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Vandy247 PodcastThe Real Deal Podcast Ep. 1 | AD Candice Storey Lee + Anchor Impact GM Paul GrindstaffWelcome to The Real Deal Podcast - your home for Commodore stories - brought to you by Anchor Impact, Vanderbilt’s official collective, and Vandy 247 - your home of the Commodores. Every Tuesday, we bring you closer to Vanderbilt’s athletes, coaches, leaders, and programs - giving you behind-the-scenes access and connectivity to the black and gold. Today we launch with AD Candice Storey Lee and Paul Grindstaff, the General Manager of Anchor Impact.
2025-02-0432 min
Vandy247 PodcastWednesday Pod 12/20/2023: Early Signing Day Special with Billy Derrick + Chris LeeJoin Billy Derrick + Chris Lee for the Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, edition of the VandySports Podcast. We’ll discuss the latest on early signing day, rehash Clark Lea's comments, transfer portal activity, and more.
2023-12-2051 minVandy247 PodcastTuesday Pod 11-28-2023: Both quarterbacks gone, Brandon Hourigan OUT, Lee Dort suspended, moreJoin Billy Derrick and Joey Dwyer for the Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, edition of the VandySports Podcast. We'll discuss the portal activity with Clark Lea's program, the firing of strength coach Brandon Hourigan, the Lee Dort news, and tomorrow night's hoops clash vs. Boston College.
2023-11-281h 04Vandy247 PodcastFall Baseball Continues; Ken Seals is QB1; Lee Dort's Injury StatusBilly Derrick + Joey Dwyer are back with another Tuesday podcast. Today, they discuss the VandyBoys' disappointing weekend in New Jersey, Ken Seals starting vs. Ole Miss, the Auburn kickoff time, breakout candidates for basketball, Lee Dort's injury status, and the potential on the defensive end.
2023-10-241h 04Vandy247 PodcastWhat Jerry Stackhouse said in his summer press conference and what it meansChris Lee and Joey Dwyer talk Jerry Stackhouse's opening press conference including commentary of his candid response to Tyrin Lawrence's recruitment, Vanderbilt's confidence in Jason Rivera-Torres, Lee Dort's injury and more.
2023-08-1023 minVandy247 PodcastDortcastChris Lee and Sean Williams talk about coach Jerry Stackhouse landing prized Texas prospects Lee Dort and Noah Shelby.
2021-04-0831 minVandy247 PodcastVandy makes a $300 million athletics commitment (and sweeps another baseball series)On Monday morning, chancellor Daniel Diermeier and athletics director Candice Lee announced a $300 million commitment to athletics. Chris Lee and Mitch Light watched the announcement and take us through their thoughts and the implications of the announcement. The two also talk about Vanderbilt baseball's sweep of Missouri.
2021-03-2956 minVandy247 PodcastAn hour (plus) with Tim CorbinChris Lee and Tim Corbin talk for over an hour in anticipation of what the Commodore baseball team will put on the field. Discussions include improved players from last year, freshmen who could contribute and the nine pitchers Corbin believes could start, and discusses newcomers Christian Little and Brett Hansen. Corbin answers questions about Kumar Rocker's no-hitter against Duke, his relationship with Carl and Mike Yastrzemski, gives his thoughts on new football coach Clark Lea and tons more in a one-hour, 10-minute podcast.
2021-01-191h 10Vandy247 PodcastBasketball talk with the season on pauseTuesday's Vanderbilt-Tennessee game was canceled, and Saturday's may be as well, but Chris Lee and Tyler Mansfield find plenty to talk about with regards to Commodore hoops anyway. The pair take audience questions as well as talk about the phenomenal play of Scotty Pippen Jr., debate who the team's third-best player is, and talk a bit about the teams they think will contend for the Southeastern Conference crown.
2021-01-1335 minVandy247 PodcastA close loss to MSU, and coordinator hiring timingMitch Light and Chris Lee discuss a three-point basketball loss to Mississippi State, the timing for Clark Lea's coordinator hires and talk a little bit about the Ohio State-Alabama game before it's played on Monday.
2021-01-1123 minVandy247 PodcastIs there legitimate cause for optimism around Vanderbilt's football culture?Is this a new day in which the school doesn't have its thumb on Vanderbilt football? And what do we make of the Clark Lea hire now that it's a week in the rear-view mirror? Those are major topics of discussion for Chris Lee, Seabass and Bruno Reagan. Chris and Seabass also talk some Vanderbilt hoops in the aftermath of a disappointing loss at Davidson, and take on the mailbag, too.
2020-12-241h 33Vandy247 PodcastThoughts on Clark Lea, college football and Vandy hoopsMitch Light makes his first VandySports Podcast appearance since the Clark Lea hire, and chimes in with thoughts on that. Chris Lee and Mitch also talk about the lack of parity in the College Football Playoff era, discuss the craziness of Auburn's hiring process for a football coach and then touch on some Commodore hoops before hitting the mailbag.
2020-12-2243 minVandy247 PodcastBreaking down the Clark Lea hireVanderbilt had many good choices for its head football coach and opted for Clark Lea--who was one of them--as its choice. Chris Lee and Braden Gall spent an hour and 33 minutes discussing nearly every element of Vandy's choice, from the hire itself to the alternatives to who he might bring as assistants and other topics related to the hire. Plus, what weight does Tim Corbin's endorsement carry?
