Sept. 8, 2017
The latest buzz on the web surrounding the Vanderbilt Commodores:
The Tennessean: Following Vanderbilt’s 28-6 opening win over Middle Tennessee last week, columnist Joe Rexrode liked what he saw from the Commodores. “That’s how you back up all your offseason talk about having a team with special ingredients,” Rexrode writes.
SEC Network: Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason joined The Paul Finebaum Show on Monday to recap the Dores’ opening victory and much more.
VUCommodores.com: Former Vanderbilt All-American tennis player Sydney Campbell earned a three-set victory over Alexa Graham at the American Collegiate Invitational hosted at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center during the 2018 U.S. Open.
Anchor Down Productions: The season’s first “reVealed” episode offers an inside look at Vanderbilt’s win over Middle Tennessee.
Vanderbilt Hustler: Though Vanderbilt opened 2017 with a strong win over MTSU, Isaiah Salazer writes that Derek Mason expects more from his Commodores going forward.
The Tennessean: Mason and Vanderbilt AD David Williams have made it a point to help create opportunities for historically black colleges. “The mindset between Mr. Williams and myself is that black college football needs an opportunity to grow as well,” Mason said.
Twitter: This week, Vanderbilt athletics hosted a relief drive for Hurricane Harvey victims and filled three trucks with supplies bound for Houston.
VU Athletics Flood Relief Drive!2 trucks full, let’s fill the last one! Drop off at McGugin till 7pm! #vanderbiltforhouston @vucommodores pic.twitter.com/EdgEYp9Fa7
 Vanderbilt SA Dev (@VU_SADev) September 6, 2017
The Tennessean: Vanderbilt linebacker Charles Wright has his adoption date tattooed on his arm in an effor to always remember where he came from. Adam Sparks chronicles Wright’s journey from foster care to Vanderbilt University.
VUCommodores.com: Zac Ellispreviews Vanderbilt’s Week 2 matchup with Alabama A&M in this week’s Pre-Snap Read.