Links: 08.25.2010 Edition

by KingJamesIV on Aug 25, 2010 11:36 AM EDT in General

It looks like the rumors about ESPN's basketball version of College GameDay being in Knoxville in mid-January for a VU-UT double-header (men/women) may be true and could be announced as early as today. Stay tuned.

Football

Commodore Kickoff Special: Running Backs | Open 'Dores

One back comes back for Vanderbilt, another awaits word on health | Nashville City Paper

Stacy, VU's second-leading rusher in 2009, suffered a knee sprain in practice on Aug. 13 but recovered faster than expected. The initial time frame for recovery was listed at four-five weeks yet Tuesday he was in pads and participated in drills.

Coaches on the hot seat; new coaches who will succeed, struggle | Mr. College Football

4. Robbie Caldwell, Vanderbilt: Caldwell got the job when Bobby Johnson suddenly retired in July. The Commodores were going to struggle this season regardless of who was the coach. Nine of the 12 teams on the schedule went to bowls last season.

Vanderbilt Commodores hope receiving corps will be OK | tennessean.com | The Tennessean

Fisher said Krause, who started Saturday's scrimmage, has opened his eyes more than he anticipated. "He gives us a vertical threat because he's probably the fastest guy of the group," Fisher said. "Matthews and Boyd, are big strong guys. Matthews probably jumped out of the gate and was the best early in camp. I think Boyd has made the most strides later in the camp."

Vanderbilt Commodores give practice to SEC officials | tennessean.com | The Tennessean