VandySports's podcast: Recent Episodes
Chris Lee, VandySports.com
VandySports.com's Chris Lee discusses everything related Vanderbilt football, men's basketball and baseball, from games and off-field news to recruiting. The show frequently features various Vanderbilt insiders.
Topics include:
- Is Curtis the starter or is there a real battle between he and Blaze Berlowitz?
- Why hasn't there been more talk about Curtis in the mainstream Southeastern Conference football narrative?
- Vanderbilt, as expected, got James Tronstein through the draft; could he compete for a job right away?
- Former commitment David Hinojosa ended up committing to Wake Forest and surprisingly did not sign with the Reds.
- We count a 44-man roster, potentially. How will that work?
- Is Vanderbilt back to the elite tier of college baseball for next year?
- And more.
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- The Commodores got several truly elite high-school signees through the draft as recruiting coordinator Ty Blankmeyer did phenomenal work.
- But one player who was drafted, plus another elite signee who was picked, are both likely to be at Vanderbilt next season.
- There are two commonalities of schools that got players through the draft--and Vanderbilt has both.
- The importance of Designated Student Athletes to the roster.
- A look at what the lineup and pitching staff could look like.
- And more.
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Topics include:
- Is Nesmith coming this year or next? What are the pros and cons of each?
- Brinham gives Vanderbilt the durable starter it lacked a year ago. How does he fit into the pitching plans?
- Vanderbilt has a slew of incoming recruits who may or may not be picked. We look at the big picture heading into the draft.
- And more.
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Topics include:
- Vanderbilt gets a huge flip of Louisville commitment Allen Evans.
- A discussion of recent safety commit Levi McKenzie.
- Texas tackle Jasper Ngokwere was another big recent get.
- A couple of Vanderbilt receiver commits have shut down their recruitment, as has Omarii Sanders.
- More about quarterback commitment Matthew Smith.
- Davion Crumitie is one of the country's fastest players.
- What lies next?
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Topics include:
- Where the Commodores could go next in the transfer portal for baseball.
- The college sports climate and where it's going next, including the significance of Texas Tech challenging the system.
- Football win-loss expectations for next year.
- And more.
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Topics include:
- Coombs, Brini and Ward figure to be immediate starters.
- Luke Guth has hit the transfer portal.
- How Vanderbilt could have more than 34 players on next year's roster.
- How many of the 23 signees will get through the draft?
- We answer your mailbag questions, including a discussion of baseball and basketball facilities.
- And more.
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Topics include:
- Current players in the portal include Carter Johnstone, Will Hampton, Jakob Schultz, Tristan Bristow, Miller Green and Hudson Barton.
- The foundation of the offense likely includes Brodie Johnston, Ryker Waite, Rustan Rigdon, Korbin Reynolds, Tommy Goodin and others.
- Wyatt Nadeau, Tyler Baird, Connor Hamilton, Nate Taylor, Aiden Stillman, Austin Nye, Matthew Shorey, England Bryan and others should form the start to a high-upside pitching staff (health permitting).
- What we think about whether draft prospects Connor Fennell, Braden Holcomb and Colin Barczi and whether they return or not.
- Vanderbilt has a phenomenal signing class that includes draft prospects Eric Booth, Luke Williams, Aiden Ruiz, James Tronstien, Keon Johnson, Noah Wilson, Sean Duncan, Joseph Contreras, Bo Holloway, Eli Herst, Keller Bradley and Hudson Alpert. Some will get to campus and others won't.
- Plus, the mailbag, which deals with Jared Curtis, athletic revenue and more.
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Topics include:
- What was bad luck and bad process in the 2026 season?
- How will Vanderbilt manage its 34-man roster for next season?
- Will Colin Barczi, Braden Holcomb and Connor Fennell return?
- Vanderbilt has a loaded freshman class. How many will make it to campus?
- Coach Tim Corbin is hiring a GM.
- Why some coaches are getting more hesitant to use the transfer portal.
- There's talk that MLB could make high school players ineligible for drafts as part of its collective bargaining agreement.
- And more.
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Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea joins SEC State of Mind to talk about building sustained success in Nashville, replacing key leaders like Diego Pavia, and why the next step for Vanderbilt football is about elevating expectations, not just maintaining momentum. Coach Lea also dives into quarterback competition, team culture, handling pressure at his alma mater, and the mindset needed to compete in the SEC. Plus: Nashville steakhouse recommendations, recruiting philosophy, and why belief and discipline continue to drive the Commodores forward.
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Topics discussed:
- The Southeastern Conference's statement misrepresented about Friday's overturned home run mis-represented the call on the field, but because the decision was couched in replay review, by definition, there was nothing Tim Corbin or Vanderbilt could do to overturn it.
- We can't know with certainty that Braden Holcomb's hit left the ballpark in the air, but evidence and common sense suggest it's overwhelmingly likely that it did.
- There were a number of questionable coaching and strategy decisions that added to Friday's loss, too.
- There's still possibly a path to the NCAA Tournament, especially if Vanderbilt sweeps South Carolina, but Vanderbilt's RPI is out of range and it's hard to know how much the committee values DSR and KPI ratings.
- We're still puzzled as to why the pitching staff can't consistently throw strikes.
- Perhaps a record number of Vanderbilt players have missed time with injuries; is that bad luck or bad training or something else?
- A discussion of what changes should or shouldn't be made in the offseason.
- And more.
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- Matthew Shorey made a brief (but spectacular) debut.
- Alex Kranzler and Jacob Faulkner have pitched well lately.
- What might Vanderbilt's weekend pitching look like?
- A mostly-favorable matchup against Missouri.
- How many games must the Commodores win between now and season's end to make the NCAA Tournament?
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Topics include:
- Where Bangot Dak can help and where he needs work.
- And the same for Nebraska's Berke Buyuktuncel, who's an important depth piece.
- The wild card in the class may be Auburn's Sebastian Adams-Williams.
- Thoughts on Tyler Tanner and the NBA.
- And more.
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Topics include:
- Diego Pavia wasn't drafted or offered a contract but will get an invite to the Baltimore Ravens' training camp.
- Vanderbilt fell a run short in its attempt to win the series with Texas.
- Aidan Stillman showed the promise that made him a high draft prospect out of high school last year.
- Connor Hamilton didn't pitch this weekend--what's next?
- Alex Kranzler and Jacob Faulkner have begun to contribute.
- How does Vanderbilt structure its pitching this week with a game with MTSU followed by a Thursday-Friday-Saturday series at Alabama, with final exams also a thing this week.
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Topics include:
- Women's basketball coach Shea Ralph had her Vanderbilt contract extended just before the show began. Charles Mays joins us to discuss the significance of that.
- An in-depth look at the men's basketball roster for next year, which increased by one (Missouri transfer T.O. Barrett) as the show was live. We look at the impact of Barrett, Ace Glass, Sebastian Williams-Adams, Bangot Dak and Blake Buyuktuncel.
- Baseball moved up about 25 spots in the RPI with two wins over Kentucky and another over Xavier, and is now moving closer to NCAA-Tournament-bid contention. But all the Commodores' pitching concerns remain, as does a brutal matchup with Texas this weekend.
- Final thoughts on spring football and also, a look ahead to one of the easier schedules in recent memory this fall.
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Topics include:
- Vanderbilt's big RPI jump--can it make the NCAA Tournament?
- What can the Commodores do at first base and catcher with injuries and other challenges.
- Will Hampton temporarily replace Logan Johnstone?
- Vanderbilt still can't throw strikes--are there any answers?
- LSU's Jay Johnson says the transfer portal isn't always the answer.
- And more.
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Topics include:
- Some things from Vanderbilt's mid-week win over Lipscomb.
- Kentucky could be a decent matchup for Vanderbilt this weekend.
- Handicapping Vanderbilt's chances of making the NCAA Baseball Tournament.
- Some of the latest things that have stuck out from spring practice.
- The madness that is the basketball transfer portal (and why you shouldn't believe a lot of what you hear).
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Topics include:
- Vanderbilt's opportunities to make the postseason are diminishing; it's still possible but it'll need to start with a road series win at Kentucky this week as road wins are key to what Vanderbilt needs to do to improve its RPI.
- Aiden Stillman had issues locating off-speed pitches against Oklahoma and paid for it.
- Connor Hamilton didn't throw this weekend but was warming up on Saturday.
- And more.
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- Miller Green threw well on Tuesday.
- Aiden Stillman should also make an impact.
- Will Connor Hamilton start against Oklahoma?
- Who's standing out in spring practice?
- And more.
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Topics include:
- Thoughts on spring practice, including the quarterback picture.
- This team's depth really pops.
- Tyler Tanner, NIL deals and more hoops thoughts.
- Re-thinking the pitching after Hamilton's outstanding effort.
- We like what coach Tim Corbin did to realign the defense.
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Topics include:
- Tommy Goodin's dramatic walk-off grand slam.
- Mack Whitcomb's walk-off bunt.
- Vanderbilt's struggling pitching staff managed to be good enough to get through 35 innings of a weekend sweep.
- The rivalry with Tennessee feels different than it did with Tony Vitello.
- What would it look like if you replaced the struggling end of the pitching staff with a healthy Miller Green and Aidan Stillman (both of whom could be back in the coming weeks).
- And more.
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Topics include:
- This was a likable basketball team led by a likable superstar in Tyler Tanner, who may or may not be back next season.
- Will other teams come after Vanderbilt's Mark Byington?
- Things look bleak for Vanderbilt's pitching staff with Nye out; it's a thin road to success from here and that would almost have to include England Bryan, Miller Green and Aidan Stillman getting better, but will that happen?
- How can the Commodores cover 27 innings on a weekend?
- Plus, we introduce a new staff member at Vandy 247!
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Topics include:
- The hitters seem to be feeling the pressure to produce due to a pitching staff that is pitching poorly.
- How much would the composition of weekend innings (and roles) change if the pitching gets healthy.
- Vanderbilt may wind up with the easiest conference schedule in the SEC.
- There's not much to see in the first days of spring practice, but the feel is completely different with the addition of Jared Curtis.
- Vanderbilt's NCAA Tournament draw could be a lot worse, even if the Commodores were mis-seeded.
- If the Commodores get to the Elite Eight, it could await a problematic Houston squad playing in its hometown.
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Topics include:
- Duke Miles is playing his best basketball of the season--and probably not coincidentally, Vanderbilt is, too.
- The offense seems to be flowing as well as it has this year.
- Vanderbilt went through perhaps the toughest possible draw in the SEC tournament and in spite of that, was four minutes away from winning it.
- A look ahead to the matchup with McNeese.
- It makes little sense that Vanderbilt got a 5-seed in the NCAA Tournament, but its draw also might not be bad.
- And more.
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Topics include:
- Was Vanderbilt falling down four runs and coming back to win what the team needed?
- Statistically, the team is several wins better than its 11-7 mark, which indicates some hope...
- ... if the pitching can come through (and parts have gotten somewhat better)...
- ... but the staff has to get healthy and we're not sure if that's happening or not.
- Baseball is really lacking a home-field advantage right now.
- Plus, brief basketball talk.
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Topics include:
- Tyler Tanner, again, was tremendous.
- And AK Okereke was good, too.
- Tyler Nickel still can't find his shot but Duke Miles stepped up on both ends.
- Freshmen Chandler Bing continues to contribute in a big way and Jayden Leaverett does in pieces, too.
- The Commodores got the coveted double-bye and will be tested by the kinds of teams that can give them trouble.
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Topics include:
- Tyler Tanner was amazing in a win at Ole Miss.
- Officiating was again, a topic of conversation.
- Vanderbilt needs to get Tyler Nickel and Duke Miles back to their prior forms.
- Foul trouble, again, was an issue.
- Baseball has lost four straight and pitching effectiveness and health are big concerns.
- Plus, Brodie Johnston, Collin Barczi and Rustan Rigdon have all been absent for various reasons on the hitting side.
- The RPI and strength of schedule metrics work against Vanderbilt, for now.
- Some pitchers who weren't supposed to be factors this season may need to be factors after all.
- The directed towards Tim Corbin is absurd.
- And more.
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Topics include:
- The pitching isn't up to Vanderbilt standards, and the bullpen has been particularly bad.
- The team didn't hit with men in scoring position, but that will pass.
- The injuries and absences are piling up--Colin Barczi, Aiden Stillman, Miller Green, Matthew Shorey and now perhaps Austin Nye.
- What's the best way to use Connor Fennell--or would Vandy have a choice based on injuries and ineffectiveness elsewhere?
- And much more.
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Topics include:
- Tyler Tanner is one of our favorites after how he's played through the flu.
- Duke Miles is back and is going to help tremendously, even if his shooting wasn't there in the loss to Tennessee.
- A quick look ahead to the Georgia game.
- Braden Holcomb is on a tear.
- Brodie Johnson is striking out less.
- Vanderbilt is run-ruling everyone in sight.
- Pitchers have to throw more strikes.
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Topics include:
- Miles's return wasn't perfect but it was needed.
- Miles and Tanner were both off their games, maybe for different reasons.
- Chandler Bing (again) defended at a high level.
- Jalen Washington was the enforcer inside that Vanderbilt needed on Saturday, blocking six shots and pulling 10 rebounds.
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Topics include:
- Vanderbilt's no-hitter against Eastern Michigan.
- Logan Johnstone's having an under-the-radar great start.
- Tommy Goodin may have seized a job.
- Hitting coach Jason Esposito seems to have changed the team's approach--and it's working.
- Lefties Miller Green, Matthew Shorey and Aiden Stillman still haven't pitched.
- Alex Kranzler and Jacob Faulkner had quality mid-week appearances after struggling in Arlington.
- And more.
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Topics include:
- Why Luke is concerned about the men's basketball team until Duke Miles returns.
- Will Frankie Collins return?
- What do we make of the hitting performances of Johnston, Carter and Logan Johnstone, Braden Holcomb, Colin Barczi and others in the lineup?
- What happens when Mike Mancini returns?
- Thoughts on Connor Fennell, Alex Kranzler, Jacob Faulkner, Tyler Baird, Nate Taylor, Austin Nye and the pitching staff.
- The Commodores have thrown just one left-handed pitcher so far.
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Topics include:
- Tyler Nickel hit big shots and handled the ball with Tyler Tanner sitting out late due to foul trouble.
- AK Okereke also helped with ball-handling duties and has become a reliable foul shooter, too.
- Devin McGlockton helped on the boards and added some big buckets.
- Could we see Duke Miles this week?
- Chris and Tim don't have much optimism of Frankie Collins returning.
- And more.
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Vanderbilt won a big game at Auburn despite:
- No Duke Miles
- No Frankie Collins
- Jalen Washington, Mike James and Devin McGlockton all lost to foul trouble
- Do we feel better about the Commodores' chances the rest of the season after this one?
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Guest Luke Wyatt joins Chris Lee to discuss the upcoming baseball season and also, Vanderbilt men's basketball. Topics include:
- A thorough look at what the lineup might be; we may know the players but not their positions, or we may not know either, and it's likely that'll change weeks in.
- Pitching roles are also uncertain but there's proven talent as well as depth.
- The ceiling and floor are as hard to determine as any Vanderbilt team in a while.
- Mark Byington's basketball team is winning in new ways.
- The uncertain futures of Frankie Collins and Duke Miles.
- And more.
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Topics include:
- Vanderbilt overcame a lot to get this win.
- The rest comes at a great time given injuries and illnesses to Frankie Collins, Duke Miles, Jalen Washington and Devin McGlockton--and this one being played in Nashville may have been a blessing.
- Coach Mark Byington had some interesting post-game remarks about Collins's readiness.
- Could Mike James swipe playing time from Collins if/when he returns?
- If fully healthy, the Commodores may have 11 players who could have value in the NCAA Tournament.
- Tyler Tanner, again, took a beating and was still great.
- And more.
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Topics include:
- What stood out in the blowout of Kentucky.
- Vanderbilt goes big with Frankie Collins and Duke Miles out--and that's caused problems for opponents.
- Vanderbilt has now shown it can win different ways.
- The importance of developing depth.
- And more.
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Vanderbilt beat Kentucky by 25 without Duke Miles. Topics include:
- How Vanderbilt got bigger and found some strengths that perhaps it didn't know it had with increased minutes to Jayden Leaverett, Chandler Bing and Mike James.
- That's back-to-back games in which the Commodores have held opponents to a season low.
- Tyler Tanner, again, was great.
- Ole Miss is next, but where and when? There's been talk of moving the game to Friday in Birmingham and also playing in Nashville on Saturday, with the later game scheduled in Nashville moved to Oxford.
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Topics include:
- What changed between the Arkansas game and the Mississippi State contest?
- Are guards Tyler Tanner and Duke Miles getting worn down in spots with no Frankie Collins?
- Defensive improvements, including Vanderbilt's impressive slowing of Josh Hubbard.
- Changes to the rotation.
- A look ahead to Tuesday's game with Kentucky.
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We talk about Vanderbilt's loss at Arkansas and also the home loss to Florida, and the hook-and-hold calls that had a major impact on the game. Also, how much will Frankie Collins help when he returns? Will weather impact Vanderbilt basketball in the upcoming week? And, a few football notes in addition to answering your mailbag questions.
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Chris Lee and Luke Wyatt talk about what Vanderbilt gained and lost in the transfer portal so far. Topics include:
- The three biggest losses are Tre' Richardson, Linus Zunk and Randon Fontenette. But it could be argued that Vanderbilt replaced Richardson and Fontenette with relatively equal parts with Ja'Cory Thomas and Ricardo Jones and a number of defensive linemen who will get reps with Zunk's departure.
- Vanderbilt has a nice start on special teams with Alabama's Cole Adams to return punts and also receiver, as well as long-snapper Kaden Schickel and punter Tyler Ebel.
- Vanderbilt also landed a pair of offensive line starters in Lyndon Cooper and Beau Johnson and possibly others (Alabama's Micah DeBose could be another).
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Billy Derrick and Joe Bulovas are joined by Vanderbilt alum and former baseball student manager Mark Pyburn to discuss his current role with CAA Sports, learning under Tim Corbin, Nashville roots, the Vanderbilt community, and much more. If there’s one thing we all share, it’s that our lives are all unique.
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We talk Vanderbilt basketball after the Commodores' 16-0 start.
- How good is Tyler Tanner and what does the NBA think of him?
- Why Tim loves AK Okereke.
- Tyler Nickel's offensive arsenal.
- What's made Jalen Washington better.
- Can another big man emerge?
- SEC officials no longer call offensive fouls.
- Who's Vandy's toughest remaining opponent?
- What should be done to Memorial Gym?
- And much more!
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Chris Lee and Seabass discuss football and basketball topics on their Jan. 9, 2026 podcast. Topics include:
- Some experts consider Vanderbilt a legitimate national title contender after its win over No. 13 Alabama--and a lot of metrics suggest they're right.
- Tyler Tanner is a completely different offensive player from a year ago to an incredible degree--and he might be a first-round NBA draft pick this summer, too.
- The importance of Frankie Collins and depth.
- Vanderbilt has made some nice additions in the transfer portal at offensive tackle and tight end. But the losses of Tre' Richardson and Randon Fontenette seem significant.
- The Commodores need to find edge rushers in a big way.
- And more.
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Luke Wyatt joins the show on Jan. 6, 2026 to talk about the end of the football season and Diego Pavia's college career, the football roster additions in the transfer portal and the loss of wide receiver Tre' Richardson. Luke and host Chris Lee talk about the looming hoops matchup with Vanderbilt's 14-0 basketball team and Alabama, how it's been tough to get respect, and the balance and ceiling of this team. That, and much more, in our debut episode of 2026!
