Sept. 15, 2010
The Latest Word: With the launch of the new site, we wanted to make a section strictly for fans… so we did, and named it vUreport. We invite you to share your voice on VUcommodores by submitting news stories and experiences, photos and videos, and more. Click Here for more info on how you can participate.
AROUND THE WEB WEDNESDAY
Football: Masoli will force Commodores to stay alert (Mike Organ, The Tennessean)
Football: Commodores look for big plays (Mark Wheeler, The City Paper)
Football: A loaded Colt .58 (Christopher Kamrani, Park Record)
Men’s Basketball: Take Two with John Jenkins (Reid Harris, InsideVandy.com)
Women’s Basketball: Take Two with Jence Rhoads (Reid Harris, InsideVandy.com)
Baseball: Interview with VU Alum Mike Minor (Meghan Rose, InsideVandy.com)
IN THE PROS
NFL: Hillenmeyer to miss rest of season (Larry Mayer, ChicagoBears.com)
NFL: Bears expected to sign Buggs (Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune)
MLB: Alvarez makes New York homecoming (Spencer Fordin, MLB.com)
MLB: Padres, Mike Baxter (1B/OF) – DNP (MLB.com)
MLB: Pirates, Pedro Alvarez (3B) – 0-for-3, BB (MLB.com)
VUCOMMODORES NEWS
Football: 104.5 FM with Robbie Caldwell (Audio)
Football: NFL Week 1 recap (Larry Leathers)
Women’s Golf: Alex tied for lead at Fall Preview (Andy Boggs)
Women’s Basketball: Get to know Clair Watkins (Ryan Schulz)
Men’s Golf: VU finishes 6th at Kiawah (Andy Boggs)
VIDEOS OF THE DAY
1) Vanderbilt senior Joe Duffy interviewed freshman point guard Kyle Fuller before the team’s photo shoot last week.
2) Thanks to Steven for sending in this footage of Gold Guy dancing in the student section prior to Vanderbilt’s game against LSU last Saturday. Submit your videos, photos and stories to vUreport!
PHOTO OF THE DAY
(Credit: John Russell)
The 2010-11 Vanderbilt men’s basketball team (view more photos). And don’t forget… a limited amount of season tickets are still available.
QUOTES OF THE DAY
“It was okay today. I couldn’t get any momentum going throughout the day. It was really hot out there, and it seemed like I was out there for three days.”
— Junior golfer Marina Alex on her performance in round two of the Fall Preview (Source: VUcommodores.com)
“The goal is (always) to win it all. I think we’ll have a shot as long as we keep our heads on straight. Undefeated at home is always a goal. Winning the SEC, SEC tournament, I think those are all obtainable goals this year.”
— Senior basketball guard Jence Rhoads on her team goals for this season (Source: InsideVandy.com)
“This week is a big week for (Tate) to see how he goes through practice getting more reps. Last year he redshirted so he didn’t play. He missed spring practice with a foot injury. In August camp he hurts himself and misses three weeks. Essentially, he’s missed a whole year of football. To throw him out there in the first game and play 20 or 25 snaps is unfair.”
— Running Game Coordinator Des Kitchings on tailback Wesley Tate (Source: The Tennessean)
TWEETS OF THE DAY
@RealSkipBayless (ESPN’s Skip Bayless): After last night, David Price has my cy Young vote.
@DAVIDprice14 (David Price): Haha thank you all for the cy young confidence but I think CC is a little more deserving than I…
@SI_LeeJenkins (SI’s Lee Jenkins): If this Rays-Yankees series is any indication, it will be an amazing ALCS
@BradBiggs: #Bears will sign LB Marcus Buggs to practice squad tomorrow. Buggs spent previous 2 seasons in Buffalo & comes from Vandy.
@earlbennett80 (Earl Bennett): Another Vandy boy on squad yes!!!!
@RobbieCaldwell (Robbie Caldwell): Great day of practice yesterday! Sharper, more focused. It is what it takes to execute. Have a great day–keep “working”—“strain”.
@kyleveazey: Ole Miss has lost six straight SEC openers dating to a 2003 win at Vanderbilt, and has lost 15 of last 17 SEC openers.
RANDOM VIDEO OF THE DAY
My wife continues her countdown of her favorite animal videos on YouTube.
No. 3 on her list: Doberman Loves His Waterslide
Wife: “This just looks like fun!”
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SONG OF THE DAY
Jackson Five “Blame it on the boogie”
Sunshine. Moonlight. Good Times. Boogie.
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