PLAYING FOR HIS HOMETOWN TEAM MADE 2017 OLB BRAYDEN DEVAULT-SMITH COMMIT TO VANDERBILT RIGHT ON THE SPOT
Vanderbilt has shown a lot of interest in many different recruits throughout the 2017 recruiting cycle. However, one prospect that Derek Mason and his staff have always kept their eye on and showed major interest with is 2017 Nashville (TN) OLB Brayden DeVault-Smith. The 6-foot-3, 202-pounder always had a special place in his heart for […]
VANDERBILT’S NO. 1 OVERALL TARGET DE MICHAEL OWUSU DETAILS HIS DECISION TO ANCHOR DOWN
The Vanderbilt coaching staff hosted their biggest recruiting weekend of the entire 2017 recruiting cycle. There were around 20 total recruits on campus that were both committed and current targets in Nashville. However, the ‘Dores No. 1 overall target still left on the board, 2017 Westlake Village, CA (Oaks Christian) DE Michael Owusu was also […]
BRYCE DREW: BALL MOVEMENT A KEY TO VICTORY OVER TEXAS A&M
Vanderbilt head basketball coach Bryce Drew and senior center/forward Luke Kornet speak to the media following Vanderbilt 68-54 win at Texas A&M. (more…)
THE LAST SURGE: FINAL PREDICTIONS AND RECRUITING SCOOP ON VANDERBILT’S TARGETS IN THE CYCLE
Only one day remains until National Signing Day for the Vanderbilt coaching staff. Derek Mason and his staff had a lot of major needs for the 2017 recruiting cycle, and with only 24 hours until the prospect put the pen to the paper the staff has met most of those needs. Meeting the needs at […]
AFTER VANDY OFFER, HAWAIIAN 2017 DE JONAH BUCHANAN “HAD NO REASON” TO WAIT ON HIS COMMITMENT TO THE COMMODORES
Vanderbilt’s 2017 recruiting cycle has taken a crazy turn during the last 24 hours before National Signing Day. What made this last day before the final surge is a surprising commitment from 2017 Honolulu, HI (Iolani School) DE Jonah Buchanan. The 6-foot-3, 270-pounder has been in recent contact with Vanderbilt defensive line coach Chase Ah […]
VANDERBILT’S LONGTERM RELATIONSHIP WITH ILLINOIS RB TRANSFER AND FORMER IN-STATE TARGET, KE’SHAWN VAUGHN, LED HIM BACK HOME
Back in the 2014 recruiting cycle, the Vanderbilt coaching staff had targeted Pearl-Cohn High School star running back and one of the top prospects in the state Ke’Shawn Vaughn. At the time he was a very decorated high school recruit, when he won a Class AA Mr. Football Back of the Year award and was […]
VANDY PURSUING 2017 JUCO OL SAIGE YOUNG, WHO PLANS TO VISIT NASHVILLE SOON AND ANNOUNCE COMMITMENT IN THE SPRING
Vanderbilt is on the verge of closing out there 2017 recruiting cycle with National Signing Day literally less than 24 hours away. The coaching staff currently holds four total commitments on the offensive line, but most of those guys are developmental prospects and the staff needs help now. (more…)
VANDERBILT BASKETBALL: FAIR PLAY MUST CARRY TO COLLEGE STATION
The Vanderbilt-Arkansas ending was a conclusion most foul — three foul shots, three makes, and an absolutely brutal home-court loss on a night when the Commodores should have won. Foul play, however, was followed by fair play on Saturday against the Iowa State Cyclones in the Big 12-SEC Challenge. Vanderbilt beat an NCAA bubble team […]
HOW VANDERBILT ORIGINALLY RECRUITED CHRIS PIERCE AS A DEFENSIVE PLAYER AND HIS JOURNEY TO BECOME A COMMODORE
Vanderbilt has been looking to land some difference makers at the receiver position to their current group of group of receivers. So, when the 2017 cycle started the staff hit the road hard and scouted out tons of prospects. During that time, they stumbled upon a 6-foot-4, 212-pounder out of Smithfield, VA. That prospects name […]
ONE OF THE NATION’S TOP 2019 POINT GUARDS, KIRA LEWIS, IMPRESSED WITH VANDERBILT AFTER SATURDAY VISIT
Vanderbilt hosted one of the premiere prospects in the 2019 hoops cycle over the weekend for a short unofficial visit on Saturday. That prospect was Hazel Green, AL (Hazel Green) four-star point guard Kira Lewis, who already holds offers from programs like Auburn, Middle Tennessee State, Murray State, and others. (more…)
VANDERBILT WOMEN BLOWN OUT BY FLORIDA, 93-73
