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.