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Seabass joins the show to talk Vanderbilt football and basketball on Dec. 19, 2025. Topics include: - Clark Lea wins a well-deserved national coach of the year honor. - Diego Pavia finishes runner-up for the Heisman Trophy and... the aftermath of that certainly got headlines. - Thoughts on the ReliaQuest Bowl with Iowa. - The men's basketball team had a horrible shooting and ball-handling night, but played well enough to get an overtime win at Wake Forest. Next up: Wake Forest. - Should Vanderbilt be the favorite to win the Southeastern Conference in hoops?
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Note: This episode was originally published to podcast feeds on Thursday, Dec. 11, but didn't show up on all of them due to a technical error. The re-release is an attempt to correct that. Our apologies.
The awards continue to come in for Vanderbilt--or at least sometimes, they do. Eli Stowers took home the prestigious Campbell Trophy on Wednesday night, and Diego Pavia heads to New York City on Saturday, where he may or may not win the Heisman Trophy. However, while Stowers and Pavia were selected for the coaches' all-Southeastern Conference team on Tuesday, the rest of the Commodores were shut out. Meanwhile, the Commodores will head to Tampa to face Iowa in the ReliaQuest Bowl and men's basketball, now ranked in the top 15, resumes action on Saturday against Central Arkansas.
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Vanderbilt OL Isaia Glass joins Billy Derrick and Joe Bulovas to discuss his path to Vanderbilt, finishing a historic 10-2 season, blocking for Diego Pavia, learning under Chris Klenakis, and the practices leading up to the Reliaquest Bowl against Iowa.
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Chris Lee and Seabass talk Vanderbilt football and basketball on Friday, Dec. 5. Topics include: - Diego Pavia wins the Unitas Award. - Rewinding the Tennessee game. - Jared Curtis's impact. - Vanderbilt's possible bowl destinations. - Hoops rolls along with a 19--point win over SMU. - And more.
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This may have been the most historic week in Vanderbilt athletics and Chris Lee and Luke Wyatt unpack all that. Topics include: - Vanderbilt's second-half domination of Tennessee that got the Commodores a historic win in Knoxville. - Diego Pavia, Heisman trophy favorite? - Vanderbilt lands the country's top recruit in Jared Curtis, the Nashville Christian quarterback who's a tremendous fit for this offense. - Clark Lea now has a 6-year deal. - The Commodores beat Western Kentucky, VCU and Saint Mary's to take the Battle 4 Atlantis and face SMU on Wednesday. - Plus, we take audience questions. ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4615226756825088
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Billy Derrick and Joe Bulovas are joined by Vanderbilt CB Jordan Matthews (Tennessee transfer) to discuss his path to Nashville, beating his former team in Knoxville, and waiting for the CFB Playoff announcement.
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Billy Derrick and Joe Bulovas are joined by Commodores LB Langston Patterson to discuss his Vanderbilt journey, staying committed to Clark Lea's vision, his development under Nick Lezynski, and this week's matchup vs. Tennessee.
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Billy Derrick and Luke Wyatt talk Vanderbilt football and hoops with the Commodores set to battle Tennessee in Knoxville, and in the midst of the Battle 4 Atlantis in hoops.
Football coverage presented by Bulovas Wealth Management of Raymond James. If there’s one thing we all share, it’s that our lives are all unique. At Raymond James, they believe that’s worth celebrating. Because financial planning isn’t just about numbers and figures, it’s about creating the life you envision. So whether you’re building a future or preparing for retirement, a Raymond James financial advisor can guide you each step of the way – all while following a plan that’s uniquely yours. That’s life well planned. To learn more, call financial advisor [Joe Bulovas with Bulovas Wealth Management of Raymond James] at [615-645-6742] — Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC.
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Seabass joins Chris Lee for a conversation about Vanderbilt football and basketball ahead of the Kentucky football game. How do they see the Kentucky game going down? What's the latest on the recruiting battle between Vanderbilt and Georgia for Jared Curtis? Plus, what's at the root of attendance issues for basketball, how good we think this team is and more.
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Chris Lee and Luke Wyatt talk about Vanderbilt's No. 14 spot in the College Football Playoff rankings, what they think of that and what stands out about the rankings and what Vanderbilt needs to do. Plus, some talk on Clark Lea's contract, hoops talk and more.
- What games should Vanderbilt fans pay attention to that impact the Playoff race?
- How much will a bye week help?
- What do we think is going on with Clark Lea's contract?
- Attendance talk.
- And more!
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Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia continues to pile up honors (and appear on national award watch lists) after his amazing performance in leading Vanderbilt to a come-from-behind win over Auburn. The Commodores have climbed to 14th in the latest College Football Playoff rankings. We discuss Pavia, Vanderbilt's playoff path and more with guest Luke Wyatt.
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Former Vanderbilt WR Jordan Matthews and current offensive consultant join Billy Derrick and Joe Bulovas to talk NFL journey, joining Vandy's staff, and the program's momentum.
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Seabass joins host Chris Lee to discuss Vanderbilt's game with Auburn and concerns with that matchup, its rest-of-season path to the playoff and more.
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Billy Derrick is joined by Mike Gittens (The War Rapport - Auburn) to preview Saturday's matchup between the Commodores and the Tigers in Nashville.
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Chris Lee and Luke Wyatt discuss Vanderbilt's path to the College Football Playoff as the Commodores checked in at No. 16 in the first rankings. Is Vanderbilt in if it wins out? What other teams does Vanderbilt need to falter? How dangerous are Vanderbilt's three games in front of it?
Plus, we discuss the men's basketball team's blowout of Lipscomb and how potent the offense is, and also offer some thoughts on how Mark Byington's team might be better than the preseason prognosticators thought.
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Billy Derrick and Joe Bulovas recap Vandy's 34-31 loss to Texas in Austin to fall to 7-2 on the season.
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Billy Derrick is joined by Robbie Weinstein and Bobby Burton (On Texas Football) to preview Saturday's matchup between the Commodores and Longhorns in Austin.
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Chris Lee and guest Luke Wyatt rewind the Missouri game (and the ESPN Game Day experience) and how Vanderbilt was the center of the college football universe in a hard-fought, 17-10 win over Missouri that included plenty of controversy. Also, a look ahead to Texas and the challenges the Longhorns present. Plus, how the Commodores fit in within the College Football Playoff landscape right now and the obstacles to watch going forward.
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Billy Derrick and Joe Bulovas recap Vandy's 17-10 win over No. 15 Missouri at FirstBank Stadium to improve to 7-1 on the season.
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Join Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday's Vanderbilt-Missouri matchup in Nashville, featuring interviews with Lelan Statom (NewsChannel 5), Rick Neuheisel (CBS Sports), and Gabe DeArmond (PowerMizzou.com).
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Seabass joins Chris Lee to discuss Vanderbilt's College Football Game Day matchup in Nashville with Missouri. Topics include:
- How the Commodore offensive line has set the tone for the season.
- What we took away from the LSU game.
- Wide receiver and tight end play.
- Diego Pavia.
- Vanderbilt's College Football Playoff chances.
- Ranking the five remaining regular-season games in order of toughest to easiest (and why a few of those are hard to rank).
- The significance of 5-star Jared Curtis's visits to campus.
- The atmosphere at Vanderbilt games--what we like and what has to improve.
- More.
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Chris Lee and Luke Wyatt talk about Vanderbilt's matchup with Missouri, the Commodores' College Football Playoff chances, this weekend's Game Day atmosphere and more, including some hoops talk. Other topics include Vanderbilt's offensive line, concerns about the Missouri matchup and the remaining schedule, plus, Chris's thoughts on what we saw from some of the newcomers in the exhibition win over Virginia.
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Billy Derrick and Joe Bulovas recap Vandy's 31-24 win over LSU to improve to 6-1 for the first time since 1950 and their first win over the Tigers since 1990.
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Join Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday's Vanderbilt-LSU matchup in Nashville, featuring interviews with TE Eli Stowers, Norman Jordan (Vanderbilt Radio Network), Lelan Statom (NewsChannel 5 Meteorologist), and Matt Moscona (ESPN Baton Rouge).
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Long-time former podcast guest Seabass returns to the show (for good) and talks about the progress of Vanderbilt football, the matchup ahead with LSU and more. Topics include: what the turning point with Vanderbilt football was and the pivots the school made from that point on; how the college football landscape gives Vanderbilt a better chance of competing now (and in the future); players on this team Seabass believes should see more snaps; his favorite recruits in the 2026 class and more.
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Former Vanderbilt great Will Perdue joined the podcast to talk about Mark Byington's team in the upcoming season and his involvement with the Nashville Basketball Initiative and more.
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Billy Derrick and Joe Bulovas preview Vandy's matchup vs. #10 LSU at FirstBank Stadium on Saturday (11am CT/ABC).
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Chris Lee and Luke Wyatt discuss where Vanderbilt stands at the halfway point of the season following Saturday's 30-14 loss to Alabama.
Football coverage presented by Bulovas Wealth Management of Raymond James. If there’s one thing we all share, it’s that our lives are all unique. At Raymond James, they believe that’s worth celebrating. Because financial planning isn’t just about numbers and figures, it’s about creating the life you envision. So whether you’re building a future or preparing for retirement, a Raymond James financial advisor can guide you each step of the way – all while following a plan that’s uniquely yours. That’s life well planned. To learn more, call financial advisor [Joe Bulovas with Bulovas Wealth Management of Raymond James] at [615-645-6742]. Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC.
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Billy Derrick and Joe Bulovas recap Vandy's 30-14 loss to Alabama in Tuscaloosa, while answering your comments and questions.
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Join Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday's Vanderbilt-Alabama matchup in Tuscaloosa, featuring interviews with Robbie Weinstein (Vandy247), Connor O'Gara (Saturday Down South), and Mike Rodak (Bama247).
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Chris Lee and Luke Wyatt discuss Vandy's matchup against Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday and look ahead to the key matchups to watch.
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Billy Derrick and Joe Bulovas recap Vandy's 55-35 win over Utah State on Saturday night at FirstBank Stadium.
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Join Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday's Vanderbilt-Utah State matchup in Nashville, featuring interviews with former Vanderbilt RB Norman Jordan (Vanderbilt Radio Network) and Utah State beat writer Jason Turner (The Herald Journal).
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Billy Derrick and Joe Bulovas recap Vandy's dominant 70-21 win over Georgia State on Saturday night at FirstBank Stadium.
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Join Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday's Vanderbilt-Georgia State matchup in Nashville, featuring interviews with former Vandy TE Gavin Schoenwald and Georgia State reporter Brady Weiler from PantherTalk.com.
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Billy Derrick, Chris Lee, and Luke Wyatt recap Vandy's win over South Carolina, preview Vandy's matchup with Georgia State, and answer mailbag questions.
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Billy Derrick and Joe Bulovas recap Vandy's dominant 31-7 win over South Carolina on Saturday night at Williams-Brice Stadium.
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Join Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday's Vanderbilt-South Carolina matchup in Columbia, featuring interviews with WR Tre Richardson, sideline reporter Kevin Ingram, and South Carolina reporter Hale McGranahan (The Big Spur).
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Billy Derrick, Chris Lee, and Luke Wyatt preview Vandy's matchup vs. South Carolina, make their predictions, discuss Bryce Henderson's bold claim, and answer mailbag questions.
Football coverage presented by Bulovas Wealth Management of Raymond James. If there’s one thing we all share, it’s that our lives are all unique. At Raymond James, they believe that’s worth celebrating. Because financial planning isn’t just about numbers and figures, it’s about creating the life you envision. So whether you’re building a future or preparing for retirement, a Raymond James financial advisor can guide you each step of the way – all while following a plan that’s uniquely yours. That’s life well planned. To learn more, call financial advisor [Joe Bulovas with Bulovas Wealth Management of Raymond James] at [615-645-6742]. Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC.
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Billy Derrick and Joe Bulovas recap Vandy's 44-20 win over Virginia Tech on Saturday night at Lane Stadium.
Football coverage presented by Bulovas Wealth Management of Raymond James. If there’s one thing we all share, it’s that our lives are all unique. At Raymond James, they believe that’s worth celebrating. Because financial planning isn’t just about numbers and figures, it’s about creating the life you envision. So whether you’re building a future or preparing for retirement, a Raymond James financial advisor can guide you each step of the way – all while following a plan that’s uniquely yours. That’s life well planned. To learn more, call financial advisor [Joe Bulovas with Bulovas Wealth Management of Raymond James] at [615-645-6742]. Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC.
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Billy Derrick, Chris Lee, and Luke Wyatt preview Vandy's matchup vs. Virginia Tech in Blacksburg on Saturday night, discuss Junior Sherrill's injury status, and answer mailbag questions.
Football coverage presented by Bulovas Wealth Management of Raymond James. If there’s one thing we all share, it’s that our lives are all unique. At Raymond James, they believe that’s worth celebrating. Because financial planning isn’t just about numbers and figures, it’s about creating the life you envision. So whether you’re building a future or preparing for retirement, a Raymond James financial advisor can guide you each step of the way – all while following a plan that’s uniquely yours. That’s life well planned. To learn more, call financial advisor [Joe Bulovas with Bulovas Wealth Management of Raymond James] at [615-645-6742]. Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC.
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Billy Derrick and Joe Bulovas recap Vandy's 45-3 win over Charleston Southern on Saturday night at FirstBank Stadium.
Football coverage presented by Bulovas Wealth Management of Raymond James. If there’s one thing we all share, it’s that our lives are all unique. At Raymond James, they believe that’s worth celebrating. Because financial planning isn’t just about numbers and figures, it’s about creating the life you envision. So whether you’re building a future or preparing for retirement, a Raymond James financial advisor can guide you each step of the way – all while following a plan that’s uniquely yours. That’s life well planned. To learn more, call financial advisor [Joe Bulovas with Bulovas Wealth Management of Raymond James] at [615-645-6742]. Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC.
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Join Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday's Vanderbilt-Charleston Southern matchup in Nashville, featuring interviews with WR Junior Sherrill, former Vandy kicker Joe Bulovas, CBS Sports' Tom Fornelli, and Charleston Southern TV announcer Justin Biegel.
Football coverage presented by Bulovas Wealth Management of Raymond James. If there’s one thing we all share, it’s that our lives are all unique. At Raymond James, they believe that’s worth celebrating. Because financial planning isn’t just about numbers and figures, it’s about creating the life you envision. So whether you’re building a future or preparing for retirement, a Raymond James financial advisor can guide you each step of the way – all while following a plan that’s uniquely yours. That’s life well planned. To learn more, call financial advisor [Joe Bulovas with Bulovas Wealth Management of Raymond James] at [615-645-6742] — Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC.
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Billy Derrick, Chris Lee, and Luke Wyatt preview Vandy's season opener vs. Charleston Southern, make their predictions, and answer mailbag questions.
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Billy Derrick and former Vanderbilt kicker Joe Bulovas recap fall camp, look ahead to the 2025 season as a whole, and preview Saturday's matchup vs. Charleston Southern.
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Billy Derrick and Luke Wyatt give their season predictions ahead of year 5 under Clark Lea, give an injury report, and answer mailbag questions.
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David Pollack, former Georgia DT and host of the "See Ball Get Ball" Podcast, joined Billy Derrick on the latest Vandy247 Podcast to discuss Vandy's expectations, Diego Pavia's swagger/confidence, and take a look around the SEC.
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Billy Derrick and Chris Lee discuss the latest fall camp storylines, give their depth chart predictions, and answer mailbag questions.
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Billy Derrick, Chris Lee, and Luke Wyatt discuss the latest fall camp storylines, Vandy's presence in Netflix documentary, and answer mailbag questions.
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Billy Derrick is joined by former Notre Dame DB Shaun Crawford, who played under Clark Lea at Notre Dame from 2017-20, to give his perspective on how he's built Vanderbilt up to national relevance. PLUS, fall camp notes and a former Commodore making his NFL debut.
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Billy Derrick, Chris Lee, and Luke Wyatt break down the biggest storylines surrounding fall camp, Billy gives observations from day 1, and answers mailbag questions.
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If there’s one thing we all share, it’s that our lives are all unique. At Raymond James, they believe that’s worth celebrating. Because financial planning isn’t just about numbers and figures, it’s about creating the life you envision. So whether you’re building a future or preparing for retirement, a Raymond James financial advisor can guide you each step of the way – all while following a plan that’s uniquely yours. That’s life well planned. To learn more, call financial advisor [Joe Bulovas with Bulovas Wealth Management of Raymond James] at [615-645-6742]. Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC.
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Bulovas Wealth Management of Raymond James presents our football coverage. Joe enjoys providing superior service by putting his clients first. Raymond James' comprehensive financial planning provides its clients with a truly integrated and tailored approach to wealth management. At the end of the day, they just enjoy working hard for great people. Raymond James, “Life Well Planned." Log onto raymondjames.com/bulovaswealthmanagement for more information.
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Our football coverage is presented by Bulovas Wealth Management of Raymond James. Joe enjoys providing superior service by putting his clients first. Raymond James' comprehensive financial planning gives their clients a truly integrated and tailored approach to wealth management. At the end of the day, they just enjoy working hard for great people. Raymond James, “Life Well Planned." Log onto raymondjames.com/bulovaswealthmanagement for more information.
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Bulovas Wealth Management of Raymond James presents our football coverage. Joe enjoys providing superior service by putting his clients first. Raymond James' comprehensive financial planning gives their clients a truly integrated and tailored approach to wealth management. At the end of the day, they just enjoy working hard for great people. Raymond James, “Life Well Planned." Log onto raymondjames.com/bulovaswealthmanagement for more information.
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Bulovas Wealth Management of Raymond James presents our football coverage. Joe enjoys providing superior service by putting his clients first. Raymond James' comprehensive financial planning gives their clients a truly integrated and tailored approach to wealth management. At the end of the day, they just enjoy working hard for great people. Raymond James, “Life Well Planned." Log onto raymondjames.com/bulovaswealthmanagement for more information.
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Bulovas Wealth Management of Raymond James presents our football coverage. Joe enjoys providing superior service by putting his clients first. Raymond James' comprehensive financial planning gives their clients a truly integrated and tailored approach to wealth management. They just enjoy working hard for great people. Raymond James, “Life Well Planned." Log onto raymondjames.com/bulovaswealthmanagement for more information.
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Bulovas Wealth Management of Raymond James presents our football coverage. Joe enjoys providing superior service by putting his clients first. Raymond James' comprehensive financial planning gives their clients a truly integrated and tailored approach to wealth management. They just enjoy working hard for great people. Raymond James, “Life Well Planned." Log onto raymondjames.com/bulovaswealthmanagement for more information.
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Our baseball coverage is presented by Sanders Moving -- leaders among moving companies in Nashville and the surrounding area. Their team of professional movers are focused on delivering efficient, hassle-free moving at an affordable price. Whether you are moving across town or across the country, Sanders Moving has you covered. Visit them at TedRSandersMoving.com.
Our baseball coverage is presented by Sanders Moving -- leaders among moving companies in Nashville and the surrounding area. Their team of professional movers are focused on delivering efficient, hassle-free moving at an affordable price. Whether you are moving across town or across the country, Sanders Moving has you covered. Visit them at TedRSandersMoving.com.
Our baseball coverage is presented by Sanders Moving -- leaders among moving companies in Nashville and the surrounding area. Their team of professional movers are focused on delivering efficient, hassle-free moving at an affordable price. Whether you are moving across town or across the country, Sanders Moving has you covered. Visit them at TedRSandersMoving.com.
Our baseball coverage is presented by Sanders Moving -- leaders among moving companies in Nashville and the surrounding area. Their team of professional movers are focused on delivering efficient, hassle-free moving at an affordable price. Whether you are moving across town or across the country, Sanders Moving has you covered. Visit them at TedRSandersMoving.com.
Our baseball coverage is presented by Sanders Moving -- leaders among moving companies in Nashville and the surrounding area. Their team of professional movers are focused on delivering efficient, hassle-free moving at an affordable price. Whether you are moving across town or across the country, Sanders Moving has you covered. Visit them at TedRSandersMoving.com.
