This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/vanderbilt as Streak Broken: Vanderbilt Reflects on Emotional Win Over South Carolina. COLUMBIA, S.C.--Streaks–and curses–are meant to be broken, although it hasn’t always felt that way for this Vanderbilt program.

For decades, local alumni clubs affiliated with out-of-town colleges and/or universities have had social gatherings to welcome the new students, along with their parents, and to offer graduates trips

To the surprise of many, Von revealed a humorous and unexpected wager involving Vanderbilt’s quarterback, Diego Pavia. According to Von, Pavia had promised him a date with his mother if Vanderbilt emerged victorious in the game. When questioned about the arrangement, Von chuckled and confirmed the details.

Wil and Raelene Haberer sold their house in Australia and will spend the fall touring the South watching their son Nick punt for Vanderbilt.