Aug. 10, 2010
AROUND THE WEB – TUESDAY (Previous: Monday, August 9 | Sunday, August 8)
- Vanderbilt pitchers have historic night (The Tennessean)
- Minor tastes major leagues (The Tennessean)
- Minor discusses life as a pro (Jeff Lockridge, The Tennessean)
- Price sets Tampa Bay Rays victories record (Associated Press)
- Tate sees big opportunity as a short-yardage back (Mark Wheeler, The City Paper)
- Minor’s debut spoiled by errors, bullpen (Steve Gartner, MLB.com)
- Braves’ Minor solid in loss (David O’Brien, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
- Minor’s talks about MLB debut (David O’Brien, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
- Price K’s nine Tigers to win No. 15 (Bill Chastain, MLB.com)
- Versatile Hillenmeyer embraces his role on defense (Larry Mayer, ChicagoBears.com)
- Top early basketball tournaments (Jason King, Rivals.com)
VUCOMMODORES NEWS
- Football: Commodores start strong, struggle late in stifling heat (Larry Leathers)
- Soccer: Kinsella named preseason All-SEC (Chris Weinman)
- Women’s Golf: Alex in tie for 5th at U.S. Amateur (Andy Boggs)
VIDEOS OF THE DAY
- Highlights of Minor’s big league debut – Watch Video
- Price fans nine over five innings (and hits 100mph on his final pitch) – Watch Video
- Coach Caldwell’s press conference following the Commodores’ fourth preseason practice Monday night – Watch Video
PHOTO OF THE DAY
Atlanta Braves veteran third baseman Chipper Jones hands the ball to Mike Minor moments before the rookie’s first MLB pitch (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
QUOTES OF THE DAY
“It was a good debut. The team lost, but for the most part if gave me confidence that I do belong here.” — Minor on his performance
“That’s cool. I don’t plan on stopping here. I mean, I’m getting ready to go (again) in the next five days. It’s a great honor. It’s a lot of hard work, and it’s been fun.” — Price on becoming the first 15-game winner in franchise history
REMINDER OF THE DAY
Only five tables remain for the third annual Vanderbilt Hall of Fame Induction Dinner on September 3. If you want to attend this premier event or get more information about the Hall of Fame Weekend, contact 615-343-1107 soon. More Information
TWEETS OF THE DAY
@RealSkipBayless: Yes, I love David Price b/c went to Vandy, but why doesn’t he get more attention for 15-5 and All-Star start? Longoria bcame star in Tampa.
@TripCothren: Go @Braves and Mike Minor! And @DAVIDprice14 is starting, go vandy baseball all around!”
RANDOM VIDEO OF THE DAY
Carlton Banks crushes Ricky Stratton
Click here to send in your submission for “Random Video of the Day” and I may post it in a future entry.
CONNECT WITH US TODAY
Follow me on Twitter @BarcaBlog, and become a fan of the Commodores Facebook Fan Page
