The Dores fall to 2-4 in conference play, 0-4 on the road. No team can win on the road in the SEC with 34% shooting and 4 trips to the charity stripe.
The DD forecasts an end to the gloomy three weeks, starting this weekend. The Dores have played the 4 best teams in the conference, all on the road. The schedule eases up considerably from here out. The DD sets the over/under at 10 Commodore conference wins.
Links:
Photos, interviews, and quotes at vucommodores.com, here.
Tennessean's recap, here.
Tennseean: Dawshawn gets the call over Neltner.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
A.J.'s Christmas in Alabama
The Birmingham News has a piece on The Frozzie's trip to North Alabama for Christmas, where he stayed with Keegan Bell's family.
CBJ Picks Up 19th Commitment
Big time Utah DL renegs on commitment to Washington State to play for the Dores.
The DD salutes you, Rick Logo.
The DD salutes you, Rick Logo.
Dores @ Ole Miss Tonight
The DD says the Dores find their first SEC Road Win of the season tonight in Oxford.
The game is not televised, so tune into the best play by play man in all of sports at 8 ET (7 CT). (See: All Access (Free): Live Audio)
The game is not televised, so tune into the best play by play man in all of sports at 8 ET (7 CT). (See: All Access (Free): Live Audio)
Future Vandy Star Goulbourne Powers Team to Victory
Good article on Lance Goulbourne dominating the high school ranks.
Opening Line: When Lance Goulbourne dunks the ball, it’s spectacular.
Opening Line: When Lance Goulbourne dunks the ball, it’s spectacular.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
Ugly Loss in Gainesville
The 31-6 lead looked more like a football score than a basketball score. Too tough to come back from.
The DD hopes the sluggish start was an effect of an 8 day layoff and that a different team shows up in Oxford.
Quotes, Pictures, Analysis all found here.
The DD hopes the sluggish start was an effect of an 8 day layoff and that a different team shows up in Oxford.
Quotes, Pictures, Analysis all found here.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Two Sport Graham Trying to Make it Happen
Good piece on the emergence of redshirt cornerback Jamie Graham.
The DD likes what it sees in Graham. His minutes have been sparse, but he brings a football attitude to the hardwood. The DD would like to see JG break a UT press and slam dunk the ball at the other end.
The DD likes what it sees in Graham. His minutes have been sparse, but he brings a football attitude to the hardwood. The DD would like to see JG break a UT press and slam dunk the ball at the other end.
Weekend Watch
"No. 13 Vanderbilt at Florida, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (ESPN Full Court, ESPN360.com)
After being humbled with a 20-point loss at the hands of the Volunteers, the Commodores rebounded by beating up on LSU, 92-76. Shan Foster will attack the fearless, young Gators in an attempt to get Vandy to 3-2 in SEC play. Nick Calathes and Jai Lucas will try to keep close tabs on Foster, while Marreese Speights will be the first line of defense against A.J. Ogilvy. A win for Florida gets the Gators to a surprising 5-1 record in the SEC after beating South Carolina on Wednesday in Columbia."
After being humbled with a 20-point loss at the hands of the Volunteers, the Commodores rebounded by beating up on LSU, 92-76. Shan Foster will attack the fearless, young Gators in an attempt to get Vandy to 3-2 in SEC play. Nick Calathes and Jai Lucas will try to keep close tabs on Foster, while Marreese Speights will be the first line of defense against A.J. Ogilvy. A win for Florida gets the Gators to a surprising 5-1 record in the SEC after beating South Carolina on Wednesday in Columbia."
Dores back in the Power 16
Asked and answered, the Commodores have heart. After a humbling at the hands of Tennessee, Vandy smoked LSU and Shan Foster rediscovered how to shoot. The caveat to that win was that it was against a reeling LSU team. If the Commodores can keep things in order against Florida and Ole Miss, the loss to Tennessee will look more and more like a blip and less like an omen.
Power 16...
Power 16...
SEC defenses slow Ogilvy
This DD writer isn't too worried about Ogilvy's slight drop in production in his first few SEC games. He'll adapt to the SEC play soon enough...
Big game this weekend...
Big game this weekend...
Stallings and Donovan discuss Sunday's Matchup
Quotes here.
Coach Billy Donovan: "There's no question in my mind that we're playing against one of the best teams in the country on Sunday."
Coach Billy Donovan: "There's no question in my mind that we're playing against one of the best teams in the country on Sunday."
