Derek Mason

FILE- In this Dec. 12, 2019, file photo, former Florida State coach Willie Taggart is introduced as Florida Atlantic University's new football head coach during a press conference in Boca Raton, Fla. Colleges around the country finished off their football signing classes this week, proudly touting scores of African-American athletes as their next big stars. A review of all 130 FBS schools found shockingly low numbers, with blacks still largely shut out of head coaching positions and even more so the prime coordinator spots. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

Column: Shame on college football for lack of black coaches

Feb. 07, 2020 10:06 PM EST

Vanderbilt hires Aaron Henry as Dores' new cornerbacks coach

Jan. 31, 2020 05:33 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason has hired Aaron Henry as his new cornerbacks coach, reuniting the assistant with the Commodores' new...

Vandy goes for experience hiring Fitch, Roof as coordinators

Jan. 04, 2020 06:49 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason has hired a trio of new assistants led by new offensive coordinator Todd Fitch and defensive coordinator...

Mason replacing Vanderbilt's coordinators after 3-9 season

Dec. 28, 2019 07:27 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason will be hiring new coordinators after the Commodores went 3-9 this season. Mason said...

Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) gets past Vanderbilt safety Tae Daley (3) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Gray's big day helps Tennessee trounce Vandy 28-10

By Steve Megargee Nov. 30, 2019 04:09 PM EST

Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano sets to throw a pass during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

QB Guarantano’s re-emergence sparks Tennessee’s turnaround

By Steve Megargee Nov. 26, 2019 05:27 PM EST

Vanderbilt running back Mitchell Pryor (25) gets past ETSU defenders Olajuwon Pinkelton (94) and Tyler Murphy (9) as Pryor runs 31 yards for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt won 38-0. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Vanderbilt earns win for its beleaguered coach

By Chip Cirillo Nov. 23, 2019 08:53 PM EST

Vanderbilt blanks East Tennessee State in home finale

By Chip Cirillo Nov. 23, 2019 07:51 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ke’Shawn Vaughn rushed for 139 yards and two touchdowns as Vanderbilt ended a three-game losing streak with a 38-0 win over East...

Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason watches from the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Vanderbilt prepares for ETSU, another dangerous running back

By Chip Cirillo Nov. 22, 2019 12:30 PM EST

Vanderbilt AD says Mason staying as football head coach

Nov. 19, 2019 01:54 PM EST

Kentucky running back Christopher Rodriguez Jr. (24) dives into the end zone for a touchdown on a 22-yard run against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Kentucky pounds Vanderbilt to keep bowl hopes alive

By Chip Cirillo Nov. 16, 2019 08:23 PM EST

Kentucky rushes past Vanderbilt, keeps bowl hopes alive

By Chip Cirillo Nov. 16, 2019 06:59 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kentucky rushed for a season-high 398 yards and kept its bowl hopes alive with a 38-14 win over Vanderbilt on Saturday. ...