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Signs of the Apocalypse
by Vandy Dan on Jun 24, 2011 9:37 AM EDT
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"There is no doubt that Vanderbilt is the surprise team of the spring and summer on the recruiting trail and James Franklin and his staff should be commended for the job their doing thus far," ESPN Recruiting Coordinator Craig Haubert said.
These are uncharted waters for the Commodores. Vanderbilt has brought aboard only one four-star prospect In the history of the ESPNU 150 (since 2006). If Bowles and Kimbrow do pledge that would bring Vandy to five four stars in this class.
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Donate to the National Commodore Club. Do It.
by Vandy Dan on Feb 3, 2011 12:16 PM EST
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If you spend much of your time on Anchor of Gold, you obviously support Vanderbilt athletics with your time and energy. So, why should you donate your money too?
Postgame: Vanderbilt 59, Nebraska 49
by Vandy Dan on Nov 19, 2010 3:25 AM EST
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Don't let the final score fool you. This one was ugly. With apologies to John Jenkins, the Vanderbilt offense failed to show up for the first 35 minutes of the game. This is the type of performance that will not cut it against better opponents, but was just good enough to beat a team picked to finish near the bottom of the Big 12.
A lot of the credit for the near upset goes to Doc Sadler for confounding the Dores with his two-center lineup and sound defensive strategy. Taking a page from the Murray St. playbook, Sadler's team used the entire shot clock on virtually every possession. This had the desired effect of preventing the Commodores from developing any offensive rhythm, and the Huskers held a slim lead throughout most of the game. Unfortunately for Nebraska, waiting 35 seconds to put up a shot only works if you make your shots. The Huskers shot 29% from the field in the second half and thier last field goal of the game came with 7:49 to play.
Anyway, what happens in Puerto Rico, stays in Puerto Rico. As far as the NCAA Selection Committee knows, this was a double-digit win over a major conference team on a neutral court. Great job, Dores!
If you are not a member of the Selection Committee and interested in seeing which Dores stood out for the right and wrong reasons, keep reading...
Looking past tomorrow...
by Vandy Dan on Feb 19, 2010 3:58 PM EST
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South Carolina Beats Kentucky 66-62
by Vandy Dan on Jan 26, 2010 11:22 PM EST
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While this takes a little bit of the luster off of Saturday's trip to Rupp, it means that Vanderbilt and Tennessee will be playing for first place in the East - at least until Saturday. It also makes Vanderbilt's convincing win at South Carolina look even more impressive.
If we're lucky, President Obama will give Bruce Pearl and his guys a call tomorrow morning.
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