Our baseball coverage is presented by Sanders Moving -- leaders among moving companies in Nashville and the surrounding area. Their team of professional movers are focused on delivering efficient, hassle-free moving at an affordable price. Whether you are moving across town or across the country, Sanders Moving has you covered. Visit them at TedRSandersMoving.com.
Our football coverage is presented by Bulovas Wealth Management of Raymond James. Joe enjoys providing superior service by putting his clients first. Raymond James' comprehensive financial planning gives their clients a truly integrated and tailored approach to wealth management. At the end of the day, they just enjoy working hard for great people. Raymond James, “Life Well Planned." Log onto raymondjames.com/bulovaswealthmanagement for more information.
Our football coverage is presented by Bulovas Wealth Management of Raymond James. Joe enjoys providing superior service by putting his clients first. Raymond James' comprehensive financial planning gives their clients a truly integrated and tailored approach to wealth management. At the end of the day, they just enjoy working hard for great people. Raymond James, “Life Well Planned."
Welcome to The Real Deal Podcast - your home for Commodore stories - brought to you by Anchor Impact, Vanderbilt’s official collective, and Vandy 247 - your home of the Commodores. Every Tuesday, we bring you closer to Vanderbilt’s athletes, coaches, leaders, and programs - giving you behind-the-scenes access and connectivity to the black and gold. Today, Billy Derrick is joined by the latest basketball commit AK Okereke to discuss his path to Vandy and his unique playing style.
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Our baseball coverage is presented by Sanders Moving -- leaders among moving companies in Nashville and the surrounding area. Their team of professional movers are focused on delivering efficient, hassle-free moving at an affordable price. Whether you are moving across town or across the country, Sanders Moving has you covered. Visit them at TedRSandersMoving.com.
Our baseball coverage is presented by Sanders Moving -- leaders among moving companies in Nashville and the surrounding area. Their team of professional movers are focused on delivering efficient, hassle-free moving at an affordable price. Whether you are moving across town or across the country, Sanders Moving has you covered. Visit them at TedRSandersMoving.com.
Our baseball coverage is presented by Sanders Moving -- leaders among moving companies in Nashville and the surrounding area. Their team of professional movers are focused on delivering efficient, hassle-free moving at an affordable price. Whether you are moving across town or across the country, Sanders Moving has you covered. Visit them at TedRSandersMoving.com.
Our baseball coverage is presented by Sanders Moving -- leaders among moving companies in Nashville and the surrounding area. Their team of professional movers are focused on delivering efficient, hassle-free moving at an affordable price. Whether you are moving across town or across the country, Sanders Moving has you covered. Visit them at TedRSandersMoving.com.
Welcome to The Real Deal Podcast - your home for Commodore stories - brought to you by Anchor Impact, Vanderbilt’s official collective, and Vandy 247 - your home of the Commodores. Every Tuesday, we bring you closer to Vanderbilt’s athletes, coaches, leaders, and programs - giving you behind-the-scenes access and connectivity to the black and gold. Today, Billy Derrick is joined by point guard Tyler Tanner to recap his first season in the black and gold.
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Our baseball coverage is presented by Sanders Moving -- leaders among moving companies in Nashville and the surrounding area. Their team of professional movers are focused on delivering efficient, hassle-free moving at an affordable price. Whether you are moving across town or across the country, Sanders Moving has you covered. Visit them at TedRSandersMoving.com.
Welcome to The Real Deal Podcast - your home for Commodore stories - brought to you by Anchor Impact, Vanderbilt’s official collective, and Vandy 247 - your home of the Commodores. Every Tuesday, we bring you closer to Vanderbilt’s athletes, coaches, leaders, and programs - giving you behind-the-scenes access and connectivity to the black and gold. Today, Billy Derrick is joined by shooting guard Tyler Nickel to recap his first season in the black and gold.
Our guest line is presented by Jon Levin (pronounced like “heaven”), a good friend of the show. Womble Bond Dickinson, thanks the student-athletes at Vanderbilt University for their dedication, effort, and hard work.
Our guest line is also presented by Yeaman Packaging Systems. “Leaders in end-of-line packaging automation.”
Welcome to The Real Deal Podcast - your home for Commodore stories - brought to you by Anchor Impact, Vanderbilt’s official collective, and Vandy 247 - your home of the Commodores. Every Tuesday, we bring you closer to Vanderbilt’s athletes, coaches, leaders, and programs - giving you behind-the-scenes access and connectivity to the black and gold. Today, Billy Derrick is joined by forward Devin McGlockton to recap his first season in the black and gold.
The Wash House presents our basketball coverage – Are you dreading laundry day? Is it stealing time to do the things that you truly enjoy? Let the laundry professionals at The Wash House take care of that for you. With 2 convenient locations in the greater Nashville area, just drop off your dirty laundry and their professional attendants can give you back the one thing you can never have enough of, your time. Within 24 hours, you can pick up your nicely folded, fresh, and clean laundry; ready to be put away. Log on to washhouseclean.com or stop in today and get your time back.
The Wash House presents our basketball coverage – Are you dreading laundry day? Is it stealing time to do the things that you truly enjoy? Let the laundry professionals at The Wash House take care of that for you. With 2 convenient locations in the greater Nashville area, just drop off your dirty laundry and their professional attendants can give you back the one thing you can never have enough of, your time. Within 24 hours, you can pick up your nicely folded, fresh, and clean laundry; ready to be put away. Log on to washhouseclean.com or stop in today and get your time back.
The Wash House presents our basketball coverage – Are you dreading laundry day? Is it stealing time to do the things that you truly enjoy? Let the laundry professionals at The Wash House take care of that for you. With 2 convenient locations in the greater Nashville area, just drop off your dirty laundry and their professional attendants can give you back the one thing you can never have enough of, your time. Within 24 hours, you can pick up your nicely folded, fresh, and clean laundry; ready to be put away. Log on to washhouseclean.com or stop in today and get your time back.
Billy Derrick and Joey Dwyer assess where Vandy stands in the NCAA Tournament picture after three straight losses to end the season
The Wash House presents our basketball coverage – Are you dreading laundry day? Is it stealing time to do the things that you truly enjoy? Let the laundry professionals at The Wash House take care of that for you. With 2 convenient locations in the greater Nashville area, just drop off your dirty laundry and their professional attendants can give you back the one thing you can never have enough of, your time. Within 24 hours, you can pick up your nicely folded, fresh, and clean laundry; ready to be put away. Log on to washhouseclean.com or stop in today and get your time back.
Joey Dwyer and Brandon Bigsby react to Vandy's disappointing loss to Texas in the opening round of the SEC Tournament in Nashville.
The Wash House presents our basketball coverage – Are you dreading laundry day? Is it stealing time to do the things that you truly enjoy? Let the laundry professionals at The Wash House take care of that for you. With 2 convenient locations in the greater Nashville area, just drop off your dirty laundry and their professional attendants can give you back the one thing you can never have enough of, your time. Within 24 hours, you can pick up your nicely folded, fresh, and clean laundry; ready to be put away. Log on to washhouseclean.com or stop in today and get your time back.
Billy Derrick and Robbie Weinstein preview Vandy's matchup vs. Texas live from Bridgestone Arena and answer your mailbag/chat questions.
The Wash House presents our basketball coverage – Are you dreading laundry day? Is it stealing time to do the things that you truly enjoy? Let the laundry professionals at The Wash House take care of that for you. With 2 convenient locations in the greater Nashville area, just drop off your dirty laundry and their professional attendants can give you back the one thing you can never have enough of, your time. Within 24 hours, you can pick up your nicely folded, fresh, and clean laundry; ready to be put away. Log on to washhouseclean.com or stop in today and get your time back.
Billy Derrick and Joey Dwyer discuss Vandy's must-win mentality ahead of the SEC Tournament, the health of MJ Collins and Grant Huffman, and previewing the first round matchup vs. Texas
Billy Derrick and Joey Dwyer discuss Vandy's must-win mentality ahead of the SEC Tournament, the health of MJ Collins and Grant Huffman, and previewing the first round matchup vs. Texas
Blake Lovell from Southeastern 16 joins Billy Derrick to preview this week's SEC Tournament and discuss Vandy's chances of making a run.
The Wash House presents our basketball coverage – Are you dreading laundry day? Is it stealing time to do the things that you truly enjoy? Let the laundry professionals at The Wash House take care of that for you. With 2 convenient locations in the greater Nashville area, just drop off your dirty laundry and their professional attendants can give you back the one thing you can never have enough of, your time. Within 24 hours, you can pick up your nicely folded, fresh, and clean laundry; ready to be put away. Log on to washhouseclean.com or stop in today and get your time back.
Billy Derrick and Joey Dwyer react to Vandy's loss to Georgia in Athens to close the regular season.
The Wash House presents our basketball coverage – Are you dreading laundry day? Is it stealing time to do the things that you truly enjoy? Let the laundry professionals at The Wash House take care of that for you. With 2 convenient locations in the greater Nashville area, just drop off your dirty laundry and their professional attendants can give you back the one thing you can never have enough of, your time. Within 24 hours, you can pick up your nicely folded, fresh, and clean laundry; ready to be put away. Log on to washhouseclean.com or stop in today and get your time back.
Billy Derrick is joined by Kevin Sweeney from Sports Illustrated to discuss Vanderbilt's success in year 1 under Mark Byington, their potential in the postseason, and much more
Billy Derrick and Joey Dwyer react to Vandy's loss to Arkansas in the final home game of the season
The Wash House presents our basketball coverage – Are you dreading laundry day? Is it stealing time to do the things that you truly enjoy? Let the laundry professionals at The Wash House take care of that for you. With two convenient locations in the greater Nashville area, just drop off your dirty laundry, and their professional attendants can give you back the one thing you can never have enough of: your time. Within 24 hours, you can pick up your nicely folded, fresh, and clean laundry, ready to be put away. Log on to washhouseclean.com or stop in today and get your time back.
Welcome to The Real Deal Podcast - your home for Commodore stories - brought to you by Anchor Impact, Vanderbilt’s official collective, and Vandy 247 - your home of the Commodores. Every Tuesday, we bring you closer to Vanderbilt’s athletes, coaches, leaders, and programs - giving you behind-the-scenes access and connectivity to the black and gold. Today, Billy Derrick is joined by first-year women's volleyball head coach Anders Nelson.
Tim Thompson joins Billy Derrick to recap Vandy's win over No. 14 Missouri on Saturday and look ahead to Tuesday's matchup vs Arkansas.
The Wash House presents our basketball coverage – Are you dreading laundry day? Is it stealing time to do the things that you truly enjoy? Let the laundry professionals at The Wash House take care of that for you. With two convenient locations in the greater Nashville area, just drop off your dirty laundry, and their professional attendants can give you back the one thing you can never have enough of: your time. Within 24 hours, you can pick up your nicely folded, fresh, and clean laundry, ready to be put away. Log on to washhouseclean.com or stop in today and get your time back.
Kevin Ingram joins Billy Derrick to break down Vandy's win over Texas A&M in College Station and discuss what this means for their NCAA Tournament chances.
The Wash House presents our basketball coverage – Are you dreading laundry day? Is it stealing time to do the things that you truly enjoy? Let the laundry professionals at The Wash House take care of that for you. With two convenient locations in the greater Nashville area, drop off your dirty laundry, and their professional attendants can give you back the one thing you can never have enough of: your time. Within 24 hours, you can pick up your nicely folded, fresh, and clean laundry, ready to be put away. Log on to washhouseclean.com or stop in today and get your time back.
Welcome to The Real Deal Podcast - your home for Commodore stories - brought to you by Anchor Impact, Vanderbilt’s official collective, and Vandy 247 - your home of the Commodores. Every Tuesday, we bring you closer to Vanderbilt’s athletes, coaches, leaders, and programs - giving you behind-the-scenes access and connectivity to the black and gold. Today, Billy Derrick is joined by Women's Soccer Head Coach Darren Ambrose and Forward Sydney Watts.
Join Billy Derrick and Robbie Weinstein as they recap Vandy's win over Ole Miss on Saturday, discuss offseason football notes, and more.
Billy Derrick and Joey Dwyer recap last night's Kentucky loss, look ahead to Saturday's game vs. Ole Miss, and discuss the Commodores' tournament chances
Billy Derrick and Joey Dwyer react to Vandy's embarrassing 82-61 loss vs. Kentucky in Lexington
The Wash House presents our basketball coverage – Are you dreading laundry day? Is it stealing time to do the things that you truly enjoy? Let the laundry professionals at The Wash House take care of that for you. With 2 convenient locations in the greater Nashville area, just drop off your dirty laundry and their professional attendants can give you back the one thing you can never have enough of, your time. Within 24 hours, you can pick up your nicely folded, fresh, and clean laundry; ready to be put away. Log on to washhouseclean.com or stop in today and get your time back.
Billy Derrick, Chris Lee, and Luke Wyatt preview Vandy's matchup vs. Kentucky at Rupp Arena, discuss the VandyBoys' last five games, answer mailbag questions, and more.
The Wash House presents our basketball coverage – Are you dreading laundry day? Is it stealing time to do the things that you truly enjoy? Let the laundry professionals at The Wash House take care of that for you. With 2 convenient locations in the greater Nashville area, just drop off your dirty laundry and their professional attendants can give you back the one thing you can never have enough of, your time. Within 24 hours, you can pick up your nicely folded, fresh, and clean laundry; ready to be put away. Log on to washhouseclean.com or stop in today and get your time back.
Billy Derrick, Chris Lee, and Luke Wyatt preview Vandy's matchup vs. Kentucky at Rupp Arena, discuss the VandyBoys' last five games, answer mailbag questions, and more.
The Wash House presents our basketball coverage – Are you dreading laundry day? Is it stealing time to do the things that you truly enjoy? Let the laundry professionals at The Wash House take care of that for you. With 2 convenient locations in the greater Nashville area, just drop off your dirty laundry and their professional attendants can give you back the one thing you can never have enough of, your time. Within 24 hours, you can pick up your nicely folded, fresh, and clean laundry; ready to be put away. Log on to washhouseclean.com or stop in today and get your time back.
Billy Derrick is joined by former Vanderbilt Basketball & Baseball player Willy Daunic to break down Vandy's tournament chances and the VandyBoys so far
Join Billy Derrick and Tim Thompson as they recap Vandy's loss to Tennessee in Knoxville, look ahead to Wednesday's Kentucky matchup, and discuss the continued 2nd half struggles
Join Billy Derrick and Joey Dwyer as they react to Vandy's loss vs. Tennessee in Knoxville, despite leading by 16 in the 1st half.
Our basketball coverage is presented by The Wash House -- Are you dreading laundry day? Is it stealing time to do the things that you truly enjoy? Let the laundry professionals at The Wash House take care of that for you. With two convenient locations in the greater Nashville area, drop off your dirty laundry, and their professional attendants can give you back the one thing you can never have enough of: your time. Within 24 hours, you can pick up your nicely folded, fresh, and clean laundry, ready to be put away. Log on to washhouseclean.com or stop in today and get your time back.
Join Billy Derrick and Joey Dwyer as they preview Saturday's matchup vs. Tennessee in Knoxville, break down where Vandy stands among the bubble teams, look ahead to the VandyBoys' weekend in Phoenix, and more
Join Billy Derrick and Luke Wyatt as they recap Vandy's loss to Auburn, look ahead to the road trip to Knoxville, break down the Commodores' NCAA Tournament chances, and answer mailbag questions
Welcome to The Real Deal Podcast - your home for Commodore stories - brought to you by Anchor Impact, Vanderbilt’s official collective, and Vandy 247 - your home of the Commodores. Every Tuesday, we bring you closer to Vanderbilt’s athletes, coaches, leaders, and programs - giving you behind-the-scenes access and connectivity to the black and gold. Today we launch with AD Candice Storey Lee and Paul Grindstaff, the General Manager of Anchor Impact.
Billy Derrick checks in with Joe Healy from D1Baseball.com to preview the 2025 Vanderbilt Baseball season and dive into the SEC pecking order as a whole
Joey Dwyer and Alaina Morris join Billy Derrick to discuss men's and women's basketball, VandyBoys notes, and more
Billy Derrick and Luke Wyatt rehash the Florida loss, look ahead to Texas on Saturday, analyze the gauntlet ahead, and answer mailbag questions
Our basketball coverage is presented by The Wash House -- Are you dreading laundry day? Is it stealing time to do the things that you truly enjoy? Let the laundry professionals at The Wash House take care of that for you. With 2 convenient locations in the greater Nashville area, just drop off your dirty laundry and their professional attendants can give you back the one thing you can never have enough of, your time. Within 24 hours, you can pick up your nicely folded, fresh, and clean laundry; ready to be put away. Log on to washhouseclean.com or stop in today and get your time back.
Billy Derrick and Joey Dwyer react to Vandy's road loss at Florida, their 2nd straight in the SEC.
Our basketball coverage is presented by The Wash House -- Are you dreading laundry day? Is it stealing time to do the things that you truly enjoy? Let the laundry professionals at The Wash House take care of that for you. With 2 convenient locations in the greater Nashville area, just drop off your dirty laundry and their professional attendants can give you back the one thing you can never have enough of, your time. Within 24 hours, you can pick up your nicely folded, fresh, and clean laundry; ready to be put away. Log on to washhouseclean.com or stop in today and get your time back.
Welcome to The Real Deal Podcast - your home for Commodore stories - brought to you by Anchor Impact, Vanderbilt’s official collective, and Vandy 247 - your home of the Commodores. Every Tuesday, we bring you closer to Vanderbilt’s athletes, coaches, leaders, and programs - giving you behind-the-scenes access and connectivity to the black and gold. Today we launch with AD Candice Storey Lee and Paul Grindstaff, the General Manager of Anchor Impact.
Join Billy Derrick and David Cobb (247 Sports) as they discuss Vandy's loss to Oklahoma on Saturday, look ahead to the Florida matchup, and break down their NCAA Tournament chances
Billy Derrick and Joey Dwyer react to Vandy's loss to Oklahoma.
Our basketball coverage is presented by The Wash House. Are you dreading laundry day? Is it stealing time to do the things that you truly enjoy? Let the laundry professionals at The Wash House take care of that for you. With two convenient locations in the greater Nashville area, just drop off your dirty laundry, and their professional attendants can give you back the one thing you can never have enough of: your time. Within 24 hours, you can pick up your nicely folded, fresh, and clean laundry, ready to be put away. You can log on to washhouseclean.com or stop in today and get your time back.
Join Billy Derrick, Chris Lee, and Luke Wyatt as they talk Vandy Hoops and discuss the upcoming matchup vs. Oklahoma
Join Billy Derrick and Commodore Legend Will Perdue as they discuss the latest upset victory over Kentucky and this team's ceiling in March
Join Billy Derrick and Isaac Trotter from 247 Sports as they recap Vandy's win over Kentucky and break down where the Commodores stand in the SEC pecking order
Join Billy Derrick, Robbie Weinstein, Joey Dwyer, and Brandon Bigsby as they react to Vandy's upset win over Kentucky at Memorial Gym
Billy Derrick is joined by Aaron Gershon from CatsPause.com to preview Saturday's showdown between No. 9 Kentucky and Vanderbilt inside Memorial Gymnasium
Join Billy Derrick and Joey Dwyer as they discuss where Vandy stands on the NCAA Tournament bubble and look ahead to Saturday's game vs. Kentucky
Join Billy Derrick and Luke Wyatt as they recap the loss to Alabama and answer your chat/mailbag questions
Billy Derrick and Joey Dwyer react to Vandy's loss at No. 4 Alabama in Tuscaloosa
Basketball season is presented by The Wash House. Are you dreading laundry day? Is it stealing time to do the things that you truly enjoy? Let the laundry professionals at The Wash House take care of that for you. With two convenient locations in the greater Nashville area, just drop off your dirty laundry, and our professional attendants can give you back the one thing you can never have enough of: your time. Within 24 hours, you can pick up your nicely folded, fresh, and clean laundry, ready to be put away. Check out www.washhouseclean.com, stop in today, and get your time back.
