Some Stats

1. VU has scored on 13 of 14 red-zone trips, including 10 Touchdowns.

2. VU has outscored its opponents by a combined score of 45-10 in the second half of the season's first three games.

3. VU scored 24 unanswered points against Rice and went on a 21-0 run in the win over SC.

4. The Commodores lead the SEC with 10 quarterback sacks and the fewest penalties with nine.

Monday's Links

The SEC's leading tackler, Patrick Benoist breaks a bone in his hand. CoBoJo says he'll play in a cast.

The Hustler says that Vandy has found the killer instinct.

Former Vandy Ace and top draft pick David Price retires the side in his first inning of major league pitching.

Dores Lock Down Rice

I have to admit that I was a little worried about the Owls and their high-powered offense. It proved true in the first half when it seemed like Clement couldn't throw an incompletion. The Dores, however, held stride. I had to watch the CBS Sportsline Gametracker online (I'm in Argentina) and felt a thrill I never thought I would watching little simulated Commodores run around the field. The D stepped it up big time in the second half, forcing punts, sacks, and turning the Owls over. The highlight for me was watching the fake little DJ Moore almost take it to the house after the D forced a 3-and-out. That's twice he's taken it all the way to the 1 yard this year.

Obviously, a 3-0 start couldn't feel better. These Dores are consistently closing games (if three counts) and playing great defense when it matters most. Jared Hawkins deserves a lot of credit - it seemed like a guaranteed 5 yards every time he touched the ball tonight. I wish I could see them play live, but watching a Gametracker W is good enough. As long as we win. Go Dores.

Jared Hawkins: "We're not a blow-off team. We'll hit you in the mouth."

2-0, 1-0 in SEC

Dores in Business. So far, not too bad for a rebuilding year.

Good Article by David Climer in the Tennessean: The Dores might not go to a bowl this year. But this team is not the "same ole Vandy." Against South Carolina, with a chance to fold in the 4th Quarter as in the past, the Dores defense came up with two sacks forcing a punt on USC's final drive. Then, with the ball and needing a first down to put the game away, the Dores ran off tackle and picked it up. 

Point is, we have a tough schedule. We're young. But these guys compete. 

Price Featured in SI

Great article in the latest Sports Illustrated on David Price and his future as a elite major leaguer with the Devil Rays.

In other news, get ready for the Dore Duds launch within the next 2 weeks...

Big D needs the 3

I'd like to open this entry by just stating a sincere thanks to the DoreDuds clothing line for their continuing support. Now on to the material...

Shan while falling certainly further in the draft than he deserved ended up in a very good situation. First, he's working for owner Mark Cuban. Cuban is notorious for spoiling his players with locker room extras such as built in flat screen televisions, DVD set ups, and entertainment system in each locker. Once Shan steps out of the locker room and on to the court, he'll have the premier past-first point guard of the last 10 years in J-Kidd setting him up for jumpers. Thirdly, when first year coach Rick Carlisle needs a three and looks down his bench, the current options are limited with Jason Terry, a career 39% three point shooter as perhaps the best option. I look forward to rooting for the Mavs in the future, even if it means pulling for former rivals Brandon Bass (LSU) and Erik Dampier (MSU).

Shan interview from the Mavs' website

MLB Draft Tomorrow

The 'dores may get hit hard by tomorrow's Draft. Here's Mo Patton's take.

Dores Kick off Football Season on National TV

Now that baseball's over, it's a waiting game for August. Fortunately for Vandy fans, the 'Dores will kick off the season with back to back nationally televised games. Both are on Thursdays: Miami (OH) to start, then the Gamecocks come to Nashvegas.

Basehall over; Snedeker article

A strange baseball season is over. The 2nd ranked Diamond Dores started off the season with a shellacking of the defending national champions only to fall 18-6 a day later to Arizona State. All-American Pedro Alvarez broke his hand and missed 20+ games and the 'Dores struggled at the beginning of SEC play.

The squad banded together midway through conference play and traveled to Georgia with a chance to put themselves in position to win the regular season. Unfortunately, a convincing Game 1 victory was not a harbinger of things to come. The next night, the 'Dores gave up a 2-0 lead in the 9th inning. The Saturday night loss in Athens was the final turning point of the season, as the series slipped away the next day and the Gators pulled out brooms the following weekend.

Despite another early postseason flameout, the 'Diamond Dores are primed for success next year. The cupboard is full and another top ranked recruiting class comes to Nashville in the Fall. Corbin and his staff are the best recruiters in America. Maybe next year is the year Vandy turns the corner and heads to Omaha.

In other news, turns your eyes to this fantastic article in the Memphis Appeal. Brandt Snedeker is a model ambassador for the Vandy athletic program.

Dores in Tempe

The Dores (2) play Oklahoma (3) in the Tempe Regional today at 4pm CT. The game will be available free via webcast (need IE to view). All baseball info here, including Joe Fisher's interviews.

Dores Down Gators

The Dores avenged a series sweep this past weekend, beating Florida 7-3 in the first round of the SECT. They face LSU Thursday at 6pm EST.

Another Dore Inks

Stamper makes 7 looking to make a name in the bigs

http://vucommodores.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/052108aaa.html

ESPN Ranks Vandy's Class at 13

It's the highest ESPN has ever ranked us. Half of the SEC is in the top 20.

Vanderbilt Athletics Announces Huge Renovations

Great news for the athletic program. Hope they add some room in the rafters at Memorial Gymnasium, as the incoming can't-miss quartet will be filling the arena with banners.

Buy Shan, his Stock's Undervalued

SEC Player of the Year, 2nd Team All-American, Lowe's Senior CLASS Award for good citizenship = 40th best prospect in this year's draft? 

With just 6 weeks until the June 26th NBA Draft, it looks like Shan Foster will fall to the Second Round. According to ESPN's draft expert chad forde, the negatives on Shan read like the following. "Foster is pretty one-dimensional. He's not very athletic. Needs to add strength. Poor ball handler. He rarely gets to the line." As this highlight reel indicates, I take issue with those statements. I will perhaps tackle each of these in the coming days. For now,

Not very athletic? Ask Rick Stansbury, whose Mississippi State team suffered a 9/9 three point barrage from Shan Foster late in the season. As the founding member of the Daily Dore Fatt Popp will tell you, that clip will give your goosebumps goosebumps. That video also revealed that it sure looked like Stansbury told his team to guard 32. Any basketball purist will tell you that to take a non-athletic shooter out of the game, simply put a hand in his face. That video also revealed that that February night it didn't matter. See, athletic players make plays regardless of who's guarding them. Shan proved that night why he is an athlete.

