The Year of the Running Back, Darrius Sims, Maui and a Trip to Cuba - The Periscope

Our semi-regular link dump returns. With several important thanks to Good Bull Hunting's cuppycup, we bring you the latest Vanderbilt news from around the web. Anything we missed that you want to share? Add it in the comments!

The Year of the Running Back in the SEC. ESPN takes a look at the top rushers in the Southeastern Conference - including Vanderbilt's Ralph Webb.

#DoresInCuba Blog Days 1&2. Vanderbilt bowler Nicole Powell blogs about the first two days of a service trip in Cuba - alongside nine other Commodores

Changes bring optimism to Vanderbilt. ESPN looks at the changes Derek Mason has made at Vanderbilt and how it's got the Commodores excited for 2015.

Local Rivals250 LB set to visit again ($). Four-star linebacker Jacob Phillips is set for a return visit to Vanderbilt.

Preseason Spotlight: Darrius Sims. Jesse Johnson looks at special teams dynamo Darrius Sims and his prospects for 2015.

Previewing the SEC East. ESPN shoots a quick preview of every SEC East team, including Vanderbilt. Not much substance here, but hell, it's nice to get some recognition - even if it's just as a member of the division.

Vanderbilt's Dansby Swanson hit in face by pitch, but 'fine' - The Tennessean. Pow! Right in the kisser!

Tennessee and Vandy to play in the Grits Cup? ESPN takes a look at some of the terrible names thrown out there for the Vanderbilt/UT rivalry game.

Bracket breakdown. Wherein ESPN calls Vanderbilt basketball "the sneakiest Top 25 team in the country."