Join Billy Derrick, Joey Dwyer, and Tim Thompson as they preview Vandy's matchup vs. Alabama and look ahead to the Kentucky game
Join Billy Derrick as he recaps Vandy's upset win over Tennessee with Chris Lee and looks ahead to this week's schedule for the Commodores
Join Billy Derrick, Chris Lee, Joey Dwyer, and Brandon Bigsby as they react to the Vandy's stunning 76-75 win over Tennessee inside Memorial Gym
Join Billy Derrick, along with Joey Dwyer and Ben McKee (GoVols247), as they preview Saturday's Vandy-Tennessee matchup
Join Billy Derrick and Chris Lee as they preview Vandy's matchup vs. South Carolina and analyze the Commodores' tournament chances
Join Billy Derrick, along with Robbie Weinstein and Joey Dwyer, as they talk all things Vanderbilt Athletics, specifically football recruiting notes & a basketball matchup preview vs. South Carolina
Join Billy Derrick and Tim Thompson, Vanderbilt's radio color analyst, as they talk all things Vanderbilt basketball
Billy Derrick and Robbie Weinstein discuss the official return of TE Eli Stowers, Marlen Sewell's return, the chase for "Big Pete", and other FB topics
Billy Derick and Chris Lee recap Vandy's loss to Mississippi State and answer your mailbag questions
Join Billy Derrick, along with Kevin Ingram and Joey Dwyer, as they preview Vandy's basketball matchup vs. Mississippi State at Memorial Gym
Join Billy Derrick & Will Forbes on the first episode of Vandy 247 live as they discuss Vandy football's portal activity, put a bow on a winning season, look ahead to 2025, and take your comments/questions
Billy Derrick & Joey Dwyer react to Vandy's road win to open SEC play in Baton Rouge over LSU
Join Billy Derrick as he sits down with Chris Lee and Robbie Weinstein to discuss the merge between VandySports and Vandy247 to ring in the new year
Join Billy Derrick as he previews Friday's Birmingham Bowl matchup between Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech with Joey Dwyer and Chad Bishop (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Chris Lee and Billy Derrick discuss the Diego Pavia news, its impact on transfer portal targets, the momentum Vandy Football is riding, another win for Mark Byington, and answer mail bag questions
Chris Lee, Luke Wyatt, and Billy Derrick recap the 2024 football season, look ahead to the Birmingham Bowl, discuss transfer portal needs, the 9-1 start for basketball, and answer mailbag questions
Join host Billy Derrick as he sits down with Paul Grindstaff, Jason Baker, Clark Lea, Barton Simmons, Diego Pavia, Shea Ralph, Mikayla Blakes, Jordyn Oliver, and Anders Nelson to discuss Anchor Impact's role in Vanderbilt Athletics
Join Billy Derrick and Joey Dwyer as they recap Vandy's disappointing loss to Tennessee at FirstBank Stadium.
Join Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday's Vanderbilt-Tennessee matchup in Nashville with the following three guests:
- Joey Dwyer, VandySports.com
- Langston Patterson, Vanderbilt LB
- Ryan Schumpert, Rocky Top Insider
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Chris Lee, Luke Wyatt, Billy Derrick, and Joey Dwyer preview Vanderbilt's matchup vs. Tennessee at FirstBank Stadium, discuss the keys to the Commodores pulling the upset, the importance of the turnover margin, what to expect from the crowd, basketball's loss to Drake, and answer mailbag questions
Billy Derrick and Joey Dwyer recap Vandy's disappointing loss to LSU at Tiger Stadium, discuss what this means for the program's future, the overall trajectory, the talent disadvantage, the upcoming game vs. Tennessee, and more.
Join Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday's Vanderbilt-LSU matchup in Baton Rouge with the following three guests:
- Vanderbilt Safety Maurice Hampton
- Norman Jordan, Vanderbilt Radio Network
- Matt Moscona, ESPN Baton Rouge
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Chris Lee and Billy Derrick are joined by Executive Director of Anchor Impact Paul Grindstaff to discuss his background, joining other New Mexico State players/coaches in Nashville, his goals for Vandy's NIL presence, the impact of the Alabama win, financial model across all sports, the future of the NIL world, and a give message to Commodore fans.
After the Wake Forest loss, the Commodores turn their attention to UNLV on Saturday. Join Chris Lee, Luke Wyatt, and Billy Derrick as they react to the mistake-filled loss, evaluate the cornerback play, break down the tackling issues, look ahead to UNLV, and answer your mailbag questions.
With the Hawaii victory in hand, the Commodores turn their attention to Alabama A&M on Saturday night. Join Chris Lee, Luke Wyatt, and Billy Derrick as they react to the sloppy win, break down the cornerback struggles, explain the lack of a running game, and answer your mailbag questions.
Billy Derrick + Luke Wyatt provide instant postgame reaction to Vanderbilt's win over Hawaii.
Join Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday night's Vanderbilt-Hawaii matchup in Nashville with the following four guests: What to watch for w/ Joey Dwyer + Andrew Allegretta, Vanderbilt play-by-play voice + John Veneri, Hawaii play-by-play voice + Michael Scholl, Vanderbilt Football communications director.
With the Hawaii kickoff three days away, the Commodores turn their attention to the Rainbow Warriors on Saturday night. Join Chris Lee, Luke Wyatt, and Billy Derrick as they react to the first depth chart, give you their game predictions, and answer your mailbag questions.
Chris Lee and Joey Dwyer discuss Vanderbilt's freshman classes in football, basketball and baseball as well as which members of them can make an impact for their programs this season. Football freshmen discussed- Junior Sherrill, London Humphreys, Sedrick Alexander, AJ Newberry, Deago Benson, Kam Johnson, Martel Hight, Bryan Longwell, De'Marion Thomas. Basketball freshmen discussed- Jason Rivera-Torres, Isaiah West, Carter Lang, JaQualon Roberts, Malik Presley, Jordan Williams (redshirt). Baseball freshmen discussed- Braden Holcomb, Ethan McElvain, Colin Barczi, Miller Green.
With the second scrimmage of fall camp under their belt, the Commodores turn their attention to the final week of camp. Join Chris Lee, Luke Wyatt, and Billy Derrick as they recap Sunday's scrimmage, discuss the new-look FirstBank Stadium, and answer your mailbag questions.
Chris Lee and Joey Dwyer talk Jerry Stackhouse's opening press conference including commentary of his candid response to Tyrin Lawrence's recruitment, Vanderbilt's confidence in Jason Rivera-Torres, Lee Dort's injury and more.
With the first scrimmage of fall camp under their belt, the Commodores turn their attention to another week of work. Join Chris Lee, Luke Wyatt, and Billy Derrick as they discuss the standouts from camp thus far + answer your mailbag questions.
With another Vanderbilt basketball season on the horizon, Billy Derrick and Joey Dwyer break down the frontcourt players and take your mailbag questions.
With fall camp starting Wednesday, Chris Lee & Billy Derrick discuss the top storylines heading into the 2023 season. Their talking points include players + position battles to watch, expectations for the offense without any proven tight ends or running backs, the most important position group, and the mailbag questions.
Chris Lee and Joey Dwyer give a preview of which Vanderbilt players and commitments could go in next week's MLB Draft, talk about transfer portal additions Sawyer Hawks (Air Force) and Jaylen Davis (Samford) as well as thoughts on whether Vanderbilt could land Tennessee's Chase Burns.
Vanderbilt fished Tyrin Lawrence out of the transfer portal and added Evan Taylor (Lehigh), Ven Allen Lubin (Notre Dame) and Tasos Kamateros to a five-man freshman class. So now, does coach Jerry Stackhouse have the roster it takes to advance to his first NCAA tournament? We unpack that question and a whole lot more.
Vanderbilt insider Luke Wyatt joins the show to discuss the baseball season, the gaps between Vanderbilt and other programs, Tim Corbin's future, a grade for this season and more, including answering mailbag questions on other sports. Plus, some thoughts about the future of our podcast at the end of the show.
Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea is our guest, as he speaks with hosts Chris Lee and Will Perdue about the football season the 5-7 Commodores just completed. Topics include areas where the team progressed, building back a fan base, his thoughts on the 2022 recruiting class that redshirted, retention and the transfer portal, De'Rickey Wright's role for 2023, music and more.
Vanderbilt basketball coach Jerry Stackhouse was ejected in Vanderbilt's 70-65 loss to a suddenly-healthy VCU team. Kevin Ingram walks us through the ejection, the stellar play of Myles Stute and Liam Robbins and more.
Chris Lee and Luke Wyatt unwind Vanderbilt's horrible night in a season-ending, 56-0 loss to Tennessee, and what that loss means going forward. Also, some things Vanderbilt needs to do to build back a season ticket/fan base and a peek ahead to Vanderbilt's 2023 football schedule and an early over-under win total.
If you were confused about how the Florida game ended, Andrew Allegretta says you weren't the only one. That, some big things from the Florida game, a spirited week of practice, the potential return of AJ Swann and the matchup ahead with Tennessee are all discussed on today's show.
What's changed since the loss to South Carolina that led to wins over Kentucky and Florida? "Nothing," says Luke Wyatt, who says this is simply a matter of coach Clark Lea staying the course with his plan all along. Luke and host Chris Lee hit some items from the Florida game, look ahead to the Tennessee game and examine the possibility that nearly every key player has the opportunity to come back next season.
Vanderbilt's had a big past six days, winning an SEC football game at Kentucky and pulling an overtime basketball win at Temple. Vanderbilt play-by-play man Andrew Allegretta joins us to talk about both.
Vanderbilt snapped a 26-game SEC losing streak by believing in itself when no one else did. Will Perdue talks about that, overcoming adversity in the Kentucky game and answers mailbag questions.
Behind SEC offensive Player of the Week Mike Wright, Vanderbilt pulled out a 24-21 victory at Kentucky, snapping a 26-game SEC winning streak. Perhaps more importantly, the Commodores could bring back most of the players who made it happen. Luke Wyatt provides perspective on a 24-21 win over 23rd-ranked Kentucky. Also, the basketball team suffered an awful loss to Southern Miss that exposed a lot of concerns.
Vanderbilt's Kevin Ingram joins the show as he and Chris Lee talk about some developments on the offensive line, what we saw in Monday's hoops loss to Memphis and more.
Vanderbilt loses a football game it had a shot to win with better play, and the Commodores also had to deal with off-field distractions, too. Chris Lee and Will Perdue digest that, the start of the basketball season and more.
Frustration is at a fever pitch after Vanderbilt lost its 26th-consecutive football game, the latest coming to South Carolina. Fans are particularly frustrated with the fact the 'Dores lost maybe their two most-winnable SEC games (including the Missouri one before that) and some feel the Commodores were on equal footing with those teams, but Chris Lee and Luke Wyatt make several points that illustrate why they disagree. Also, the losing streak has taken a toll on everyone; how does one find hope in the midst of that?
Vanderbilt will be underdogs in its four remaining games, but at least three are more winnable than many of the games the Commodores have already played. Athletics insider Luke Wyatt walks us through what it takes mentally for Vanderbilt to win an SEC game. Also, Luke and Chris Lee share a few interesting and sometimes funny stories from past Vanderbilt football seasons.
Who's Vanderbilt's most important player? Who are potential breakout players? What are Vanderbilt's NCAA tournament chances and best-case record scenario? Who'll lead the Commodores in various statistical categories? Chris Lee and Joey Dwyer tackle that, and a lot more.
Luke Wyatt was affiliated with Vanderbilt football for over 40 years and saw what worked and what didn't. With that, here's an hour of background to help make sense of how Vanderbilt arrived at another long SEC losing streak, and how the Commodores have escaped similar streaks before and gone on to some level of success afterwards. Also, are Vanderbilt's facilities commitments good enough? Luke gives his opinion on that also, as well as some talk about the loss to Missouri.
Will Perdue watched Clark Lea's Tuesday press conference after Vanderbilt was blown out by Georgia; he's what he took from that. Also, Will shares thoughts on Jerry Stackhouse's contract extension.
Vanderbilt gave coach Jerry Stackhouse an extension of undefined length this week. Chris Lee and Joey Dwyer discuss that, his record compared to the three coaches who joined the SEC when he did plus, a forecast of minutes for every scholarship player on the roster this year.
Luke Wyatt, who worked inside Vanderbilt athletics for over four decades, gives perspective on a 55-0 blowout at Georgia that was preceded by blowouts at Alabama and a home loss to Ole Miss. The Commodores have now lost 24 straight SEC games; what factors determine whether there's hope for the rest of the season?
New VandySports basketball writer Joey Dwyer watched two of Vanderbilt's summer exhibition games in Europe, and shares what he learned from watching those games, including potential surprise player Emmanuel Ansong. Joey has also spent a lot of time watching video of Noah Shelby, Lee Dort, Malik Dia and Colin Smith and tells us what he thinks of those guys from their high school careers.
Poor defensive performance may have obscured tremendous improvement on offense and special teams, which Chris Lee and Andrew Allegretta discuss. Also, Rocko Griffin's departure leaves the running back position paper-thin; was that why we saw more of Mike Wright in running packages against Ole Miss?
Vanderbilt gets a few important players back for the Ole Miss game, including a couple of starters. Meanwhile, the Commodores have first- and second-year players sprinkled all over the depth chart, and Clark Lea had some interesting things to say about a role for Mike Wright moving forward.
The Commodores are five games into the season, and Chris Lee and Seabass dissect what they've seen so far, from the blowout of Hawaii to a blowout loss to Alabama. Also, in addition to winning games ,there are some cultural changes Vanderbilt must undergo to start winning back fans, what does that look like?
Chris Lee and Andrew Allegretta find some small positives from a 55-3 loss to Alabama, however, a 52-point blowout in Tuscaloosa made some statements about where the program is. Also, the two tackle Mike Wright's future in the mailbag.
AJ Swann is the starter, but will the Commodores turn to Mike Wright or Ken Seals next if something happens? Chris Lee and Will Perdue go over Clark Lea's answer on that on Tuesday, talk about takeaways from the win and the mental aspects of a head coach getting buy-in from players.
Chris Lee and Andrew Allegretta discuss AJ Swann's remarkable performance in a win at Northern Illinois, as well as a number of other true and redshirt freshmen who are making huge impacts for Vanderbilt football.
What did Corey Chavous see in AJ Swann against Wake Forest? Where is Vanderbilt having communications issues on defense? How do the Commodores match up with Northern Illinois? Those topics, and more, in our latest podcast with one of the the NFL's foremost draft experts.
Injuries have hobbled Vanderbilt; can the Commodores get healthy soon? Chris Lee and Andrew Allegretta discuss that, add some takeaways from the Wake Forest loss and look forward to the trip to Northern Illinois.
Vanderbilt didn't look great in its game with Wake Forest, setting up what Chris Lee and Will Perdue term a "must-win" game with Northern Illinois. Chris and Will discuss that, the Mike Wright/AJ Swann dynamic at quarterback, officiating issues from Saturday and a few humorous anecdotes from Will's life as a student at Vanderbilt.
Corey Chavous discusses what went right and wrong on offense, defense and special teams against Wake, including the roles of fatigue and communication. Corey also compares Vanderbilt and Wake athletically, talks about where the Demon Deacons are susceptible, gives some pro-related thoughts on Mike Wright, Anfernee Orji, Will Sheppard and a whole lot more.
Former Commodore basketball great Will Perdue talks about beating Elon and where the program is mentally heading into the Wake Forest game after a 2-0 start. He and Chris Lee also talk about the basketball schedule--which was released in full this week--with Will telling what he expects Vanderbilt's record to be heading into league play. Will also tells us which ex-teammate ran extra sprints in practice thanks to his TV-watching habits.
It may not have been exactly how the Commodores wanted it, but they scored a 42-31 victory over Elon. Chris Lee and Andrew Allegretta discuss Mike Wright's performance, Clark Lea's admittance that maybe he should have gone to the bench more and this week's game with Wake Forest.
Chris Lee and Seabass discuss some things that popped from the Hawaii game and do some critical analysis in terms of concerns and areas where there appeared to be improvement. Defense is a big topic, as is whether the Commodores can generate a consistent downfield passing game.
It's been a great week for Vanderbilt football, but that was dampened somewhat by Wednesday's dismissal of freshmen Maurice Edwards and Daniel Martin, two highly-rated recruits who didn't play in the opener. Chris Lee and Kevin discuss that, some takeaways from the Hawaii game (including an energetic defensive approach) and more.
Former Vanderbilt and NFL star Corey Chavous watched the Hawaii game with trained eyes, and came away impressed. Corey talks about what he liked on how coordinators Nick Howell and Joey Lynch did in calling games, outstanding performances by BJ Anderson, Max Worship, Mike Wright and Rocko Griffin, about what lies ahead with the Elon game, and a whole lot more.
Vanderbilt opens its 2022 season against a Hawaii team that's largely a mystery after the departure of coach Todd Graham and the installation of Hawaii legend Timmy Chang in his place. Andrew Allegretta and Chris Lee discuss what they know about Hawaii and what they don't, and then talk about what to expect from Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt opens its 2022 season against a Hawaii team that's largely a mystery after the departure of coach Todd Graham and the installation of Hawaii legend Timmy Chang in his place. Andrew Allegretta and Chris Lee discuss what they know about Hawaii and what they don't, and then talk about what to expect from Vanderbilt.
Is Hawaii a must-win game, and why or why not? How will the Commodores handle adversity? How is the fan base approaching this game? Chris and Will hit that and a lot more, including Will's answering of several Vanderbilt basketball-related questions near the end.
Fall camp is over and the football staff is preparing for the opener at Hawaii. Chris Lee and Andrew Allegretta talk about the main storylines they noticed at fall camp, and talk some about the true freshmen who impressed in camp.
Corey Chavous is an NFL Draft analyst and one of the best defensive backs ever to play at Vanderbilt. He spent last week on campus watching practice and speaking with coaches and players, and shares astute observations on what he thinks of the defense and special teams. Also, how should Vanderbilt handle NIL and the transfer market? Corey has an answer that may surprise you. That, and a whole lot more, in an episode that spans 1:23.
Former Vanderbilt cornerback and NFL Draft analyst/TV personality Corey Chavous was at practice last week and shares his thoughts on Commodore football. This is the first of two episodes with Corey; in this one he gives his takes on the offense across the board, including how the offense fits quarterback Mike Wright, the emergence of Ray Davis, a revamped receiving group, competition along the offensive line and more.
Vanderbilt's had five football practices, and a few players and things stand out early. Chris Lee and Andrew Allegretta talk about what they're seen from incoming freshmen, the quarterback battle and more.
Former SEC basketball Player of the Year Will Perdue shares his thoughts on what Clark Lea is building, and why he believes the ceiling is higher than folks think. Also, Will shares why he thinks the NCAA's unlimited transfer rule could benefit Vanderbilt, on what he thinks of the progress of Vanderbilt United and the Anchor Collective, along with some thoughts on the future of Vanderbilt baseball and his hoops career at Vanderbilt.
A listener question prompts a lengthy discussion on newcomers and underclassmen who didn't play much a year ago, but could have much bigger roles this fall. About a dozen guys are discussed, with the two giving their handful of players within that group who could stand out most by year's end. Also, what are fair win-loss expectations for 2022? That's another big topic in this hour-long episode.