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Chris Williams in Senior Bowl
A nice piece on Chris Williams impressing during Senior Bowl Practices.
DD also wants to remind you that Jon Goff and Curtis Gatewood caught the eyes of scouts at last week's East-West Shrine Bowl.
(H/T: Domer)
DD also wants to remind you that Jon Goff and Curtis Gatewood caught the eyes of scouts at last week's East-West Shrine Bowl.
(H/T: Domer)
Seth Davis's All-Americans
The Truth listed on Seth Davis's second team A-A squad.
The DD wonder why he's not on the first team.
(H/T: Domer)
The DD wonder why he's not on the first team.
(H/T: Domer)
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Weekly SEC Teleconference
Some quotes from CKS found here.
With 8 days between hoops games, it's a slow week in news. The DD will apprise its loyal readership of football recruiting later in the week.
Any of you readers want to make a midseason prognostication of the Mens Hoops' squad NCAA tournament seed? If so, do it in the comments to this post.
This DD writer is looking for a 1 seed but betting it will be a 4 seed.
With 8 days between hoops games, it's a slow week in news. The DD will apprise its loyal readership of football recruiting later in the week.
Any of you readers want to make a midseason prognostication of the Mens Hoops' squad NCAA tournament seed? If so, do it in the comments to this post.
This DD writer is looking for a 1 seed but betting it will be a 4 seed.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Sports Illustrated On Ogilvy
SI.com has a nice piece on the Frozzie and Patty Mills (another freshmen from Down Under now playing at St. Mary's).
"Ogilvy, a 6' 10", 250-pound 19-year-old from Sydney, is Vanderbilt's first bona fide, game-altering center since Will Perdue graduated 20 years ago."
"Ogilvy, a 6' 10", 250-pound 19-year-old from Sydney, is Vanderbilt's first bona fide, game-altering center since Will Perdue graduated 20 years ago."
Monday, January 21, 2008
Vandy Bounces Back Against Bayou Bengals
Red, Neltner and Dollar Beal step up to stop 2 game skid and keep the Dores Undefeated at home. Week to prepare for Gators in Gainesville...
ESPN Discusses Vandy, SEC in Bubble Watch
Andy Glockner forecasts the SEC teams that should be dancing...
Friday, January 18, 2008
Commodore's suffer back-to-back loses
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Elite teams in Tennessee
Ryan Schulz writes about the only state with three teams in the top 25. Combined, Memphis (#2), Tennessee (#6/7) and Vanderbilt (#14/16) boast a record of 45-2. Tonight will add a third loss...
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Interview with Keegan Bell
VandyMania posted a nice interview with Keegan Bell who might be our most entertaining player to watch.
Keegan reminds the DD of a young Steve Nash.
Keegan reminds the DD of a young Steve Nash.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Monday, January 14, 2008
New Rankings
Dores are 14th and 16th, respectively, in the ESPN and AP Polls. Not much of a drop.
The DD is still steaming about Saturday's zebras.
The DD is still steaming about Saturday's zebras.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Perfect No Longer
The Dores learned the hard way how difficult it is to beat two teams in Rupp Arena.
Look forward to licking them in Nashville.
Look forward to licking them in Nashville.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Billy Gillespie on the Dores'
For the whole conference, click here:
What are your impressions of Vanderbilt?
"They're really good. They're real fun to watch. They really understand their roles. They have very good players. They're getting really good point guard play. They're very talented and deep. They play well on both ends of the court. The thing that's really impressive to me is that they play for 40 minutes every time, and that's the way it should be. That's why they're undefeated. They have so many strengths. They hustle hard on defense and on the glass. They don't let the last play affect the next one. It's a very fun team to watch play."
What are your impressions of Vanderbilt?
"They're really good. They're real fun to watch. They really understand their roles. They have very good players. They're getting really good point guard play. They're very talented and deep. They play well on both ends of the court. The thing that's really impressive to me is that they play for 40 minutes every time, and that's the way it should be. That's why they're undefeated. They have so many strengths. They hustle hard on defense and on the glass. They don't let the last play affect the next one. It's a very fun team to watch play."
ESPN Power 16
The Dores move up a spot to #13 in ESPN's Power 16:
Much like their orange-hued Volunteer State brethren, the Commodores just keep finding ways to hold opponents off down the stretch (despite a statistically porous defense). You won't find too many better inside-outside combos, though, than A.J. Ogilvy and Shan Foster. Foster should end up as the SEC Player of the Year.
