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VUCast: Pawn Stars
Oct. 26, 2012—This Week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s online newscast: Why one Vandy professor says pawn shops are a better economic move than you realize. Which gives a bigger political punch to undecided voters—the debates or negative ads? Go behind closed “Dores” to see what game day is really like.
A message from Coach Franklin about fan support and this Saturday’s game
Oct. 24, 2012—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 encourage you to continue your tremendous support by attending our Homecoming...
VUCast: Star Power?
Aug. 31, 2012—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 space odyssey of your own!
Commodore fans can tackle recycling at home football games
Aug. 28, 2012—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 up to collect plastic, aluminum cans and cardboard again this season. In addition, Vanderbilt is...
Lights, camera, fashion: Dores bring style to SEC Media Days
Jul. 20, 2012—(l-r) Quarterback Jordan Rodgers, tailback Zac Stacy, Coach James Franklin and cornerback Trey Wilson at SEC Media Days. (Vanderbilt) Head Football Coach James Franklin and seniors Jordan Rodgers (QB), Zac Stacy (RB) and Trey Wilson (DB) made a stylish impression at SEC Media Days in Hoover, Ala.
Hundreds pack bookstore for football jersey unveiling
Jul. 12, 2012—Last night marked a historic event for Vanderbilt Football. Coach James Franklin and his 16 seniors proudly showed off their new football uniforms to hundreds of fans who packed into Barnes and Noble for this electrifying event.
Football players to unveil new uniforms at bookstore event
Jul. 3, 2012—Commodore fans are invited to join Vanderbilt Head Coach James Franklin on Wednesday, July 11, for a public unveiling of the football team’s new uniforms for the 2012 season. The event, scheduled for 6-8 p.m., will take place at the Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt, located at 2501 West End Drive in Nashville.
Cookout with Coach Franklin July 12
Jul. 2, 2012—UPDATE: The cookout will be held rain or shine. Tents have been set up on Library Lawn. Anchor down! All faculty and staff are invited to attend a free cookout with Vanderbilt head football coach James Franklin and his staff on Thursday, July 12, to celebrate the upcoming football season. The event, to be held from 4...
Signing Day VU Style
Feb. 22, 2012—Take a behind the scenes look at what some are calling the best recruiting class in Vanderbilt football history. It’s the NFL draft college style.
Football signing day class lives up to hype
Feb. 2, 2012—After months of national attention and fan anticipation, head football coach James Franklin and his Commodore staff signed one of the top classes of prospects in team history on National Signing Day, Feb. 1. Franklin praised the 21-player class, which ranked among the nation’s top recruiting efforts by experts across the nation.
Vanderbilt fans flock to Memphis for AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Jan. 27, 2012—More than 30,000 Vanderbilt fans painted the streets of Memphis with black and gold for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Dec. 31, 2011. From the parade to the pep rallies, the tailgates to Dore Alley, and the game against Cincinnati, Commodore fans made the bowl trip a memorable experience. Relive the New Year’s Eve excitement...
Dore Duck Walk
Dec. 29, 2011—Watch the 70-plus year tradition: The Peabody Duck March. Leading the way, during Autozone Liberty Bowl week, are Honorary Duck Masters Head Football Coach James Franklin and his daughters, Addison and Shola. Visit Bowl Central for everything you need to know about Vanderbilt’s appearance in the Liberty Bowl on Dec. 31, 2011 in Memphis, Tenn.