Aug. 15, 2011
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by Brandon Barca (Archive) Twitter updates @brandonbarca |
Dr. Bernie Machen, Chair, SEC Presidents and Chancellors, released the following statement on the possibility of conference expansion. “The SEC Presidents and Chancellors met today and reaffirmed our satisfaction with the present 12 institutional alignment. We recognize, however, that future conditions may make it advantageous to expand the number of institutions in the league. We discussed criteria and process associated with expansion. No action was taken with respect to any institution including Texas A&M.”
SI.com’s Andy Staples thinks the process for expansion is far from over.
The freshmen tailback duo of Jerron Seymour and Mitchell Hester were standout performers at Saturday’s scrimmage.
Fans gave Vanderbilt a boost at Saturday morning’s open practice.
The Commodores have exceeded the expectations of new strength coach Dwight Galt in summer workouts. “The Maryland kids were great. They really worked hard. But these kids are unbelievable — one of the hardest-working teams in the country,” Galt said.
John Jenkins set a new U.S. World University Games record with six three-pointers in USA’s rout of Hungary. “That’s humungous, because I’ve kind of been going through a hard time this week,” Jenkins said. My grandfather just passed away (August 9) … Every moment of the game, I’m playing for him.” Watch highlights
A limited amount of men’s basketball season tickets will go on sale to the public on Wednesday.
Monday night is the deadline for baseball draft selections to enroll in school or sign a professional contract.
VU soccer played Louisville to a 0-0 draw in its first exhibition game. “I thought tonight was a great test for our young team,” head coach Derek Greene said. “To come away with a 0-0 tie on the road against a really good Louisville team is a solid performance by us.”
Former Commodore golfer Hudson Johnson shot a 5-under 66 in the final round to win his first NGA/Hooters Tour event by four shots.
Additional Commodore News
Football: Vanderbilt to rotate defensive linemen heavily (The Tennessean)
Football: Cutler makes brief appearance in Bears’ win (ChicagoBears.com)
Football: Dores work on situations in scrimmage (VUcommodores.com)
Football: ‘Dores energetic in front of fans Saturday (VUcommodores.com)
Football: Camping with Joe: Setting the tempo (VUcommodores.com)
Football: Five to Watch–Chase Garnham (VUcommodores.com)
Football: Another physical practice on Friday (VUcommodores.com)
Baseball: Moore, Loftus sign pro deals (VUcommodores.com)
Baseball: Minor gets second win of season in Braves’ 10-4 victory (MLB.com)
Soccer: Coach Greene’s Friday training update (VUcommodores.com)
Videos of the Day
Coach Franklin told media members after Saturday’s scrimmage that he has seen a dramatic difference in the Commodores since spring practice.
Vanderbilt fans share their thoughts on Coach Franklin.
Song of the Day
Slaughter “Fly to the angels” (courtesy of SW1)