Much like their orange-hued Volunteer State brethren, the Commodores just keep finding ways to hold opponents off down the stretch (despite a statistically porous defense). You won't find too many better inside-outside combos, though, than A.J. Ogilvy and Shan Foster. Foster should end up as the SEC Player of the Year.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Vote for The Truth
ESPN is running a poll on the best Senior in College Hoops. Go vote for Shan.
Click here. The poll is at the bottom right of the page.
Click here. The poll is at the bottom right of the page.
Earl Moving on to Sundays
A tough blow for the football squad, but best of luck to Earl at the next level.
Bobby Johnson:
"It goes without saying that Earl Bennett was a fantastic football player for us and a fantastic ambassador for Vanderbilt football. You go through and look at the way he has represented our program in every way, you couldn't ask for anymore from Earl Bennett. We're going to wish him the very best. We're going to help him in every way we can."
Bobby Johnson:
"It goes without saying that Earl Bennett was a fantastic football player for us and a fantastic ambassador for Vanderbilt football. You go through and look at the way he has represented our program in every way, you couldn't ask for anymore from Earl Bennett. We're going to wish him the very best. We're going to help him in every way we can."
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Post-Game Comments
While not the prettiest game in the world, I'll take any SEC win I can get. If there is anything that the Truth's worst shooting/scoring performance of the season taught us it's that the team is not just Shan Foster - we find ways to win. Ogilvy proved once again he can be the go-to player to get a bucket or get to the line. For the second game in a row Beale contributes on the offensive and Red chips in with 13 to round out 4 Dores in double-figures. While we aren't putting some opponents away like we should be, we're getting to the line and making our free throws down the stretch (15-17).
Lastly, there are now 5 undefeated teams in NCAA Div-1 basketball and Vanderbilt has the most wins in the country. The other four are ranked 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the polls...
Big game on Saturday (1:30 EST on CBS).
Lastly, there are now 5 undefeated teams in NCAA Div-1 basketball and Vanderbilt has the most wins in the country. The other four are ranked 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the polls...
Big game on Saturday (1:30 EST on CBS).
FoxSports: The Truth and the Frozzie up for National POY
Jeff Goodman of Fox Sports has Foster at 6, and Ogilvy at 13 in the National Player of the Year Race.
Bilas Recognizes Ovilgy on College Gamenight
Calls him one of the best freshmen in the country. He labeled him as a great scorer with the ability to put the ball on the deck and stroke it from the free throw line.
Unfortunately, no link
Unfortunately, no link
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Rivals: Foster, Country's Top SG
No shooting guard has been better and more consistent than The Truth.
OM's Andy Kennedy Picks 2 Dores on Fab 5 Team
Kennedy picks his SEC fab five
Dan WoikeStaff Analyst
From OM Insiders:
"The rules are simple. Ole Miss head coach Andy Kennedy got to pick five. Position wasn't a factor. Coach-ability didn't matter. This is about ball. This is about skill...He picked players based strictly on what he wants and what he likes.Not surprisingly, three of the guys can shoot the ball at a high rate.The only rule — Kennedy couldn't pick any of his players"
2 of the Kennedy's favorite were Commodores. Here's what he had to say:
"G Shan Foster, Vanderbilt 6-foot-6 senior. AK on Shan: If the season ended today, he'd be the most valuable player in the league. He's really taken his game to another level. I think he's going to play at the next level with his ability to shoot the ball...
Favorite Freshman
C A.J. Ogilvy, Vanderbilt 6-foot-10 freshman. AK on A.J.: He's unbelievable. The Andrew Bogut-comparisons were inevitable because they're both big Australian centers. But, I think A.J.'s better at this phase in his career. He could be a one-and-out guy."
Dan WoikeStaff Analyst
From OM Insiders:
"The rules are simple. Ole Miss head coach Andy Kennedy got to pick five. Position wasn't a factor. Coach-ability didn't matter. This is about ball. This is about skill...He picked players based strictly on what he wants and what he likes.Not surprisingly, three of the guys can shoot the ball at a high rate.The only rule — Kennedy couldn't pick any of his players"
2 of the Kennedy's favorite were Commodores. Here's what he had to say:
"G Shan Foster, Vanderbilt 6-foot-6 senior. AK on Shan: If the season ended today, he'd be the most valuable player in the league. He's really taken his game to another level. I think he's going to play at the next level with his ability to shoot the ball...
