July 4, 2008
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FRIDAY, JULY 4- 10:31 AM
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Happy Fourth of July fellow Americans.
In honor of our nation’s independence, I thought I’d share a passionate speech on the importance of our National Anthem from none other than head baseball coach Tim Corbin.
During this summer’s youth baseball camps, Corbin and his staff taught everything from the fundamentals of the game to the art of playing it. But he also took the time to explain to the campers a little bit about the symbolism of the United States flag.
Steven Parks and Wes Whaley captured the moment on video… which I think you’ll enjoy.
Staying with the theme of baseball, former Commodore David Price continues to tear up the minor leagues and has won his first two starts in Double A as a Montgomery Biscuit.
Vanderbilt fans have a chance to catch Price in action this Sunday, July 6 in Jackson, Tenn., as the Biscuits take on the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx at Pringles Park.
There will be a special ticketing promotion for Commodore fans… Anyone who has a valid Tennessee drivers license from Middle Tennessee or a Vanderbilt student/faculty/staff ID will be allowed into the game free of charge along with a party of up to 8. Just mention that “It’s Good to be Gold” when you go to the Pringles ticket office.
Oh, and here’s a picture of Price in his new uniform, courtesy of Marvin Gentry.
And in case you’re wondering what the Biscuits’ mascot looks like… then check out Big Mo.
Anyway, have a good Fourth and I’ll close today’s post with another inspirational speech… you might remember this from the 1996 film, Independence Day (good stuff, even though it’s fictional).
