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Derek Mason: Vanderbilt Needs to Stop the Run, Overcome Texas A&M's "Sack Factory"

Derek Mason sees blocking and run defense as two big keys to a Vanderbilt upset win over Texas A&M.

Derek Mason displayed a quiet confidence while previewing this week's Texas A&M, suggesting that the key to a win over the Aggies is a stout run defense. That's a good sign for a Vanderbilt team that ranks 21st in the country when it comes to stopping the run in 2015.

Mason, wearing a shirt with "Dominate the Day" written in big block letters, didn't hesitate when it came to breaking down what the Commodores need to do to beat Texas A&M on Saturday.