by Barca Blog - Click the above image to get your first look at the Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl championship rings, which were awarded to the Commodores during today's Awards Banquet at the Cool Springs Embassy Suite. For more photos plus a complete recap, click here.
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Showing posts with label 2009 awards banquet. Show all posts
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Music City Bowl Rings
by Barca Blog - Click the above image to get your first look at the Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl championship rings, which were awarded to the Commodores during today's Awards Banquet at the Cool Springs Embassy Suite. For more photos plus a complete recap, click here.
And Football's Top Awards go to...
by Leathers - Senior safety Reshard Langford, junior linebacker Patrick Benoist and senior receiver George Smith.
Upon receiving the Vanderbilt Hustle Award from Coach Jimmy Kiser, Langford receives a standing ovation from the crowd. Kiser describes Langford "as the heart and soul of this team."
Defensive Coordinator Bruce Fowler presents the Captain's Award to Benoist. The award is selected by Commodore co-captains Langford, Smith and Bradley Vierling.
The final award, the Dedication Award, was presented by Coach Johnson. The only award voted on by the coaching staff goes to Smith, who receives the second standing ovation of the event.
Upon receiving the Vanderbilt Hustle Award from Coach Jimmy Kiser, Langford receives a standing ovation from the crowd. Kiser describes Langford "as the heart and soul of this team."
Defensive Coordinator Bruce Fowler presents the Captain's Award to Benoist. The award is selected by Commodore co-captains Langford, Smith and Bradley Vierling.
The final award, the Dedication Award, was presented by Coach Johnson. The only award voted on by the coaching staff goes to Smith, who receives the second standing ovation of the event.
And the Football MVPs are..
by Leathers - Let's move to announcement of Player of the Year winners for the 2008 Commodore football team:
• David Leinweber, Dr. Henry Tyler Academic Achievement Award (presented by Faculty Representative Dr. Lucius Outlaw)
• Brett Upson, Special Teams Player of the Year (presented by receivers coach Charlie Fisher)
• Jared Hawkins, Most Valuable Offensive Back (presented by running backs coach Des Kitchings)
• Brandon Barden, Most Valuable Receiver/Tight End (presented by offensive coordinator Ted Cain)
• Thomas Welch, Most Valuable Offensive Lineman (presented by offensive line coach Robbie Caldwell)
• Steven Stone, Most Valuable Defensive Lineman (presented by defensive line coach Rick Logo)
• Chris Marve, Most Valuable Linebacker (presented by linebacker coach Warren Belin)
• D.J. Moore, Most Valuable Defensive Back (presented by secondary coach Jamie Bryant)
• T.J. Greenstone, Lifter of the Year (presented by strength coach John Sisk)
• Chavez Scott, Offensive Scout of the Year (presented by grad. assistant Norval McKenzie)
• Johnell Thomas, Defensive Scout of the Year (presented by grad. assistant Mark Moehring)
• David Leinweber, Dr. Henry Tyler Academic Achievement Award (presented by Faculty Representative Dr. Lucius Outlaw)
• Brett Upson, Special Teams Player of the Year (presented by receivers coach Charlie Fisher)
• Jared Hawkins, Most Valuable Offensive Back (presented by running backs coach Des Kitchings)
• Brandon Barden, Most Valuable Receiver/Tight End (presented by offensive coordinator Ted Cain)
• Thomas Welch, Most Valuable Offensive Lineman (presented by offensive line coach Robbie Caldwell)
• Steven Stone, Most Valuable Defensive Lineman (presented by defensive line coach Rick Logo)
• Chris Marve, Most Valuable Linebacker (presented by linebacker coach Warren Belin)
• D.J. Moore, Most Valuable Defensive Back (presented by secondary coach Jamie Bryant)
• T.J. Greenstone, Lifter of the Year (presented by strength coach John Sisk)
• Chavez Scott, Offensive Scout of the Year (presented by grad. assistant Norval McKenzie)
• Johnell Thomas, Defensive Scout of the Year (presented by grad. assistant Mark Moehring)
Coach Johnson Takes the Stage...
by Leathers - The 2008 co-Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year takes the microphone.
Johnson's opening words: "It is great to be here today. I mean just great."
