VUcommodores.com Blog

The Blog is moving...

2010-08-17T15:40:00.005-05:00

by Barca Blog You've probably noticed that we haven't posted much in the blog over the last few weeks. Moving forward, we have decided to post all of our information on the Commodores, including blog-type content, on VUcommodores.com. Don't worry... the information that you enjoyed in the blog will still be available, just fed directly into the VUcommodores' news feed within the main template

Football Sights and Sounds - Quarterbacks

2010-08-07T20:45:00.002-05:00

click to enlarge video

Football Sights and Sounds - Opening Practice

2010-08-07T00:40:00.002-05:00

click to enlarge video

Commodore Kickoff event registration

2010-08-05T22:52:00.001-05:00

From the National Commodore Club Register for the Commodore Kickoff event with David Williams and Robbie Caldwell - Click Here

Video: Stadium steps before dawn

2010-07-30T14:54:00.000-05:00

Vanderbilt concluded their offseason conditioning preparations Friday under the direction of John Sisk and his strength assistants. Watch the video below to see what your Commodores were doing while you were asleep. (click to enlarge video)

Caldwell on Chattanooga, Nashville Radio Stations Thursday

2010-07-29T09:07:00.006-05:00

by leathers Vanderbilt fans in Chattanooga and Nashville can hear Head Coach Robbie Caldwell talk about his recent promotion and the upcoming Commodore football season in separate radio interviews scheduled Thursday (July 29) in both cities. Caldwell, named to replace Bobby Johnson on July 14, will appear at Chattanooga's WDOD (1310-AM)with midday host Chris Goforth starting at 12:15 p.m., CT.

Alex drops quarterfinal match at North and South Amateur

2010-07-23T14:45:00.003-05:00

By A. BoggsJunior-to-be Marina Alex dropped her quarterfinal match at the 108th North and South Amateur Championship 1-down to Isabelle Lendl, a golfer at the University of Florida.Alex was two-up after nine holes, but Lendl birdied two out of her next four holes to move 1-up. Lendl then held on to come away with the win.Marina's next tournament will be the U.S. Amateur in Charlotte, N.C.,

Chopper moves air conditioner on McGugin Center roof

2010-07-23T14:28:00.005-05:00

By Ryan Schulz As anyone who has driven down Jess Neely Drive since April already knows, Vanderbilt’s McGugin Center is in the midst of a major renovation to the football offices and academic center. With the calendar about to turn to August, the renovations are nearing completion. Around 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, construction crews took another step toward completing the project when they brought in

Caldwell is talk of SEC Media Day

2010-07-23T08:03:00.010-05:00

By Ryan SchulzWednesday night, Vanderbilt Interim Head Coach Robbie Caldwell was so unrecognizable among the public in Birmingham that he even received a tip from a restaurant patron when he held the door for them. After Caldwell's performance at Media Day on Thursday, his days of being mistaken for a doorman are likely over - at least by anyone who follows SEC football.Making his debut in front

SEC Media Day

2010-07-22T17:08:00.003-05:00

By Weinman --We're on our way back from SEC Media Day in Birmingham. A great time was had by Coach Robbie Caldwell, linebackers Chris Marve and John Stokes, and running back Warren Norman -- all first-timers in this circus who represented the university with pure class.We'll have plenty of content coming later, but for now you can whet your appetite on the SEC's Media Day page: http://

Greenstone breaks school record in hang clean

2010-07-21T17:04:00.005-05:00

by Ryan Schulz As a sequel to the workout video posted this morning of Chris Marve, Larry Smith, Sean Richardson and Warren Norman working out, here is a video from this afternoon's offseason workout where defensive tackle T.J. Greenstone set a new school record in the hang clean. Greenstone topped his own school record of 405 lbs. in the lift by cleaning 410 lbs. this afternoon.

Marina Alex advances to second round of 108th North and South Women's Amateur

2010-07-21T16:19:00.005-05:00

By A. BoggsRising junior and first team All-American Marina Alex won her first round match at the 108th North & South Women's Amateur in Pinehurst, N.C., 5-and-4 over Chihiro Ikeda of the Phillipines. Alex, the number four seed at the prestigious match play event, will take on Austin Ernst of Seneca, S.C., an LSU signee.Alex had five birdies in her round today, including three out of her last

Vanderbilt football offseason training

2010-07-21T08:21:00.011-05:00

By Ryan Schulz With the 2010 football season on the horizon, members of Vanderbilt's football team have spent countless hours training in the weight room. John Sisk, Vanderbilt's director of speed, strength and conditioning recently shared this video of quarterback Larry Smith, safety Sean Richardson, linebacker Chris Marve and running back Warren Norman going through a boxing workout together.

