After a couple days of limited activity (thanks income-producing professional career) I've got plenty of links to catch up on, before I start working on the Name of the Week and the Game Note posts. Here goes:
Football
Vanderbilt Commodores coach watches his weights | tennessean.com | The Tennessean
Even with the added responsibility he has as a head coach, Caldwell runs on the treadmill at least five days a week and is able to bench press 300 pounds for two repetitions. Perhaps even more impressive, after he maxes out with 300 pounds, his next set is with 225 pounds for 10 repetitions.
Vanderbilt Commodores turn attention to punt returns | tennessean.com | The Tennessean
Adam Smotherman returns for Vanderbilt | tennessean.com | The Tennessean
"It's painful enough to where I can't perform as well as I need to and the procedure is for the pain,'' Marve said. "It could have been a lot worse. We're just going to get it taken care of and I should be back real soon."
Vanderbilt Commodores may be without linebacker Chris Marve | tennessean.com | The Tennessean
Junior middle linebacker Chris Marve has a meniscus tear and will "probably" have his knee scoped on Wednesday, Coach Robbie Caldwell said. Marve wants to practice today to gauge his comfort level. After that a decision will be made. If his knee is scoped, Caldwell believes that his team co-captain will be able to play Oct. 16 at Georgia.
Commodores take on temporary role of favorite; conference foes looming | Nashville City Paper
VU's Norman ready to return to end zone on kickoff returns | Nashville City Paper
VandySports.com - Six-Pack with AnnArbor.com's Jeff Arnold
VandySports.com - Following the commits: sixth edition
VandySports.com - Three questions: defense
VandySports.com - Three questions: offense
Scout.com: Head-to-head: Vanderbilt vs. Eastern Michigan
Vanderbilt Sports Line: Waiting for Harbaugh
MORAL VICTORY!: Wish list for Vanderbilt's game with Eastern Michigan
MORAL VICTORY!: Vandy has a much bigger problem than Larry Smith
Audio: 104.5 FM with Robbie Caldwell | Vanderbilt Official Athletic Site
Basketball
Doug Gottlieb: Which teams easily could have made Vitale's top 40? - ESPN
My Naismith Preseason Top 50 (which includes freshmen) - Fox Sports > goodmanonfox > Blog
Andy Katz's Daily Word: Vanderbilt Commodores realize they need to win in March - ESPN
"I'm very optimistic about what this team can do and what it can become," Stallings said. "This is the hardest-working team I've ever coached." Stallings bases this on seeing John Jenkins in the gym when he would arrive for work this summer, many times well before 9 a.m. Many times Jenkins had been there since 7. "This went on all summer," Stallings said. "It wasn't only him. Jeffery Taylor, Steve Tchiengang and everyone on campus. I know how committed they are and how willing they are."
Stallings, staff host first coaches' clinic on Saturday | Tennessean Blogs - Vanderbilt Insider
Scout.com: Commodore Commit Excited to Join Program
Vanderbilt Sports Line: I'm Depressed.....Let's Talk About B-Ball