Posted by Barca Blog
Head coach Tim Corbin will appear on several local radio shows this week to discuss the upcoming baseball season (which starts Friday with a two-game series at Stanford). Here's the tentative radio schedule (CT):
Monday, Feb. 16
3:25 p.m. - 104.5 The Zone (Plaster, Daunic, McFarland)
4:06 p.m. - 560 AM (Biddle, King)
Tuesday, Feb. 17
12:10 p.m. - 560 AM (Abraham)
Wednesday, Feb. 18
7:05 a.m. - 560 AM (Pogue, Coleman)
9:30 a.m. - 104.5 The Zone (Howard, Ingram, Wycheck)
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Byars shines at All-Star game
Click image to view larger picture (Gary Dineen/Getty Images/NBAE)Posted by Barca Blog
Former Commodore Derrick Byars (Bakersfield Jam) scored a game-high 18 points to help lead the Red Team past the Blue Team, 113-103, Saturday in the 2009 NBA D-League All-Star Game in Phoenix, Ariz. Byars finished 7-for-12 from the field and 3-for-6 from three-point range with five rebounds and two assists.
Here's the complete recap, box score and video highlights.
Stallings' Call-In Show Sunday night
Posted by Barca Blog
Don't miss Kevin Stallings' basketball call-in show Sunday night from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. CT at the Commodore Sports Bar and Grille on West End Avenue.
If you can't make it to the event, then tune in locally to 104.5 the Zone or listen online on vucommodores.com. And there's still time to submit your question for Coach to answer on-air.
The Commodores (15-9, 4-6) will return to the court Tuesday night to host Kentucky in a nationally-televised game on ESPN at 8 p.m. CT.
Don't miss Kevin Stallings' basketball call-in show Sunday night from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. CT at the Commodore Sports Bar and Grille on West End Avenue.
If you can't make it to the event, then tune in locally to 104.5 the Zone or listen online on vucommodores.com. And there's still time to submit your question for Coach to answer on-air.
The Commodores (15-9, 4-6) will return to the court Tuesday night to host Kentucky in a nationally-televised game on ESPN at 8 p.m. CT.
Byars participates in All-Star Day of Service
Posted by Barca Blog (Courtesy of the NBA Development League)Bakersfield's Derrick Byars was one of many NBA D-Leaguers taking part in NBA All-Star Day of Service on Friday. Byars helped to construct a playground in a Phoenix neighborhood. View several pictures of Byars in this photo gallery at NBA.com.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
First look at Pink Out uniforms
Posted by Barca Blog Commodore fans - Celebrate the annual Pink Out! fundraising event for breast cancer research at Vanderbilt's women's basketball game against Georgia Sunday at noon CT inside Memorial Gym. Fans are encouraged to wear pink to support the need for more breast cancer research.
Not only will fans be decorated in pink, but for the first time, the team will be sporting all pink uniforms. Get a first look at the outfits in VUcommodores' exclusive photo gallery (and make sure you check out the cool-looking pink sneakers).
Click Here for Photo Gallery
Also, Bluefield Florist will be donating 800 pink carnations to be handed out to women at the game.
Tickets are $10 for adults, and $9 for youth 17 and under. Proceeds from all walk-up ticket sales will be donated to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. The Komen Foundation supports breast cancer research at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center through a grants program.
DON'T FORGET... WEAR PINK SUNDAY!!!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Barry Manilow's comback is complete
Posted by Barca Blog
Congratulations to Hannah Blatt (Women's Tennis) and Myron Lewis (Football) for being selected as February's Student Athletes of the Month.
Each athlete was asked about their study habits and one of Lewis' answers really stood out to me. Check it out:
Q: What is your ritual before taking a test?
Lewis: I usually read over my notes before class and listen to a little Barry Manilow!!!
Wow. Is this really true? I didn't even see it coming. So, I've decided that we are using Mr. Manilow as the video of the day.
Yes, it might have been tough to smile if it weren't for Lewis' interception to secure the 'Dores first bowl win since 1955. (I know, that's a stretch, but I had to link the two to get this clip in. Enjoy!)
Congratulations to Hannah Blatt (Women's Tennis) and Myron Lewis (Football) for being selected as February's Student Athletes of the Month.
Each athlete was asked about their study habits and one of Lewis' answers really stood out to me. Check it out:
Q: What is your ritual before taking a test?
