Sept. 9, 2011
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by Brandon Barca (Archive) Twitter updates @brandonbarca |
Teresa M. Walker of the Associated Press wrote an outstanding profile on Commodore Head Coach James Franklin. Walker details Franklin’s rise through the ranks since graduating from East Stroudsburg.
Former Vanderbilt Head Coach George MacIntyre will be honored during halftime Saturday. MacIntyre, who has multiple sclerosis, will be recognized for his incredible contribution to Commodore football.
Standout cornerback Casey Hayward looks to give the Commodores a boost on both sides of the ball.
Opposing defenses will have to focus on receiver Jordan Matthews, who was Larry Smith’s top target during the Elon game.
News on VU’s opponent, the UConn Huskies… Shoemate is ready to play vs. Vanderbilt | Brown’s ability to adapt pleases Huskies | Commodore Commotion | UConn at Vanderbilt: Who has the edge | UConn set to unleash defense | UConn Defense won’t take Vanderbilt lightly
Quality information to get you excited for basketball… CBSsports’ Jon Rothstein tweeted tidbits from his conversation with Head Coach Kevin Stallings.
After a long journey, former Commodore teammates Mike Baxter and Antoan Richardson faced each other in the majors yesterday. The Braves swept the Mets in the doubleheader with Mike Minor picking up the win in Game 1.
Vanderbilt’s senior cross country runners have provided leadership and mentoring for the new freshmen class.
Head Coach Derek Greene relishes his opportunity to lead the Commodore soccer team.
Additional Commodore News
Football: Running backs for Vanderbilt, UConn poised to return on Saturday (Tennessean)
Football: Franklin really knows his opponent (ESPN.com)
Football: What to watch in the SEC Week 2 (ESPN.com)
Football: SEC predictions Week 2 (ESPN.com)
Football: Breaking down the enemy: UConn (InsideVandy.com)
Football: Six students pursue football dreams in walk-on tryouts (InsideVandy.com)
Football: SEC Football Teleconference (SECsports.com)
Football: Honoring Coach MacIntyre (VUcommodores.com)
Football: Notes from the Football SID’s Desk (VUcommodores.com)
Football: Coach Franklin post-practice interview (VUcommodores.com)
Football: Faceoff: Lassing vs. Barnes (VUcommodores.com)
Football: Joe Fisher’s mailbag, Sept. 8 (VUcommodores.com)
Men’s Basketball: Coaches Clinic: Shooting (VUcommodores.com)
Women’s Basketball: Preseason photo/video shoot (VUcommodores.com)
Soccer: Greene talks Tampa trip, MTSU game (VUcommodores.com)
Cross Country: Photos from Belmont-VU Opener (VUcommodores.com)
Women’s Tennis: Dores brings experience to the court (VUcommodores.com)
Men’s Tennis: VU prepares for season with six fresh faces (VUcommodores.com)
Tweet of the Day
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Videos of the Day
Images and sounds from the pregame speech to the locker room celebration during Franklin’s head coaching debut last Saturday against Elon.
The women’s soccer team will host Middle Tennessee Friday night at 7 p.m. Chris Weinman interviewed Commodores Cherrelle Jarrett and Candace West about last weekend’s two victories and the upcoming match with the Blue Raiders.
Photos of the Day
Vanderbilt’s women’s basketball team participated in its preseason photo shoot last Friday at Memorial Gym.
Ashley Crosby wrote season previews on the Commodore men’s and women’s tennis teams. Here are images of both squads…
Former players will gather at halftime Saturday to celebrate former Vanderbilt Head Coach Coach George MacIntyre, who served as head coach of the Commodores from 1979-1985. He guided Vanderbilt to several big victories and an appearance in the Hall of Fame Bowl.
Song of the Day
‪Don’t forget to Wear Black to the football game Saturday…‬