Vanderbilt linebacker Bryan Longwell proved last year he has a long memory when it comes to feeling disrespected on the recruiting trail.
The No. 15 Commodores (7-2, 3-2) probably wouldn’t mind him dipping back into that emotional pool Saturday at 3 p.m. CT (SEC Network) when Vandy hosts Auburn (4-5, 1-5) at FirstBank Stadium.
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