SEC Media Days Wrap (links galore!)

by Barca Blog - I just compiled a collection of links so you feel like you were in attendance for 2009 SEC Football Media Days on Wednesday. The Commodores were represented by head coach Bobby Johnson, cornerback Myron Lewis, and center Bradley Vierling.

Schulz's Feature: Vierling showcases his personality

Photo Gallery: View pictures from the event

Twitter: Look back at BarcaBlog's tweets during the trip

Quotes: Full transcript covering the Commodores.

Press:
Al.com's complete coverage of media days

Johnson in a rush to see improved running game
Vandy looks to prosper
Vandy sounding more confident
Vandy eyes bigger prize

Johnson sees brighter days to come

Success rings loud for Vandy

Vierling foresees improved offense

Commodores riding wave of momentum

Vanderbilt poised to take next step

Commodores still waiting on Jeffers-Harris

Vanderbilt not satisfied

Vandy has used springboard

Vandy addresses the masses

Q&A: Vanderbilt's Bradley Vierling

Just being competitive isn't enough

SEC sure hit the jackpot

Videos:

Coach Johnson speaks to the press


Myron Lewis and Bradley Vierling field questions

Football times set for three games

by Barca Blog - Big news from SEC Media Days... Vanderbilt football will open the 2009 season with three straight night games, so mark your calendars with the following start times:

Sept. 5 vs. Western Carolina - 6:30 p.m. CT on CSS
Sept. 12 at LSU - 6 p.m. CT on ESPNU
Sept. 19 vs. Mississippi State - 6 p.m. CT on FSN

Follow more SEC news throughout the day (plus updates from the road) on my twitter account - click here.

Follow Media Madness Wednesday

by Barca Blog - I'll be making my fourth consecutive trip to SEC Football Media Days in Hoover, Ala., early Wednesday morning with our Athletics Communications staff.

In case you're not familiar with Media Days, I'd describe it as one of the craziest -- and most entertaining -- days of the year with throngs of media and fans gathered in one hotel with the sole intention of jumpstarting another college football season.

Vanderbilt and Arkansas will kick-off the three-day event from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. CT Wednesday at the Wynfrey Hotel. The Commodores will be represented by head coach Bobby Johnson, senior center Bradley Vierling and senior cornerback Myron Lewis.

I'll be giving live updates throughout the day on my Twitter account (as I try to fight through the madness). Fans can also follow the latest news on SECsports.com and AL.com.

(Archived link: At 2008 Media Days, Ryan Schulz followed every footstep of wide receiver George Smith - read)

Lewis, Vierling going to media days

by Barca Blog - Head coach Bobby Johnson and seniors Myron Lewis and Bradley Vierling have been selected to represent Vanderbilt at 2009 Southeastern Conference Football Media Days in Hoover, Ala., the league office announced earlier today.

The Commodore trio will appear on July 22, the opening day, with representatives from Arkansas, Mississippi State and Kentucky. The three-day event will be held at the Wynfrey Hotel. (If you've never been to the event, it is a media frenzy with hundreds of radio, TV, web and print outlets from across the country.)

View a complete list of tentative attendees for each school by clicking here (yes, Tebow will be there).