Lewis: I usually read over my notes before class and listen to a little Barry Manilow!!!
Wow. Is this really true? I didn't even see it coming. So, I've decided that we are using Mr. Manilow as the video of the day.
Yes, it might have been tough to smile if it weren't for Lewis' interception to secure the 'Dores first bowl win since 1955. (I know, that's a stretch, but I had to link the two to get this clip in. Enjoy!)
Stallings and Pearl comment on rivalry
Posted by Barca Blog
Like it or not, Bruce Pearl has changed the heartbeat of Tennessee basketball since arriving in Knoxville in 2005. Under Pearl, the Vols have been to the NCAA Tournament every season and advanced to two consecutive Sweet Sixteen's. Tennessee’s 42 SEC wins are the most in the conference over the last four years. In 2007-08, Pearl guided the Vols to their first outright SEC championship since 1967.
So has Pearl's success impacted the rivalry between the Commodores and Vols? Both coaches commented on the subject during Thursday's SEC teleconference.
Kevin Stallings:
"I think that it's always been pretty intense. I think that any time the two teams play it's been intense. The 10 years that I've been here they've all been very intense games. Some have been blow outs in both directions, but they've been intense games. The crowds have been intense. I would imagine because of Bruce's personality and flamboyance there are a few Vanderbilt fans who like to dislike him more than maybe they have some other coaches. I don't think it's changed the nature of the rivalry, because the rivalry's intense no matter who's coaching the game, me or him or the people before us.
"I think that people probably tend to dislike people who win a lot, and he's certainly won a lot. It's probably not just exclusive to our people, because he's winning too much for a lot of people's taste... including mine (laughs)."
Bruce Pearl:
"I don't know what the rivalry was like before I got here. I just know that historically... Vanderbilt's been a great rival... For me, it's always been out of respect for Vanderbilt's program. It's been out of respect for their tradition to honor them in a way by calling them a rival. I think now that we're in the SEC East and we play them twice a year and it's in-state, our fans live next door to their fans, I don't know how it could be any more of a rivalry with me than it's always been."
Vanderbilt (15-8, 4-5 SEC) and Tennessee (15-8, 6-3) will square off in Knoxville Saturday at 2 p.m. CT. Pearl holds a 5-2 record vs. the Commodores as UT's coach. The Vols took the first meeting this year at Memorial Gym, 76-63, on January 20.
Like it or not, Bruce Pearl has changed the heartbeat of Tennessee basketball since arriving in Knoxville in 2005. Under Pearl, the Vols have been to the NCAA Tournament every season and advanced to two consecutive Sweet Sixteen's. Tennessee’s 42 SEC wins are the most in the conference over the last four years. In 2007-08, Pearl guided the Vols to their first outright SEC championship since 1967.
So has Pearl's success impacted the rivalry between the Commodores and Vols? Both coaches commented on the subject during Thursday's SEC teleconference.
Kevin Stallings:
"I think that it's always been pretty intense. I think that any time the two teams play it's been intense. The 10 years that I've been here they've all been very intense games. Some have been blow outs in both directions, but they've been intense games. The crowds have been intense. I would imagine because of Bruce's personality and flamboyance there are a few Vanderbilt fans who like to dislike him more than maybe they have some other coaches. I don't think it's changed the nature of the rivalry, because the rivalry's intense no matter who's coaching the game, me or him or the people before us.
"I think that people probably tend to dislike people who win a lot, and he's certainly won a lot. It's probably not just exclusive to our people, because he's winning too much for a lot of people's taste... including mine (laughs)."
Bruce Pearl:
"I don't know what the rivalry was like before I got here. I just know that historically... Vanderbilt's been a great rival... For me, it's always been out of respect for Vanderbilt's program. It's been out of respect for their tradition to honor them in a way by calling them a rival. I think now that we're in the SEC East and we play them twice a year and it's in-state, our fans live next door to their fans, I don't know how it could be any more of a rivalry with me than it's always been."
Vanderbilt (15-8, 4-5 SEC) and Tennessee (15-8, 6-3) will square off in Knoxville Saturday at 2 p.m. CT. Pearl holds a 5-2 record vs. the Commodores as UT's coach. The Vols took the first meeting this year at Memorial Gym, 76-63, on January 20.