Good Read on Hoops Class from Rivals

STALLINGS TALKS 2008 CLASS
"Stallings is bringing in what Rivals.com recruiting analysts say will be a possible top-15 class, which easily would be his best in the rankings during his tenure at Vanderbilt. It consists of four four-star prospects, each in the Rivals150: point guard Brad Tinsley (No. 93 overall, No. 16 at his position), power forward Steve Tchiengang (87th, 27th), and small forwards Jeff Taylor (52nd, 10th) and Lance Goulbourne (72nd, 12th).
Kevin Stallings has put together a talented 2008 recruiting class for Vanderbilt.How did he do it?
"It certainly has to do with the successes we've experienced as a program the last four to five years (including three NCAA Tournament appearances and two Sweet 16s)," Stallings said. "It also helps when guys can look and say, 'Well, they've had the last two players of the year in the league (Derrick Byars and Shan Foster), and you go there and guys get better and you have a chance to play and show what you can do and have success.' "
Stallings diplomatically said it was too soon to say which player would have the greatest immediate impact, but Taylor is the highest-ranked player, and with the departure of Foster, Taylor certainly looks as if he'll have every chance to start from Day One.
"We've really helped ourselves," Stallings said. "We have four quality guys who are going to come in and impact our program hopefully sooner rather than later. I think so much of who emerges depends on need.
"The person who impacts the quickest is not always the one who impacts the most over time. Sometimes it is, but I think all four of them are capable of coming in and having an impact next year. I'm not saying all four will, but I think all four are capable."
Not to be forgotten in the class is redshirt freshman Festus Ezeli, a 6-11 center with a 7-5 wingspan. Ezeli has been clashing in practice for the past year with A.J. Ogilvy, and Stallings says Ezeli, a Nigerian, has made great strides and should provide a major presence defensively."

Gators Claim Series and Standing

Disappointing run for the Diamond Dores as they follow up the UGA series with another series loss to the bums from Gainesville. On the upside, SEC invite thrown Vandy's way Thursday

http://vucommodores.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/051608aac.html

Vandy Athletics Builds Excitement

As the success of the overall athletic program continues, ticket sales for the Dores upcoming gridiron season yields impressive numbers.

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080513/SPORTS0602/805130340/1036/RSS020602

Dores Fight Dawgs Tough but UGA Takes Series

http://vucommodores.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/051108aaa.html

State of Basketball in the State of Tennessee

Last year, the state of Tennessee for the first time certainly in recent memory and probably ever had 3 teams slated for top 4 seeds by the NCAA Basketball Committee. This fact combined with little known Nashville's Belmont University nearly knocking off Duke in the first round of the NCAA West Region made 2007 certainly a strong year for the state's basketball programs.

The future is showing no signs of slowing for the state's basketball programs if a little known recruiting service known as Rivals is any indication. After taking a look at Rivals.com recent top 100 rankings of prep basketball recruits, the state of Tennessee is in the lead with 11 committed prospects with Vanderbilt and Memphis leading the way with 4 prospects inked and Tennessee lagging behind with three. Just as bonus information, Florida is second with 9, and North Carolina, home to historic programs such as NC State, Duke and UNC is third with 7.

From this data above, one can only reasonably conclude that the best basketball located in I-40 is not Tabacco Road which connects these three aforementioned ACC powerhouses, but rather it's the portion of I-40 that stretches across Tennessee connecting Memphis to Vanderbilt to Tennessee.

Pedro Silences Memphis Fans

The Truth Moves On

A fantastic piece on the Commencement of The Truth. A model student-athlete who makes all Commodores proud--

Dores Take Game One

# 11 VU takes down # 8 UGA. De la Osa keeps up his torrid pace with 4 RBI.

From Malibu to Nashville

A great read on Brad Tinsley from the Oregonian.

Goulbourne Highlight Video

The dude is sick--he can stroke the three, create his shot, drive to the hoop, and throw down nasty 2 point dunk shots. Highlights HERE.

In baseball news, the Dores knock off Texas Tech 7-2. Huge series this wknd against #8 UGA.

Dores Blank Memphis

8-0 win over the intrastate rival--

Tinsley Sings LOI

Brad Tinsley singed his National LOI with the Dores, finalizing a freshman class that will prove to bring success and excitement to Memorial Gym.

Tinsley on Cover of ESPN

Under the title "Vandy Dandy," ESPN gives Tinsley front page treatment.

"ESPN 100 combo guard Brad Tinsley verbally committed to Vanderbilt over the weekend, according to the Nashville City Paper. Tinsley, who was released from his scholarship to Pepperdine, narrowed his decision to Vandy and Wake Forest. "After he visited Vanderbilt, he decided Wake was the only other school that had a shot at him," his father, Carl Tinsley, told the paper. "It was a matter of coaching staffs, players and the depth chart. Those schools are pretty similar. There's not a lot of difference between them."

ESPN's Recruiting Coordinator Joel Francisco knows why the talented Tinsley had over 20 offers after gaining his release. "He has improved since last year and is now a sure-fire division one point guard, although he's also an excellent scorer," Francisco said. "He played off the ball most of the time last summer, but now he appears to be very comfortable running the point. His point guard skills - most notably his decision making - have developed and he's always been an outstanding shooter. He is very good in the open court and has the ability to dish out some dazzling assists."

"He's a good athlete, but not great, as he struggled against quicker opponents during the spring and summer," Francisco continued. "In addition, he had a tendency to wear down late in games. In the half court set Tinsley is a great shooter with a smooth release, but he needs room to get it off and he has problems separating himself from defenders with the dribble because he's not overly quick. But he has a high basketball IQ and is one of the better competitors on the west coast. Overall, he should be a solid combo-guard in a motion offense, due to his prolific shooting touch and savvy."

Tinsley joins a recruiting class that includes fellow ESPN 100 signees Jeff Taylor (Hobbs, N.M./Hobbs) and Lance Goulbourne (Princeton, N.J./The Hun School) as well as Steve Tchiengang (Montverde, Fla./Montverde)."

City Paper on Tinsley

A good article with quotes from Tinsley's father and Rival's prediction that Vandy's recruiting class will rank in the top 15. (How could it not?)

