Nov. 19, 2011
Forget to check VUCommodores one day this past week? If so, we’ve got you covered. Check out the top news stories and videos produced by Vanderbilt’s athletic communications staff from Nov. 12-19, 2011.
NCAA Championships coming to Vanderbilt Legends Club
By Rod Williamson | Nov. 16, 2011
The 2012 NCAA Women’s Golf National Championship will be played on Franklin’s Vanderbilt Legends Club, officials from Williamson County, Franklin and Vanderbilt University Athletics announced Wednesday. The tournament will be played May 22-25 over the North Course at Vanderbilt Legends Club and marks the first time that a major collegiate national championship will be held in Middle Tennessee. Video, Photos and More
SEC Coordinator of Officials comments on Vanderbilt-Tennessee gameBy VUcommodores.com | Nov. 19, 2011
Statement from Steve Shaw, SEC Coordinator of Officials concerning final play of Vanderbilt-Tennessee game: “On the last play of the Vanderbilt-Tennessee game, in overtime, the Tennessee defender intercepted the pass, his knee did not touch the ground and he returned the interception for a touchdown. During the play, the head linesman incorrectly ruled that the Tennessee player’s knee was down when he intercepted the pass by blowing his whistle and giving the dead ball signal. The play was reviewed as if there was no whistle on the field and as a result, overturned the incorrect ruling. By rule, if there was a whistle blown, the play is not reviewable.” Game Recap
Video: Get to Know Baseball Freshman Will CooperBy Kyle Parkinson | Nov. 16, 2011
Learn more about the freshman outfielder and Chattanooga, Tenn. native. Watch Video
Cross Country earns 1st trip to NCAA ChampionshipsBy Ashley Crosby | Nov. 12, 2011
Two weeks after claiming their first ever SEC Championship title, the Vanderbilt Cross Country women earned their first ever trip to the NCAA Championships after placing second overall at the South Regional. “I guess we realized four, five weeks ago at Wisconsin that this was a very real possibility,” said head coach Steve Keith. “Our top four runners were seven seconds apart today. They ran right next to each other the whole way.” Read More
Johnell Thomas excels against the oddsBy Chris Weinman, Commodore Nation Magazine | Nov. 15, 2011
As the smallest defensive end on the Commodore football team’s roster, redshirt junior Johnell Thomas may have trouble seeing over linemen and into the opposing team’s backfield. But the Orlando, Fla., native has no problem seeing just how far he has come in his life. Read More
Swezey announces 2012 lacrosse scheduleBy Chris Weinman | Nov. 16, 2011
Six games against teams that made the 2011 NCAA Tournament highlight Vanderbilt’s 2012 lacrosse schedule, announced Wednesday by Head Coach Cathy Swezey. The Commodores will face four of the 2011 tournament’s top five seeds, including a season-opening matchup against Duke in Nashville. Read More
Video: Inside Look at Bowling PracticeBy Brittany Kogut | Nov. 17, 2011
VUcommodores.com’s Brittany Kogut visited Vanderbilt bowling practice last week to find out how the Commodores prepare for tournaments. Head Coach John Williamson noted that the team spends two hours each practice working on a variety of drills, including strike shots and spare shooting. “They bowl anywhere from 300-500 shots per day,” Williamson said. “It’s more mental than physical, so you have to stay as mentally sharp as you can with each area because like most sports, it doesn’t take much to start a bad habit.” Watch Video
Steve Keith named USTFCCCA Women’s Coach of the YearBy Ashley Crosby | Nov. 16, 2011
Cross country head coach Steve Keith may need to find more room in his office for the awards he and his team have earned this year. Keith was named the Division I Women’s South Regional Coach of the Year by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) after his team placed second overall at the regional. Read More
