Football

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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