Football

  • Vanderbilt University

    A message from Coach Franklin about fan support and this Saturday’s game

    Coach James Franklin (John Russell/Vanderbilt) Dear Vanderbilt faculty and staff, Thanks so much for your support this season! We are very appreciative not only for the work you do on behalf of this great university, but also for the backing you have given our football program. This Saturday night, we… Read More

    Oct 24, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Compete for ‘Greenest Group on Campus’ title, win VIP tailgate at football game

    All groups, teams, departments and campus organizations are invited to compete to be the “greenest group on campus.” To enter, a group captain, leader or representative must complete the competition survey. Read More

    Oct 22, 2012

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    Tickets available for homecoming game vs. UMass

    (Vanderbilt University) There is still time to get tickets for Vanderbilt’s homecoming game vs UMass on Saturday, Oct. 27, which kicks off at 6 pm. CT. Come cheer for the Dores! Contact: Larry Leathers, (615) 343-6437 larry.leathers@vanderbilt.edu… Read More

    Oct 18, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Homecoming game will be televised on Fox Sports Network

    Vanderbilt’s homecoming match-up with Massachusetts on Oct. 27 will be televised on the Fox Sports Network. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. The game will be the first ever between the schools. Read More

    Oct 16, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Pitch in at the EPA Gameday Challenge Oct. 20

    This month dozens of colleges across the country will participate in the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2012 Game Day Challenge. This is Vanderbilt’s third year in a row taking the challenge. Last year, participating schools diverted nearly half a million pounds of waste from local landfills, and Vanderbilt ranked in the Top 10… Read More

    Oct 11, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    VUCast: Driving Design

    This Week on VUCast: How engineering students are driving the next big idea for the U.S. military. Why is Vanderbilt seeing green? See how Vanderbilt is getting fans pumped up to Anchor Down! [vucastblurb]… Read More

    Sep 10, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Use your discount on Vandy gear at home football games

    Your faculty/staff discount is now good at retail spots at Vanderbilt home football games.(John Russell/Vanderbilt) Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt University now honors the Vanderbilt faculty/staff 10 percent discount at all Vanderbilt home football games. In addition to its retail location on West End Ave., the bookstore has… Read More

    Sep 7, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    VUCast: Star Power?

    This Week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s online newscast: Star Power? Why ignorance is bliss when it comes to a star’s selling power. Football Fan Frenzy! We’re anchoring down with the Dores! VUCast takes you to the field Space Odyssey– How you can go on a… Read More

    Aug 31, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Tonight’s game will affect traffic and parking

    Vandyville opens at 3 p.m. on Thursday. Traffic in and around campus, as well as parking availability, will be affected by tonight’s big football home opener against South Carolina. Read More

    Aug 30, 2012

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    Vanderbilt University 2012 Spot

    Watch Vanderbilt University’s 2012-2013 institutional that is aired during televised athletic events. [vucastblurb]… Read More

    Aug 29, 2012

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    Commodore fans can tackle recycling at home football games

    (image courtesy of IMG Marketing) Recycling will be available at Vanderbilt football’s season opener against South Carolina Aug. 30 and at all home games this year. The Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO), Students Promoting Environmental Awareness and Responsibility (SPEAR) and Vanderbilt Athletics are teaming… Read More

    Aug 28, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Franklin: ‘Wear black and gold to work Aug. 30’

    Wear your black and gold to work on Thursday, Aug. 30, in honor of the Dores’ first home game against South Carolina and National College Colors Day. The game will be nationally televised on ESPN, officially kicking off the SEC football season. Vanderbilt fans attending the… Read More

    Aug 24, 2012

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    Tailgate 2012 football ticket registration is closed

    (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt) All of the free Employee Celebration tickets for the Commodore’s first home football game on Sept. 15 have been allotted. But you may not be out of luck: Any unclaimed football tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 11:45 am on Saturday, Sept. Read More

    Aug 24, 2012

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    There’s still time to get discounted season football tickets

    (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt) The Commodore football season kicks off Aug. 30, and Vanderbilt employees may still purchase season tickets at a discounted rate. Employees may purchase up to two sideline season tickets for $181 each – a savings of 30 percent off the regular price. Season tickets provide the best… Read More

    Aug 20, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Vote for Commodores on ESPN website, help Vanderbilt win $10,000

    In anticipation of the opening football game on Aug. 30, visit ESPN.com/CollegeColorsDay and vote for the Vanderbilt Commodores. (Image courtesy of ESPN.com) NOTE: Voting has been suspended due to “inauthentic activity,” according to the ESPN Website. We hope this will be rectified and voting will be resumed, but for… Read More

    Aug 14, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Reserve free football tickets for Sept. 15 game

    Vanderbilt cheerleaders meet with young fans at Employee Tailgate. (Vanderbilt University) NOTICE: Registration for Tailgate 2012 is closed. Due to the popularity of the event, all Tailgate 2012 football tickets have been allocated. Any unclaimed football tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 11:45 am… Read More

    Aug 13, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Wear black and support the Dores for College Colors Day Aug. 30

    All Commodore fans are encouraged to wear black on Thursday, Aug. 30, when Vanderbilt University will kick off SEC football with its nationally televised game against South Carolina on ESPN. Read More

    Aug 10, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Discounted football tickets still available

    (Vanderbilt University) Football season is just around the corner and Vanderbilt faculty and staff who have not already taken advantage of purchasing discounted season tickets still have time to purchase up to two sideline season tickets at the discounted rate of only $181 each – a savings of 30… Read More

    Aug 2, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Powerful AM station will air Commodore football, men’s basketball games

    Commodore football and men’s basketball games will be carried on one of the nation’s strongest radio signals, following a flagship agreement announced between Vanderbilt Athletics and Nashville's NewsRadio 1510 WLAC. Read More

    Aug 1, 2012

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    Football season opener makes parking changes necessary

    (Vanderbilt University) The Commodore football team will launch its season Thursday, Aug. 30, with a nationally televised game on ESPN against Southeastern Conference rival South Carolina. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. The game is a great opportunity for the university to gain national attention and a chance to… Read More

    Aug 1, 2012