Caldwell on Chattanooga, Nashville Radio Stations Thursday

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. The AM sports talk station airs Commodore football games to the Chattanooga area.

Later Thursday, Caldwell will appear with 104.5 The Zone co-hosts George Plaster and Willy Daunic on location at Greer Stadium, home of the Nashville Sounds AAA baseball franchise. Caldwell's appearance on 104.5's "Sports Zone Show" starts at 5 p.m., CT.

Caldwell is talk of SEC Media Day

By Ryan Schulz

Wednesday 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 of the national media, Caldwell left every room and hallway at the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover, Ala., buzzing about the newly-minted coach of the Commodores. Showcasing his sense of humor and humility, Caldwell stole the show on Thursday — even receiving an ovation following his appearance in front of the print media.

Caldwell's memorable showing at SEC Media Day has led to an influx of media coverage from media outlets throughout the country. Here are a few of the many articles about Caldwell and the Commodores at SEC Media Day on Thursday.

Tennessean: Vanderbilt Coach lights up SEC media with humor
Tennessean: Caldwell will benefit from sense of humor
Tennessean: SEC Media Days notebook
City Paper: Caldwell gets laughs at SEC Media Day
CBS Sports: Caldwell has winning personality
USA Today: Caldwell talks turkey
Sporting News: Caldwell brings levity to SEC
ESPN: Caldwell’s comedy show
ESPN: ESPN interviews Warren Norman
AP: Vandy’s Caldwell entertains
Fan House: Robbie Caldwell, the SEC's Rudy
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Coach revels in unexpected opportunity
Birmingham News: Laughter is best medicine
Birmingham News: Caldwell makes impressive debut
Birmingham News: Caldwell arrives in Hoover armed with a funny bone
Mobile Press-Register: Caldwell wins press conference
Huntsville Times: Caldwell unknown but optimistic
Montgomery Advertiser: Vanderbilt coach steals show
Montgomery Advertiser: Caldwell a bright spot of event
The State (South Carolina): Caldwell is one of a kind
Memphis Commercial Appeal: Caldwell takes center stage
Memphis Commercial Appeal: Vandy players vow to fight against odds
Memphis Commercial Appeal: Marve dresses for success
Jackson Sun: Caldwell endears himself to SEC Media
Jackson Sun: Vandy off to good start
Shelbyville Times-Gazette: Caldwell delights
Times Daily: Caldwell’s one-liners break the ice
Lexington Herald-Leader: SEC Media Days has quote machine in Caldwell
Louisville Courier-Journal: Caldwell steals the show
Gadsden (Ala.) Times: Caldwell discusses turkey
St. Petersburg Times: Caldwell a hit
Florida Times-UnionCaldwell keeps them laughing
Gainesville Sun: Caldwell leaves media in stitches
Orlando Sentinel: Caldwell takes media day by storm
Florida Today (Brevard, Fla.): Caldwell a hit with news media
Pensacola News Journal: Country fried comedy comes to SEC
Jackson Clarion-Ledger: Caldwell regales media with humor
Biloxi-Gulfport Sun Herald: Caldwell good for plenty of grins
Baton Rouge AdvocateInterim Vanderbilt coach keeps it light
New Orleans Times Picayune: Caldwell wraps up SEC Media Day 2
Monroe News Star: Caldwell takes the stage
Athens Banner-Herald: Caldwell a charmer in first appearance
Dothan (Ala.) Eagle: New Vandy coach life of the party
WTVM Columbus, Ga.: Caldwell thrilled with opportunity
LSU Daily Reveille: Caldwell’s enthusiasm lights up media days

SEC Media Day

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://www.secsports.com/sport_stats/football/mediaday/index.html -- they currently have quotes up and should b adding video shortly. More soon.

Coach Caldwell on 104.5 at 1:30 today

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.

Coach Caldwell at Birmingham Reception Wednesday

Come out to meet the Commodores new interim Head Coach Robbie Caldwell!

SEC Football Media Days Cocktail Reception
with Coach Robbie Caldwell

Wednesday, July 21
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

SEC Roy Kramer Building (SEC office)
2201 Richard Arrington Boulevard North
Birmingham, AL 35203
205.458.3000

Join Coach Caldwell and the Vanderbilt Birmingham Chapter for a cocktail reception in conjunction with SEC Media Days. Coach Caldwell will speak to the Chapter about the upcoming season of Commodore football and take questions from the group.

Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served.

Cost: $20 per person

Click here to register by noon on July 19. Registration will also be available at the event.

Complimentary parking is available in the garage located at the
corner of 9th Avenue North and Richard Arrington Boulevard.
Please bring your ticket for validation when you sign in.

Questions? For more information, contact Debbie Corum, A&S '76.

Around the Web - Bobby Johnson retires

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 for Vandy

Chris Low: Johnson leaves blueprint for Vanderbilt

Local News

Tennessean: Johnson's sudden retirement stuns team

Tennessean: VU turns to assistant Robbie Caldwell

Tennessean: Fans question Bobby Johnson's timing

Tennessean: Vanderbilt players learned quickly of decision

Tennessean: Vandy eats its own; ask Johnson

The City Paper: Johnson retires after eight seasons

The City Paper: Community stunned by Johnson's departure

WKRN: Fans react to Coach Johnson's retirement

WKRN: Johnson retirement lights up sports talk