Favorite Freshman
C A.J. Ogilvy, Vanderbilt 6-foot-10 freshman. AK on A.J.: He's unbelievable. The Andrew Bogut-comparisons were inevitable because they're both big Australian centers. But, I think A.J.'s better at this phase in his career. He could be a one-and-out guy."
Monday, January 07, 2008
Foster, Ogilvy Receive SEC Weekly Honors
Shan Foster earns SEC player of the week honors and Ogilvy is awarded SEC freshman of the week.
Gary Parish comments on Shan Foster:
Player who deserves improper benefits: It's a tad early to know whether Vanderbilt is a possible Final Four team because it still hasn't played a ranked opponent. But if the Commodores prove legitimate -- and we should know after that Jan. 17 game at Tennessee -- then Shan Foster is going to be a serious candidate for National Player of the Year honors because he's been nothing short of spectacular this season, the latest example being Saturday's 32-point effort that led Vandy to a 97-88 win over UMass. A senior wing, Foster hit 8-of-12 3-point attempts in the victory and is now making 53.3 percent of his shots from behind the arc. He's scored at least 15 points in all 15 games and UMass coach Travis Ford called him "the best player I've seen this year."
Gary Parish comments on Shan Foster:
Player who deserves improper benefits: It's a tad early to know whether Vanderbilt is a possible Final Four team because it still hasn't played a ranked opponent. But if the Commodores prove legitimate -- and we should know after that Jan. 17 game at Tennessee -- then Shan Foster is going to be a serious candidate for National Player of the Year honors because he's been nothing short of spectacular this season, the latest example being Saturday's 32-point effort that led Vandy to a 97-88 win over UMass. A senior wing, Foster hit 8-of-12 3-point attempts in the victory and is now making 53.3 percent of his shots from behind the arc. He's scored at least 15 points in all 15 games and UMass coach Travis Ford called him "the best player I've seen this year."
Dores Ranked 12th
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Commodores Cap Perfect Non-Conference Season
The Truth shot tre balls like they were layups and the Frozzie had 25 and 12 (and a double double alone in the second half, I believe).
Click here for Highlights, Pictures, Quotes, and more.
Click here for Highlights, Pictures, Quotes, and more.
Saturday, January 05, 2008
Weekend Watch
• Massachusetts at Vanderbilt, Saturday, ESPN Full Court, 4 p.m. ET
Vandy head coach Kevin Stallings has one of the most lethal combinations in college basketball in senior swing man Shan Foster and freshmen insider A.J. Ogilvy. Foster has great bounce and is a lights out 3-point shooter, and Ogilvy is mobile and provides the Commodores with a go-to post presence. UMass has a talented swing man of their own in 6-7 forward Gary Forbes, who can knock down the 3 or post inside. Guards Ricky Harris and Chris Lowe and forward Etienne Brower join Forbes as double-digit scorers. A win for the Minutemen would give them three quality road wins after already beating Syracuse and Boston College. If Vanderbilt can have success against UMass -- which will challenge for the Atlantic 10 title -- the Dores will have a win against a team that will help their postseason résumé as they head into SEC play.
Vandy head coach Kevin Stallings has one of the most lethal combinations in college basketball in senior swing man Shan Foster and freshmen insider A.J. Ogilvy. Foster has great bounce and is a lights out 3-point shooter, and Ogilvy is mobile and provides the Commodores with a go-to post presence. UMass has a talented swing man of their own in 6-7 forward Gary Forbes, who can knock down the 3 or post inside. Guards Ricky Harris and Chris Lowe and forward Etienne Brower join Forbes as double-digit scorers. A win for the Minutemen would give them three quality road wins after already beating Syracuse and Boston College. If Vanderbilt can have success against UMass -- which will challenge for the Atlantic 10 title -- the Dores will have a win against a team that will help their postseason résumé as they head into SEC play.
Friday, January 04, 2008
Dores move up in ESPN Power 16 rankings
The Dores move up to 14 in the Week 9 Power 16 rankings:
Thanks to Shan Foster (20.1 points) and Andrew Ogilvy (19.2), Vandy is one of three schools in the nation with a pair of players ranked among the top 50 in scoring.
Thanks to Shan Foster (20.1 points) and Andrew Ogilvy (19.2), Vandy is one of three schools in the nation with a pair of players ranked among the top 50 in scoring.
Dores remain unbeaten
The Truth leads Vandy with 24 extend the streak. Post game interviews and highlights available on VUCommodores. In other news, DePaul picked off #16 Villanova.
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
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