Calling it now, Vanderbilt's special teams will be the difference in at least two SEC wins this season. everybody's focused on the QB battle, but the hidden yardage from our kicking game is a massive edge. Last year we ranked 13th nationally in net punting average at 42.8 yards, flipping field position consistently. With the new kickoff rules, having a reliable unit that can pin teams deep is more valuable than ever. The coverage teams have been a point of emphasis all spring, and that discipline will show up. In the close games we lost last year, a single special teams play could have changed the outcome. That phase is coached up and ready to steal games.