Black and Gold Baseball Scrimmages This Weekend
Posted by SID
The baseball team will play a few Black and Gold Scrimmages this weekend prior to the kickoff of the regular season next weekend in California. They will compete today at 4 p.m. and tomorrow at 1 p.m. Both are open to the public. There have been some questions on the Commodores practice schedule. Monday's are usually the off days for the student-athletes to take labs and other afternoon classes. The rest of the days during the week, they usually practice around 2:30. Once again these are open to the public as well.
Here are the lineups for Friday's game:
GOLD - Visitor
SS - HARRIS
2B - REYNOLDS
1B - CASALI
C - GIOBBI
3B - ESPOSITO
CF - MARQUIS
DH - PRATT
RF - MANNING
LF - WORMSLEY
SP - MINOR
BLACK - Home
CF - HILLIARD
LF - WHITE
C - WESTLAKE
3B - LOFTUS
RF - LIDDLE
1B - GOODENOW
SS - McCLURE
DH - FANN
2B - ORTIZ
SP - HILL
The baseball team will play a few Black and Gold Scrimmages this weekend prior to the kickoff of the regular season next weekend in California. They will compete today at 4 p.m. and tomorrow at 1 p.m. Both are open to the public. There have been some questions on the Commodores practice schedule. Monday's are usually the off days for the student-athletes to take labs and other afternoon classes. The rest of the days during the week, they usually practice around 2:30. Once again these are open to the public as well.
Here are the lineups for Friday's game:
GOLD - Visitor
SS - HARRIS
2B - REYNOLDS
1B - CASALI
C - GIOBBI
3B - ESPOSITO
CF - MARQUIS
DH - PRATT
RF - MANNING
LF - WORMSLEY
SP - MINOR
BLACK - Home
CF - HILLIARD
LF - WHITE
C - WESTLAKE
3B - LOFTUS
RF - LIDDLE
1B - GOODENOW
SS - McCLURE
DH - FANN
2B - ORTIZ
SP - HILL
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Live Chat with Tim Corbin; Submit your questions
Posted by Barca BlogVUcommodores.com will host a live online chat with baseball head coach Tim Corbin on Monday, February 16, from 10-11 a.m. CT. Send in your questions now by clicking here. We will select the best questions to answer live on Monday. The Commodores will open the season Friday, February 20 with a two-game series at Stanford, followed by two more games at Cal.
The Battle to Find the Perfect Workout Song Rages in McGugin
Officially powering the 2009 McGugin's Biggest Loser Competition
Posted by Eric Jones
Before getting into just how powerful of an influence the band Survivor has on this year's contest, an update. Team Gold has lost 72.5 lbs (1.877% of initial team body weight) over the competition's first four weeks. That is just a slim half pound more than Team Black, who weighed in heavier and has therefore lost 1.711% of their team body weight. As each team tries to adopt subtle tactics to tempt the opposition into falling head first into a vat of cake batter, it has been enjoyable to watch the two teams take various approaches to getting and staying active. Be it just taking the steps more often or walking to lunch (so as not to lose a parking space in the McGugin Lot), I have witnessed a common theme. Music.
Take Brett Wulke, an intern working in Operations, who is training for the Music City Marathon. By using a mix of including the Rocky Story compilation soundtrack featuring the Rocky Training Montage, to Linkin Park with Jay-Z, The Kiss on the Last of the Mohicans soundtrack while sprinkling in Your the Best from the Karate Kid soundtrack, Brett has been able to shed a Team Gold best 13 lbs. Team Gold teammate Jessica Siegel (Ticket Office) puts a method to her workout soundtrack including Britney Spears' Circus ("Britney looks the way I want to look"), Lose Yourself by Eminem ("Great song to spin on the exercise bike"), and We Built This City by Starship ("You just have to love the '80's,"). Even Brandon Barca (Web Guru) admitted the secret to losing some pre-wedding weight(coming up in seven days) for Team Gold was grounded in Survivor's workout anthem from Rocky III, Eye of the Tiger.
Team Black features a very eclectic mix of workout fanatics. Heather Warf (Business Office) believes in balancing her decades: Journey and Bon Jovi ('80's), Hootie and the Blowfish ('90's) and Lady Antebellum/Keith Urban ('00's). Teammate Jason Silvers (marketing) uses a harder edge: Cult of Personality by Living Colour, Click, Click, Boom by Saliva and Gasoline by Audioslave to name a few. "I like the consistent beat with a heavy song. Getting a little mad at the weights as you are lifting is a good thing." I didn't get to ask him whether his cool down music is the slow piano song at the end of the Incredible Hulk TV show from the '70's. After all, it always calmed down the Hulk.
