Vanderbilt will roll into 2015 with more than just the traditional star-V on their helmets. The Commodores' new kits will emphasize the "Anchor Down" motto by putting the school's famed anchor of gold on the back of at least two sets of helmets this fall and replacing the sometimes-used center stripes with a chain. Commodore Defensive Quality Control Coach Rod Chance tweeted out a picture of the new hats on Wednesday night, sparking a quick maelstrom of reactions:
— u2693Rod Chanceu2693 (@Coach_ChanceVU) August 5, 2015
Derek Mason must be happy to have found a way to convey the "anchor down" message without being penalized for wearing improper jerseys.