Football

  • L-r: Sen. Ferrell Haile, R-Gallatin; Sen. Thelma Harper, D-Nashville; Coach James Franklin; Sen. Douglas Henry, D-Nashville; and Sen. Steven Dickerson, R-Nashville. (photo by Matt Russell)

    Senate resolution honors Franklin for historic football season

    Vanderbilt’s James Franklin was honored Feb. 13 by the Tennessee Senate as lawmakers recognized his accomplishments as the Commodores’ head football coach. Read More

    Feb 13, 2013

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    Our favorite Tweets and Instagrams of the week, Feb. 1-8

    The theme this week: Everyone wants to go to Vanderbilt. Whether waiting on acceptance letters or committing at Signing Day, it was a week full of school spirit. Below are just a few of our favorite Tweets and Instagrams of the week.   Be a part of the conversation: talk… Read More

    Feb 8, 2013

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    Vanderbilt stages a Signing Day worth celebrating

    Yahoo! Sports’ Pat Forde gives a play by play of Vanderbilt Football’s National Signing Day activities. Read More

    Feb 7, 2013

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    Vanderbilt scores big in Game Day Challenge

    Vanderbilt scored big in the 2012 Game Day Recycling Challenge, sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Read More

    Feb 1, 2013

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    VUCast: Eat More, Lose Weight!

    This Week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s online newscast: Eat more, lose weight! A Vandy nutritionist shows how it works Anger in the court! Why ticked-off judges may be better judges. See what inspires some of our professors to teach. Read More

    Jan 16, 2013

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    Vanderbilt Football Celebrates Victory against Ole Miss

    In the final 52 seconds of the Nov. 10 contest against Ole Miss, Vanderbilt took the lead for the first time in the game, winning 27–26. Read More

    Jan 14, 2013

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    Our favorite Tweets of the week, Dec. 28-Jan. 4: Bowl game edition

    We love hearing from you, our fans, friends and followers, and this week the chatter was all about Vanderbilt’s win at the Franklin American Mortgage Company Music City Bowl. Congrats again to the Dores! Anchor Down! Here are just a few of our favorite Tweets and images from the… Read More

    Jan 4, 2013

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    Vanderbilt wins the 2012 Music City Bowl

    Vanderbilt forced five NC State turnovers and used a strong rushing attack to top the Wolfpack, 38-24, for its third all-time bowl win, as the Commodores claimed the Music City Bowl Monday at LP Field. Read More

    Dec 31, 2012

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    VUCast: World Class Talent

    This Week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s online newscast: How a world class musical talent is teaching in a global way. How the promise of discovery is changing a family’s life Who does rockstar runningback Zac Stacy consider his inspiration for life? [vucastblurb]… Read More

    Dec 17, 2012

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    Year in Review: Vanderbilt’s top stories, images, Tweets and shares of 2012

    The top news stories, Tweets, Facebook posts, photos and videos of the year. Read More

    Dec 17, 2012

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    Chancellor’s Bowl Message 2012

    Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos asks you to spend New Year’s Eve at the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl. Go Dores! [vucastblurb]… Read More

    Dec 6, 2012

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    Keeping Athletes Safe

    Summer 2012 is in the record books as one of the hottest ever recorded in the U.S. Combine that with possible lightning strikes, and outdoor enthusiasts and athletes practicing in tough weather conditions clearly could use some help. That help is now available for free as a smartphone app from… Read More

    Dec 5, 2012

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    Commodores to take on NC State at Music City Bowl; purchase tickets here

    The Vanderbilt Commodores will square off against North Carolina State in the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 31, at LP Field in Nashville. Kickoff is at 11 a.m. Support the Dores and buy your tickets here. Read More

    Dec 5, 2012

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    VUCast Extra: Celebrating at Vandy’s Bowl Announcement Party

    Where are you spending New Year’s Eve?  Watching about 1,400 people celebrating at the Vanderbilt bowl announcement party will get you in the mood to cheer the Dores to a victory at the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl. Visit Bowl Central for more information. [vucastblurb]… Read More

    Dec 4, 2012

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    Commodores to play in Music City Bowl

    Hundreds gathered Dec. 1 at the Student Life Center to hear that the Vanderbilt Commodores had accepted the invitation to play in the Music City Bowl Dec. 31. (John Russell/Vanderbilt). The Vanderbilt Commodores will play in the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl at LP Field in Nashville on Dec. 31. Read More

    Dec 2, 2012

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    VUCast: Meningitis Mystery Solved

    This Week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s online newscast: How Vanderbilt solved the deadly fungal meningitis mystery Which Vandy alum is now starring on network TV! Bowl game countdown is on! [vucastblurb]… Read More

    Nov 28, 2012

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    Join Commodore football team for bowl announcement celebration

    Commodore fans are invited to join Head Coach James Franklin and his Vanderbilt student-athletes this Sunday on campus for the team’s bowl announcement celebration. The celebration will begin at 7 p.m. at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center located across 25th Avenue from Memorial Gym. Doors will open for the free… Read More

    Nov 27, 2012

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    VUCast Extra: Relive the Vanderbilt win over U.T.

    Want to get excited about going bowling for the second year in a row—the first time in Commodore Nation history? Watching Vanderbilt beat U.T. 41 to 18 will get you in the mood to buy those tickets. Let’s Go Bowling! And be sure to check out Bowl Central. [vucastblurb]… Read More

    Nov 20, 2012

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    Dores defeat Vols in final home game

    (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt) Saturday, Vanderbilt rewarded Commodore fans with a 41-18 thumping of Tennessee, ending the Vols’ 29-game winning streak at Vanderbilt Stadium. Read More

    Nov 19, 2012

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    VUCast: Wearable Robot

    This Week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s online newscast: Amazing Vanderbilt research you have to see to believe! How this “wearable robot” helps paraplegics walk! How winning a football game could influence who wins the presidency. [vucastblurb]… Read More

    Oct 31, 2012