Music isn't for everyone though. My own Team Black teammate, Vice Chancellor David Williams, enjoys an early morning workout on the treadmill. "There isn't much on at 6:00 or 7:00 am, so I just turn on the TV and start walking. If I can watch West Wing, I really like that, but you never know what you find. This morning it was Sister, Sister. I get caught up in what I am watching and before I know it, I've been going at it an hour."
My own personal favorites for watching the calories whisk off on the treadmill are as follows:
Anvil of Crom - Arnold, Sountrack of Arnold Swarzeneggar movies - Just try it once....
Right Now - Van Halen. Remember the Crystal Pepsi commercial? Horrible product, great song!
Hollywood Nights - Bob Segar. Just try to slow your pace, it's impossible.
Hollywood Nights - Bob Segar. Just try to slow your pace, it's impossible.
Runaway - Bon Jovi. Be careful not to get your mullet caught in your iPod headphones.
Let's Go Crazy - Prince. How many calories does he burn onstage?!
Are You Gonna Go My Way - Lenny Kravitz. It helps to whip your dreadlocks to the music.
Can't Stop Till You Get Enough - Michael Jackson. Okay, pretend you are at the skate rink.
My thanks to Coke and Smart Water for sponsoring the contest. Until next time...
My thanks to Coke and Smart Water for sponsoring the contest. Until next time...
Football schedule includes home game switch
Posted by Barca Blog
Vanderbilt's football team will play six home games during 2009, including Southeastern Conference encounters against Georgia, Kentucky, Ole Miss and Mississippi State. In releasing the 2009 schedule, Vanderbilt and SEC officials also announced the Commodores would switch dates for the Mississippi State and Ole Miss games. Click Here to read more.
Vanderbilt's football team will play six home games during 2009, including Southeastern Conference encounters against Georgia, Kentucky, Ole Miss and Mississippi State. In releasing the 2009 schedule, Vanderbilt and SEC officials also announced the Commodores would switch dates for the Mississippi State and Ole Miss games. Click Here to read more.
Texting For CLASS?
Posted by WeinmanConsider this your first reminder of many more to come about voting for the 2009 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award. Last season, Shan Foster has honored as the men's recipient, and this year Christina Wirth is one of only 10 women's finalist.
In addition to voting online (click here), voting via text message has been added for 2009. In order to vote for Christina, simply text the message WB10 to 839863.
Fans are allowed to vote once daily (one text per cell number, one vote per computer), and voting will remain open through March 22nd.
Important WBB home stand starts tonight
Posted by Barca Blog
The No. 24 Vanderbilt women's basketball team is in the middle of a SEC title race with only five games to go. The first of three straight home games starts tonight against No. 9 Florida (7 p.m. CT) and could very well determine if the Commodores win their first ever regular season conference championship.
Currently, Vanderbilt (7-2 SEC) is second in the conference behind Florida (8-1) and Auburn (8-1), who the 'Dores will also entertain next Thursday, February 19.
Here's the Final Home Schedule:
Thursday, Feb. 12 vs. No. 9 Florida
Sunday, Feb. 15 vs. Georgia (Pink Out)
Thursday, Feb. 19 vs. No. 5 Auburn
We need the Commodore Nation to fill the Gym to give our team a true home court advantage. Tickets for each game are only $10 for adults, $9 for youth 17 and under. Call 615.322.GOLD or click here to order online.
You can read more about tonight's matchup in The City Paper and The Vanderbilt Hustler. The game will be broadcast on SUN/FSN and fans can follow live stats and live audio from 560 AM at VUcommodores.com.
The No. 24 Vanderbilt women's basketball team is in the middle of a SEC title race with only five games to go. The first of three straight home games starts tonight against No. 9 Florida (7 p.m. CT) and could very well determine if the Commodores win their first ever regular season conference championship.
Currently, Vanderbilt (7-2 SEC) is second in the conference behind Florida (8-1) and Auburn (8-1), who the 'Dores will also entertain next Thursday, February 19.
