday. Mason was confident when he dealt with questions from the press, brushing off concerns from 2014 and showcasing the team's strengths as their season opener against Western Kentucky looms.

Mason was quick to point out that no one on campus was overlooking the Hilltoppers. He was effusive in his praise of WKU in his opening statement:

We get a chance to test our mettle Thursday night versus Western Kentucky, who is an extremely good football team. They've got a great quarterback in…