Vanderbilt got hit uncharacteristically hard in the 2022 MLB Draft, setting off panic across the fan base. How and why did Vanderbilt's recruiting class get hit so hard and how much impact will that have? Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich discuss the impact the draft had on Vanderbilt's recruiting, and that overshadowed a great outcome in terms of getting several draft-eligible returning pitchers back on the roster. Also discussed are other options that haven't much been discussed, like the potential return of Tate Kolwyck, the summer development of Parker Noland and the fact that the transfer portal may turn out to be a source for more players between now and next year.
Vanderbilt's fall football camp is on the horizon, and Chris Lee and Andrew Allegretta offer several storylines and players to watch once things start. Also, the two touch briefly on the upcoming MLB Draft and Vanderbilt players in it.
Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich lead off our 2022 Vanderbilt draft preview with a discussion of college baseball climate and how things have changed dramatically in just two years before looking at how the draft may affect Vanderbilt. What prospects might Vanderbilt get through the draft? What current players could return? What might the rotation and lineup look like next year? Oh, and the two returnees who could help immensely that we almost forgot about until the very end of the show! If you need to know anything and everything about Vanderbilt going into the draft, this is the episode you have to hear.
How does Mitch Light feel about the state of Vanderbilt football heading into Clark Lea's second year? That's the main topic of our latest podcast, with some talk about the state of Vanderbilt baseball thrown in. Also, Mitch discusses the uncertain world of NIL.
Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals joins the show to talk about how things are changing within the football program in the second year under coach Clark Lea. Topics include what's different about discipline and execution, several scheme-related questions asked by listeners and more.
Luke Wyatt was a 40-year employee of Vanderbilt athletics and remains exceptionally well-connected within the athletic department and the school. Luke assesses Vanderbilt's facilities commitment and behind-the-scenes support and opines on whether it's adequate, and talks about the impact chancellor Daniel Diermeier has had on athletics and on changing the culture. Luke gives his opinions on the job several coaches are doing (including football coach Clark Lea), on what would have happened had James Franklin stayed at Vanderbilt, where things went wrong with Bryce Drew and much, much more.
Vanderbilt's 2022 baseball season fell short of expectations as the Commodores were eliminated in the Corvallis regional. Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich look back at an odd year that ended with two high-profile players (Carter Young and Christian Little) in the transfer portal. The two re-wind an odd pitching season, examine whether criticisms of some of the coaching are fair, discuss the changing times in college baseball and a whole lot more in a one-and-a-half hour podcast.
Vanderbilt drew a tough matchup as the No. 2 seed in the Corvallis Regional, hosted by No. 3 national seed Oregon State. What are some of the things Oregon State and San Diego do well? What are the keys to advancing in the regional? Chip and Chris hone in on several points of discussion that should prove to be important should the Commodores pull an upset and advance to a super regional.
Vanderbilt's losing three of its last four games has put the team close to perilous position with postseason three weeks away. Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich spend most of the time discussing the failures of the lineup and of the team to win big series before moving on to why Christian Little needs to join the rotation this weekend. Chris and Chip also discuss how the Commodores probably need to find a couple of hitters in the transfer portal in order to field a respectable lineup next year. Plus, some weird stats for Vanderbilt and Georgia heading into this weekend.
Andrew Allegretta, one of the voices of Vanderbilt athletics, talks about calling last Friday's no-hitter, Christian Little's role, an uncertain bottom of the order and more.
Vanderbilt's Chris McElvain and Christian Little threw a no-hitter at Kentucky, but even after that, how good the Commodores' pitching has been may be a mystery to even its own fan base because the staff doesn't have an ace or two as it's had in years past. Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich discuss that, how the defense has excelled of late, the bottom-of-the-order lineup issues and merry-go-round in left, first and DH, and the disconnect between where the computers and the polls have the Commodores, who weren't ranked in at least two major polls this week.
Vanderbilt's Kevin Ingram talks about the state of Vanderbilt pitching, moves to things he saw in spring practice, and finishes with thoughts on Vanderbilt adding volleyball as well as his thoughts on some of the construction plans announced for the new basketball facility.
It's not always gone according to script, but Vanderbilt's 26-10 record and flawless mid-week resume have the computers saying the Commodores are a top-10 team. That said, Vandy's got some work to do to climb back into the polls and more importantly, secure a hosting spot and/or a national seed. Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich talk about the pieces that are starting to form with the pitching staff and in the lineup. However, the Commodores have given up an alarming amount of home runs in recent weeks, and they discuss whether that's a product of the schedule or something more significant.
Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich talk about Vanderbilt baseball's uncharacteristic seven losses in its last eight Southeastern Conference games. Topics include whether the draft has depleted Vanderbilt's talent (and how this is the perfect time to have an NIL effort to fix it), whether Vanderbilt hitters are doing too much thinking and not enough reacting, Christian Little and Devin Futrell's roles and the hole the Commodores have potentially created with NCAA tournament seeding by a lack of beating good teams so far.
Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich talk about Tennessee's sweep of Vanderbilt and the Commodores' recent swoon that's culminated in a five-game SEC losing streak. Chris and Chip dissect the difference in program culture and how that's affected recruiting and talk about Vanderbilt's hitting issues and what could come next.
Chris Lee and Kevin Ingram go over the state of Vanderbilt's offense and pitching and examine some key variables heading into the weekend.
Should Vanderbilt be concerned about losing a series to South Carolina? What could do about its third starter? How legit is Tennessee? Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich tackle that, and much more.
Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich talk about Vanderbilt's pitching depth, how the lineup contains few easy outs and a lot more in a one-hour conversation about Vanderbilt baseball. Plus, the two give their thoughts on the school's new logo.
Maybe it's the schedule, but Vanderbilt's hitters are striking out less and are a formidable group from top to bottom. Chris Lee and Andrew Allegretta discuss this, plus, a little talk about Scotty Pippen and the way the basketball season ended.
Behind 32 points from Scotty Pippen Jr., Vanderbilt has advanced to the NIT quarterfinals with a road trip to Xavier awaiting. Topics include Pippen's potential return next year, Jordan Wright's recent outstanding play and more.
Vanderbilt has won three of its last four basketball games, including a opening-round NIT win over Belmont, and yet its most impressive game may have been a loss to Kentucky. Chris Lee and Kevin Ingram discuss Jordan Wright's great two-game stretch, post success with Liam Robbins and Quentin Millora Brown and other hoops topics before moving on to baseball to end the podcast.
Chris Lee and Andrew Allegretta begin with a brief conversation about Vanderbilt's SEC tournament romp over Georgia before talking baseball. Topics include pitching and lineup depth, Dominic Keegan's plate judgment, a lot of guys who can get on base, the power surge in Hawaii and more.
Vanderbilt's bats were good for most of the weekend at Hawaii, and its pitching was good for all of the weekend, as the Commodores had a four-game road sweep. Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich rewind that series, including Carter Holton's near=perfect game, plus, hot hitting by Javier Vaz, Dominic Keegan and others. Chris and Chip also answer some questions about how the lineup and rotation could settle heading into SEC play.
Chris Lee and Sam Phalen discuss Scotty Pippen's great play, and what it might take to make the NIT this year. Also, some grades of Jerry Stackhouse in different areas for this year, and a look at next year's roster and where needs must be addressed in the transfer portal.
:Chris Lee and Kevin Ingram have a wide-ranging conversation that starts with Vanderbilt's women winning an SEC tournament game, moves to talk about Scotty Pippen's fantastic performances in a string of close losses and then ends with talk about Vanderbilt's deep pitching staff as well as its revolving door at first base.
Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich have a wide-ranging conversation about what they've seen through seven games of the Vanderbilt baseball season. Topics include concerns on both hitting and pitching, where positional battles are settling at third, first and catcher and also, the abundance of strike-throwing and left-handed options that the team didn't have a year ago.
Vanderbilt showed impressive pitching depth in the opening weekend, and the Commodores have some potentially-productive bats off the bench we didn't see much in the first weekend, too. Chris Lee and Andrew Allegretta discuss that and in particular, talk about the flexibility of the options on the right side of the infield and at DH.
Vanderbilt's pitching was better than expected, while its defense and hitting were not. Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich talk about the abundance of arms the Commodores have (and where they might fit), the tremendous offensive performances by Javier Vaz and Spencer Jones, the middle-of-the-order hitting struggles, a defensive effort that wasn't up to standard and more.
Vandy beats Texas A&M, Scotty Pippen Jr. is on fire, Liam Robbins is healthy and playing well and suddenly, Vanderbilt basketball has a lot to play for.
Chris Lee and Kevin Ingram rewind a loss at Auburn that included a great game by Scotty Pippen Jr. and more minutes than expected from Liam Robbins, but also an unexpected absence from Rodney Chatman. The two also preview the weekend series against a tough Oklahoma State team.
Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich talk about Vanderbilt's 2022 roster, including the surprise announcement of a starting rotation of Chris McElvain, Nick Maldonado and Carter Holton, the unknown bullpen situation and a lineup that may be better than a lot of people think.
Chris Lee and Will Perdue embark on a long conversation about the state of Vanderbilt basketball, coaching, recruiting, talent and facilities.
Chris Lee and Sam Phalen discuss the returns of Rodney Chatman and Liam Robbins, what that's meant for other players and what that's meant for the team's win-loss record.
Andrew Allegretta and Chris Lee talk about what's going well in Vandy's two-game hoops winning streak and why Liam Robbins and Rodney Chatman are important. The second half of the podcast deals with baseball, with hot topics being Nick Maldonado's role, Enrique Bradfield's draft stock and the structure of Vanderbilt's schedule.
Chris Lee and Will Perdue interview former Vanderbilt golfer Luke List, just days after he won the Farmer's Insurance Open. Luke talks about the mental side of golf, what he went through during the ups and downs of his four rounds (and the two-hour wait for the playoff), what it meant to his family, what Vanderbilt means to him and more.
Vanderbilt took Kentucky to the final minutes in Lexington, thanks to Scotty Pippen Jr.'s 33 points. Now, the Commodores return home and have a shot at an upset with a reeling LSU team on Saturday.
Chris Lee and Sam Phalen have a broad conversation about Vanderbilt basketball that goes in many directions in both the short- and long-term.
For Vanderbilt basketball to get better, a few things have to happen, and Chris Lee and Andrew Allegretta discuss them.
Chris Lee and Sam Phalen take a bunch of listener questions, and tackle topics like whether the Commodores have underachieved or overachieved, what things look like with and without Liam Robbins and Rodney Chatman, what the narrow path to .500 in SEC play looks like, who's been to blame when things go wrong, what happens when the 'Dores win games they weren't supposed to win and much more.
Former Commodore and Chicago Bulls basketball star Will Perdue will be a regular on the VandySports podcast going forward, and in his first appearance of 2022, Perdue shares his opinion of Daniel Diermeier and the state of athletics changes around Vanderbilt. Perdue tells why former athletes have felt like they're not valued by the school, explains what he's liked about Jerry Stackhouse and more.
Vanderbilt held on to beat Georgia, but couldn't finish in the final minute vs. Tennessee in basketball. Vandy's Kevin Ingram discusses each game and answers listener questions, while he and Chris Lee end the show talking about the D1 Baseball poll (and several Vandy opponents in it) as well as the upcoming "ADD Saturday" for Nashville sports fans.
Chris Lee and Seabass begin with a discussion of Vanderbilt's cursed basketball program and how this year's roster was built. That turns to a longer discussion about the football rebuild, how long that may take and what the Commodores need to do to get that right.
Georgia's national title victory showed the importance of speed, and the Commodores got a big upgrade in their football recruiting class, which was helped this weekend by the addition of Daniel Martin. Chris Lee and Andrew Allegretta discuss that, the trouble Vandy's had in the paint in two basketball losses and also talk some baseball.
Vanderbilt may not be one of the SEC's most talented teams, but the Commodores seem to be buying into what coach Jerry Stackhouse is selling, with many players knowing their roles and playing them well. Chris Lee and Seabass discuss that amidst a four-game winning streak and talk som football at the end.
Vanderbilt's Ken Seals does his first after-the-season podcast, offering a review of his season and also discussing some previously-undisclosed health issues. Seals looks forward to next year and tells where he'd like to improve, as well as answer audience questions.
Vanderbilt has now scored two significant wins in its last two games, both away from home and the latest coming in a 75-74 win at Arkansas that snapped the Razorbacks' 16-game home winning streak. Vanderbilt play-by-play man Kevin Ingram breaks down what happened, including the Commodores surviving an eventful final two minutes that included Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jordan Wright both fouling out.
Vanderbilt went 2-0 in its Hawaii trip thanks to Scotty Pippen Jr., but also some great supporting play from Quentin Millora-Brown. Sam Phalen talks about that, what Rodney Chatman's return means, when Liam Robbins may be back and more.
Rodney Chatman returned to the floor and had just two points and two assists vs. Austin Peay, but Sam Phalen tells why his impact should go way beyond that. He and Chris Lee guess at minutes ahead for Chatman (and who loses them) and whether Chatman fits better at point guard or off the ball.
Is there finally some reason for optimism around Vanderbilt football? While progress is going to be slow given the size of the Commodores' rebuild, we give you reasons why the program took a big step forward under coach Clark Lea on Tuesday, and discuss a few players we really liked. Also, some discussion of where the portal can help Vanderbilt, and how the Commodores can gain realistically gain some ground even when they're still near the bottom of the SEC's recruiting rankings.
Kevin Ingram joins the podcast to give his impressions of Vanderbilt's football signing class, what's going on with the hoops struggles, and how Jamaine Mann could be a bigger part of the basketball rotation going forward.
The schedule's gotten tougher for Vandy hoops, and the results haven't been good. Chris Lee and Sam Phalen speak about why Vanderbilt's struggled with just about every facet of offense, and where Rodney Chatman and Liam Robbins could make things better.
National Signing Day is coming in days, and Clark Lea's staff has been picking up momentum. Chris Lee and Seabass discuss that, Vandy's losses in the transfer portal, the challenges Lea faces with his current roster and more, including the answering of several listener questions.
Right now, the Commodores are playing solid defense, but the offensive part has surprisingly failed. Chris Lee and Andrew Allegretta talk about that, discuss calling games from different vantage points and venues and also answer mailbag questions.
Vanderbilt is 5-1 thanks to contributions from several players, including Myles Stute and Tyrin Lawrence. We talk about some players who've stepped up, and what the team will look like if the 'Dores get Rodney Chatman and Liam Robbins back.
Vanderbilt's Kevin Ingram joins the podcast to talk about a 5-1 start in hoops, led by better effort on the defensive end despite the loss of Rodney Chatman and Liam Robbins. He and host Chris Lee talk about how Myles Stute stepped forward with a 20-point night on a balanced team, and look ahead to a few meaningful games in the next two weeks.
Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals updates us on his health, and also talks about how the offense and Mike Wright took strides in the loss to Ole Miss. Seals answers mailbag questions about many things, including what Thanksgiving week is like, what the season's last game means, what other quarterbacks in the league have impressed him, plus, the really important topics of Thanksgiving food, ice cream and candy.
It's been a tough stretch for Vanderbilt football and hoops in the last three years, but are there at least faint signs of life? Chris Lee and Seabass discuss what they're seeing, and also give a few stats that maybe point to improvement also. The two also attack a bunch of questions in the mailbag with topics including the offensive line and quarterback play, football recruiting, the madness of the coaching carousel (and coaching salaries) and Scotty Pippen Jr.'s pro stock.
Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals tells us what he thinks about the facilities improvements that the school discussed last week, praises three offensive teammates and answers a fan's question about last week's uniform selection.
Vanderbilt play-by-play man Kevin Ingram shares his thoughts on Vanderbilt hoops, including how Scotty Pippen Jr. can take over games, Jordan Wright's improvement, Myles Stute's role, when Rodney Chatman and Liam Robbins might return and what he's seen from the freshmen so far. Also, Kevin spends a few minutes reflecting on Vanderbilt's facilities announcement.
Vanderbilt announced a major facilities upgrade on Friday and Chris Lee and Seabass share their same-day reactions. What do they think of what was done? When does Chris think things will be completed? What's in it of note? We cover a lot of ground in Friday's episode, and also touch on how Jerry Stackhouse's last two recruiting classes have potential to change the program's trajectory.
Chris Lee and Andrew Allegretta share observations on Vanderbilt's 91-72 win over Alabama State to open the hoops season. Topics include how Jordan Wright and Myles Stute stepped up to help Scotty Pippen Jr. with the scoring burden, Jamaine Mann's double-double and what we saw from freshmen Peyton Daniels, Gabe Dorsey and Shane Dezonie. Plus, the two preview the Kentucky football game.
Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals updates us on the health of his finger, talks about what it was like for the team to go through a mid-season coaching change a year ago, reflects on what the team learned from the Missouri game, tells us what football he watched on his off week and answers several mailbag questions.
D1Baseball's Aaron Fitt shares detailed notes on what he saw from Carter Holton, Patrick Reilly, Miles Garrett and Grayson Moore, as well as thoughts on Vanderbilt's loaded lineup and freshmen Davis Diaz and Rob Gordon. We pack a lot of VandyBoys talk into a 48-minute episode.
Vanderbilt has set forth no time table on ground=breaking for facilities; why might that be? We have a theory. Also, hear Chris read Seabass's mind on what he's thinking about a new offensive coordinator at Vanderbilt, hear how Vanderbilt's academic schedules for football compare with other schools and more.
Vanderbilt play-by-play voice Andrew Allegretta discusses what he saw in the Black & Gold series, including good showings from Patrick Reilly, Hunter Owen, Carter Holton and Christian Little, and a first look at a few freshmen on offense.
Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals missed his second-straight game last week; he tells us what he's learning from the sidelines and answers fan questions.
Chris Lee and Seabass share impressions of what the South Carolina near-miss meant, answer a bunch of mailbag questions and try to remember when they first met.
Vanderbilt radio announcer Kevin Ingram talks about how the Commodores used pressure to make things interesting in Columbia, plus, shares thoughts on basketball (Rodney Chatman and Terren Frank are topics) and baseball (where we discuss Carter Holton, the catching situation and more).
Vanderbilt starting quarterback Ken Seals yielded time to Mike Wright after hurting his finger in the Florida game. Seals talks about watching the game from the sideline, how he helped Wright, how the team is handing a close loss and much more in a podcast recorded on Monday night, Oct. 18.
Chris Lee and Seabass talk Vanderbilt football and focus mostly on what's gone wrong in a 2-4 start, including a discussion of how much that's gone wrong can be blamed on the talent left to coach Clark Lea.
Vanderbilt play-by-play voice Andrew Allegretta talks about Patrick Smith's good performance vs. Florida, and he and co-host Chris Lee talk about Smith and three other freshmen who could have nice futures at Vanderbilt. Also, the two talk a little Commodore baseball.
Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals discusses some things the offense did well in the Florida game, talks about the demands of his schedule and answers several questions from the mailbag, which is presented by Sutherland & Belk.
Why have Ben Bresnahan and Cam Johnson been nearly eliminated from the passing game? Chris Lee and Seabass discuss that in the aftermath of Vanderbilt's 30-28 win over UConn, plus, discuss Vanderbilt's improving hoops recruiting.
The Commodores have been in two close games, and won them both. Does that give the team confidence going forward? Plus, Kevin Ingram talks about some young players who could have a big role on the 2021-22 basketball team.
Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals tells us about the Commodores' 30-28 win over Connecticut on Saturday night, including some notes from the last drive and what it was like in the locker room afterwards. Seals also takes fan questions in our mailbag, sponsored by Sutherland & Belk.
Why does Vanderbilt do things the way it does them? Chris Lee has two stories that explain a lot. Also, will donors view it worthwhile to give to facilities unless other things at the school change? What's Clark Lea's outlook for success, and what needs to change? We hit a ton of topics in an hour-plus episode with Seabass.