Sweep City

The Dores take care of the vawls in dominant fashion, as Dominic de la Osa becomes the all time hits leader in Vanderbilt history.

What a great weekend for the Vandy Athletics--Stallings and co. ink Brad Tinsley, and the Diamond Dores secure their second straight sweep against ew tee.

We Don't Rebuild, We Reload

Brad Tinsley, a 4 star Point Guard from Oregon, has finally made his decision--he's bringing his skills to Nashville and rounding out the best recruiting class in Vanderbilt Men's Basketball history.

Tinsley joins Lance Goulbourne, Steve Tsciechgang, and Jeff Taylor in the Top 100 Recruit Club. What a fantastic coup by Stallings and his staff.

The DD can't wait for hoops season.

On another, the Diamond Dores begin a crucial showdown with the Viles today.

Taylor Signs With Vanderbilt

Jeff Taylor, ranked #52 in the rivals top 100, officially signed with Vanderbilt on Wednesday. He joins Steve Tchiengang (#87) and Lance Goulbourne (#72) in the freshman class.

Horrocks to the Jags

Another Commodore signs with an NFL Squad--this time it's Theo Horrocks to J-ville.

Buggs, Gatewood Sign

Marcus Buggs heads to Buffalo, and Curtis Gatewood goes to the 'Skins. Best of luck to both--

Tinsley Down to Two

4 star prospect, Brad Tinsley, has narrowed his decision down to Vanderbilt and Wake Forest. The article is linked here, but is for rivals insiders only. We are not allowed to copy/paste, but Tinsley does say it is a dead heat between Vandy and Wake.

If Vandy can ink Tinsley, it has to be, with all due respect to the 1968 class, the best recruiting class in Vanderbilt history.

Goff Taken in 5th Round

It's no wonder the New York Giants won the Super Bowl last year. They have superior management--the latest stroke of front office genius came early Sunday afternoon when New York selected Jon Goff with its fifth round pick.

The Dores have produced a high number of NFL draft picks over the last few years. It's a testament to the coaching staff's ability to develop less heralded recruits from high school. Chris Williams is the perfect example. He came to Vanderbilt weighing 240 pounds; he left Vanderbilt as a quick footed 315 pound NFL Franchise tackle.

For anyone keeping score at home, the Dores sent 3 more players to the draft than Alabama. Worth noting.

Chicago Commodores?

Yesterday, the Bears selected Chris Williams with the 14th pick of the NFL Draft. Today, the Bears take the Duke of Earl in the 3rd round (7oth pick).

(Title Courtesy: Ronnie Roudini).

Dores take Game 1 from Cats

Pedro's 8th inning clutch double provides the winning run.

Priorities

Chris Williams is postponing his honeymoon for the NFL Draft. The DD backs this.

Diamond Dores On a Roll

The Dores defeated Belmont last night 10-7 to improve to 30-11 on the season. The win marks their 11th in the last 12 games. The Dores host a three-game series with Kentucky this weekend.

Taylor, Goulbourne Move Up In Top 150

Jeff Taylor, who was unranked in the previous Rivals top 150 rankings, moved up to #52 in their newest release. Lance Goulbourne moved up from 88 to 70. Tchiengang is at number 87.

If the Dores land Tinsley (94), he will be the fourth 4-Star Top 100 baller. Unprecedented stature in 'Dores recruiting.

Dores Win Intrastate Showdown

9-8. De La Osa goes yard for the 11th time this year.

Taylor a Starter?

Some experts think Taylor will start right away.

The Stud Recruit tells the City Paper he can "score a bunch of points."

Dores Land Taylor

Jeff Taylor, one of the top unsigned recruits in the 2008 class, committed to Vanderbilt yesterday and intends to sign a LOI this week. This is great news for the Dores and adds to a solid recruiting class. Taylor is 6-7/205 and averaged more than 30 ppg in his senior season. VU also hopes that stand-out guard Brad Tinsley will chose the Dores in the next few weeks. If Tinsley comes our way, he'll round out about the best class we've ever seen.

Goulbourne/Tinsley

An interesting article from SI.com on Lance Goulbourne's transition from tennis to basketball.  In related news, Brad Tinsley includes Vanderbilt as he narrows his schools list to four. 

Corey Smith, Player of the Year

Corey Smith, who is playing in Finland, was named the Player of the Year in the All-Finnish Korisliiga Awards.

Corey Smith is a Daily Dore favorite. Vandy fans will always remember the last second layup to beat Wichita State, his backdoor layup and free throw against N.C. State (Part One, HERE), and when he whooped up on Renaldo Balkman. Corey was the enforcer, and it's great to see him doing well overseas.

Housekeeping

Vandy game suspended in 7th inning last night. The 'Dores, down 5-3 to the Auburn, will finish today, then play game 2.

The 'Dores will kick off the football season on ESPNU, against Miami (OH).

In hoops news, Vanderbilt and Illinois will play a home-and-home series, starting next year. Stallings and Weber are longtime pals.

Basketball Signing Season Underway

With Lance Goulbourne and Steve Tchiengang already committed, CKS and co. look to sign fellow Top 100 recruits, Jeff Taylor and Brad Tinsley.

Tinsley has cut his list to Oregon, Wake, and VU; most gurus believe the decision will come down to OU and VU. Taylor is down to Vandy and Texas.

If VU scores both prospects, it may be the greatest recruiting class since 1968 (Steve Turner, Chris Schweer, Glen Butler, and Tom Arnholt).

Mo Patton says the signing period has started slowly, but nobody expected Taylor or Tinsley to sign right away.

Two Stories

The New York Times picks up on Snedeker's emotional run at the Masters.

Patriots Football Weekly says that Earl Bennett will make a good pro.

Diamond Ds Down Western Kentucky

The Commodore pitching staff combine for a 4 hit performance in a 5-1 win over Western Kentucky.  The win pushes the streak to 7 games; this DD writer is thrilled to see that the Diamond Dores are back on track.

ESPN's Extensive Profile of George Smith

A wonderful read on the former gunshot victim turned Senior Captain. It's a fantastic story, and thanks to ESPN for giving it its due.

ESPN On Coach Sisk

ESPN gives a nice shout out to Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, John Sisk. Sisk has done an excellent job since coming to Vandy and his programs allow CBJ to recruit athletes instead of bodies.

