Vanderbilt linebacker is among the team leaders in tackles and the conference leaders in sacks More

Franklin says he contemplated turning to Austyn Carta-Samuels during Saturday's loss at Northwestern More

After season-opening loss to South Carolina, Commodores particularly concerned about scrambles More

Commodores led in the second half but fell 17-13 as Gamecocks rallied behind wounded quarterback More

Minimal turnover among starters forces others to settle in as backups, push for playing time More

Tristan Strong cuts his Vanderbilt career short, increases questions about depth at linebacker More

Vanderbilt has questions on offensive and defensive lines; Volunteers finally have experience More

Departure of three-time All-SEC linebacker Chris Marve means things will be different on defense in 2012 More

Young group has combined for 25 receptions and more than 400 yards in last two contests More

Franklin's first recruiting class was well-regarded, but most have been forced to wait for their turn More