Before even taking the stage at SEC Media Days today, Derek Mason was making waves with his suit, the inner lining of which looked to be inspired by attendants of the NBA Draft.
Leader in the clubhouse for the #BestDressedCoach award? 👀 pic.twitter.com/kiKNDyKMjS
— SEC (@SEC) July 11, 2016
Surely the leader as the SEC’s best dressed coach, Mason’s time at the podium was spent talking about how confident he is that his Commodores are ready to turn the corner, some key additions of the off season to the staff, and how long he plans to continue to call the defense.
Below is a run down from Mason, who will be the final head coach talking for the day.
Tomorrow we’ll see Georgia’s Kirby Smart, Mississippi State’s Dan Mullen, Tennessee’s Butch Jones, and Texas A&M’s Kevin Sumlin.
#SECMD16 @CoachDerekMason Consistency/Preparation is key. Investing in fundamentals everyday. #WiseWords #WinTheDay pic.twitter.com/Sv4JX155wL
— Coach Klint King (@klintking) July 11, 2016
Derek Mason, on his team: "I believe the winds of change are coming."
— Blake Toppmeyer (@btoppmeyer) July 11, 2016
I’m really not sure whether this is an opening statement from Derek Mason or a pre-game speech.
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) July 11, 2016
“I’m a head coach who understands exactly what his strengths are.” – Derek Mason on why he’s calling the defense.
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) July 11, 2016
Derek Mason highlights hiring of special teams coordinator @JeffGenyk as one of team's most valuable offseason moves.
— Adam Sparks (@AdamSparks) July 11, 2016
Vandy coach Derek Mason: "This football team can compete. It's not about competing. It's about winning." #SECMD16 pic.twitter.com/k6QYycXlOW
— Josh Bean (@jbeanpoll) July 11, 2016
Derek Mason says he'll once again be the DC after defensive improvement a year ago. Will keep doing it until he finds the right person.
— Jason Butt (@JasonHButt) July 11, 2016
Derek Mason: "I'm more comfortable in who I am in year three."
— Adam Sparks (@AdamSparks) July 11, 2016
Derek Mason was asked if there was any added pressure being an African American coach in the SEC. "I don't wear that cape."
— Luke Johnson (@ByLukeJohnson) July 11, 2016
Derek Mason on being a black coach: "There's a reason Vanderbilt hired me. … It's not because I'm African-American."
— Adam Sparks (@AdamSparks) July 11, 2016
Derek Mason dropping JFK references into a question about his linebacking corps. It’s getting weird.
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) July 11, 2016