Here's the Final Home Schedule:
Thursday, Feb. 12 vs. No. 9 Florida
Sunday, Feb. 15 vs. Georgia (Pink Out)
Thursday, Feb. 19 vs. No. 5 Auburn
We need the Commodore Nation to fill the Gym to give our team a true home court advantage. Tickets for each game are only $10 for adults, $9 for youth 17 and under. Call 615.322.GOLD or click here to order online.
You can read more about tonight's matchup in The City Paper and The Vanderbilt Hustler. The game will be broadcast on SUN/FSN and fans can follow live stats and live audio from 560 AM at VUcommodores.com.
Men's Basketball Tickets Available
Posted by Barca Blog
MBB Single Game Tickets Available for Two Games
Student Spring Break tickets for Commodore Men's Basketball are now available in a limited quantity for the February 28 game versus South Carolina as well as the March 8 home season finale versus Arkansas. Purchase online today www.vucommodores.com or at 322-GOLD (4653). Buy Tickets
2009 SEC Tournament Tickets On Sale Now
Purchase your seats now for the 2009 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament. This year's event is scheduled for March 12-15 in Tampa, Fla. Buy Tickets
MBB Single Game Tickets Available for Two Games
Student Spring Break tickets for Commodore Men's Basketball are now available in a limited quantity for the February 28 game versus South Carolina as well as the March 8 home season finale versus Arkansas. Purchase online today www.vucommodores.com or at 322-GOLD (4653). Buy Tickets
2009 SEC Tournament Tickets On Sale Now
Purchase your seats now for the 2009 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament. This year's event is scheduled for March 12-15 in Tampa, Fla. Buy Tickets
YouTube redesign
Check our vucommodores YouTube page... we tweaked the look a little.. hope you like it! Share your favorite videos with friends or send them to your rivals! Click here
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Ditty helps USA to victory
Remember Julie Ditty, the star of our 2001 tennis team that played Stanford for the NCAA Championship? The All-American has been on the professional tour since her graduation and currently she is a member of the coveted USA Fed Cup team. Last week she scored the match point in Uncle Sam's victory over Argentina in the Fed Cup quarterfinals. USA advances to the semi-finals to face the Czech Republic. Click here to read the United States Tennis Association article.
The number of former Commodore student-athletes enjoying success over a wide spectrum of professional athletics -- Major League Baseball, PGA, WPGA, NFL, WNBA and the ATP -- continues to grow each year.
The number of former Commodore student-athletes enjoying success over a wide spectrum of professional athletics -- Major League Baseball, PGA, WPGA, NFL, WNBA and the ATP -- continues to grow each year.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Low's SEC Pre-Spring Football rankings
ESPN.com's Chris Low posted his 2009 SEC Football pre-spring power rankings yesterday. Find out where he placed the Commodores - click here.
Graham leaves basketball team
From Vanderbilt's Athletic Communications Office:
NASHVILLE - Guard Jamie Graham has decided to discontinue his basketball career at Vanderbilt in order to devote his full attention to football.
"We agree with and totally support this decision," said Vanderbilt head basketball coach Kevin Stallings. "We wish Jamie the best of luck and look forward to following his success on the football field."
Graham, who joined the basketball team as a walk-on in 2007, played in five games on the hardwood in 2009 and did not score. On the gridiron this year, the wide receiver/running back had three touchdown receptions and one rushing touchdown, and helped guide the Commodores to their first bowl win in 26 years in the Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl.
Graham was the only player in the SEC to play both football and basketball in 2007-08 and 2008-09, and the first Vanderbilt player to play both sports since Fred Baker did it in the 1994-95 academic year.
NASHVILLE - Guard Jamie Graham has decided to discontinue his basketball career at Vanderbilt in order to devote his full attention to football.
"We agree with and totally support this decision," said Vanderbilt head basketball coach Kevin Stallings. "We wish Jamie the best of luck and look forward to following his success on the football field."
Graham, who joined the basketball team as a walk-on in 2007, played in five games on the hardwood in 2009 and did not score. On the gridiron this year, the wide receiver/running back had three touchdown receptions and one rushing touchdown, and helped guide the Commodores to their first bowl win in 26 years in the Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl.
