Stand-out cornerback D.J. Moore has proven to be more than just a weapon on defense for the Commodores.

The Commodores are riding high after a win last week in Kentucky that finally made them bowl eligible, lifting an enormous burden off of the team's collective shoulders.

Commodore Nation is being urged to begin the mobilization for a trip to a postseason bowl appearance by the football team.

For some reason, the sun seemed to shine a little brighter Sunday morning as it rose over Vanderbilt Stadium.

The Class of 2009 has seen it all in our time at Vanderbilt, from Chancellor Gordon Gee's defection to the implementation of The Commons.

1. Florida 9-1 (7-1 Southeastern Conference)

In a game Vanderbilt needed in every sense of the word, the quarterback whose roller coaster season had mirrored his team's stepped up.

Quarterbacks: A

With a 31-24 victory at Kentucky Saturday night, Vanderbilt exorcised 26 years of frustration and heartbreak, finally earning a sixth win, bowl eligibility and a sense of pride for Commodore football.

It took 26 years. But at long last, your Commodores have reached that peak that always seemed just out of their reach.