Northwestern QB target Mike Wright canceled his official visit to UCF and instead visited Vanderbilt over the weekend. According to Rivals sources, UCF feels like they are out of the running and it's 50/50 whether he ends up at Vandy or Northwestern.
From the outside looking in, NU would seem to have an edge on Vandy head-to-head. NU has a big advantage in stability, as Derek Mason may be out of Nashville after another year. Success on the field is in NU's favor. Academically, NU has a better national ranking than VU (9 vs. 15, according to US News), and NU's internship/mentorship programs are top-notch. NU has to have the edge in facilities. Vandy also already has a QB in its class (3-star Ken Seals of Texas). The only big variable we don't know is how big a role the distance-from-home factor will be.
From the outside looking in, NU would seem to have an edge on Vandy head-to-head. NU has a big advantage in stability, as Derek Mason may be out of Nashville after another year. Success on the field is in NU's favor. Academically, NU has a better national ranking than VU (9 vs. 15, according to US News), and NU's internship/mentorship programs are top-notch. NU has to have the edge in facilities. Vandy also already has a QB in its class (3-star Ken Seals of Texas). The only big variable we don't know is how big a role the distance-from-home factor will be.