Videos: Basketball Highlights
Women’s Basketball: Vanderbilt 88, USC Upstate 42 (Nov. 16, 2011)
Men’s Basketball: Vanderbilt 80, Bucknell 68 (Nov. 15, 2011)
Women’s Basketball: Vanderbilt 95, Western Illinois 51 (Nov. 14, 2011)
Men’s Basketball: Cleveland State 71, Vanderbilt 58 (Nov. 13, 2011)
Video: Football Trick PlaysBy Ryan Schulz | Nov. 16, 2011
Throughout the 2011 football season, the Commodores have wowed their fans with a plethora of trick plays. Known as “money plays” by the team, the plays have added a level of intrigue to Vanderbilt’s games this season and have kept opponents guessing as to what they may see next. Watch Video
Video: Zac Stacy carries UK defense into end zoneBy Brandon Barca | Nov. 12, 2011
Watch Vanderbilt tailback Zac Stacy pull Kentucky’s defense into the end zone on his 18-yard touchdown run in the Commodores’ 38-8 win over the Wildcats on Nov. 12. Watch Video
More Football Videos
Commodores arrive at Neyland Stadium (Nov. 19, 2011)
Football Team Send-Off To Knoxville (Nov. 18, 2011)
Jacked Up: The Kentucky game (Nov. 12, 2011)
Vanderbilt 38, Kentucky 8 (Nov. 12, 2011)
Men’s Tennis: How-to hit the TweenerBy Michael Scholl | Nov. 15, 2011
In the latest installment of VU How-To, the Charlie Jones and Ryan Lipman of the men’s tennis team show you how to hit the tweener in response to your opponent’s lob shot over your head. Watch Video
Video: Men’s Tennis Bulldog ScrambleBy Ashley Crosby | Nov. 14, 2011
The Vanderbilt men’s tennis team brought along a camera on their last road trip of the fall to the Bulldog Scramble in Athens, Ga. Besides some great shots of the guys winning points and showing off their serves, there were some hidden gems. Watch Video
Fall Signing Period: Swimming, Men’s and Women’s Tennis
W-Tennis: Altick, Colton and Sellyn newest ‘Dores By Ashley Crosby | Nov. 18, 2011
M-Tennis: VU signs Kris Yee By Ashley Crosby | Nov. 16, 2011
Swimming: Martin, Mann sign to swim for VU By Michael Scholl | Nov. 14, 2011
Video: James Franklin on Changing the CultureVUcommodores.com | Nov. 19, 2011
Football Head Coach James Franklin addresses the media following Vanderbilt’s 27-21 loss to Tennessee. Asked if the Commodores are still trying to get over the hump, Franklin said: “We’ve won five games. We’ve won four games in the last two years combined. Our kids fight and compete every single week. We’re recruiting better than ever. The culture’s been changed. We’ve still got steps to take like everybody in the country, but the culture has changed. These kids have invested, the coaches have invested. We have competed and played against everybody. Everybody in this league. And we’ve been here 11 months. Wait until we’ve been here two years. You’ll see a real culture change. I can guarantee you that.” Watch Video (3:58 mark)
Candace West on Community Service TeamBy Chris Weinman | Nov. 16, 2011
Senior Candace West has been named Vanderbilt soccer’s representative to the 2011 Southeastern Conference Community Service Team. West participates in the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee’s Christmas Party, Spring Field Day and Halloween functions. She also spends time with patients at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and assists with Vanderbilt’s yearly Dance Marathon fundraiser which benefits the hospital. Read More
Quick Slant: Championship assistanceBy Rod Williamson | Nov. 18, 2011
Lauren Stratton and Marina Alex are the top two rated golfers in the Southeastern Conference. The women’s team is ranked fifth nationally and is preparing to host the NCAA Championships at the Vanderbilt Legends Club May 22-25. Lots of volunteer help is needed. Read More
Joe Fisher’s MailbagBy Joe Fisher | Nov. 18, 2011
The Voice of the Commodores Joe Fisher answers your questions every week during the season on VUcommodores.com. Read the Latest Mailbag
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