Football

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    Football tickets for this weekend’s homecoming game vs. Army still available

    (John Russell/Vanderbilt University) Tickets for the Vanderbilt Homecoming Game vs. Army on Saturday, Oct. 22 are still available for purchase. Employees can enjoy the fun and pageantry of Homecoming for only $40. The game kicks off at 6 p.m. at Vanderbilt Stadium. Prior to the game, fans can enjoy… Read More

    Oct 19, 2011

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    NFL’s Adolpho Birch to speak Oct. 21

    Adolpho Birch (Image courtesy of the Vanderbilt University Law School) Adolpho Birch, a Vanderbilt Law School alumnus and senior vice president of law and labor policy for the National Football League, will speak about his role within the NFL at the law school Friday, Oct. 21. Birch’s presentation… Read More

    Oct 11, 2011

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    Looking Back

    Coach Dan McGugin with his son, Leonard. (Photo courtesy of The Banner Collection, Nashville Public Library) In 1904 Dan McGugin, an Iowa native who played football while earning a law degree at the University of Michigan, wrote to Vanderbilt asking for its vacant head coaching job. Vanderbilt hired him,… Read More

    Oct 3, 2011

  • Vanderbilt University

    VUCast: Powering up Preschool

    Vanderbilt research shows what you should do to boost your young child’s brain power. Plus, want to smack someone? How the brain handles impulse control. And Coach Franklin talks the talk and walks the walk! [vucastblurb]… Read More

    Sep 28, 2011

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    Vandy 3-0! Go Dores!

    Watch Vanderbilt beat Ole Miss 30 to 7!  Now, who you with….VU! [vucastblurb]… Read More

    Sep 20, 2011

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    Last chance to buy football season tickets

    This is the last week to get discounted season tickets. Read More

    Sep 13, 2011

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    VUCast Extra: Commodores – a culture of success

    What does it take to build a culture of success at Vanderbilt in athletics? It starts with a journey filled with passion down the right road to success. Check out this inspirational VUCast Extra. [vucastblurb]… Read More

    Sep 9, 2011

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    VUCast: Ten Years Later: Forever Changed

    It’s a moment in time that has changed our country forever. On the 10 year anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, hear from Vanderbilt students and employees. Plus, how the U.S. Army inspired the Commodores and a peek at our first Commons Video Blog. Read more about Sept. Read More

    Sep 2, 2011

  • Vanderbilt University

    Football season opener to feature $12 tickets, fireworks

    Vanderbilt's season opener against Elon, which marks James Franklin's first game as head coach of the Commodores, will feature a discounted $12 ticket and post-game fireworks. Read More

    Aug 24, 2011

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    VUCast: Saved from silence

    Vanderbilt therapists show a special technique that’s saving people from silence. Plus, can you dig it? How students are helping the community through a unique garden. And the ‘Dores jam! [vucastblurb]  … Read More

    Aug 12, 2011

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    Help Commodores paint the town gold

    In addition to attending Vanderbilt's open practice on Saturday, Aug. 13, fans are also invited to help the team paint the town gold by distributing posters and schedule cards throughout Middle Tennessee. Read More

    Aug 8, 2011

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    Franklin has impromptu lunch with Commodore fans

    Franklin met up with fans at Corner Pub in Midtown Nashville. Read More

    Aug 2, 2011

  • Vanderbilt University

    Franklin completes first SEC Media Day

    After an onslaught of interviews that began before 8 a.m., Vanderbilt’s contingent concluded its trip to SEC Media Day just before noon on Friday. The trip to Hoover, Ala., was Head Coach James Franklin’s first appearance in front of the national media. Read More

    Jul 21, 2011

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    Buy season football tickets July 25-29 and be eligible for prizes

    Photo by John Russell (Vanderbilt) With summer training camp just around the corner for the Commodore football team, Vanderbilt employees are getting a chance to take part in the action through the Commodore Summer Countdown Contest. For the week of July 25-29, every Vanderbilt employee who purchases… Read More

    Jul 18, 2011

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    Dore Jam football event is Aug. 7

    James Franklin (John Russell/Vanderbilt) The Vanderbilt community is invited to attend Dore Jam, the free annual meet and greet with the Commodore football team and coaches.  Vanderbilt Athletics will host Dore Jam to kick off the 2011-2012 athletic year on Sunday, Aug. 7. It is… Read More

    Jul 13, 2011

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    Discounted football season tickets available for faculty, staff

    Football season will be here before you know it, and Vanderbilt employees can take advantage of special discounts on season tickets for the 2011 Commodore football season. Read More

    Jun 27, 2011

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    Faculty and staff receive 15 percent discount for football camp June 18

    Vanderbilt Football has set up a special opportunity for families to share a unique football experience on Father’s Day weekend with its inaugural Future Star / Parent & Child Camp, which will takes place on Saturday, June 18. Read More

    Jun 13, 2011

  • Vanderbilt University

    Looking Back

    In 1954, 65,000 people filled Vanderbilt Stadium to hear The Rev. Billy Graham speak. Read More

    Jun 2, 2011

  • Vanderbilt University

    Faculty and staff can get 40 percent off football season tickets

    Football offices and lobby at McGugin Center. (Vanderbilt University / Steve Green) Vanderbilt employees can take advantage of special discounts on season tickets for the 2011 Commodore football season. With the arrival of new head coach James Franklin, the Commodores are looking forward to a strong showing during the… Read More

    May 16, 2011

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    VUCast: Fans, fireworks and football

    See how Commodore fans, players and the new coach are gearing up for the next season. Plus, making money when the market is down and the Melodores get noticed in NYC! [vucastblurb]… Read More

    Apr 29, 2011