Football

  • Vanderbilt University

    Fireworks to cap Black and Gold Spring Game April 17

    Photo by John Russell/Vanderbilt University All Vanderbilt employees are invited to attend the annual Vanderbilt Football Black and Gold Spring Game on Sunday, April 17. A fireworks show is scheduled for immediately after the scrimmage and will cap a day filled with fun, family-friendly activities. Admission to the event is… Read More

    Apr 7, 2011

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    VUCast: Fighting on the front lines

    Hear from a Vanderbilt doctor in South America who is fighting the H1N1 epidemic first-hand. Plus, Vanderbilt researchers go deep underground in search of cave drugs. And Coach Franklin starts to build a solid gold team! [vucastblurb]… Read More

    Feb 18, 2011

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    VUCast Extra: Vandy’s football “war room” on Signing Day

    Have you ever wanted to see what happens during the college version of the NFL draft? Watch new Head Football Coach James Franklin as he leads his first Vanderbilt signing day and new recruits send in their letters of intent…..one fax at a time. It’s a VUCast Extra that bleeds… Read More

    Feb 9, 2011

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    VUCast: When to go for it…

    Should you go for it on a fourth down? How NFL risks relate to business. Plus, jumping on the James Franklin bandwagon, and see how Vanderbilt remembers the iconic 1960s. [vucastblurb]… Read More

    Feb 4, 2011

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    National Signing Day Central

    Parade All-Americans. Four-star standouts. Mr. Football recipients. All-State players galore. Talent in abundance. Welcome to James Franklin’s initial National Signing Day at Vanderbilt. “I can’t tell you how happy I am today,” Franklin said. “All of these young men have listened to our pitch – and have chosen to become… Read More

    Feb 3, 2011

  • New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick stood by his risky fourth down call in a game on Nov. 15, 2009, despite critics' beliefs that it caused his team's loss to the Indianapolis Colts. (Keith Allison via Wikimedia Commons)

    What fourth-down decisions in pro football tell us about deadlines and risky decision making

    Try asking any Monday morning quarterback about blown fourth-down play calls in the NFL and you are guaranteed passionate opinions. In most fourth-down plays, an NFL team will punt or try for a field goal. But, occasionally, teams decide to do something that is viewed as risky – attempt a… Read More

    Feb 2, 2011

  • Vanderbilt University

    CloserVU: Day One with Coach Franklin and Family

    From his arrival at the airport to the formal announcement, get a personal look at the first hours Head Football Coach James Franklin and family spent as new members of the Commodore Nation. Warning: Watching this video might create the involuntary response of wearing black and gold and yelling, “GO… Read More

    Dec 22, 2010

  • Vanderbilt University

    Chancellor: Hiring of James Franklin marks new day for football program

    Space travel is not off the table if it would help bolster the Vanderbilt football program under new head coach James Franklin, said Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos. Read More

    Dec 17, 2010

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    Video: James Franklin interview with Joe Fisher

    Head Coach James Franklin gives his first interview to Vanderbilt’s Joe Fisher. Media Contact: Rod Williamson, rod.williamson@vanderbilt.edu… Read More

    Dec 17, 2010

  • Vanderbilt University

    James Franklin: Vanderbilt Football Head Coach

    James Franklin, assistant head coach and offensive coordinator at the University of Maryland, will be introduced Friday as the 27th head coach in Commodore football history by Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Vice Chancellor for University Affairs and Athletics David Williams II. Read More

    Dec 17, 2010

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    Video: Caldwell steps aside as Vanderbilt head coach

    Robbie Caldwell stepped down as Vanderbilt’s head football coach, effective after the Commodores’ Nov. 27 game with Wake Forest. Read the full release. Read More

    Nov 27, 2010

  • Vanderbilt University

    Caldwell steps aside as Vanderbilt head coach

    Robbie Caldwell stepped down as Vanderbilt’s head football coach, effective after the Commodores’ Nov. 27 game with Wake Forest. Read More

    Nov 27, 2010

  • Vanderbilt University

    Video: It’s Good To Be Gold

    Watch the 2010 Vanderbilt institutional public service announcement that plays during televised football and basketball games. Media Contact: Rod Williamson, rod.williamson@vanderbilt.edu… Read More

    Nov 1, 2010

  • Vanderbilt University

    VUCAST: Controlling your “inner elephant”

    See what a group of Vanderbilt engineering undergrads and Owen MBA students built to help those at the bottom of the financial pyramid; and how controlling your “inner elephant” can make you a better leader. [vucastblurb]… Read More

    Sep 10, 2010

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    Black and gold attire encouraged on College Colors Day

    All Commodore fans are encouraged to show their team spirit by wearing black and gold on College Colors Day, Friday, Sept. 3. The Vanderbilt Bookstore is helping to promote this four-year-old campus tradition by offering fans the chance to win a $200 prize package of Vanderbilt merchandise. Read More

    Aug 26, 2010

  • Vanderbilt University

    Bobby Johnson retiring as head football coach

    Watch excerpts from the July 14 news conference where Head Football Coach Bobby Johnson announced his retirement. Read more. Media Contact: Larry Leathers, (615) 322-4121 larry.leathers@vanderbilt.edu… Read More

    Jul 14, 2010

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    Vanderbilt head football coach Bobby Johnson retires

    Vanderbilt head football coach Bobby Johnson announced his retirement from college football at a July 14 news conference. Vanderbilt Vice Chancellor David Williams, who also spoke at the news conference, said he was shocked but he respected Johnson’s decision. “When he informed me, I tried to talk him out of… Read More

    Jul 14, 2010