Anchor Drop, August 21, 2021: 14 Days to Kickoff

Good morning.

Optional Musical Accompaniment

We are now 14 days — two weeks! — away from Vanderbilt football’s September 4 season opener against East Tennessee State. 14 for the Commodores is wide receiver Will Sheppard. The 6’3”, 200-pound sophomore from Mandeville, Louisiana, played in eight games last season and had a highlight-reel catch against Florida. He seems to be ticketed for a bigger role in the passing game this season.

Apparently the defensive line is showing out in preseason practice, and there’s a hint that Daevion Davis, Malik Langham, and Nate Clifton might be the starters on the defensive line — but we’re still running a 3-4? What? Anyway, Clark Lea had more media availability after practice yesterday.

Sports on TV

All times Central.

• 5:00 AM: LPGA: AIG Women’s Open, Third Round (Golf Channel)
• 10:05 AM: FIBA: India vs. Palestine (ESPN+)
• 12:00 PM: PGA Tour: Northern Trust, Third Round (Golf Channel)
• 12:00 PM: LLWS: Nolensville, TN vs. Hooksett, NH (ESPN)
• 12:00 PM: NFL Preseason: Bills at Bears (NFL Network)
• 12:05 PM: MLB: Twins at Yankees (FS1)
• 2:00 PM: PGA Tour: Northern Trust, Third Round (CBS)
• 2:00 PM: LLWS: Manchester, CT vs. Toms River, NJ (ESPN3)
• 3:05 PM: MLB: Mets at Dodgers (FS1)
• 3:25 PM: NFL Preseason: Jets at Packers (NFL Network)
• 5:00 PM: LLWS: Sammamish, WA vs. Palm City, FL (ESPN)
• 6:15 PM: MLB: Pirates at Cardinals (MLB.tv free game)
• 6:30 PM: NFL Preseason: Lions at Steelers (NFL Network)
• 7:00 PM: LLWS: Oaks, PA vs. Lafayette, LA (ESPN)
• 9:00 PM: NFL Preseason: Raiders at Rams (NFL Network)

Scoreboard

NFL Preseason: Chiefs 17, Cardinals 10 ... Football Team 17, Bengals 13.

MLB: Royals 6, Cubs 2 ... Braves 3, Orioles 0 ... Yankees 10, Twins 2 ... Tigers 4, Blue Jays 1 ... Cleveland 9, Angels 1 ... White Sox 7, Rays 5 ... Reds 5, Marlins 3 ... Red Sox 6, Rangers 0 ... Astros 12, Mariners 3 ... Nationals 4, Brewers 1 ... Pirates 4, Cardinals 0 ... Rockies 9, Diamondbacks 4 ... A’s 4, Giants 1 ... Dodgers 3, Mets 2 ... Phillies 4, Padres 3.