I talk about missed opportunities a lot, and it isn’t just the scoring chances, though those are obviously a problem — through two games, Vanderbilt’s offense has generated nine scoring opportunities (defined as having a first down inside the opponent’s 40-yard line) and scored 17 points. That is, obviously, very bad. Granted, some of that is on Vanderbilt’s kicking game — Pierson Cooke is now 1-for-3 on the season, including missing a 22-yard field goal last night — and Ken Seals has now thrown three interceptions in that range.
Against LSU last night, that probably wasn’t going to matter, although I am curious what might have happened had Vanderbilt managed not to blow a couple of tailor-made scoring opportunities in the first half.