Andrew Allegretta may be new to Vanderbilt, but he's been through tough seasons before.while working at other schools. Allegretta talks about Clark Lea's long journey to create his own imprint on the program, then, talks a bit about a recent conversation he had with hoops coach Jerry Stackhouse.
Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals joins the podcast, and tells us what he learned from Saturday's loss to Georgia and what he's learned about Connecticut. Seals also takes listener questions.
There are a lot of similarities between Vanderbilt football now and when Bobby Johnson took over in 2002, and Chris Lee and Seabass go over the parallels as well as take a bunch of questions from the mailbag, which is presented by Sutherland & Belk.
Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals talks about what went wrong against Stanford and looks forward to what the team can do differently. Seals also shares stories from his childhood--up until nearly high school, he thought he'd play a sport besides football--talks about things he likes in certain NFL quarterbacks and more.
Chris Lee and Kevin Ingram talk about a few of the players who've stood out on offense and defense through three games, plus, talk some about star hoops point guard Scotty Pippen Jr.
Stanford was too much physically and athletically for Vanderbilt in its 41-23 win on Saturday night, and Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss it (and where the Commodores most need to improve).
Vanderbilt play-by-play voice Andrew Allegretta discusses some things that went well, and some that didn't, in Vandy's 24-21 win at Colorado State. He and host Chris Lee also preview the Stanford matchup ahead.
Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as the Commodores got a road win in Ft. Collins. Seals talks about the differences between Weeks One and Two, whether CSU tight end Trey McBride's penalty fired up the team, what it was like in the locker room afterwards, Chris Pierce's remarkable catch, where he improved last week and where he wants to improve next, why Daevion Davis and Jaylen Mahoney are tough to practice against, and much more.
The Athletic's Mitch Light and Chris Lee break down some key things that happened in a 24-21 win over Colorado State. Mitch and Chris discuss coaching styles, the use of more depth (and talk about how coaches make playing time decisions in ways fans don't consider), discuss some things around the SEC, and much more.
Seabass joins the podcast and explains why he's hit a breaking point with Vanderbilt football. He and host Chris Lee rewind some problems from the ETSU game, reflect on how Vanderbilt got here, discuss the offensive line struggles and take several questions from listeners.
Vanderbilt football sideline announcer Kevin Ingram processes what he saw in Week One and gives a short preview of Colorado State's offense. Plus, Ingram answers a few questions on Vandy hoops, including how Tyrin Lawrence and Scotty Pippen Jr. might be used this year.
Vanderbilt starting quarterback Ken Seals discusses the team's 23-3 upset loss at the hands of East Tennessee State, what he's learned from it, and how to flip the page to Colorado State.
New play-by-play man Andrew Allegretta joins the podcast. He and host Chris Lee begin the show by talking about his acclimation to Nashville, then, get into things (and players) they liked during fall camp. Andrew answers a few listener questions about broadcasting, talks about things going on with the VUCommodores app this year, and lists a few things he'll be watching for during the ETSU game.
Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals tells us what the team's going through heading into the opener, plus, tells us what game day is like for him, from what he eats to the music he listens to, and more. Also, Ken talks a lot about his teammates--Who's the team's best basketball player? Who can dunk?--and answers some questions about himself, including his 40 time, his favorite NFL team and players, and more.
Chris Lee and Seabass talk a lot of Vanderbilt football, and spend most of the podcast what to make of the offense and the issues with the offensive line. The two make some yardage and offensive point projections and also take a bunch of mailbag questions.
Chris Lee and Kevin Ingram discuss what they've liked about the defense in fall camp, including the position unit that might be the team's most improved, two edge pass-rushing options and how coordinator Jesse Minter could present some challenges for offenses with his schemes. The two also talk about Vanderbilt's facilities announcements this week.
Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals takes you behind the scenes to tell you what quarterbacks are looking for as they step to the line of scrimmage, and other things that give you insight into what it's like to play quarterback at that level. Plus, Seals talks about his progression since last year (and the team's since last week), answers about 15 questions from fans and even brings his roommates (linebacker Ethan Barr and right tackle Bradley Ashmore) onto the show at the end.
Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals shares his thoughts on Saturday's scrimmage, and the difficulties of lining up against defensive coordinator Jesse Minter's defense. Also, Seals tells us what's different about the program under strength and conditioning coach Brandon Hourigan, from how the team works out to how it eats to how sleep is structured. Plus, Seals names a few players who've stood out to him in spring and summer practices.
Chris Lee and Kevin Ingram discuss what they've seen in the first four sessions of football's fall camp, including some thoughts on practice organization, player execution, new players, new uniforms and more.
Chris Lee and Mitch Light attended the first fall camp session that Vanderbilt had last week, and they share their impressions of what's different compared to past staffs. Plus, Mitch fields several football mailbag questions.
Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals joins the podcast and in it, tells us what his schedule's like from the moment he wakes up until he goes to bed (and what those times are). Seals talks about what he likes with the new coaching staff, how practices are different, the challenges of being a first-time freshman going through fall camp, how much time he spends on his phone (and his reasons for that), who his favorite teams were growing up, and much more.
VandySports recruiting analyst Sean Williams summarizes where coach Clark Lea's first recruiting class stands and where it may be headed, plus, discusses some of the more notable commits in the class.
Second-year Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals, who started all nine games last season, has signed an NIL deal with VandySports to be a regular part of our show for the next year. Host Chris Lee and Seals talk briefly about the agreement, then, Seals gives a little background on himself, where he sees his future after Vanderbilt and some reflections on his time at Vanderbilt so far.
Kevin Ingram, who's had a long affiliation with Vanderbilt, was officially named one of the two Voices of the Commodores earlier this summer. Ingram talks about his new role, his College World Series experience this past season and discusses some football, too.
Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich spend about an hour breaking down Vanderbilt's roster situation after the 2021 MLB Draft. Of the five commitments drafted, who'll go pro and who might get to campus? What will C.J. Rodriguez and Dominic Keegan do? What does an early depth chart for 2022 look like? We address all that, and more.
Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich spend an hour and 49 minutes looking at players on the roster and where they could go, how many of the 19 commitments are legitimate threats to be snapped up in the 2021 MLB Draft and also answer your questions about the draft.
Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich wrap up the 2021 Vanderbilt baseball season, in which the Commodores fell a game short of a national title, and examine the challenging roster dynamics that made what Vanderbilt accomplished special even with a disappointing finish. The two take mailbag questions, briefly discuss the upcoming draft and the transfer portal and form some early thoughts about the pitching and the lineup for 2022.
Vanderbilt won Game One vs. Mississippi State and was blown out in the second game, setting up a winner-take-all game on Wednesday. Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich break down the game and the pitching setup for both sides after examining how Vanderbilt got severely out-numbered by opposing fans in Omaha. Plus, angry Kumar Rocker seems to be best Kumar Rocker, so how much of an impact will that have on Wednesday?
Vanderbilt advanced to the College World Series finals against Mississippi State in unusual fashion. Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich talk about that, then, get into keys to winning it all. Topics include lineup shuffling, which guys hit lefties well and how the Commodores could structure their pitching depending on the Game One outcome.
Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich are still processing Vanderbilt's 6-5 win over Stanford on Wednesday night as they podcast on Thursday morning. The two rewind through Tim Corbin's talk with his team after awful play put the Commodores in a 4-0 hole, the role that the bullpen and Dominic Keegan played in pulling them out, then, how a seven-pitch sequence at the end changed everything in the blink of an eye. It's a game no one will forget any time soon and we cover about all of it on Thursday's episode.
Vanderbilt couldn't get runs on Monday, and Jack Leiter couldn't be hit with one exception in a 1-0 loss to North Carolina State. Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich talk about it and also look at the path ahead to stave off elimination in the College World Series.
Vanderbilt beat Arizona, 7-6, on Saturday night to open its College World Series stay. Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich discuss that as well as pitching availability and strategy for Monday's game with North Carolina State, but before that, they discuss whether Vanderbilt coach Tim Corbin (whose name has been frequently mentioned for the LSU opening) would take that job. The two also discuss some aspects of Vanderbilt's offense, which hasn't hit its next gear recently but has been good enough to win.
It seems that coach Tim Corbin might have this thing figured out at Vanderbilt. Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss Vandy's path to Omaha, its game with Arizona, the Pac-12's baseball apathy and take a slew of mailbag questions.
Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich talk about Vanderbilt's dominant weekend on the mound, as Kumar Rocker, Jack Leiter, Nick Maldonado and Luke Murphy were good enough to get the Commodores to Omaha as they gave up one run in two games to East Carolina. They discuss how good Leiter's stuff was on Saturday, Rocker's curveball, and how you're now seeing how good the staff is with pitching fails in regionals across the country other places. The two also talk about key bats for Omaha, some dynamics with TD Ameritrade Park and answer some mailbag questions.
Former Vanderbilt Hustler sports editor Simon Gibbs joins the podcast, and he has some observations about some of the strategic decisions that coach Tim Corbin made, which leads to some thoughts on what the batting order should be. He and host Chris Lee talk an hour on baseball and dive into the mailbag, too. Thanks to Jody Jones DDS for title sponsorship of this season's podcast.
Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich discuss Vanderbilt's win in the Nashville Regional, which featured an epic grand slam by Isaiah Thomas and a red-hot weekend from Dominic Keegan from start to finish. Plus, it was an interesting weekend of pitching to say the least. Chris and Chip rewind it all in an hour-plus episode.
Jackets Online's Russell Johnson covers Georgia Tech baseball, and jumps on the podcast to preview what we'll see from the Yellow Jackets in Nashville, including what to expect from former Commodores Justyn-Henry Malloy and Chance Huff.
Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss the batting orders they'd use for the Nashville Regional as well as how they'd structure the pitching. Also, pitching depth on great teams isn't what you think.
Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich discuss Vanderbilt's draw in the Nashville Regional, which includes Georgia Tech, Indiana State and Presbyterian. The two talk about the idea of throwing Christian Little to start the regional and talk a little about some of the struggles Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter had in the season's latter half.
Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich discuss the pitch that changed Vanderbilt's weekend, and the aftermath of the ninth inning on Saturday vs. Kentucky. The two talk about Troy LaNeve's emergence and how the Carter Young injury changed Vanderbilt's weekend infield. Chris and Chip talk about how should Vanderbilt structure its starting pitching going to the SEC tournament, and much more.
Chris Lee and Seabass discuss Vanderbilt baseball, and get into what's different about Kumar Rocker's pitching style now compared to his dominant run in 2019.
Vanderbilt won a wild 20-4 game over FIU on Tuesday night, one that featured a 13-run second inning. However, it was also an anxious night for coach Tim Corbin, who saw starting shortstop Carter Young leave the game in the second inning over what appeared to be an injury. Chris Lee and Mitch Light hit both topics in Wednesday's podcast.
Vanderbilt fans have been concerned with the bullpen and with what's perceived as a lack of clutch hitting, and while there's a fair point or two there, there's really only one big concern down the stretch for the Commodores--and that's health. Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich explain why as they unwind a 2-1 series loss at Ole Miss.
Will Jack Leiter pitch at Ole Miss? That's the question everybody wants answered, and Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich have some guesses. They discuss that, Kumar Rocker's outing, Patrick Reilly's emergence last week, some quick thoughts about the entering class of recruits for next year, and a lot more.
Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss the unusual late-season dynamics of the lineup and rotation as injures have hit Vanderbilt baseball hard. Chris and Mitch talk about what that looks like going forward, Carter Young's amazing defense at short and a lot more.
Outgoing Hustler sports editor Simon Gibbs joins the show to discuss Vanderbilt's 2-0 series win over Alabama in a weekend that didn't include Jack Leiter, Ethan Smith, Isaiah Thomas, Jack Bulger or Jayson Gonzalez but did include Spencer Jones, Troy LaNeve and Patrick Reilly contributing, and often in big ways. What should we make of the way the Commodores are playing? What team will we see in the postseason? We have more questions than answers but size it all up as best as we can.
Dayo Odeyingbo gets picked in the second round by the Colts, which brings Chris Lee and Seabass to discuss (and rank) the best brother tandems to ever play at Vanderbilt. The two then talk about how the fact that only one other Commodore (Andre Mintze) got invited to an NFL camp and what that says about the talent Clark Lea inherits. The two also discuss if there are any future NFL Draft picks on the roster.
Vanderbilt wins the first game in Gainesville, but loses the next two as Jack Leiter is ineffective and the Commodores couldn't get quality outings from their bullpen. Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich recap the weekend, discuss how much Ethan Smith would help the team, talk about some weekend lineup changes, discuss the SEC's dominance and much more.
Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich discuss the state of Vanderbilt baseball as the Commodores prepare to head to Gainesville to face Florida. Topics include the No. 3 starter and bullpen roles, some improving hitters and the importance of getting Dominic Keegan back to form.
Vanderbilt took the Friday and Sunday games from Mississippi State behind clutch pitching from Kumar Rocker and Chris McElvain, and the Commodores are now in great stretch as we head to the final month of the regular season. Chris Lee and Mitch Light talk about that, Vandy's pitching depth and answer some mailbag questions.
Chris Lee and Bruno Reagan talk about the good and the bad of the spring game, and how that compared with the rest of the season. Topics include whether the defense is better than it showed in the spring game, Will Sheppard's breakout Saturday, increased use of the tight ends and whether Mike Wright can carve out a role in the offense.
Chris Lee and Vanderbilt Hustler sports editor Simon Gibbs discuss the loss of basketball star Dylan Disu and starting football safety Donovan Kaufman to the transfer portal on Wednesday, including hoops ramifications for next year given Disu's departure.
Yes, Commodore fans have fretted about the state of the bullpen and the third starter, but Vanderbilt has plenty of pieces to make it work. Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich discuss that and compare Vandy's pitching with the rest of the league--and the comparison is fairly startling.
Vanderbilt won the first and third games of its baseball series with Tennessee, and emerges tied for first with Arkansas atop the SEC's overall standings. Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss that and answer several interesting questions from the mailbag.
Former Vanderbilt chancellor Nick Zeppos finally showed his true feelings as it comes to athletics investment in a recent editorial, and it's no wonder the athletic department had so much trouble getting much done. New chancellor Daniel Diermeier has truly shown it's a new day. Chris Lee, Bruno Reagan and Seabass discuss that as well as spring football.
Former Commodore pitcher Chip Fridrich and host Chris Lee digest the last couple of weeks of baseball and discuss what was behind a five-game stretch of baseball that's been Vandy's worst of the year. The two also talk about Isaiah Thomas's return, a Sunday pitching plan and more.
Chris Lee and Simon Gibbs talk about Shea Ralph's hire as women's coach before a long discussion on how the men's season next year could go in several directions (and a few of them being good). The two talk about the importance of Isaiah Thomas's return for the baseball team, as well as Vandy's third weekend starter issue and where Thomas Schultz fits in after his good start on Tuesday.
Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss Vanderbilt's bad baseball weekend against Georgia and what it means going forward, and in the midst of the show, process some big basketball news as it happens. The two also field mailbag questions.
Under the direction of chancellor Daniel Diermeier, Vanderbilt has fired its second major coach in barely four months. Chris Lee and Seabass discuss the significance of that, the amazing pitching of Jack Leiter and how the structure of next year's football schedule could build some confidence.
Chris Lee and Sean Williams talk about coach Jerry Stackhouse landing prized Texas prospects Lee Dort and Noah Shelby.
The Commodores have had some hiccups with Game Three weekend pitching, and some issues in mid-week games also. Could we see a different pitching plan in both situations? Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich discuss that, the health of the lineup and a lot more.
Vanderbilt has an abundance of pitching and hitting depth, making for some tough choices for coach Tim Corbin as to who he'll start and who sits. Chris Lee and Mitch Light consider the questions of what they'd do differently on the hitting and pitching side, and what happens once the roster returns to full health.
Chris Lee and Vanderbilt Hustler sports editor Simon Gibbs talk about how Vanderbilt is steamrolling through its baseball schedule, and discuss some things they didn't expect. The two also talk about the on-campus climate around sports and how different chancellors have treated the student media on campus. Plus, the two talk about Jerry Stackhouse's performance at VU as well as his interviewing at UNC, the transfer environment around college sports and much more.
From Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker's pitching, to Dominic Keegan's re-emergence as a dominant bat, to C.J. Rodriguez's recent hitting makeover, to Vandy's elite defense up the middle, Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich discuss Commodore baseball heading into a huge series at LSU. The two also throw in some Nashville nostalgia talk about minor league baseball and Opryland at the beginning.
Vanderbilt has finally committed to football facilities.... so, now what? Chris Lee, former VU player Bruno Reagan and Seabass discuss the difference that could make in recruiting, fan experience and on-field success. Bruno also discusses what he saw at Saturday's football scrimmage, and Seabass shares a funny story from his college days regarding missing a breakfast check-in.
Vanderbilt sent shock waves through the sports world with the announcement of a $300 million commitment to sports. Chris Lee and George Plaster discuss that announcement, along with positive impressions of Clark Lea, and discuss how those two things in tandem have the potential to completely change the culture around Vanderbilt sports.
On Monday morning, chancellor Daniel Diermeier and athletics director Candice Lee announced a $300 million commitment to athletics. Chris Lee and Mitch Light watched the announcement and take us through their thoughts and the implications of the announcement. The two also talk about Vanderbilt baseball's sweep of Missouri.
Spring football has begun, Bruno Reagan got a small slice of it and he and host Chris Lee and Seabass talk about it, as well as a bit of recruiting momentum for coach Clark Lea. Plus, Bruno tells a few crazy stories from his time at Vanderbilt involving campus parking and transportation.
Vanderbilt has had several major injuries this year on offense, but it doesn't seem to hurt as the Commodores are now ranked No. 1. The latest is Tate Kolwyck's hand injury, but the 'Dores may have a way to cope with that, too. Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich also discuss Sunday pitching issues and more.
Vanderbilt gets commitments from Langston Patterson, Linus Zunk and BJ Diakate, and Sean Williams joins the podcast to talk about each. He and host Chris Lee also answer some recruiting-related mailbag questions.
Jack Leiter threw one of the best games in college baseball history, striking out 16 while no-hitting a good-hitting South Carolina team. Chris Lee and Mitch Light break that down, talk about Vanderbilt's underrated lineup (and what to do with the bats not in it) and also discuss whether the Sunday starting situation is a concern.
Chip Fridrich and Chris Lee discuss the state of Vanderbilt baseball heading into the SEC opener, including some pitching surprises and a discussion of how good the lineup has been.
What do we make of four basketball players hitting the transfer portal? Of Vanderbilt baseball's 13-2 start? And what are we watching at the start of spring practice? Chris Lee and Seabass discuss all these things.
Vanderbilt's offense exploded for 29 runs at Oklahoma State, and its pitching was good for the most part, too. Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss what they saw over the weekend and also talk about hoops expectations for 2021, too.
Chris Lee and Seabass discuss whether making the NCAA tournament is a possibility for Vanderbilt's basketball team in 2022, and wrap up 2021 with some thoughts on the season. Plus, Seabass learns they make apps for TV during the podcast.
Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich talk about Vandy's SEC tournament victory over Texas A&M before discussing the absences of Dominic Keegan and Luke Murphy heading into the Oklahoma State series, and how that affects things. The two also discuss Christian Little's role this year, and more.
Scotty Pippen's return has hit extremes, while Jordan Wright may be becoming that supporting player Vanderbilt needs. Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss that, then, get into Vanderbilt's issues with how to divide playing time among the bats, which seem to have more power than we suspected coming into the season.
Chris Lee and Willy Daunic discuss Scotty Pippen Jr.'s 36-point night, entertain the Kumar Rocker-Jack Leiter debate and assess basketball coach Jerry Stackhouse's strengths.
Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich talk about Vanderbilt's offense, what happens when Cooper Davis returns, and whether a couple of Commodores should be moved up in the batting order. The two also discuss how well the pitching staff performed despite an unusual stretch of seven games in seven days last week.