Dores Extend Winning Streak

The Commodores beat up on in-town rival Lipscomb, using 5 pitchers en route to a 8-1 win.  The win extends the 'Dores streak to 6 in a row.  After a game at Western Kentucky tomorrow the 'Dores have a weekend home series against Auburn.

Macias named SEC Baseball Player of the Week

A large performance in the sweep of MSU merits Macias with Vandy's first SEC POW of the season.

More on Snedeker

A recap of Sned's weekend at golf.com and a video that reveals the emotion of The Masters.

Gatewood a Sleeper

Interesting article about defensive ends who might move to outside linebacker in the NFL. Gatewood would likely play OLB professionally:

"Gatewood is a player who has a fantastic combination of size and speed. He is a natural pass rusher who has the burst to close and a variety of moves to get past the offensive linemen. Also, his quickness, explosiveness and acceleration make Gatewood deadly off the edge. By becoming a 3-4 outside linebacker, Gatewood has the ability to become a threatening pass rusher off the edge. He may never turn out to be a full time starting linebacker, but he should find a home as a situational pass rusher."

Snedeker Falls Short in Augusta

After a beautiful eagle on the second hole, Snedeker looked prime for a Sunday Showdown. Unfortunately, he stumbled through the front nine and was out of contention by the turn.

Snedeker had a tough day after 3 rounds of fantastic golf. It was hard not to compare his tournament to a Vandy football game with Sunday being the fourth quarter. Snedeker handled the setback with ultimate class. A great guy with a great future.

'Dores Sweep Bulldogs

The Diamond 'Dores complete the sweep this afternoon, holding off the Bulldogs with the bases loaded in the 9th inning.

In other news, Brandy Snedeker is still in the hunt at Augusta.

Dores Top Dogs

With 31 runs on Friday and Saturday, the Dores take the weekend series from the Dogs.

TSN On Chris Williams

A good read on the imminent first rounder.

CFN Ranks Earl at #9

It seems that 9 is the universal number for Earl in the WR Rankings. CFN is the next to place him there.

Diamond 'Dores Pick Up the W

The 'Dores used 5 pitchers and held Austin Peay to one run while posting 8 runs on 12 hits. The win marks the second in a row and hopefully has the team back on track before the weekend series against Mississippi State.

(The DD likes the throwbacks)

Will Rough Start Catalyze a Trip to Omaha?

ESPN's Chris Low considers whether Vandy's surprising stumble out of the SEC gates will benefit the 'Dores in the long run. Coach Corbin makes an interesting point: when you win, you don't learn. Hopefully, the early conference season adversity will propel the 'Dores to a second half surge.

Odds and Ends

Brad Tinsley's visit to Vandy coming up, Tom Richardson applies for the Toledo job, and JeJuan Brown may return to the SEC.

All: HERE.

Back On Track?

Sure hope so. The Dores dispose of the Hilltoppers, 5-1.

In SEC Hoops news , Ben Hansbourough will transfer out of Mississippi State, and Alabama's squad is completely falling apart.

Dallas Scout Video on Vandy Pro Day

Nothing too specific but it's a 3+ minute video worth watching.

'Dores Swept in Oxford

The 'Dores were swept for the first time since 2006 by the Rebels this weekend in Oxford. A few DD writers attended the game yesterday - the Rebels offense proved too much. One bright spot for the 'Dores was the back-to-back home runs hit by Pedro and Flash. Sunday and weekend recap here.

In other news, Shan Foster wins the Lowe's Senior Class award.

Good Nugget on Pedro and Diamond Dores

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=3327181&name=ncaa_baseball

Good Guys Beat Up MTSU

The Dores sweep the season series against those clowns from the outskirts.

Fantastic Article

The Sports Business Journal has an extensive article on the dissolution of the Athletic Department and the subsequent ascension by all of Vanderbilt's teams. A great read.

Articles on Captain Smith

The Tennessean and City Paper published stories this morning on George Smith's career coming full circle. For those of you who forgot, Smith was a gunshot victim three years ago. Today, he's a captain of the Football Squad.

Pedro Returns, but Dores Fall

Dores lose 12-8 to Southeastern Missouri State (que?).

Football Team Elects 2008 Captains

The captains for this year's squad are Reshard Langford, Bradley Vierling, and George Smith.

On Keegan

When the DD heard the surprising news about the KB defection, our initial worry was that his coach-hat-wearing father pioneered the decision. Yesterday's report in the Tennessean and today's continued stories served as confirmation.

The DD would be shocked if Mr. Bell has not orchestrated this entire hoopla. We don't mean to throw him under the bus, but it just doesn't pass the smell test. Keegan seemed to love playing here, and now all the quotes about his transfer come from his father, the mouthpiece. We wish Keegan the best in the future and hope he can fulfill the NBA prophecy that his father has set out.

The DD will miss Keegan's entertaining style of play.

Two quick ancillaries:

1) Keegan and AJ had a special rapport. They were roommates, AJ spent his Christmas holidays with the Bell family, and they had a clear connection on the court. The DD does not fear another defection--AJO is in prime position for continued stardom and sitting out a year would be foolish--but we hope that Keegan's absence does not have an adverse effect on the Frozzie.

2) From an optimistic standpoint, perhaps the Dores are set to land Tinsley and/or Taylor. The DD hopes the writing was on the wall that Keegan would play behind $ Beale for two more years and develop in the shadow of one of these future stars.

Scout Names Foster 1st Team All American

Last week while we were on hiatus, Rivals released its All-American squad. Like Scout, Rivals named The Truth as a First Team All American.

The Truth, Second Team All American (AP)

The media continues to recognize Shan Foster's fantastic senior season. This time, it's the Associated Press, which placed The Truth on its All American Second-Team Squad.

Foster was the lone SEC representative on one of the first two teams.

Keegan Bell, Gone

Another offseason, another defection. This time, it's Keegan Bell. This is a disappointing surprise to the DD.

Two For One

After a rain delayed Saturday, the Dores scored 2 Sunday wins against Arkansas at Hawkins Field.

A few things

The DD hasn't felt like posting much this week; we've been reflecting on a fantastic regular season that came to a sad halt in Tampa. The DD will return to form next week.

Two quick notes:

1. The Truth will participate in the 3 point shootout at the Final Four on April 3, at 7 PM, ET. ESPN will televise it. If Shan's hot, he'll take it home.

2. An in depth look at Earl Bennett from the Mile High Report in Denver. It's nice to read analysis from someone other then Mel Kiper.