David Price meets Michelle Obama

2010-07-20T15:25:00.003-05:00

by SIDWhile in Baltimore for a three-game series, David Price met first lady Michelle Obama at a youth clinic at Camden Yards today. The meeting was due to an initiative by MLB and the White House to combat child obesity.Here is a video of David, shot by the Rays, showing her how to pitch:And his thoughts on the clinic:

Linebacker Nate Campbell Returns to Football Team

2010-07-20T15:14:00.004-05:00

by leathersThe Vanderbilt football roster expanded Tuesday with news that former contributor Nate Campbell is back with the team after a one-year absence.Campbell, an outside linebacker from Hazen, Ark., has been readmitted to the university and is eligible to play this season, his fourth in a Commodore uniform.When the Commodores arrive for preseason camp in early August, Campbell will be one of

Coach Caldwell on 104.5 at 1:30 today

2010-07-20T09:26:00.003-05:00

Interim Head Coach Robbie Caldwell is scheduled to be an in-studio guest today on 104.5 the Zone's 3 Hour Lunch. Caldwell will sit in with the local sports talk show, hosted daily by Brent Dougherty, Clay Travis and Blaine Bishop, at 1:30 p.m. CT Tuesday.

Final NBA Summer League stats

2010-07-19T11:36:00.002-05:00

By A. BoggsSummer League play wrapped up Sunday in Las Vegas, with 2007 SEC Player of the Year Derrick Byars leading all former Vanderbilt players. Byars, who played with the Bulls, averaged 6.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in five games for the Bulls. A.J. Ogilvy also played for the Bulls this summer and averaged 1.0 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 0.7 assists in three games.Jermaine Beal

Coach Caldwell at Birmingham Reception Wednesday

2010-07-19T10:04:00.005-05:00

Come out to meet the Commodores new interim Head Coach Robbie Caldwell!SEC Football Media Days Cocktail Reception with Coach Robbie CaldwellWednesday, July 215:00 - 6:30 p.m. SEC Roy Kramer Building (SEC office) 2201 Richard Arrington Boulevard North Birmingham, AL 35203205.458.3000Join Coach Caldwell and the Vanderbilt Birmingham Chapter for a cocktail reception in conjunction with SEC Media

Video: MBB summer weightlifting session

2010-07-15T13:55:00.000-05:00

by A. Boggs Most of the returning basketball players and two of the incoming freshmen participated in a weightlifting session at the McGugin Center weigh room on Monday, and we were there to catch it on video. Men's basketball strength coach Mark Davis put the guys through a gauntlet of movements, including bench press, power cleans, and push presses. Davis puts the crew through strenuous

Around the Web - Bobby Johnson retires

2010-07-15T11:20:00.005-05:00

by Barca Blog VUcommodores.com News Bobby Johnson retires as Head Coach Williamson Column: Bobby Johnson counted Caldwell appointed Interim Head Coach Video: Johnson retirement press conference Video: Players react to Johnson's retirement Quotes: Johnson retirement press conference National News Tony Barnhart: Vandy, SEC lose with Johnson retiring Stewart Mandel: Johnson did wonders

Beal goes for 11 points in Heat Summer League win

2010-07-15T07:37:00.006-05:00

By A. Boggs Jermaine Beal once again logged big-time minutes for the Miami Heat Wednesday night in NBA Summer League play in Las Vegas, but unlike the game on Tuesday, his team came away with a win - a 92-83 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Beal played 21 minutes, scored 11 points, dished out three assists, and had two rebounds in the Heat win. Beal was 2-for-6 from the floor, but converted

Price delivers at All-Star Game

2010-07-14T10:21:00.001-05:00

by Barca Blog David Price made the most of his first Major League All-Star appearance Tuesday night, even if pregame jitters tried to get in the way. "I felt like I just had Thanksgiving dinner and was trying to pitch," said Price, who started the game for the American League. "It was fun. I was out there sweating. I couldn't really feel anything, my hand was just drenched. My glove felt like

Three Commodores in action Tuesday in Summer League

2010-07-14T07:45:00.004-05:00

By A. Boggs Three former Commodores saw playing time in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas on Tuesday, as Derrick Byars and A.J. Ogilvy suited up for the Bulls, while Jermaine Beal saw his first action of the summer with the Miami Heat. Byars started for the Bulls in a 99-71 loss to the Denver Nuggets, played nearly 20 minutes and scored six points and grabbed four rebounds. Ogilvy played

Photos: Hall of Fame announcement

2010-07-13T16:39:00.002-05:00

Click here to view Steve Green's photo gallery

Video: Hall of Fame reaction

2010-07-13T15:49:00.005-05:00

by Barca Blog Congratulations to Vanderbilt Athletics' 2010 Hall of Fame class (view complete list). The 10 newest members will be officially inducted during Hall of Fame Weekend September 3-5. Ann Hutcheson Price, who played tennis at Vanderbilt from 1969-1971, and David Williams, Vice Chancellor for University Affairs and Athletics, were available to talk with reporters following the

Alex qualifies for U.S. Women's Amateur, Keith misses by one stroke

2010-07-13T11:48:00.006-05:00

By A. Boggs Rising junior and first team All-American Marina Alex qualified for the U.S. Amateur on Monday after registering co-medalist honors at U.S. Amateur qualifying at the Haworth Country Club in Haworth, N.J. Alex, from Wayne, N.J., shot an even-under par 71, and tied Kelly Shon of Port Washington, N.Y., for first place in the qualifier. Alex's hometown newspaper, northjersey.com,