Vanderbilt pulls a stunning upset of Ole Miss without Scotty Pippen Jr. and Dylan Disu, and comes back from a series-opening loss to Georgia State to win that series, 3-1. Chris and Mitch discuss how Vanderbilt pulled off an undermanned upset in hoops while talking about some pitching and power surprises emerging for the 6-1 baseball team.
Several freshman pitchers have thrown, and they've looked great so far. Chris Lee and Willy Daunic discuss that and also talk about some things they've seen from the lineup.
Vanderbilt is 3-0 and has outscored opponents 27-2 so far. Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich hit the high points, including Vanderbilt's depth of pitching, great starts for Jayson Gonzalez and Dominic Keegan. The two dive in on what they've seen across the board and offer a few minor concerns.
Chris Lee and Mitch Light rewind the highlights of Vanderbilt's doubleheader sweep of Wright State, including some incredible pitching numbers and the return of Jayson Gonzalez. The two talk about the remarkable season Dylan Disu is having before diving into a couple of mailbag questions.
Vanderbilt's expected to make another College World Series run due to its exceptional pitching talent and depth, but do the Commodores have enough in the way of hitting? And what about a brutal schedule populated by more experienced teams? Chris Lee and former Commodore pitcher Chip Fridrich tackle those topics, plus, examine the variables in the lineup that could determine how good a season this is.
Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss the impact of Scotty Pippen Jr.'s assist-to-turnover ratio as well as the play of seniors Clevon Brown and Max Evans in a 21-point basketball win in Starkville. Discussion then turns to baseball, as they preview the season, and identify the two biggest wild cards in the lineup.
Vanderbilt had perhaps its best performance of the Jerry Stackhouse era in a 72-51 win at Mississippi State, but that was overshadowed by comments the Commodore head coach made to Joe Rexrode in a piece published Friday at The Athletic. Chris Lee and George Plaster discuss the win, and also Stackhouse's comments and also the actual substance behind the criticisms of the second-year head coach. The two also field several mailbag questions.
When Vanderbilt lost by 21 to Arkansas three weeks ago, and coach Jerry Stackhouse followed that up with a press conference that wasn't well received, the Commodores' second-year coach saw his support begin to erode quickly. Is there a realistic path for success for Stackhouse going forward? Chris Lee and Seabass discuss that and hit several questions from the mailbag.
What should Scotty Pippen's role be? What should we make of Vanderbilt's year-after-year rating in Ken Pomeroy's "luck" category? Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss that, and field mailbag questions, including a few on football.
Chris Lee and Seabass discuss Vanderbilt's second National Signing Day football class, plus, coach Clark Lea's recent assistant hires. The two touch on the impending departure of provost Susan Wente and how she affected sports at Vanderbilt, and also try to come up with an ideal five for basketball. We end the show with an excerpt of 440 Sports's Braden Gall's interview with Vanderbilt football general manager Barton Simmons, taken from a recent Fringe Element podcast.
VandySports.com recruiting editor Sean Williams talks about Vanderbilt's haul on both its Feb. 3 signing class as well as the one from December. He and publisher Chris Lee answer a dozen football and recruiting-related questions from the mailbag, too.
After almost 11 months, Vanderbilt finally gets a Southeastern Conference league win with a 12-point victory over South Carolina. Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss that and Max Evans's role in the win, and whether it's realistic to expect Evans to be a consistent third scorer going forward. The two also take some interesting mailbag questions, including when VU will have a top-half-of-the-SEC finish in either hoops or football, and who the top five shooters are in Vanderbilt hoops history as far as Chris and Mitch have watched.
The Athletic's Mitch Light begins the podcast with his thoughts on Tennessee's hire of Josh Heupel as its football coach before he and host Chris Lee discuss Vanderbilt's hires of David Raih and Joey Lynch as football offensive assistants. The two then dive into VU's basketball troubles and hit on some areas where it's not working out for coach Jerry Stackhouse.
Chris Lee and George Plaster discuss Vanderbilt's 0-5 start to conference play, and point to many of the reasons that things got to this point that pre-date the season, many concerning recruiting, development and maybe most importantly, talent mis-evaluation. Can Jerry Stackhouse fix this? Is leadership above him to blame? And does he have any interest in putting in the time to win over the fan and booster communities? Chris and George discuss this, and more.
Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss Vanderbilt's apparent hiring of Jesse Minter as its defensive coordinator, plus, hit on some of the other assistant hires and how that might affect the timing of spring practice. The two discuss VU's 0-4 SEC hoops start and how Jerry Stackhouse needs to pick up recruiting--quickly--before moving on to discussion of the just-released, partially-incomplete baseball schedule, then, hit mailbag questions.
Chris Lee and Tim Corbin talk for over an hour in anticipation of what the Commodore baseball team will put on the field. Discussions include improved players from last year, freshmen who could contribute and the nine pitchers Corbin believes could start, and discusses newcomers Christian Little and Brett Hansen. Corbin answers questions about Kumar Rocker's no-hitter against Duke, his relationship with Carl and Mike Yastrzemski, gives his thoughts on new football coach Clark Lea and tons more in a one-hour, 10-minute podcast.
Tuesday's Vanderbilt-Tennessee game was canceled, and Saturday's may be as well, but Chris Lee and Tyler Mansfield find plenty to talk about with regards to Commodore hoops anyway. The pair take audience questions as well as talk about the phenomenal play of Scotty Pippen Jr., debate who the team's third-best player is, and talk a bit about the teams they think will contend for the Southeastern Conference crown.
Mitch Light and Chris Lee discuss a three-point basketball loss to Mississippi State, the timing for Clark Lea's coordinator hires and talk a little bit about the Ohio State-Alabama game before it's played on Monday.
Vanderbilt has hired more assistants and support staff for football. The Commodores also fell by three at Kentucky in a strange-box-score game, with help from players we might not have guessed would be helping so much before the season started.
Chris and Mitch share their thoughts on Vanderbilt hoops heading into the Kentucky game, including some unexpected contributions from Trey Thomas. The two also talk about Clark Lea's hire of Barton Simmons in depth, and answer several mailbag questions.
Chris and Seabass reflect on the state of Vanderbilt's three sports, talk more about why they're encouraged by Clark Lea's hire, talk briefly about how the Southeastern Conference could change its schedule for conference play in 2021 (and how that would affect Vanderbilt), give preliminary predictions for each Vandy football game in 2021, reflect on Jeremy Pruitt's situation in Knoxville, and answer a ton of mailbag questions in our last 2020 podcast episode.
Is this a new day in which the school doesn't have its thumb on Vanderbilt football? And what do we make of the Clark Lea hire now that it's a week in the rear-view mirror? Those are major topics of discussion for Chris Lee, Seabass and Bruno Reagan. Chris and Seabass also talk some Vanderbilt hoops in the aftermath of a disappointing loss at Davidson, and take on the mailbag, too.
Mitch Light makes his first VandySports Podcast appearance since the Clark Lea hire, and chimes in with thoughts on that. Chris Lee and Mitch also talk about the lack of parity in the College Football Playoff era, discuss the craziness of Auburn's hiring process for a football coach and then touch on some Commodore hoops before hitting the mailbag.
Vanderbilt had many good choices for its head football coach and opted for Clark Lea--who was one of them--as its choice. Chris Lee and Braden Gall spent an hour and 33 minutes discussing nearly every element of Vandy's choice, from the hire itself to the alternatives to who he might bring as assistants and other topics related to the hire. Plus, what weight does Tim Corbin's endorsement carry?
Chris Lee and Seabass discuss National Signing Day, whether Clark Lea was the right hire for Vanderbilt, and some thoughts on the basketball team after the Richmond defeat.
It's Vanderbilt-Tennessee week and it's hard to tell how much either side wants to play. Plus, Vanderbilt has not set itself up well for a coaching search, but will it matter?
Mitch Light and Chris Lee discuss the opt-outs at Vanderbilt and across the country in college football and some difficulties that's caused at VU, and talk about football coaching searches
Chris Lee, Bruno Reagan and Seabass discuss several Vanderbilt football coaching candidates, pick who they'd hire and make a guess as to who VU will hire. The three answer a bunch of mailbag questions also in a one-hour, 10-minute podcast.
Chris Lee and Mitch Light talk about Vanderbilt's dismissal of Derek Mason and some of the pros and cons of coaches who might replace him.
Vanderbilt announced it is moving on from Derek Mason with two games left to play in the season. Chris Lee and Bruno Reagan talk about that, who might replace Mason, what players might think in the meantime and more.
Vanderbilt apparently will use soccer player Sarah Fuller to kick on Saturday against Missouri. Former Commodore Bruno Reagan is dialed into what people inside the program are saying about the move and it's not pretty. Also, Bruno, Chris Lee and Seabass discuss other topics around the Vanderbilt program, including why players are leaving. It a one-hour and 23-minute podcast you don't forget.
Chris Lee and Mitch Light talk about Vanderbilt's 38-17 loss to Florida and discuss their memories of the Vanderbilt-Tennessee series. The two talk some Vandy hoops and big-picture college football, too. NOTE: This episode was recorded before the postponement of the Tennessee game.
Former Commodore Bruno Reagan shares memories of the three wins over UT in which he participated. Reagan also speaks about the morale issues that are contributing to mass player departures, bad officiating from the Florida game, the continued progress of the offense, how players feel about the program and a lot more in a very memorable VandySports podcast.
Vanderbilt radio color commentator Norman Jordan and former VU offensive lineman Bruno Reagan discuss what's going right for the offense, which has now exceeded 400 yards in three straight contests. What's Ken Seals done better? How's Peter Rossomondo helped the offensive line? Are the receivers getting more open than they were? All that, and more, on our last podcast before the Florida game.
Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss a 38-35 loss at Kentucky, and coaches who could be out of jobs at season's end after the coaching carousel cracked up following South Caroilna's firing of Will Muschamp. Is Derek Mason safe at Vanderbilt? Chris and Mitch discuss that, and a small bit of Commodore hoops, too.
Chris Lee and Bruno Reagan discuss VU's 38-35 loss at Kentucky, including the improving offensive line under Peter Rossomondo and Saturday's effective quarterback platoon. And then... there's the defense. Chris and Bruno talk about why strength and conditioning coach James Dobson isn't the problem, answer your questions and more.
Why are Vanderbilt football players leaving in droves? This seems to be more on the school and less on Derek Mason, and we tell you why. Plus, Chris Lee and Seabass hit on the excellent recent play of Keyon Henry-Brooks and talk about how the rotation for basketball will shape up,
Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss how the box score from Saturday's Mississippi State-Vanderbilt game was not something anyone could have foreseen. Chris and Mitch also talk about potential replacements should Derek Mason be fired, touch on job security for Will Muschamp and Jeremy Pruitt at South Carolina and Tennessee, discuss a few other SEC games and make College Football Playoff forecasts,
Former Commodore offensive lineman Bruno Reagan talks about what went well at Mississippi State, and what didn't. Reagan also answers over a dozen questions about the state of the football program and what VU does and does not do right.
Is this the worst team Vanderbilt has fielded in decades? Chris Lee and Seabass walk through some of the ugly numbers that suggest the Commodores are the worst of the Power 5 teams. Also, how are Vanderbilt sports different if the school parted ways with David Williams around 2015?
On paper, Vanderbilt's game with Mississippi State looks more winnable than you'd think--Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss why. The two also talk about the SEC's awful weekend of football (including Vandy's awful showing) and what they learned from it, hit on big-picture program issues with defense and answer several listener questions.
Even with a fine performance from Ken Seals, Vanderbilt trailed 21-0 to Ole Miss at the end of the first quarter, and 54-14 by the end of the third. How, with Derek Mason and Ted Roof, are the Commodores this bad on defense? And who's in charge at Vanderbilt, and will those people be in favor of a coaching change? And if so, what does VU with its facilities issue?
A genie has given Seabass three wishes regarding Vanderbilt football. Which does he choose? Also, is Vandy's problem simply recruitment, or is it more player development? Chris and Seabass discuss that, talk basketball briefly near the end of the podcast, and then Seabass interviews Chris's kids for a moment.
Mitch Light opines on VU's best chance for a football win this year--and it might not be who you think it is. He and host Chris Lee talk about some crazy twists and turns around SEC football and get into some quick SEC hoops talk.
D1 Baseball's Aaron Fitt was in town for the Black & Gold series last weekend and came away impressed with the Commodores. He speaks about Luke Murphy's electric performance, VU's power surge over the weekend, Enrique Bradfield's speed, his guess for VU's third rotation starter, thoughts on some of the true freshman arms and more.
Chris Lee and Seabass touch on Vanderbilt's worsening roster situation that has its ability to play Ole Miss in jeopardy, hit on theories as to why Candice Lee was more transparent than normal on Tuesday and the climate around the football program, and offer a brief summary of what they've seen in the SEC this year.
Chris Lee and Kevin Ingram talk Commodore baseball, including what Kevin's seen in practice and what Chris saw in two games of the Black & Gold series. The two discuss the logjam at catcher, the competition at third base and DH, who they think will be the third starter, Luke Murphy's breakout performance and whether Isaiah Thomas is VU's next hitting superstar.
Multiple sources privately indicate that Daniel Diermeier is sincere in his aim to improve Vanderbilt athletics. But will the power structure that really controls Vanderbilt let that happen? That's most of today's hour-long podcast, with some football talk thrown in at the end.
Chris Lee and George Plaster discuss the state of Vanderbilt football after back-to-back, 41-7 losses, and now a postponement of the Missouri game. The two also talk about how the Board of Trust's role in athletics is basically meaningless, and talk about (and name) the small handful of people who appear to control the university's decisions.
Chris Lee and Mitch Light talk about how a depleted secondary led to a 41-7 home loss to a South Carolina team that had lost five straight. Chris and Mitch also discuss how opt-outs and injuries have put VU in a numbers game where it could have issues playing, period, while also going over a crazy Southeastern Conference football weekend.
Vanderbilt football sideline announcer Kevin Ingram joins the podcast to talk about the upcoming matchup with South Carolina, and rewind the LSU game a bit. Kevin also answers several listener questions on Commodore baseball.
Chris Lee and Seabass talk about Vanderbilt's offense and what's not working. The two also talk about true freshmen who've played at VU this year and Vanderbilt's denial of a credential to VandySports.com.
Vanderbilt football color commentator Norman Jordan talks about why VU had trouble in the passing game against LSU, as well as the specific things that went wrong on defense. Also, some talk about quarterback Mike Wright's role in the offense.
Former Louisiana Tech athletics director has now started at Vanderbilt in a position that, in title, is a demotion. But is it in actuality, and will McClelland actually be running the Vanderbilt AD? Chris Lee and George Plaster discuss that, and the general state of Vanderbilt football--which, according to the SP+ ratings, is now significantly behind even the SEC's bottom-tier teams.
Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss Vandy's 41-7 loss to LSU and the few positives Mitch took from that. Mitch gives data to show that Vandy's biggest problem (surprise!) is a talent gap. The two also discuss the lack of head coach firings in college sports during These Uncertain Times.
Kevin Ingram and Chris Lee discuss Vanderbilt's matchup with LSU, discuss some interesting things from the A&M game, and discuss the difficulty of being a sideline announcer from hundreds of miles away.
Chris Lee and George Plaster start the podcast with a little Braves/Vandy baseball talk, move to how the football team has a 1990s feel to it and then on to the school's mis-treatment of Will Perdue.
Chris Lee and Seabass discuss Vanderbilt's 17-12 loss at Texas A&M, and Seabass answers a number of questions as to whether that changes his expectations on wins and losses for the season, offensive and defensive production and a number of things.
Vanderbilt color commentator Norman Jordan talked about the Commodores' 17-12 loss at Texas A&M. That includes what he saw from VU's new offensive and defensive coordinators, some thoughts on quarterback Ken Seals and how well the Vanderbilt defensive line played on Saturday.
Chris Lee and Mitch Light dissect Vanderbilt's football season opener. Topics include Ken Seals's debut, a much-improved defense, the running back situation with Keyon Brooks out, Derek Mason's late-game personal foul (and why both defend Mason on that), and Mitch's general thoughts on the college football landscape in this odd 2020 season.
Chris Lee and Braden Gall talk about two intriguing storylines with the 2020 season: A true freshman quarterback (Ken Seals) and a defense led by new coordinator Ted Roof that has a chance to surprise. The two also talk about how Vanderbilt's baseball brand, hit some topics related to the 10-game Southeastern Conference football schedule, and discuss why Derek Mason is Braden's first choice among SEC coaches to babysit his kids.
Long-time Nashville sports radio personality Mark Howard joins the show to discuss Vanderbilt's precarious position in the sports landscape, as well as some of his memories of covering the Commodores. The two also discuss the Nashville sports scene and sports media scene, and also get into some of the most memorable things Mark's covered in Nashville outside of VU.
D1 Baseball's Aaron Fitt joins the podcast to answer your questions about the VandyBoys and the state of college baseball in general. Topics include Aaron's thoughts on Vandy's pitching and lineup for next year as well as his thoughts on what he saw at VU in 2020.
In a move that caught everyone on both media markets by surprise, Vanderbilt plucked Louisiana Tech athletic director Tommy McClelland away to be its deputy AD on Monday. Ben Carlisle of BleedTechBlue.com gives background on McClelland and why he left for a lesser title, and answers a number of questions on the topic.
Some of the disadvantages that the Vanderbilt offense faces for 2020 could turn out to pay dividends for 2021. Chris Lee and The Athletic's Mitch Light discuss that, as well as the general climate around college football, and get into when the college basketball season could start.
Chris Lee and Seabass give their favorite Vanderbilt players of all time, and talk about which VandyBoys have the brightest MLB futures. The pair also answer some football and hoops questions in the mailbag.
Chris Lee and Vanderbilt mid-week TV announcer Kevin Ingram talk about the abbreviated 2020 season and what might have been before discussing the 2021 roster. The two also share some funny Harry and Skip Caray stories on a sidebar midway through the program.
Has Vanderbilt abandoned all of former Malcolm Turner's strategic plans? Chris Lee and guest George Plaster discuss that, as well as some more background of Candice Lee's coming into power that's not been discussed on the podcast. The two talk about new chancellor Daniel Diermeier's latest remarks on athletics, hit the mailbag, and more in a 58-minute episode. Special thanks to our new presenting sponsor, Jody Jones DDS, for help making a sixth season of the podcast possible.
People still had questions for former VU athletics employee Tommy Smith after his two podcast appearances last week, so, he returns to the podcast to answer them.
Tommy Smith, who was Malcolm Turner's right-hand man at Vanderbilt, answers listener questions in the wake of Monday's podcast in which Smith discussed his VU experience. Topics include facilities plans, university leadership, student-athlete support and a lot more.
Tommy Smith, who was former athletic director Malcolm Turner's right-hand man, gives first-hand accounts of how things went when he and Malcolm Turner tried to change the culture around Vanderbilt athletics. Included are a revealing story about the Georgia football game, how the school views athletics as competition for resources, why Tim Corbin succeeds in spite of it, why academic standards aren't the problem and much more.
Chris Lee and Seabass start the episode by discussing the resumption of sports; Chris shares why he's not sure college football unfortunately may not get off the ground. The two also talk about the climate around Vanderbilt athletics and why the PR war is about to get worse for the university unless it can soon produce something that can tangibly excite its athletics community.
Chris Lee and George Plaster go over the cases that people have made as to why athletic director Candice Lee deserved the athletic director's job, and the ones they've made that she didn't. Lee, through her actions as AD and in support rules before becoming the AD in title, has a very observable track record to evaluate; how do the facts align with each camp?
A little more background on Wednesday morning's story, plus, the mailbag, with Seabass.