3. JeJuan Brown will take an official visit at Arkansas after the Final Four. We missed him this year, and it'd be a shame to have to play against him.

'Dores to Sweet 16

The DD writers are still suffering from a first-weekend tourney hangover with the 'Dores performance on Friday. Nevertheless, we tip our hats to the seniors, especially Shan and Red. We're going to miss them greatly next year. This DD writer scoured youtube.com for Lance Goulbourne highlights this weekend and has very high expectations for next year. This guys loves to dunk the ball. We'll have plenty of hoops '08-09 talk this summer.

In other news, the Commodores women used two comfortable wins to get to the Sweet 16.

Circle The Wagons

Today's stories:

USA Today has an extensive profile on the AJO.

The media picks up on what we've been discussing all week, that the 'Dores get no respect for the third straight tourney: City Paper, The Tennessean, and the AP.

Tennessean: Dores see Auburn and UT in Siena.

The Truth is the Go-To Shooter of the Tourney

The experts weigh in on the best go-to shooter in the dance.

The City Paper's article on CKS's vision for the 'Dores.

For men's and women's tourney coverage, click here.

Early Morning Stories

Vandy Heads to Back to Back NCAA Tournaments for Second Time in School History

Biddle: 'Dores Must Rebound

Shan Chitwood

In a fantastic and lengthy article from the Nashville Scene, Sarah Kelley analogizes The Truth to Jimmy Chitwood. A fantastic article.

Media Predictions

As we mentioned, the Brokris led folks over at the VandyMania boards have compiled a list of media predictions. The majority are picking against the 'Dores this weekend.

Below is the list of those with us and against us. Most of the "against us" predict that we lose to Siena. The few that think we will be fortunate enough to slide by Siena are denoted as ('riding with Clemson').

FOR US (The Willy Daunic Bracket)
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Hubert Davis, ESPN
Clark Kellogg, CBS
Rick Majerus, Dan Patrick Show
Michelle Tafoya, ABC/ESPN
Bill Simonson, The Huge Show
The Sporting News Midwest Preview
Andy Katz, ESPN
Richard Cirminiello, Scout College Football
Bill Doherty, The Sporting News
Scott Bernarde, The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Jay Diffenbach, Arizona Republic
John Mullin, Chicago Tribune
Christopher Reina, Real GM Hoops
Drew Maddux, 104.5 the Zone
Gerald Korson, Catholic Online ***previous incorrect
Frank Burlison, Fox Sports on MSN
Steve Lappas, Sportsline
Brian DeLosSantos, Sportsline
Rick Pitino, Louisville
Pete Fuitak, Scout
Michael Litos
Keith Lipscomb, ESPN Fantasy


AGAINST US (The Joe Biddle Bracket)
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Seth Davis, CBS
Joe Lunardi, ESPN
Gary Parrish, CBS
Digger Phelps, ESPN (Riding Clemson)
Bob Knight, ESPN (Riding Clemson)
Jay Bilas, ESPN
Doug Gottlieb, ESPN
John Feinstein, Washington Post
The New York Times
Colin Cowherd, ESPN Radio
Luke Winn, Sports Illustrated
Jason Horowitz, The New York Observer/Times
Brad Evans, Yahoo! Sports
Martin Fennelly, The Tampa Tribune
Mark McGuire, Albany Times Union
Kyle Cooper, CNet
Mike Downey, Chicago Tribune
Stephen Sherk, The Bradford Era
Pete Thamel, The New York Times
The Boston Globe Midwest Preview
Will Perdue, Former Commodore and Current Analyst (Riding Clemson)
Kelli Anderson, SI.com
Stewart Mandel, SI.com
Grant Wahl, SI.com
Kyle Whelliston, ESPN
Chris Low, ESPN (Let's tell it like it is, he's a VOL)
Reggie Rankin, ESPN
Jim O'Connell, Associated Press, Yahoo!
Dennis Dodd, Sportsline
Jerry Palm, CSTV
Jerry Hennen, Joe Cribbs Car Wash
Dave Curtis, The Orlando Sentinel
Storming the Floor Midwest Regional Preview
Deadspin Midwest Regional Preview
The Sports Gal, ESPN's Page 2
Buster Olney, ESPN (Vandy alum, shame on you)
Mike Huguenin, Yahoo!
Jason King, Yahoo!
Dan Wetzel, Yahoo!
Mike Greenberg, ESPNRadio
Mike Golic, ESPNRadio (riding Clemson)
Jeff Borzello, College Hoops Net
Bill Simmons, ESPN Page 2 (Clemson to Elite 8)

Red, Truth Leave Legacy at Vanderbilt

Jarred Amato talks about the legacy that Alex Gordon and Shan Foster leave behind at Vanderbilt. The two friends headline the senior class who set the career record for wins by a class this year. Red made his mark on this DD writer when he exploded for 30 points as a freshman against UT, and Shan has been nothing short of incredible this season.

Early Morning Stories

Tennessean: Keys to a Deep Vandy Run

In football news, Jay Cutler will return to Nashville to throw to Earl Bennett in front of NFL Scouts.

Over on VandyMania, Brokis and others are compiling a list of media predictions. An udpated version will go up on the Daily Dore later this afternoon.

"Experts" go with Siena

If the Dores need any bulletin board material for its first game, the wizards at cnnsi.com have provided it. All 5 of its "experts": Seth Davis, Stuey Mandel, Kelli Anderson, Grant Wahl, and Luke Winn have the Saints of Siena sliding past the Dores. You can click here if you'd like to waste your time.

After a survey of the talking heads, the story sounds the same as it did in 2004 and 2007: Vandy is weak on the road, defensively inefficient, reliant on the three ball, and inferior on the boards. We've heard it before, we'll hear it again.

Also, some of the good folks at VandyMania are tallying which experts are with us and with against. We are the resounding 'dogs.

Early Tuesday Stories

Tennessean: Foster, Gordon Leave Legacy at Vandy.

City Paper: This Vandy Squad Different from Last Year's.

Foster: 2nd Team All American

The U.S. Basketball Writers Association place The Truth on the All-American second team. Foster is the first men's hoops player since Billy McCaffrey (1993) to receive the USBWA honor.

Foster also made ESPN's All American second team.

The Truth: AP SEC POY

The media awards the SEC Player of the Year award to Shan Foster.

Ogilvy is honorable mention All-SEC.

Dores Secure a 4 Seed

The Selection Committee gives the Dores a protected seed, and the road to San Antonio starts against Sienna on Friday Night.