With that, the head coach introduced the Vanderbilt assistants, referring to them collectively as "the coaching staff of the year," and the entire football support staff from the volunteer managers that travel in advance of the Commodores on the road to team spiritual leader Lance Brown.
Afterward, Coach Johnson began the process of introducing the 2008 Commodore squad. After the head coach talked about with the team's specialists, each position coach followed with a brief introduction of the players they mentor.
The introductions included presentation of Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl championship rings to each player.
Johnson's opening words: "It is great to be here today. I mean just great."
With that, the head coach introduced the Vanderbilt assistants, referring to them collectively as "the coaching staff of the year," and the entire football support staff from the volunteer managers that travel in advance of the Commodores on the road to team spiritual leader Lance Brown.
Afterward, Coach Johnson began the process of introducing the 2008 Commodore squad. After the head coach talked about with the team's specialists, each position coach followed with a brief introduction of the players they mentor.
The introductions included presentation of Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl championship rings to each player.
The Mayor Speaks Commodore Football...
by Leathers - Nashville mayor Karl Dean has the podium prior to the introduction of the 2008 Commodore squad and announcement of team awards.
Our mayor happens to be a big Commodore fan, talking about his ties to the university, ties that date back to the early 1980s as a Vanderbilt law student.
"I spent a lot of time this fall talking about this football team," Dean said. "I talked about how Vanderbilt was 2-0, 3-0, 4-0 and so on. I talked about ESPN GameDay coming to campus.
"We are very proud of this team for its accomplishments, everything that it accomplished. On behalf of this city, I say thank you for what you did this year. It meant a great deal to this city. It was a good story that highlights everything that is good about our city," the mayor added in his welcome remarks.
Vice Chancellor David Williams followed the mayor, saying "one of the smartest things we ever did was hire Bobby Johnson to coach this football team."
Williams spoke about one of his recent trips on Southwest Airlines, where he talked of meeting a recruit's dad. "He said, 'you need to know the top people in the (recruiting process) was Bobby Johnson and the Vanderbilt staff,'" the vice chancellor said.
"To the young men on the football team, thank you for coming here and deciding to accept this great challenge. I want to say thank you to the parents for entrusting your sons with us. I want to thank the fans. And lastly, thank you to Bobby and the staff, for doing it the right way."
Our mayor happens to be a big Commodore fan, talking about his ties to the university, ties that date back to the early 1980s as a Vanderbilt law student.
"I spent a lot of time this fall talking about this football team," Dean said. "I talked about how Vanderbilt was 2-0, 3-0, 4-0 and so on. I talked about ESPN GameDay coming to campus.
"We are very proud of this team for its accomplishments, everything that it accomplished. On behalf of this city, I say thank you for what you did this year. It meant a great deal to this city. It was a good story that highlights everything that is good about our city," the mayor added in his welcome remarks.
Vice Chancellor David Williams followed the mayor, saying "one of the smartest things we ever did was hire Bobby Johnson to coach this football team."
Williams spoke about one of his recent trips on Southwest Airlines, where he talked of meeting a recruit's dad. "He said, 'you need to know the top people in the (recruiting process) was Bobby Johnson and the Vanderbilt staff,'" the vice chancellor said.
"To the young men on the football team, thank you for coming here and deciding to accept this great challenge. I want to say thank you to the parents for entrusting your sons with us. I want to thank the fans. And lastly, thank you to Bobby and the staff, for doing it the right way."
Live from the Football Banquet & Bowl Celebration
by Leathers - Hello to all. We're at the Cool Springs Embassy Suite, among a capacity crowd of some 600 people to enjoy the 2008 Vanderbilt Football Awards Banquet and Bowl Celebration (even if we're in the third month of 2009).
We'll try to give you the latest in award winners from the Music City Bowl champion Commodores.
Just saw Coach Johnson walk by, emcee Kevin Ingram from 104.5 and a horde of players, so we're on the show. Back when time permits...
We'll try to give you the latest in award winners from the Music City Bowl champion Commodores.
Just saw Coach Johnson walk by, emcee Kevin Ingram from 104.5 and a horde of players, so we're on the show. Back when time permits...
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