Sept. 4, 2011
Coming off his first win as head coach of the Commodores, James Franklin will address local media members on Vanderbilt’s next opponent, the UConn Huskies, Monday inside McGugin Center. The session will be streamed live at no charge at noon CT in All Access on VUcommodores.com. 
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Connecticut opened the season with a 35-3 win over Fordham Saturday behind freshman Lyle McCombs’ 141 rushing yards and four touchdowns. With the victory, UConn head coach Paul Pasqualoni became the first Huskies coach to win his debut since 1923.
Vanderbilt and Connecticut will meet for the second straight season after the Huskies scored 26 unanswered points to take last year’s game, 40-21, in East Hartford.
Saturday’s rematch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. CT inside Vanderbilt Stadium (TV: CSS; Radio: 97.1 RQQ). For more information on the game including a timeline of fan activites taking place prior to kickoff, visit Commodore Gameday Central. Also, VUcommodores’ will post game notes and projected depth charts for both squads on Monday afternoon.
Joe Fisher’s Mailbag Open for Questions
Do you have a question about Vanderbilt’s 45-14 win over Elon or the upcoming UConn matchup? Then ask Joe Fisher, the Voice of the Commodores, and he may select your submission for his next mailbag on VUcommodores.com. Joe Fisher’s Mailbag
Franklin Call-In Show Thursday
Mark your calendar… James Franklin’s weekly Call-In Show, presented by Martin and Zerfoss Insurance & Auto-Owners Insurance, returns this Thursday to the Commodore Grille located at the Holiday Inn Vanderbilt. The program will broadcast live from 6-7 p.m. CT on 97.1 RQQ and VUcommodores.com (All Access subscription required). Fans are welcome to attend the event. Call-In Show