It's the same song, different dance as Seth Davis picks Sienna in the first round. So does Gary Parrish and Jason Horowitz. As The Truth pointed out in tonight's press conference (excellent, by the way), the team has been underdogs throughout his career. Sienna may be a chic pick this year like the George Washingtons and Western Michigans of the past.

This year's squad has the elements of a Final Four contender: 4 seniors, great guard play, and a bevy of capable shooters. Defense will be the X factor. A rematch with Georgetown would sure be nice.

The DD will provide links to all pertinent stories throughout this week.

Dores, Home for the Weekend

For the second straight year, Arkansas downs Vandy on Friday. And for the second straight year, the 'Dores are likely headed to the Dance as a 6 seed.

The DD hoped the Dores would make it to Sunday but a Friday loss isn't all together bad. It's two more days of rest and practice, and two more days for Stallings to light fire under ass. Plus, we've done okay the last two times we've had the 6th seed.

Photos, quotes, stats, and more: HERE.

Dores Light Up The Aubs For 1st Round Dubya

The 1-2 combo of great shooting and the big, big Frozzie down low are too much for the Tigers to handle. Dores set to avenge a sloppy loss to Arkansas tomorrow at 3.15pm...Don't want to look past Friday, but it would be great to go round 3 with the nasty Orange from Knoxville

Pictures, interviews, quotes, and more: HERE

Truth, Ogilvy - CBS Sports AA teams

Gary Parrish reveals his end of the year teams and awards - Shan makes the second-team All-American squad and AJ headlines the third-team All-Freshman crew.

VU v. Auburn, 3:15

Since most readers will be at work during the game, watch for free online.

Today's Stories

Brett Hait of the Nashville City Paper on the 'Dores in the SECT and their NCAA seeding.

More 'Dores coverage in the SECT from Mo Patton of the Tennessean here and here.

SI.com on why Red has more to play for than himself.

Stories courtesy of BrentVU.

Today's Links

Foster: SEC's Best.

From the Commodore History Corner: Vanderbilt, First College to Field a Hoops Squad.

Someone on YouTube synched up the MSU highlights with Joe Fisher's Calls. A great video.

Rivals: Foster is America's Top Shooting Guard; Ogilvy # 5 Center

Lofty status for both All-SEC Performers.

The Truth at 1, Ogivly at 5. For whatever it's worth, Stallings is rated # 20 at Coach.

2008 SEC Basketball Awards

For the second year in a row a 'Dore receives the SEC Player of the Year award. The Truth was the SEC's most efficient player and the catalyst for a 25-win season. He led the league in scoring with 20.6 points per game, shooting 52.5% from the field. From 3-point land, The Truth Shot shot at a stratospheric 47.2% pace.

The Truth saved his best for last. In the final 10 games, he averaged 23.5 points and 5 boards, while shooting 57% from the field, 48.4% from deep, and 84% from the charity stripe.

AJ Ogilvy was selected to the All-SEC Second Team as well as the SEC All-Freshman team. All SEC awards can be found here.

Scout: Foster, 1st Team All American

Frank Burlison: The Truth is the Senior of the Year.

Awards

The Truth is awarded SEC Player of the Week for the 4th time this year. No other player has won it more than once. Sounds like that should extend to Player of the Year.

The Truth is one of 24 finalists for the Wooden Player of the Year Award.

Rivals Names Foster SEC POY

The Truth's legendary performance against MSU sealed the deal for Rivals.

If not for UK's Patterson, Ogilvy would've nabbed Freshman of the Year.

Luke Winn's All-American Selections

Luke Winn of SI.com on the Dores:

Vanderbilt Commodores (25-4)

I turned in these two All-America teams for the SI vote last week:

First team:
G: D.J. Augustin, Texas
G: Chris Douglas-Roberts, Memphis
F: Tyler Hansbrough, UNC
F: Mike Beasley, K-State
F: Kevin Love, UCLA

Second team:
G: A.J. Price, UConn
G: Stephen Curry, Davidson
G: Shan Foster, Vanderbilt
F: D.J. White, Indiana
F: Luke Harangody, Notre Dame

That was before Foster's virtuoso performance against Mississippi State on Wednesday. He's a lock to win SEC Player of the Year, but does he now deserve a first-team spot? If we re-voted today, I'd at least consider swapping him in for Douglas-Roberts at the second guard slot.

Senior Night Shenanigans Part Deux

Enjoy these pics from the post-game melee. Come back, Shan!

VU Senior Night: Truth Sets VU Free

Enjoy these highly unprofessional and out-of-focus shots from before the game and into halftime. My favorite is the pic of Jamie Graham throwing down a monster dunk during pre-game.

Thursday's Stories

Biddle: Foster is SEC POY

Dores Go Perfect at Memorial

Foster's 42: One For the Ages

Foster Wows His Vandy Family

Around The Rim

Jason McCallum gives Shan the performance of the night in ATR:

The performance of the night easily goes to Vanderbilt senior Shan Foster. All he did was score a career-high 42 points in the Commodores' 86-85 overtime win over Mississippi State on Vandy's Senior Night. He hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds remaining, finishing 9-for-15 from beyond the arc. The amazing thing is that he missed his first six attempts and then made his last nine. The win gives this senior class its 84th win -- the most by a class in Vanderbilt history.

Vanderbilt is now 6-0 this season in games decided by one possession. Last season, they were 2-2 in such games -- including a one-point loss to Georgetown in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. "

Memorial Magic

Memorial Magic spans Clyde, Perry, the F-Troop, the Bomb Squad, and the recent generations yet to be iconized (McCaffrey, Maddux, Langhi, Freije, Byars, The Truth). Today, it's never been more alive. The DD leaves it to jfgogold for the eloquence:

Strange things happen there. Things like a young man from Kenner, LA who loves his God and who loves his family making 9 threes in a row to steal victory from the jaws of defeat and a one-sided referee's whistle. Or like a young man from Pensacola, FL having his best night of the season against the short-lived #1 orange, scoring more than any other game in his career other than the 30 he hung on that same archrival in his freshman season. Or like another young man from Fort Thomas, KY who's been through a lot in his college career single-handedly outscoring the home-state school that overlooked him for an entire half of basketball.

