Sept. 1, 2010
AROUND THE WEB WEDNESDAY
- Football: Commodores expect 35,000 fans for home opener (Mike Organ, The Tennessean)
- Football: Graham picks his spot (Mike Organ, The Tennessean)
- Football: Norman in pads, practicing Tuesday (Jeff Lockridge, The Tennessean)
- Football: Vanderbilt should study Northwestern’s playbook (David Climer, The Tennessean)
- Football: Nashville football fans need to adjust radio dials (Bryan Mullen, The Tennessean)
- Football: Vanderbilt prepared to muscle out 2009 memories (Mark Wheeler, The City Paper)
- Football: Not a lot of guarantees at QB (Chris Low, ESPN.com)
- Baseball: MLB draft profiles: – J. Esposito (Josh Cooper, ESPN.com)
IN THE PROS
- MLB: Minor quotes after Tuesday win (David O’Brien, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
- MLB: Indians recall Lewis (Associated Press)
- MLB: Indians keep Lewis on move (Jim Massie, The Columbus Dispatch)
- MLB: Braves, Minor – W (3-0), 5.0 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 4 K (MLB.com)
- MLB: Pirates, Alvarez – 1-for-5, 2B, RBI, Run (MLB.com)
- Tennis: US Open Doubles, 1st Round – Reynolds/Ram defeat Huss/Sa 6-3, 6-3
VUCOMMODORES NEWS
- Football: Norman, Richardson return to practice (Larry Leathers)
- General: Submit questions for Joe’s Mailbag
VIDEO OF THE DAY
Rod Williamson talks with newcomer Samantha Hesley about enrolling at Vanderbilt and joining the Commodore bowling team.
QUOTES OF THE DAY
“I wouldn’t rule (Graham) out. He’s still got some problems and it’s hard for him to go full speed. He’s working at it and he’s trying to get there by Saturday and who knows? I’ve seen things happen.”
— Head coach Robbie Caldwell on Jamie Graham’s status (groin injury) for Saturday’s game (Source: The Tennessean)
“We just really wanted to change the whole attitude. Coming out of last season everybody thought we were a joke again, like the bowl season was a fluke. We know that the team that went to the Music City Bowl is who we really are and that last season was a fluke. We just want to make sure we show everybody that.”
— Co-captain Joey Bailey on the Commodores’ mentality going into the 2010 season (Source: The City Paper)
“It’s been difficult. But distractions aside, you’re on a mound. You’ve got a job to do. I’ve always been taught to get outs. If you do that, no matter, where you are, it’s still fun.”
— Indians pitcher Jensen Lewis on moving back and forth between the majors and minor leagues this season (Source: The Columbus Dispatch)
REMINDER OF THE DAY
Commodore Fans: Mr. C is up for Capital One National Mascot of the Year! Spread the word and vote for him against Oregon’s “Duck.” Right now he is trailing so we need everyone to vote – Click here
TWEETS OF THE DAY
@JLEWFifty (Former VU pitcher Jensen Lewis): Feels great to be back in Cleveland! Thx to everyone for your support all season!
@dennisdoddcbs (CBS columnist Dennis Dodd): as many as 16 tr freshmen to play for Vandy this year per Robbie C
@McCallin_It: #Vanderbilt coach Robbie Caldwell says he hasn’t run out of a tunnel since HS. “I hope I don’t fall and get run over.” #lovethisguy
@SECSportsUpdate: Former Vandy tennis player Bobby Reynolds defeated former Auburn player Stephen Huss in doubles action @usopen yesterday.
RANDOM VIDEO OF THE DAY
Little Giants gives us a sample of the chatter that takes place between players on the gridiron.
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SONG OF THE DAY
In case you didn’t know… I’m a big fan of corny country songs like this one.
Blake Shelton – Austin (Click to watch the video, since embedding is disabled)
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