Price named AL starter for All-Star Game

2010-07-12T12:52:00.004-05:00

Information from MLB.com Coming off a stellar first half, former Commodore David Price has been named as the American League All-Star team's starter in Tuesday night's All-Star Game at Angel Stadium (7 p.m. CT / Fox). At 24, Price will be the youngest pitcher to start in the Midsummer Classic since 23-year-old Dwight Gooden of the Mets earned the nod for the NL in 1988. The young lefty is

Former women's golf great Chris Brady competes on Big Break Sandals

2010-07-12T08:00:00.004-05:00

By A. BoggsFormer women's golf standout Chris Brady is competing on the Golf Channel's Big Break reality series this year and is still alive after three rounds of cuts. Brady, who earned a conditional LPGA card in 2008, is competing at the Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas, with 10 other golfers for two professional tour exemptions.If you're not familiar with the Big Break reality show,

NBA Summer League stats of interest

2010-07-12T07:48:00.004-05:00

By A. Boggs Two former Commodores, Shan Foster and Jermaine Beal, each suited up for their first NBA Summer League game over the weekend for their respective teams, the Mavs and the Heat. Foster, a 2008 2nd round pick of Dallas, scored six points on 2-of-4 shooting in an 88-70 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday, and two points on 1-of-4 shooting in 14 minutes of action in the Mavs' 87-78 loss

Four Commodores ready for NBA Summer League in Vegas

2010-07-08T12:41:00.005-05:00

By A. Boggs Four former Commodore players are preparing for NBA Summer League action in Las Vegas, with play beginning on Friday and lasting through Sunday, July 18th. A.J. Ogilvy and Derrick Byars, who will both play with the Bulls this summer, will tip off their summer season at 1 p.m. Pacific time on Tuesday, July 13, when Chicago takes on the Denver Nuggets. The game can be seen live on

Stallings summer quotes

2010-07-02T10:40:00.004-05:00

by Barca Blog Head coach Kevin Stallings spoke with media during the annual SEC men's basketball summer teleconference earlier this week. Read below to find out what he had to say about the upcoming season. Opening comments: "We're looking forward to the year. Now is the time for them to be getting better as individuals. We're excited about the guys we have coming back. We know we lost a couple

Baseball summer league update

2010-06-30T16:36:00.003-05:00

By Travis YoungTwenty-one members of the Vanderbilt baseball team are currently busy playing in summer leagues across the country. 13 of the 21 are playing in the northeast right now as nine of them are in the Cape Cod League while four of them are playing in the New England Collegiate League.See the list below to track the Commodores progress throughout the summer.USA BaseballSonny Gray* - USA

June issue of Commodore Nation

2010-06-30T08:04:00.004-05:00

By Ryan SchulzThe June issue of Commodore Nation is now available online by clicking below.Included in this issues is a collection of the 2009-10 images of the year. There are also stories on shortstop Brian Harris, running backs Warren Norman and Zac Stacy, the charitable work of former Commodore Darius Coulibaly, women's tennis player Hannah Blatt and much more.To view more archived issues,

2010 football posters

2010-06-29T15:33:00.002-05:00

by Barca Blog Just a follow-up to David Rutz's story on Vanderbilt's marketing campaign for the 2010 football season. Here's a look at the four schedule posters, which match the players featured in the commercial campaign -- Warren Norman, Jamie Graham, Brandon Barden, and Zac Stacy. Pick up your favorite design at the McGugin Center Ticket Office during regular business hours, or at summer

Ogilvy, Beal secure NBA Summer League roster spots

2010-06-29T08:30:00.005-05:00

By A. Boggs Former Commodores will get very familiar with each other this summer in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. A.J. Ogilvy, who went undrafted, will play with former VU great Derrick Byars for the Chicago Bulls this summer, while Jermaine Beal, who was also undrafted, will play with Shan Foster for the Dallas Mavericks in Las Vegas. Beal was invited as a mini-camp invitee. Play

Video: Heavyweights or Bash Brothers?

2010-06-28T11:38:00.000-05:00

By Travis Young I caught up with Adam Smotherman and TJ Greenstone during a summer photo shoot in the weightroom to see what they were up to. The two interior defensive linemen were having some fun with the event as they tested the waters of singing Darius Rucker's "Alright" karaoke style. See video below (and check out David Rutz's feature on the duo). The second video clip is with

Make your gift to the NCC before June 30

2010-06-28T09:43:00.001-05:00

Show your support of the Commodores by making a gift to the National Commodore Club before June 30. Your gift will support scholarships for our outstanding student-athletes and you will receive all the benefits of membership for the 2010-2011 seasons.

Video: Football summer conditioning

2010-06-24T16:12:00.006-05:00

By Travis Young The Vanderbilt football team is in their third week of summer workouts. I ventured outside to the John Rich Practice Complex behind McGugin to watch the Commodores go through some of the workouts. See the video below to see the Commodores going through the drills.

Vanderbilt’s NBA Draft history

2010-06-24T09:26:00.004-05:00

By Ryan Schulz