Sept. 3, 2010
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Joe Fisher’s Mailbag Submit Your Question
Wondering about a player, a past game or another topic involving the Commodores? The Voice of the Commodores Joe Fisher will answer a variety of email questions from fans during the season on VUcommodores.com.
Joe, has the decision been made to redshirt Jordan Rodgers this year? If Larry Smith does not show significant ability to increase his throwing accuracy in games, it would seem that Rodgers could see playing time … Thanks and Go Dores!!!
— Mark (White Bluff)
No decision has been made on Jordan Rodgers yet, although it’s clear his nagging back issues really held him back during fall camp. My guess is no decision will be made until it has to be; Smith will be the starter, with Jared Funk waiting in the wings, and Jordan on deck. It’s actually a luxury to have a guy that can transfer in and still have a redshirt opportunity.
Any chance you can convince the administration that charging for the radio broadcasts online and the coaches’ shows is a terrible idea? This only punishes long distance fans, who the school is lucky to have as followers.
— Jack (Atlanta)
As so many of these decisions are, this is purely a business and financial one. CBS has done a wonderful job providing the venue for our content, but in the process they were incurring expenses far above and beyond the bottom line. As a new contract came due, it was apparent we either had to pony up thousands of dollars out of an already strapped budget, or go to the pay model that practically every other university has been utilizing. The goal was to make sure we could provide the same quality of programming, production and product by staying with CBS at minimal cost to the consumer. We hope that our fans who listen via the internet feel like the relatively small investment is worth it to stay attached to their Commodores. I also hope our fans realize this was a decision that was not entered into lightly, but with careful thought and consideration.
Joe, what station will carry the dores and do you still do daily updates??!!!
— Billy (Madison)
Billy, our new flagship station in Nashville is 97.1 fm, WRQQ. They are an extremely energetic and excited partner for Vanderbilt athletics. They have jumped in with tremendous promotion of our program and we are thrilled to be with them. My daily updates on 97.1 have moved to the afternoon. I will be on with “Mac” around 5:12 pm central time Monday through Friday.Click Here to Submit Your Question for Joe