Chris Lee's former radio co-host, Trey Wallace (now at Fox Sports Knoxville), joins the podcast to discuss what he's hearing in SEC offices regarding coming changes to the 2020 football schedule in light of COVID-19. The two also discuss game-day policies, what this means for teams booted off schedules, and more. Trey also discusses how Vanderbilt's dismissal of most of its sports media relations team was received around the SEC.
Vanderbilt stunned everyone by eliminating almost its entire athletics communication office, putting it under the auspices of the general university. Chris Lee and George Plaster talk about the "why's" of that decision and what it means.
Ron Lang, author of "A Season of Homecomings: Living, Learning and Loving Every School in the SEC," joins the podcast to discuss his book and the Vanderbilt portion within it. Ron conveys his impressions of Vanderbilt, names his all-time favorite Commodore, shares stories behind the scenes of the book, and answers listener questions.
Chris Lee and Seabass discuss tough coverage decisions that will have to be made if football is pushed to the spring, and talk about how much the outlook for Vanderbilt sports has changed in one year. Plus, the two talk about some dynamics with the quarterback battle heading into the 2020 (2021?) season.
Chris Lee and Seabass discuss how the sports media works, and talk about what could happen if Vanderbilt needed to make a football coaching change immediately.
Attorney Grover Collins of Collins Legal discusses the Title IX-related allegations that went public involving Vanderbilt football this weekend.
Chris Lee and Seabass compare 2020 MLB Draft expectations compared to realities, whether Mason Hickman should stay in school or go pro, and why the Orioles shouldn't have passed on Austin Martin. Plus, Seabass gives some brief evaluations of VU's 2021 football recruits.
Educational consultant (and Vanderbilt graduate) Mike Spivey tells us what he's learning about what's ahead with COVID-19 and higher ed after talking with multiple university administrators. He and Chris Lee hit the realities and the what-ifs of how universities and athletics are being affected with COVID-19 and touch on some other related issues, too.
Chris Lee and Seabass talk about the strength of the VandyBoys' brand, and cite a tangible example. Plus, the two talk about what's ahead for VU in this draft, especially in Rounds 2-5, where the Commodores might (or might not) lose a lot of key arms. The two dive into a football-themed mailbag at the end.
The Tennessean's Gentry Estes wrote about Vanderbilt's indecision regarding playing football this fall amidst the COVID-19 crisis. He and Chris Lee get into why VU hasn't made a decision and what could happen if Vanderbilt doesn't play this fall. It's an enlightening 35-minute episode of the VandySports Podcast.
Bobby Johnson or Derek Mason? Earl Bennett or Jordan Matthews? Casey Hayward or D.J. Moore? Those are a few of the questions Chris Lee asks Seabass, plus, a number of intriguing mailbag questions with an eye towards Vanderbilt's 2020 football season.
David Seifert, the head of college scouting at D1 Baseball, discusses the upcoming MLB Draft and Vanderbilt's presence within it. Seifert also shares thoughts about potential changes to the MLB calendar, discusses ramifications of whether MLB plays an abbreviated season this year or not, and a whole lot more in a 49-minute podcast.
The Stadium's Jeff Goodman sent out a tweet on Tuesday that didn't sit well with Jerry Stackhouse or Vanderbilt fans. On Tuesday afternoon, we did a podcast with Goodman in which he explains the background of that tweet. Goodman also opines on the near-future of Vanderbilt basketball and the SEC and hits on some other basketball-related topics in a 24-minute episode.
Candice Lee has been promoted from interim athletic director to the permanent person for that position. Chris Lee and George Plaster discuss that, how Vanderbilt got here and what that means.
The 2021 Vanderbilt football season should be a lot more interesting than the 2020 campaign, for two big reasons. Chris Lee and Seabass get into that, and also discuss future VU out-of-conference football schedules for the next decade.
Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss Vandy hoops rosters for the next 2-3 years, and the biggest missing piece there. The two also talk briefly about the start of college football season, then, dive into the VandySports 100, which spawns a discussion of Vandy's terrific 2004 starting rotation.
Romello White is headed to Ole Miss, and VU is without a third basketball assistant. Chris Lee and George Plaster discuss that, as well as a potential re-start for baseball and the landscape for college football this fall.
Chris Lee and Mitch Light hit all sorts of topics in an hour-long draft. The discussion starts with where MLB.com recently ranked Vanderbilt players and prospects in its draft ratings, touches on the Jim Harbaugh letter to the NCAA, hits the VandySports 100 (including the Festus Ezeli-Luke Kornet debate) and ends with the 2020 football team, including the three biggest reasons of hope for the seasons.
A year and a half after David Williams stepped down, nothing really changed with Vanderbilt athletics, even before the pandemic. How might new chancellor Daniel Diermaier feel about sports? Chris Lee and George Plaster discuss that, some lower-hanging fruit for Candice Lee, and what sports might return (and when) in a wide-ranging Monday podcast lasting 44 minutes.
Chris Lee and Seabass dive into that, what VU's rotation would look like with the Arizona State transfer, and the complication that could get in the way of White coming. The two also hit some football-related issues arising from the COVID-19 cancellation of spring practice, and a lot more in a 1:16 podcast.
George Plaster and Chris Lee discuss some of the issues that could come if college football were moved to the spring, and end the show with a discussion of Vanderbilt's resistance to involving folks who understand athletics into the athletics decision-making process.
The Arizona State forward is transferring, and the Commodores seem to be the favorite. Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss the roster impact of that, discuss an alternate world of SEC-only football this fall and then dive into some recent picks in the VandySports 100.
The answer may surprise you; it surprised Chris Lee and Seabass, who also discuss the outcome of the 2020 NFL Draft and talk about the NCAA's image-and-likeness statement from this week.
Chris Lee and George Plaster discuss the NCAA's announcement that it's taking steps towards allowing players to be paid for use of their image and likeness.
Running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn lands in Tampa Bay, which is about as ideal a spot for him as he could hope for, for reasons Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss. Why didn't Kalija Lipscomb and Jared Pinkney get picked? They break that down also, as well as discuss two interesting Vanderbilt stories that Mitch has recently written at The Athletic.
Chris Lee and David Sisk talk for 1:10 about Vanderbilt and Southeastern Conference basketball. Topics include whether Vanderbilt adds another player this spring, whether Saben Lee or Isaac McBride will be on the roster next year, which freshmen can have an impact (and have the best chance of starting), an analysis of recent commitment Akeem Odusipe, how VU's class compares with the SEC, and a discussion of Jeff Goodman's top-50 forecast for next season, which includes nine SEC teams.
Chris Lee and Seabass talk about the Big Three and the upcoming NFL Draft, especially as it pertains to Ke'Shawn Vaughn. The two take a litany of mailbag questions covering other sports in a 1:09 podcast.
Chris Lee and New York Dore do an exhaustive breakdown of what the 2021 baseball roster could look like after the draft is over. Is Tyler Brown really returning to VU? Who might come back if the draft is five rounds, but not if it's 10? And will Jayson Gonzalez come back after missing 2020? The two tackle those topics, and more.
VU interim chancellor Susan Wente announced a $30 million budget shortfall for the academic year. What does that mean for campus and for sports? And when will football start again, and what happens if that's not until the spring? George Plaster and Chris Lee wade through the uncertainty in the wake of the COVID-19 virus and ensuing quarantine.
Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich discuss Vandy's short 2020 baseball season, and then dive into the 2021 roster. How might the draft affect VU next year? What current players and commitments could go pro? What are the wild cards with next season? The two address that, and more, in a 50-minute episode.
Chris Lee and Seabass discuss the wide receiver group now that C.J. Bolar is in the transfer portal, and players who could benefit from Bolar's departure. The two also talk at length about next year's basketball roster, and the potential ramifications for VU if top hoops recruits start bypassing college for the G League.
Mitch Light and Chris Lee react to the loss of C.J. Bolar, the receiver who hit the transfer portal on Monday. The two also talk about Tyrin Lawrence and have some thoughts about the latest picks to the VandySports 100.
Chris Lee and George Plaster discuss the general sports climate (and some games they've re-watched during the pandemic) for 20 minutes before jumping into Vanderbilt talk. Today's primary topic is how VU is ignoring its own student newspaper and the changes in how the school has approached its priorities in recent years. Also, what was the purpose behind Candice Lee's appearance on social media last week? Those are some of the topics on Monday's 58-minute episode.
VandySports recruiting analyst David Sisk joins us to discuss the state of Vanderbilt basketball and recruiting. Topics include the Tyrin Lawrence addition on Thursday, reconciling large differences of opinion on Myles Stute, the enigma of Isaac McBride, recruiting targets left on the board in this cycle, potential changes in how coach Jerry Stackhouse recruits, facilities issues and more. We've got just about all you need to know in a one-hour, 15-minute episode.
Chris Lee and Seabass discuss Tyrin Lawrence, and Vandy's pursuit of him. The two also dive into some of the latest selections to the VandySports 100.
Tyler Brown announced he'll return for 2021, and regardless of the draft, the Commodores will be loaded on the mound again. Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss that, then, delve into the "left out" portion of the VandySports 100, as well as discussing the first two revealed entries (Riley LaChance, Adam Butler) of the list. It's a 55-minute episode released on Monday afternoon.
Chris Lee and Seabass talk about the implications of a potential five-round MLB Draft for 2020, and its impact on Vanderbilt. The two also talk about a Saben Lee-less hoops roster that adds Notre Dame transfer D.J. Harvey and Rice transfer Quentin Miller-Brown.
Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss the loss of Saben Lee for next year, talk about the late Woody Widenhofer, and more.
Former Commodore All-American pitcher Carson Fulmer joins the podcast for nearly an hour and a half. Fulmer walks us through his thought process as the 2014 national championship season is unfolding, and also talks about the historic 2013 and '15 teams of which he was a part also. Fulmer tells revealing stories about coach Tim Corbin and teammate Dansby Swanson in a walk down memory lane that Vanderbilt fans never want to forget.
Chris Lee and Seabass talk about how VU's pitching staff could have been among the all-time greats had the season played out. Also, Chris introduces the concept of the the VandySports 100 and the challenge of putting that together, and ends the podcast with some football and recruiting talk.
Chris Lee and Mitch Light digest that question, and also talk about how the Coronavirus is affecting the sports world.
PowerMizzou.com's Gabe DeArmond joins the podcast to discuss that topic, and the implications of no season (or a shortened season). Gabe also talks about the late Woody Widenhofer and his legacy at Missouri, and touches on some fundraising and facilities issues at Missouri.
Chris Lee and George Plaster discuss the Coronavirus crisis and how it's created mass uncertainty across the sports landscape, and particularly for an already-delicate situation at VU.
The NCAA pulled the plug on darn-near everything as Chris Lee and Seabass were recording a podcast. The two react in real time and try to process it all, including implications for players, coaches, media fans, eligibility concerns, etc., and Chris's frustrations of why what's literally a life-and-death situation in many instances has become unnecessarily political.
Chris Lee and Mitch Light talk Vandy football, basketball and baseball. Included: Chris's thoughts on scheme changes for VU football, Mitch and Chris's thoughts on Saben Lee and Scotty Pippen Jr., their SEC Tournament picks, how injuries could affect the baseball team, why there's some hope for the hitting situation, and more.
Chris Lee and George Plaster talk about VU winning two in a row at season's end, what it could mean and what could have been had Aaron Nesmith stayed healthy and Yanni Wetzell stayed in town. The two also remember some Barry Goheen buzzer-beaters and some of the best games Memorial Gym had to offer.
Chris Lee and Seabass talk about various Vanderbilt sports, including Chris's first impressions of seeing freshman quarterback Ken Seals live.
Former Vanderbilt basketball superstar Will Perdue has been trying to help athletics for a quarter of a century, and gotten shut down at nearly every turn. Perdue shares those stories, talks about what should be done differently, and answers some questions pertaining to his pro and college career at the end.
Saben Lee's 38-point performance in leading VU to an upset at Alabama was a sight to behold. Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss that, and also get into some lineup and roster strategy with the 11-3 baseball team.
It's better late than never? Here's the episode that Chris Lee and Seabass recorded on Feb. 27 that we're just now airing. In it is some spring football talk, a re-wind of that infamous press conference and more.
Vanderbilt will have a search for its next AD, but will it be a real search or will the school just stick with interim Candice Lee? Chris Lee has a theory on how you'll know how that'll turn out. He and guest George Plaster discuss that and other big-picture VU athletics matters, and hit on hoops and baseball for a bit.
How many of Vanderbilt's pitchers can you trust in big spots? Chris Lee and New York Dore go over that, and talk about some dynamics with the lineup, too.
Guest George Plaster joins the podcast to talk about the rstrategic plan that Vanderbilt released on Wednesday, and Candice ee's press conference that followed. Host Chris Lee has learned some context that explains some of what went on and what's been going on, and some more context on why ex-chancellor Nick Zeppos treated athletics as he did.
Luke Wyatt, who worked at Vanderbilt for 40 years as an equipment manager before retiring two years ago, knows VU athletics inside and out. Luke gives revealing background on how Vanderbilt operates and why it does the things it does, how budgets work, how decisions were made in the past, the multitude of facilities plans that came and went without any action, and much more. Luke tells some fascinating stories on and off the field from his time at VU, including one on Nick Zeppos at the end.
Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss a wildly entertaining basketball game between Vanderbilt and Georgia that resulted in a heartbreaking loss, then, turn their attention to the Commodores' phenomenal pitching.
Chris Lee and George Plaster talk through both the recent and distant history of what happens when someone makes an effort to change Vanderbilt athletics. That includes how decisions are made and the Board of Trust's role in all of it. From what happened three weeks ago, to things that happened decades ago, much is discussed and several listener questions get answered.
Chris Lee and Seabass discuss football spring practice, which is on the horizon. They also talk about VU's young pitchers and how they're performing early in the baseball season, the show-cause penalty that the NCAA just gave Kevin Stallings and more.
Chris Lee and Willy Daunic discuss how Vanderbilt's freshman arms have had a tremendous start to the season, then, talk a little hoops.
Chris Lee and New York Dore talk about the season's first four games. Topics include the brilliance of freshmen Jack Leiter, Thomas Schultz and C.J. Rodriguez, the affect of injuries to Ty Duvall and Dominic Keegan and the team's issues with youth and infield defense.
Chris Lee and George Plaster talk about the aftermath of Malcolm Turner's parting from the university, how it appears Turner got little help on the inside, and how the Board of Trust owes athletics the duty to look at not just what just happened, but things that pre-date Turner, too.
Chris Lee and Seabass talk Vandy hoops, then, handicap Vanderbilt's chances of winning each of its football games for 2020.
Chris Lee and Willy Daunic dive into what Jerry Stackhouse is doing to improve Vanderbilt basketball now, and his plan of building for the future. Also, the two dive into the dangers of Vanderbilt's young baseball lineup and why you should probably expect growing pains with that for much of the season.
Malcolm Turner is gone, but there are still a lot of questions to be answered about how it went down. Chris Lee and George Plaster explore those and the general climate around Vanderbilt athletics in the not-so-distant past and touch briefly on facilities plans.
Basketball has been competitive for four games, and Chris Lee and Mitch Light dive into why. They also have an interesting conversation about the baseball lineup, and how it may not be what people expect.
Chris Lee and Seabass talk about Vanderbilt's continued incompetence towards managing its athletics department and why it happens. They also discuss the football signing class a bit.
Thanks to career nights from Max Evans and Saben Lee, terrific play from Scotty Pippen late in the game and a great coaching effort from Jerry Stackhouse, too, Vanderbilt has finally ended a historic losing streak, and color commentator Tim Thompson joins us to talk about it.
Former Commodore basketball and baseball player Willy Daunic talks about the changing of the guard of athletic directors at Vanderbilt with Malcolm Turner leaving and Candice Lee taking over.
News of athletic director Malcolm Turner's departure broke minutes after Chris Lee and George Plaster did a Tuesday morning podcast... so, let's try this again. The two dive on on Turner's replacement with Candice Lee, talk about reactions to the news and more.
Chris Lee and George Plaster take a stab at that question, find some encouraging things from men's basketball, and attempt to talk about what's been a crazy week behind the scenes for Vanderbilt athletics.
Amidst Vanderbilt's historic losing streak, the emergence of freshman Dylan Disu has been a bright spot. Chris Lee and Tim Thompson discuss Disu and answer listener questions.
Basketball has hit an all-time low in losing, football attendance is the worst in decades, and now, optimism around a game-changing strategic plan for Vanderbilt athletics is shrinking as there's a black hole of information. Chris Lee and Seabass discuss that, and take some listener questions.
Willy Daunic, who played baseball at Vanderbilt, talks about the adjustment to the college game--something to watch, since VU has so many new faces in the lineup. The two touch on basketball and facilities and take a few questions.
Podcast host Chris Lee has a hypothesis: Vanderbilt's athletics problems may directly not stem from the Board of Trust and a lack of concern or an intentional neglect of athletics, but from how information is presented and/or withheld, and how the university operates within a sort of "black box." He and George Plaster discuss that, the death of Kobe Bryant (and within that, a bigger issue of how media covers deaths) and more.
Chris Lee and The Athletic's Mitch Light are running out of things to say about Vanderbilt hoops, but give it a try. They also dive into the baseball schedule a bit and discuss the stunning death of Kobe Bryant, too.
Chris and Seabass discuss how football and basketball are in rough spots, and how it's going to be tough to climb out of that soon.
Former Commodore Willy Daunic opines on the passing of The Streak and what Vanderbilt can do to find some glimmer of hope the remainder of the basketball season.
Vanderbilt's basketball misery didn't happen by accident, and it's not going away without a change in mindset--and no, we're not talking about facilities today. Chris Lee and George Plaster speak to some of the decision-making process that got VU here, and see more danger ahead until certain processes change.
Vanderbilt's string of consecutive games with a 3-pointer is over. Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss that and the state of basketball without Aaron Nesmith, then discuss the lineup and some other baseball-related topics.
VU alum George Huber just donated $5 million to facilities for Vanderbilt men's basketball, an amount that could double with a matching component for the university. Chris Lee and Willy Daunic discuss the uses for, and significance of, the gift, and also answer listener questions.
Will Aaron Nesmith go pro? Will Clevon Brown get a redshirt? Chris Lee and Tim Thompson address those questions, and more.
Chris Lee and Seabass talk about the current misery and where Vanderbilt athletics is headed in the near future.
Basketball coach Jerry Stackhouse inherited a bad roster, one made worse by an apparent season-ending injury to superstar Aaron Nesmith. That now puts Stackhouse behind the 8-ball, because next year appears to be a rebuilding year, too. What can be done? Chris Lee and George Plaster address that question, and more.
Tommy Smith, AD Malcolm Turner's right-hand man, joins the podcast to talk about the reunions for VU's SEC-championship-winning hoops squads, and then answer some questions on facilities, strategic plans and administrative cooperation.
D1Baseball's Aaron Fitt talks about Vanderbilt's fantastic decade that just finished, and some of the high points of that team. Aaron also gives us a glimpse into where VU fits into the national rankings for 2020, and answers several mailbag questions.
Vanderbilt just missed a huge upset at No. 5 Auburn on Thursday night. VU hoops color commentator Tim Thompson discusses the encouraging things from that game, whether Vandy can sneak some wins primarily on the backs of Aaron Nesmith and Saben Lee's production alone, the difference it makes with Clevon Brown being out (and when he might return), and more.
Vanderbilt's football and basketball programs aren't in good spots as 2020 begins. Chris Lee and George Plaster revisit how moves VU did (and didn't) make got those programs to this point, and answer your mailbag questions.
Vanderbilt has hired new coordinators on both sides of the ball, and also a new offensive line coach. Mitch Light and Chris Lee talk about that, discuss the heartbreaking hoops loss to SMU and then break a little news about a key roster departure in football.