The 2020 NBA Draft saw two Commodores drafted to basketball’s biggest stage. Aaron Nesmith, the former South Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year, was drafted 14th overall to the Boston Celtics after a two year Commodore career that included prolific shooting and scoring under coaches Bryce Drew and Jerry Stackhouse. Saben Lee, the former Commodore... Continue Reading →
Thursday morning brought the unveiling of gold jerseys for the 2020 Vanderbilt Commodore football team. https://twitter.com/VandyFootball/status/1321819202362073088?s=20 The light gold jerseys feature a Star-V emblem on the chest, with “Commodores” below it. Other details include the subtle anchors within the numbers, anchors on the shoulders, and the slogan “The Degree. The City. The SEC.” inscribed on... Continue Reading →
From afar, it’s clear that Tommy McClelland wouldn’t have left his position as Athletic Director at Louisiana Tech if he didn’t feel like he could implement groundbreaking changes in his new role at Vanderbilt. The new Deputy AD for External Affairs and Revenue Generation joined Joe Fisher on The Commodore Hour Monday night and discussed... Continue Reading →
Since 2014, Derek Mason has been the head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodore football program. He took over stewardship from James Franklin, who had just led the program through its brightest period in the modern era (2011-2013), which included: Three straight bowl appearances Two bowl wins Two 9-4 seasons Two wins over TennesseeImproved recruiting A new indoor practice facility... Continue Reading →
The Vanderbilt vs. Missouri matchup scheduled for this Saturday, October 12 has been postponed, as first reported by Power Mizzou. https://twitter.com/PowerMizzoucom/status/1315729374415552514?s=20 Vanderbilt was limited to only 56 scholarship players in Saturday’s 41-7 loss to South Carolina. Players who were out included Donovan Kaufman, Dashaun Jerkins, Randall Haynie, and Ja’Veon Marlow. SEC teams have the option... Continue Reading →
True freshman QB Ken Seals has flashed potential during his first 2 games as an SEC signal caller, but he’s also shown signs of being, well, a true freshman. Today we’ll take a look at what’s gone right in Seals’ first two games as the starting Commodore signal caller, as well as what to look... Continue Reading →
The Dore Report can confirm what many Commodore fans expected after seeing the release of Tuesday’s depth chart: star LB Dimitri Moore and key RB Keyon Henry-Brooks will both play after missing last week’s matchup with Texas A&M, sources close to the Commodore football program confirmed to The Dore Report. The additions should significantly bolster... Continue Reading →
Commodore Nation finally received the long anticipated reveal of a throwback helmet on Thursday morning. The Dore Report offered an exclusive sneak peek at the new lid yesterday. https://twitter.com/VandyFootball/status/1311675989643071488?s=20 Rumored to be in the works over the off-season, the revealed helmet combines a classic design with modern elements. The cursive script “Vandy” adorns each side... Continue Reading →
Commodore Nation received exciting news this morning as John Howse IV, a DB at Brentwood High School (Brentwood, TN), announced his intentions to stay close to home and play for Vanderbilt. The 6’2” 185lb. defensive back brings solid size to a position that contends with the best WRs in the country. Of his decision, John... Continue Reading →
Commodore Nation, we’ve made it. It’s been an incredibly eventful year and there have been times that the chances of a college football season looked bleak. We’ve seen a worldwide pandemic that still affects the world today. We’ve seen social justice issues rip at the core of the world and nation. There are incessantly divisive... Continue Reading →
