Nov. 5, 2011
women’s cross country
Commodores win SEC Championship
Head Coach Steve Keith and the Commodores accomplished something no other cross country team has done in school history: win an SEC Championship. The ‘Dores ran away with the title, placing five runners in the top 9. For complete coverage of the historic day, go to the official recap with photos and videos galore courtesy of Ashley Crosby.
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Video: Dores return to campus with trophy
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Video: The night before the race
football
Franklin, coaches trick or treat with families
The Commodore coaching staff works around the clock to prepare for the next opponent. Head Coach James Franklin didn’t want the coaches to miss out on Halloween activities, so he invited their families to McGugin Center to trick or treat in the office. Even Franklin and his family joined in on the fun.
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women’s basketball
Tiffany Clarke strives for consistency
By Ryan Schulz
“Everything seemed to be aligned. She had earned Freshmen All-SEC honors the year before and she would be able to spend another season improving in the shadows of a veteran senior class. Tiffany Clarke appeared destined for a big season in 2011.
“Only it never came.
“She started five of the first seven games of the season, but never seemed to get on track, often due to foul trouble. After playing eight minutes in a start at Denver, Clarke lost her starting job and would play no more than 13 minutes in the next 13 games.” Read More
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baseball
Commodores presented with CWS rings
Another squad that made history in 2011 was the Vanderbilt Baseball team. The storybook season included a trip to Omaha for the first time ever. Tim Corbin and the team were back together at the VU-Arkansas game last Saturday and received their CWS rings during halftime. Brittany Kogut interviewed Corbin, Sonny Gray and Curt Casali following the ceremony.
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women’s cross country
A Championship Morning
By Rod Williamson
“There is a defining point in every sporting event that quickens the pulse of the real fan. In basketball it might be a slam dunk; in baseball it could be a triple off the wall and in football perhaps a punt returned for a touchdown.
“On Monday, the field came back into view and there were four black uniforms just off the heels of the leader and others nearby. It was an electric moment, one that signified the dominance that would be evident to all in another mile. Vanderbilt had taken the team lead and would not be denied.” Read More
men’s basketball
Men’s Basketball Season Outlook
By Andrew Boggs
“Expectations for this year’s Commodore basketball team may be the highest in the program’s history, with all five starters returning from a 23-11 team in 2010-11, including three that were named to the All-SEC team. With Vanderbilt’s five starters and 10 letterwinners returning and a stellar recruiting class entering the mix, numerous publications have Vanderbilt in their preseason top 10, the first time the Commodores have seen their name that high since the All-American Clyde Lee-led teams in 1964.” Read More
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baseball
Quick Slant: Price’s foundation helps community
By Rod Williamson
“Project One Four, a charitable foundation formed by Tampa Bay Rays pitcher David Price, recently held an enjoyable fundraiser, Dining with David and Friends. The event included participation from fellow Vandy first-round picks and Joe Fisher was the emcee. Price’s foundation has helped over a dozen area schools and Boys and Girls Clubs by purchasing computers and iPads, microscopes, school uniforms, backpacks and other needed supplies.” Read More
football
Jacked Up: The Arkansas game
VUCommodores collected the top bone-rattling hits from Saturday’s game against Arkansas for the latest video in the “Jacked Up” series, presented by Bradshaw Collision Repair Centers. Watch the top hits from the Arkansas game.
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football
Gate 2 named in honor of Frist family
Commodore Nation Magazine
Fans will notice an addition to Vanderbilt Stadium’s Gate 2–the facility’s main entrance from Vandyville at the corner of Natchez Trace and Jess Neely Drive. The William R. Frist Family Gate has been dedicated in honor of a generous donation from William R. (Billy) and Jennifer Frist to the National Commodore Club’s stadium renovation fund. Read more
Additional News
Men’s Basketball: The National Commodore Club announced that less than 15 season tickets remain for the basketball season. There are a limited number of single game tickets available for sale for five games during the holiday breaks.
Women’s Basketball: The Commodores will start 2011-12 with an exhibition contest versus Clayton State on Saturday. Also, read Michael Scholl’s notebook as the Dores prepare to open their season.
Bowling: Vanderbilt travels to the New Jersey Jamboree for its first tournament of the season.
Men’s Cross Country: Photo Gallery of the team at the SEC championship meet in Maryville, Tenn.
Women’s Cross Country: Head Coach Steve Keith was honored as SEC Coach of the Year and three Commodores were named first-team All-SEC.
Football: Senior defensive back Casey Hayward has been named a Thorpe Award semifinalist… Former Commodore Corey Harris was selected as Vanderbilt’s representative for the SEC’s annual Legends Class… Larry Leathers’ weekly notebook from his SID desk… Joe Fisher and James Franklin preview the Vanderbilt-Florida matchup… Find out if Saturday’s game will be available in your local market… Coach Franklin updated media on injuries and other news after Wednesday’s practice. Also, check out the Media Monday recap with interviews, game notes and depth charts… VU’s home finale with Kentucky on Nov. 12 will kickoff at 11:21 a.m. CT. Discounted tickets are available with a canned food donation… Zac Stacy and Casey Hayward face off in in a trivia showdown.
Men’s Golf: Freshman Hunter Stewart had the best finish of his young college career at the Hummingbird Intercollegiate when he ended the tournament in a tie for fourth with a total of 139 (68-71). As a team, the Commodores finished in fourth place.
Lacrosse: VU recently hosted the annual Marathon Game fundraiser at the John Rich Practice Facility.
Soccer: Cherrelle Jarrett was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team. The midfielder scored two goals and logged 1,527 minutes this season, ranking second on the team.
Swimming: Freshman Chrissy Oberg had the top finish in the 200-yard backstroke at the Commodores’ opener at the Centennial Sportsplex last Saturday.
Women’s Tennis: The Commodores won their singles matches across the board on the final day of the June Stewart Invitational Sunday… Senior Jackie Wu competed at the USTA/ITA National Indoors Collegiate Championships on Thursday.