Special things happen there. Buzzer-beating half-court shots, Perdunks, Bomb Squad 3s, long-range gunners before there was a 3-point line like Hagan, Wyenandt, Rhodes, Cox, Fosnes, Compton, and so on. Goheen beating UT single-handedly in the last minute his freshman year, or hitting long-range missiles at the half and at the final buzzer to beat Louisville. Or him stepping behind the line to beat Georgia when he had time for a layup because he "didn't think Coach Newton could take overtime". Special things like beating #1 North Carolina one season and #2 Indiana another. Or like a young man named Willie "Hutch" Jones capping off a special but otherwise unremarkable career by dropping 37 points on a great Alabama team on Senior Night.

Special players call it home. Young men with great character and great intelligence make the decision to wear the black and gold, always with an eye toward leaving the program in better shape than they found it. So many have left an indelible mark in our memories and some even on our hearts. Long-suffering fans have seen the program reach great heights only to see it torn down again and have to be rebuilt. Rarely has our Commodore team seen such a combination of skill, athleticism, character, and courage as this season's team possesses. We have once again attained a great height and the view looks very promising into the future.

How do you explain what goes on in this very special place? We have all seen things, both good and bad, occur there that just make us shake our heads in amazement. Tonight was one of the most extraordinary things I have ever seen happen there. As I stood with my family after the game, I couldn't help but shed tears as I looked around at those old cinderblock corners and out onto that floor and remembered so many of these special moments as we basked in this most recent addition to Vanderbilt legend. The roar of the crowd bounces off those corners and walls and just reverberates to an amazing level. Anything is possible there. There's only one way to describe what takes place in this old building. It's called Memorial Magic. There is nothing like it anywhere, and I count it as a privilege to have been a part of it for so many years, and I cannot wait to see what the future holds in this very special place called Memorial Gym

In Shan, We Trust

A performance so transcendent that it left the nonpareil Joe Fisher at a loss for words.

JRRIII will provide his courtside recap tomorrow.

The Final Shot:

The Truth Mesmerizes Memorial in Grand Finale

For all the seniors, it was a great senior night, but for Shan it was a performance that Memorial and Vandy fans haven't seen since 1969, as he UNLOADS for 42 points. The Truth hit 9 straight 3 pointers and nails the final one with 3 seconds left in OT. A truly unbelievable individual performance...DD still cannot believe this game between two top 25 teams was not televised, but no one can call a game like Joe Fisher!

The Truth Knows No Bounds

The Truth drills his last nine 3-pointer of the game, including the winer in OT en route to a career-high 42-points. JR said it was arguably one of the best single-game performances in Vandy history. Much more to come. ESPN Recap.

The Tennessean recap.

What's in a Name

Gary Parrish on the Truth.

Foster, SI 3rd Team All-American

Link

Zeppos's First Speech as Chancellor

Here's a link to Chancellor Zeppos's first speech.

Courtesy, WPM.

National Piece on The Truth

Shan Foster is currently on the cover of CBS Sportsline's College Basketball Page.

Gary Parrish gives his propers to The Truth.

JR Weighs in on Senior Night

Courtesy of JR:

I'll be in Memorial tonight for Shan's farewell tour. JRI and JRII will be there as well, along w/ several other Tupelo Rams. I'll snap some photos and upload 'em to DailyDore tomorrow.

State is a tough matchup for us. They play excellent defense, rebound as well as any team in the conference, but they also shoot a high percentage (since they get a lot of easy buckets around the rim). However they're last in the league in FT%, and they don't shoot the 3-ball particularly well either.

I'm especially worried about how Nelter will match up with Rhodes, who's big and athletic. Beal also faces a stiff test in Jamont Gordon, who'll likely be playing in front of a lot of family and friends, since he grew up in Glencliff just outside of Nashville. I wonder if they'll put Gordon on Shan, as there other guards are shrimps. We'll need a big night from Red and AJ, and hopefully Metcalf has a big final game as well.

If the game is up-tempo, I like our chances. If they can force a grind-it-out defensive slugfest, we're in trouble. We have more depth, so if we can wear them down w/ the B team and keep the game close, we'll have an advantage down the stretch.

It sucks that Vandy's early spring break always ensures that our students miss Senior Night. CKS should file a petition to move it back so the students could hit up the SECT and/or Big Dance over the break.

I've seen that we're a 4.5 favorite, which I think is a bit generous. CKS is 1-7 career on Senior Night, which does not bode well. However, this year apparently they've moved the festivities to being after the game, so maybe that will help. State is 5-2 on the road in the SEC this year; we are 17-0 at home. Should be a good one.

Dores.

Polls

The Dores fall to #16 in both AP and ESPN/USA today polls and Lunardi gives them a 5 seed in Bracketology.

Shan Foster passed former VU great Matt Freije on Saturday to become Vandy's all-time leading scorer.

Neltner Pulls a Webber as Dores Break Winning Streak

With a one point game in play, Neltner calls a TO with none left and the Hogs pull away for the win. Tough loss and frustrating way to go down...Miss State Bulldogs up next at Memorial

Bracketology

Lunardi moves the Dores up to a #4 seed in his latest Bracketology. This DD writer believes the Dores don't care what seed they get - they've proven they can make a run come March.

'Dores Climb Back Into the Power 16

The Dores move back into the #15 spot in ESPN's Power 16.

"Beating Tennessee after losing by 20 in the teams' first meeting in Knoxville shows how far the Dores have come from the turnover issues that were killing them earlier in SEC play. One lingering concern: All four Vandy losses came in a five-game stretch in January in tough road environments. They won't be tested again at that level away from Memorial Gym until at least the SEC tournament."

More Links

The City Paper has an extensive interview with Jimmy Dykes about Vanderbilt. Worth reading for the shock factor that Dykes fails to propagate the "It factor."

Also, vote for The Truth.

A Few Links

Mo Patton: Vanderbilt #1 In Confidence.

Men's baseball wins its home opener without the services of Pedro Alvarez, who is out indefinitely with a broken hand.

Take a look at Stan Jones' photo gallery from Tuesday's win.

While you're at it, get yourself a new desktop wallpaper.

Great Pub This Morning

Vandy Grad Buster Olney filled in on ESPN Radio's Mike & Mike Radio show this morning. It is simulcast on ESPN2, where you could see Olney popping his Vanderbilt sweatshirt (looks to have been bought in 1981) and touting the 'Dores at every moment possible.

The Dores are also on the cover of every major sports website: espn.com, cnnsi.com, ncaasports.com, cbs.sportsline.com, secsports.com, etc.