Graham was the only player in the SEC to play both football and basketball in 2007-08 and 2008-09, and the first Vanderbilt player to play both sports since Fred Baker did it in the 1994-95 academic year.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Gumbel, Raftery break down MBB win
In the video below, CBS commentators Greg Gumbel and Bill Raftery break down Vanderbilt's 71-61 win over Ole Miss Saturday.
Stallings' Call-In Show Tonight
Kevin Stallings' Call-In Show airs live from 6:30-7:30 p.m. CT Monday night at the Commodore Grille. Listen locally on 104.5 the Zone or online on VUcommodores.com. For more info, Click Here.
Vanderbilt (15-8, 4-5 SEC) will take its three-game winning streak to Knoxville Saturday for a 2 p.m. CT matchup with Tennessee. The game will be televised by Raycom Sports.
Vanderbilt (15-8, 4-5 SEC) will take its three-game winning streak to Knoxville Saturday for a 2 p.m. CT matchup with Tennessee. The game will be televised by Raycom Sports.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Video: Goulbourne rocks the rim, part II
We posted Lance Goulbourne's monster slam against UMass in early January (in case you missed it, click here). Well, Brooklyn's Finest was up to his old tricks again in Saturday's win over Ole Miss.
Check out the video below.
And you decide, which dunk was better... part I or II?
Check out the video below.
And you decide, which dunk was better... part I or II?
1988-89 Basketball Reunion Photo
The 1988-89 men's basketball team was honored during halftime of Vanderbilt's 71-61 victory of Ole Miss Saturday. Here's a photo courtesy of Daniel DuBois (click to make larger).In attendance for the 20th anniversary ceremony: Alberto Ballestra, John Bostick (assistant head coach), Scott Draud, Paul Federici (trainer), Barry Goheen, Frank Kornet, Ruth Martin (wife of assistant coach Ed Martin), C.M. Newton (head coach), Mike Petrone (assistant coach), Eric Reid, and Derrick Wilcox.
Barry Booker was unable to attend the reunion since he was working as an analyst on Raycom's Saturday SEC broadcast.
Live webcast of Baseball Banquet tonight
Watch a free online webcast of Vanderbilt Baseball's 2009 preseason banquet tonight on vucommodores.com. This is your chance to learn more about this year's squad. The video feed will begin around 8 p.m. CT and will last until 10 p.m. Live Webcast
Note: If you purchased tickets to attend the event, please click here for more information.
Note: If you purchased tickets to attend the event, please click here for more information.
Byars thanks fans for All-Star votes
A few weeks ago I posted a link where Vanderbilt fans could help vote former basketball star Derrick Byars into the third annual NBA D-League All-Star game.Every vote helped as Byars was selected as an All-Star for the Red team on Tuesday. Byars thanked Commodore fans for their support.
"I appreciate the involvement in my being selected for the All-Star game,” Byars said, “even though I'm two years removed my last game in a Vanderbilt uniform. I appreciate the fans and followers who voted because they didn't necessarily have to. I look forward to their continued support."
Byars leads the Bakersfield Jam in points (18.0) and assists (3.0), while also pulling down 4.8 rebounds per game. He’s sixth in the league in three-point percentage (.437) and eighth in three-pointers made (52). In his last game Thursday, Byars scorched Anaheim for 31 points on 9-for-12 shooting from the field including 6-for-8 from three-point range.
The NBA D-League All-Star game is scheduled for February 14 at 1 p.m. CT in Phoenix, Ariz. To view the entire roster, click here.
Finally, take a trip down memory lane with some of Byars’ highlights from his senior season in 2006-07.
Friday, February 6, 2009
McGugin's Biggest Loser Powered By Coke Zero and Smart Water
McGugin's Biggest Loser has officially hit the big time as Coke Zero and SmartWater have signed on to be partners in what is becoming a tight race between Vanderbilt Athletic Staff. I wrote this next thought to my teammates on Team Black to encourage them to eat healthy and exercise this weekend leading up to the Monday morning weigh-in. There aren't too many iconic names out there that truly represent the American way of life. At a time when many traditional American companies are selling out to investors in Europe, it's great to know that Vanderbilt has got one of the big ones, in Coca Cola. In addition, Coke Zero and Sprite Zero are starting to disappear from the Vanderbilt media room cooler much faster these days, because some of us just don't want to give up our cola. Now Smart Water is coming into the picture with more of our student-athletes carrying it around McGugin. Take heed Biggest Loser Teams, there might be a lesson there.