Turnover prone Vanderbilt fell to Florida 93-73 on Sunday at Memorial Gym. The loss dropped the Commodores to 10-11 (1-8 SEC). Meanwhile, Florida improved to 11-10 (2-6 SEC). Look inside for photos and video from the game. (more…)
ALLAN GEORGE FLIPS COMMITMENT TO VANDY FROM RICHMOND, BREAKS DOWN DECISION TO ANCHOR DOWN
Vanderbilt has been looking to add a cornerback with the 2017 recruiting cycle since a year ago in January. They have missed out on a lot of targets throughout the cycle, so they had to look at different options. Around a week ago, Vanderbilt contacted 2017 Andalusia, AL and Richmond CB commit Allan George over […]
MYRON TAGOVAILOA DOWN TO TWO AFTER VANDERBILT OFFICIAL VISIT, DECISION COMING ON SIGNING DAY
Nearly a year ago, the Vanderbilt coaching staff offered a rising 2017 defensive end out of Kapolei, HI (Kapolei) his very first offer. At first, it looked like Derek Mason and his staff had taken a shot in the dark here. But, now, that 2017 defensive end has become one of the top prospects in […]
FELETI AFEMUI TALKS VANDERBILT COMMITMENT AND VISIT, LOOKING TO START A NASHVILLE-HAWAII PIPELINE
With Vanderbilt knowing that they will likely lose their star linebacker Zach Cunningham and two other starters in their linebacker rotation, they knew that in the 2017 cycle they had to attack it hard and get some more depth. The top target for the Commodores was 2017 Kahului, HI (Maui) ILB Feleti Afemui. (more…)
MIKI SUGUTURAGA NAMES VANDERBILT HIS LEADER AFTER BEING RECRUITED “VERY HARD” ON OFFICIAL VISIT
This upcoming weekend could play a huge factor on how the Commodores end up closing out this 2017 recruiting cycle as the coaching staff will be hosting a lot of key targets during this weekend. Even though this weekend will indeed play a major factor in this year’s cycle, there major mid-week visitor they hosted […]
RISING 2017 TE MARK WALTON SNAGS VANDERBILT OFFER, BREAKS DOWN OFFICIAL VISIT AND UPCOMING COMMITMENT DATE
The Commodores currently have several spots open for the 2017 recruiting cycle with only around a week and a half until National Signing Day. Currently, needs at defensive end, linebacker and receiver are the three main priorities right now. However, the tight end position is one the staff could use a new body at and […]
VANDERBILT WEEKEND PRIMER (JAN. 27TH): ALL THE SCOOP AND INTEL ON VISITORS
The Commodores currently are sitting strong with a total of 15th total commits, but that number is currently misleading as according to sources they have two silent commitments that will become official in the near future. The staff would also like to add around three to four more prospects to their current listed commitments. With […]
HIGHLIGHTS: VANDY WOMEN DOWN ALABAMA, 87-80
The Vanderbilt Commodore women defeated Alabama 87-80 on Thursday at Memorial Gym. The win ended a frustrating 9-game losing streak. Erin Whalen led the ‘Dores with 22 points. (more…)
VANDERBILT WORKING ON NEW CONTRACT FOR MASON?
Vanderbilt University released a statement tonight announcing that the University is working on a new contract for third-year head coach Derek Mason. The release said that Mason has steadily improved the program in his three seasons. He started with a disastrous 2014 season, going 3-9 (0-8 SEC). The following season (2015) the team showed significant […]
RICHMOND CB COMMIT ALLAN GEORGE LANDS VANDY OFFER AFTER FACETIME WITH MASON, SETS OFFICIAL VISIT
Vanderbilt’s cornerback recruiting has been a game of swings and misses. As of right now, they have offered quite a bit of 2017 cornerback prospects, but have recently missed out on guys like D’Angelo Gunter and several others. However, with the need to add another cornerback to go along with current commit Randall Haynie, the […]
VANDY OFFER “COMING SOON” FOR DEVEN LAMP, RECAPS OFFICIAL VISIT AND MONDAY IN-HOME VISIT
A few months ago, members of Vanderbilt’s coaching staff went to see current 2017 commit OLB Dimitri Moore in Texas out of Cedar Hill High School. During that time, they chatted and talked with Moore and some of his coaches. However, one guy that they also talked to that caught their eye was, at the […]
