Vandy's QB Situation Ideal

Normally QB controversies seem like divisive things that can hurt a team's rapport, but in the case of Vanderbilt, the battle for the starting position between Larry Smith and Mackenzi Adams has been ideal.Smith was named the starter, which wasn't a big surprise. Although both Smith and Adams had taken snaps with the first-team offense, Smith was going first and also has the upside factor on his side given that he's only a redshirt sophomore. Both did a great job of pushing each other throughout spring and summer practices and they have absolutely made one another improved quarterbacks.Although Smith hardly looked like a world-beater against Boston College (10-17, 121 yards passing, 25 yards rushing), it was pretty remarkable that he showed the kind of poise he had against a tough defense and go out and win his first career start. He directed Vanderbilt's two field goal drives in the first quarter (including a beautiful 51-yard pass to Sean Walker) to give then an ea...