Here are this week's stats:
Team Gold: 54 Total lbs lost (1.39% of total body weight lost)
Team Black: 44.5 Total lbs lost (1.06% of total body weight lost)
Next time around, answers to the probing question: What's on your iPod, or in my case Walkman when you get on the treadmill or for a walk around your neighborhood? I can't help but think some of my fellow Loser contestants have a Kenny Loggins or Frank Stallone blast from the past banging off the inside of their heads while in the Zone (Danger Zone that is).
Cutler's Pro Bowl Journal
Former Commodore quarterback Jay Cutler has been writing a diary all week long about his first NFL Pro Bowl experience in Hawaii. Follow his journal on DenverBroncos.com. Here are the links:
Monday -- Diary 1
Tuesday -- Diary 2
Wednesday -- Diary 3
Thursday -- Diary 4
Cutler was also on the receiving end of a prank from his fellow AFC teammates earlier in the week. Let's just say it involved a pool and two 300-pound lineman. Find out more details- click here.
The 2009 Pro Bowl will take place Sunday at 3:30 p.m. CT on NBC.
Monday -- Diary 1
Tuesday -- Diary 2
Wednesday -- Diary 3
Thursday -- Diary 4
Cutler was also on the receiving end of a prank from his fellow AFC teammates earlier in the week. Let's just say it involved a pool and two 300-pound lineman. Find out more details- click here.
The 2009 Pro Bowl will take place Sunday at 3:30 p.m. CT on NBC.
AP Story on David Price
Take a few minutes to read this touching AP story by Teresa Walker on former Commodore star David Price. Price will host a fundraiser this Saturday in Smyrna, Tenn., in honor of his longtime friend, Nathan Stephens. Read AP Story --- More on Saturday's Benefit
1988-89 Commodores to be honored Saturday
Vanderbilt's 1988-89 basketball team will be honored at halftime of Saturday's game with Ole Miss. With a 19-14 overall record, they finished second in the Southeastern Conference and earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament.
Scheduled to be in attendance for the 20th anniversary ceremony: Alberto Ballestra, John Bostick (assistant head coach), Scott Draud, Paul Federici (trainer), Barry Goheen, Frank Kornet, Ruth Martin (wife of assistant coach Ed Martin), C.M. Newton (head coach), Mike Petrone (assistant coach), Eric Reid, and Derrick Wilcox.
Scheduled to be in attendance for the 20th anniversary ceremony: Alberto Ballestra, John Bostick (assistant head coach), Scott Draud, Paul Federici (trainer), Barry Goheen, Frank Kornet, Ruth Martin (wife of assistant coach Ed Martin), C.M. Newton (head coach), Mike Petrone (assistant coach), Eric Reid, and Derrick Wilcox.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Ogilvy mix-up
This email was sent in from Michael:"I was going through the TV listings on my digital cable box, when I saw the listing for tonight's basketball game with Alabama. I clicked on "More Info," and quickly noticed a glaring error (see picture above). Wow, Geoff Ogilvy is one of the best golfers in the world, and he plays basketball for Vanderbilt?! Forget Deion, Bo, etc. Geoff Ogilvy is a REAL two-sport athlete!"
The Commodores will host Alabama tonight at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN2. For a complete preview, click here.
Articles on National Signing Day
(Photo by Steve Johnston/Chicago Sun-Times)The Commodores' 2009 class includes Parade Magazine prep All-American quarterback Charlie Goro (Park Ridge, Ill.).
In his senior year, Goro led Maine South Hawks to 8A state championship and first 14-0 record in school history. He completed 74 percent of passes (227 of 321) for 3,210 yards and 38 TDs.
Goro commented yesterday on his decision to attend Vanderbilt.
''I am excited and relieved [to have the recruiting process end],'' Goro told the Chicago Sun-Times. ''Everyone in my family is excited for me. My parents are very happy with my decision, especially with the great academics Vanderbilt provides.''
"It was exciting to see how well they played. And we have a great recruiting class coming in. I feel very confident with where the team is headed."
Here's a listing of all the news stories on National Signing Day.
Around the Web:
Vanderbilt secures its in-state stars
Tate picks Vanderbilt
Parade All-American highlights VU class
Vanderbilt looks to build momentum
Receiver catches on with VU
Goro excited for future at VU
McCallie's Fullam signs with Vanderbilt
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