Sept. 30, 2010
On Deck: We just started a new feature on VUcommodores.com called “The Williams Report.” David Williams, the man responsible for Athletics, will answer reader questions and share perspectives from his desk. Go here to participate.
AROUND THE WEB THURSDAY
Football: Funk exudes confidence (Jeff Lockridge, The Tennessean)
Football: Vandy wants to hit .500 mark (Jeff Lockridge, The Tennessean)
Football: Commodores will take similar approach (Mark Wheeler, The City Paper)
Football: Giller returning to Connecticut (Zac Boyer, The Hartford Courant)
Football: Week 5 What to Watch in the SEC (Chris Low, ESPN.com)
Football: Week 5 SEC predictions (Chris Low, ESPN.com)
IN THE PROS
NFL: Goff looks forward to facing former teammates (Zach Berman, The Star-Ledger)
MLB: Indians, Jensen Lewis (RP) – 1.0 IP, H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, K (MLB.com)
MLB: Pirates, Pedro Alvarez (3B) – 1-for-4 (MLB.com)
MLB: Padres, Mike Baxter (1B/OF) – DNP (MLB.com)
VUCOMMODORES NEWS
Quick Slant: Mission Statement feedback (Rod Williamson)
Commodore History Corner: Former Coach Art Guepe remembered (Bill Traughber)
vUreport: View your fan photos! (Fans)
Football: Caldwell speaks on Tennessee men’s health (Rod Williamson)
Football: 104.5 Wake Up Zone Interview with Caldwell (Audio)
Women’s Basketball: Mural updated on West End (Ryan Schulz)
Women’s Basketball: SEC releases TV schedule (Ryan Schulz)
VIDEO OF THE DAY
Only two weeks until basketball practice officially starts. While you’re patiently waiting, take a trip back to Jeff Taylor’s alley-oop jam at South Carolina last season.
PHOTO OF THE DAY
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QUOTES OF THE DAY
“I am ready. I wouldn’t be here if that wasn’t the case. I prepare no differently than Larry (Smith) does, and I’m just as ready as he is.”
— Backup QB Jared Funk on his weekly game preparations (Source: The Tennessean)
“We’re going to do the same thing we try to do every week–stop the run and be as physical as we can.”
— Defensive Coordinator Jamie Bryant on the defensive game plan (Source: The City Paper)
TWEETS OF THE DAY
@RobbieCaldwell (Robbie Caldwell): Good practice today! Plan is starting to come together. Staff working hard to prepare for the Huskies. The best to all Commodores.
@vandyxctrack (VU XC/Track): http://twitpic.com/2t6eq6 – One of the girls getting a weekly massage
@johnnyj2312 (John Jenkins): Been up for a while just had a great team lift and conditioning have a blessed day everyone!!
@JayBlack40 (Jonathan White): When acquiring a new skill, you must be willing to look foolish. Everything that is worth doing is worth doing wrong until you get it right.
@KoryKeys: Ole Miss’ new mascot search is down to three: black bear, landshark, & Hotty and Toddy.
RANDOM VIDEO OF THE DAY
Office Space theme continues… Lumbergh strikes again.
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SONG OF THE DAY
Jimmy Fallon scores again, this time with Justin Timberlake in a medley of rap songs. Epic.
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