Good to be Gold.

More on the Music City Showdown

Chris Low talks about the Dores' resiliency, plagued by foul trouble for much of the game, and their ability to make a deep run in March. An impressive win considering AJ played 12 minutes and the Vols were in the bonus with 16:03 left in the second half.

Video comments from Pearl and CKS.

The Tennessean this morning.

From Around The Rim:
"Shan Foster of Vanderbilt finished the game with 32 points, one point shy of his career high. That total is the second-most ever scored by a player whose team beat the top-ranked team in the ESPN/USA Today Coaches' poll. On Feb. 5, 1998, North Carolina's Antawn Jamison scored 35 points as the Tar Heels beat top-ranked Duke 97-73."

Magic Pervades, Dores Prevail

Memorial Magic was alive as the Commodores continued its streak against #1 ranked opponents. Tennessee becomes the 4th team in as many tries to enter Memorial ranked #1 only to leave with a loss.

The Vols also become the Commodores 7th #1 ranked victim in school history--elite status, as only six programs can claim more.

It was the grittiest performance of the year for the Dores. The ball bounced UT's way time and again while the referees sent A.J. Ogilvy to the bench early and often. Vandy needed 58 minutes from its bench--the same bench that scored zero points just 3 nights ago in a win against Georgia.

The entire team played inspired ball, but if one player is to be singled out, it's Shan Foster. The Truth cemented his status as the SEC Player of the Year with 32 points including 6 threeballs, none of which went uncontested.

On second thought, the DD would be remiss if it didn't mention the point guard play of Jermaine Beal. 34 minutes against a constant press, 17 points, and 0 turnovers. Fantastic control and demand of the game.

The 'Dores get 12 foul plagued minutes from its second best player but still find a way to beat the nation's top ranked team. It's Good to be Gold.

Stats, Quotes, Photos, everything: here.

STATE CHAMPS

Nice try Bruce. Please remove your coat.

Tonight's recap.

Beyond Beasley: Underrated Freshmen

Ogilvy gets some propers.

Streaks

Not only have the Dores won 3o of 31 at Memorial, but Vandy has knocked off the last 3 #1 ranked opponents that have come into Memorial:

2007 Florida W 83-70
1993 Kentucky W 101-86
1987 North Carolina W 78-76

A victory would also be Vandy's 7th victory against a #1 Ranked team. Only 6 teams have more.

Thanks to VUhoopster and AuricGoldfinger for the stats.

Stories in the Biggest SEC Game of the Year

USA Today: Vandy closing in on record in victories.

Tennessean: Two Dream Seasons Collide.

Quotes from the Coaches.

Tipoff at 9:00, ET, ESPN. If you are lucky enough to go, wear your white.

Music City Showdown

Maurice Patton previews tonight's match up. One reader commented on the story:

"Look for Vandy to upset UT. UT may keep its focus but they are a prime candidate for an upset and Vandy is feeling it in Memorial this season. Whatever happens, this is almost de facto SEC title game and is a MUST WIN for UT, not Vandy."

This DD writer agrees -- upset in Nashvegas tonight.

Super Tuesday: Dores Look to Stick It to Goon Pearl's #1 Vols in Memorial

The DD anticipates the Magic continuing tonight against the always obnoxious Bruce Pearl and the puke orange Vols. Tip off at 9pm ET on ESPN.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/preview?gameId=280570238

A Day in the Life of the Frozzie

Well done piece by Paul Kuharsky.

Dores Top Dawgs

Red and The Truth paced the Dores with a combined 52 points to lead the Dores to a 6th straight victory (a streak which started in Athens), and it's 30th win in 31 games at Memorial. Strange stat of the night: 0 points off the bench. Stats, quotes, highlights, and more, here.

At the time of this post, it looks like UT could come to Nashville as the top ranked team in the country.

Dawgs @ Dores

Game is at 4 ET. Raycom is televising it. For those of you who do not get Raycom, watch the free live webcast here.

Dores Spank National Champs

Great start on the diamond for the 2008 Dores baseball squad with an 8-1 whoopin' of the Oregon State Beavers--Anchor Down!

http://vucommodores.collegesports.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/022208aae.html

Dores-Dawgs Preview

Dores play second fiddle to the Vols-'Frica game, but still have key SEC matchup game as they look to stay undefeated at Memorial with a win over the Gaw-ga Bulldawgs

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/preview?gameId=280540238

Diamond Dores Debut Tonight

Things are slow at the DD this week without the Tuesday/Wednesday hoops game. The good news is that the Diamond Dores kick off the baseball season tonight against defending champ Oregon State.

Watch the free webcast here.

Angry Power 16 readers

Some comments on Vandy not receiving a single vote in the Power 16 this week...

"I belive Vandy should be in the top 12. I am a vol fan but Vandy has played tough all year and with 4 losses should ranked above ESPN favorites in the BIG ten. If the Vols do pull an upset of the tigers they get Vandy at their place and they are difficult to beat."

"Seriously? How is it that Vanderbilt's had just 4 losses - all of them away, with one in double overtime, and none of them to slouch teams - and did not receive any Power 16 votes?"

"I am sorry but Vandy could beat both Wisconsin and Purdue. What is Purdue's signature win? Beating highly overrated Wisconsin and Mich. State? Hahaha. The Big Ten is #### besides Indiana, and even they are just OK. Vandy has an RPI of 10 does that not take SOS into account? Last time I checked it did. Sure they have not beat a top 25 team, but they have only lost 4 games (All on the road to good teams: UT no one wins at UT this year, UK was a fluke game that UK should be lucky they won and Vandy easily avenged that, Florida is not a bad team, and Ole Miss was rolling when Vandy played them). Also, they have beaten Wake who just beat Duke, South Alabama who is a very good team, and Umass, a team that will be on the bubble for a tourney birth. They don't have a bad loss and their RPI is 10. They should be at the bottom of this...."

"I may be a little bias but Vandy not even included in the 20 teams possible to vote for in the power 16? Its not enough that they don't get the pub they deserve from you guys at the station. Heck, they have been ranked all year and even when they were ranked 12 there for a week, you didn't hear anything about them. They are playing four freshmen on a pretty consistent basis, and take away some minor mishaps, turnovers and they would be 23-3 or 24-2 right now. They are playing ball right now and are going to be fun to watch down the stretch. As always, they are fun to watch at Memorial. Tennessee is going to have a tough time there on Tues. night."