Aug. 1, 2011
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by Brandon Barca (Archive) Twitter updates @brandonbarca |
Senior cornerback Casey Hayward has developed into one of the best defensive players in the SEC. “I know what to expect from him,” teammate Chris Marve said of Hayward. “I know all the time that he’s going to lock his man down; he’s going to make a big play every game. If I know Casey’s on a certain side of me, I know I don’t have to worry about that side.”
Jeff Lockridge of The Tennessean reports that Vanderbilt has been asked by the SEC to alter its 2012 schedule to open against South Carolina instead of Presbyterian. The matchup with the Gamecocks would likely be a Thursday night home game on ESPN.
The Commodores are impressed with the upgrade to their football locker room. “It’s a lot higher quality. You walk into (the center) of the locker room and the first thing you see is four TVs hanging from the ceiling and the anchor of gold on the far side of the wall,” said offensive lineman Wesley Johnson.
ESPN’s Page 2 posted an entertaining Q&A with every coach from the SEC. Topics include first coaching job, best-dressed, favorite musician, superstitions and more.
John Jenkins is one step closer to making the final 12-man roster for the USA Basketball World University Games. The junior guard made the cut after the team was cut down from 20 to 14 yesterday.
After 10 years at the helm of the Commodore soccer program, head coach Ronnie Woodard has decided to retire. “Even though I know I will miss coaching, I think it is best if I focus my energies on my family for now,” Woodard said. “I have enjoyed my years here and wish the program nothing but the best.” David Williams appointed current assistant Derek Greene as interim head coach.
Senior golfer Trey DelGreco beat out a number of professionals to win the Alabama Open with a six-under par, 210, in Tuscalossa, Ala.
Jay Cutler expects the Chicago Bears’ offense to perform at an even higher level in 2011. Head coach Lovie Smith notes that Cutler was the first guy at camp and showed up in the best shape of his life.
Additional Commodore News
Football: Larry Smith adjusts to new offensive system (ESPN.com)
Football: Cutler glad to be moving forward (Chicago Tribune)
Football: Cutler seems more engaged than ever (Chicago Tribune)
Football: Franklin marches forward with message (VUcommodores.com)
Lacrosse: Three Commodores vie for spots on US National Team (VUcommodores.com)
Baseball: Price ready to put July behind him (MLB.com)
Baseball: Price pitching better than ERA would indicate (St. Petersburg Times)
Vote to Name the Stadium Horn
We received 84 creative suggestions to name the Commodores’ naval horn and narrowed the list down to three: The Admiral, The WestEnder, and Old Natchez. Vote for your favorite name online or at Dore Jam August 7.
Video of the Day
In the fifth and final day of Changing the Culture Week on VUcommodores.com, Coach Franklin asks fans to take a leap of faith, focus on the future and be part of the solution.
Song of the Day
Sam Cooke “You send me”