2020-12-181h 34Vandy247 PodcastClark Lea, National Signing Day and hoops talkChris Lee and Seabass discuss National Signing Day, whether Clark Lea was the right hire for Vanderbilt, and some thoughts on the basketball team after the Richmond defeat.
2020-12-171h 22Vandy247 PodcastOpt-outs and coaching changesMitch Light and Chris Lee discuss the opt-outs at Vanderbilt and across the country in college football and some difficulties that's caused at VU, and talk about football coaching searches
2020-12-0926 minVandy247 PodcastWho will be Vanderbilt's next football coach?Chris Lee, Bruno Reagan and Seabass discuss several Vanderbilt football coaching candidates, pick who they'd hire and make a guess as to who VU will hire. The three answer a bunch of mailbag questions also in a one-hour, 10-minute podcast.
2020-12-031h 10Vandy247 PodcastMitch Light, on Vanderbilt's football coaching searchChris Lee and Mitch Light talk about Vanderbilt's dismissal of Derek Mason and some of the pros and cons of coaches who might replace him.
2020-12-0221 minVandy247 PodcastDerek Mason fired, now what?Vanderbilt announced it is moving on from Derek Mason with two games left to play in the season. Chris Lee and Bruno Reagan talk about that, who might replace Mason, what players might think in the meantime and more.
2020-11-2939 minVandy247 PodcastWhat's really happening with Vanderbilt footballVanderbilt apparently will use soccer player Sarah Fuller to kick on Saturday against Missouri. Former Commodore Bruno Reagan is dialed into what people inside the program are saying about the move and it's not pretty. Also, Bruno, Chris Lee and Seabass discuss other topics around the Vanderbilt program, including why players are leaving. It a one-hour and 23-minute podcast you don't forget.
2020-11-261h 22Vandy247 PodcastMitch Light talks Vandy, SEC football after the Florida gameChris Lee and Mitch Light talk about Vanderbilt's 38-17 loss to Florida and discuss their memories of the Vanderbilt-Tennessee series. The two talk some Vandy hoops and big-picture college football, too. NOTE: This episode was recorded before the postponement of the Tennessee game.
2020-11-2453 minVandy247 PodcastThe Kentucky game and coaching hot seatsChris Lee and Mitch Light discuss a 38-35 loss at Kentucky, and coaches who could be out of jobs at season's end after the coaching carousel cracked up following South Caroilna's firing of Will Muschamp. Is Derek Mason safe at Vanderbilt? Chris and Mitch discuss that, and a small bit of Commodore hoops, too.
2020-11-1733 minVandy247 PodcastThe offense is getting better, and the defense... is notChris Lee and Bruno Reagan discuss VU's 38-35 loss at Kentucky, including the improving offensive line under Peter Rossomondo and Saturday's effective quarterback platoon. And then... there's the defense. Chris and Bruno talk about why strength and conditioning coach James Dobson isn't the problem, answer your questions and more.
2020-11-161h 10Vandy247 PodcastFootball exodus, basketball talkWhy are Vanderbilt football players leaving in droves? This seems to be more on the school and less on Derek Mason, and we tell you why. Plus, Chris Lee and Seabass hit on the excellent recent play of Keyon Henry-Brooks and talk about how the rotation for basketball will shape up,
2020-11-131h 03Vandy247 PodcastThe crazy Vandy-MSU box score and SEC coaches in troubleChris Lee and Mitch Light discuss how the box score from Saturday's Mississippi State-Vanderbilt game was not something anyone could have foreseen. Chris and Mitch also talk about potential replacements should Derek Mason be fired, touch on job security for Will Muschamp and Jeremy Pruitt at South Carolina and Tennessee, discuss a few other SEC games and make College Football Playoff forecasts,
2020-11-1047 minVandy247 PodcastWhen everyone knows it's time for a changeIs this the worst team Vanderbilt has fielded in decades? Chris Lee and Seabass walk through some of the ugly numbers that suggest the Commodores are the worst of the Power 5 teams. Also, how are Vanderbilt sports different if the school parted ways with David Williams around 2015?
2020-11-0648 minVandy247 PodcastDoes Vandy match up better with Mississippi State than a 19-point line shows?On paper, Vanderbilt's game with Mississippi State looks more winnable than you'd think--Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss why. The two also talk about the SEC's awful weekend of football (including Vandy's awful showing) and what they learned from it, hit on big-picture program issues with defense and answer several listener questions.
2020-11-0345 minVandy247 PodcastVandy's best chance at a football win is...Mitch Light opines on VU's best chance for a football win this year--and it might not be who you think it is. He and host Chris Lee talk about some crazy twists and turns around SEC football and get into some quick SEC hoops talk.
2020-10-2632 minVandy247 PodcastLifelines, and the turnover mulletChris Lee and Seabass touch on Vanderbilt's worsening roster situation that has its ability to play Ole Miss in jeopardy, hit on theories as to why Candice Lee was more transparent than normal on Tuesday and the climate around the football program, and offer a brief summary of what they've seen in the SEC this year.
2020-10-2243 minVandy247 PodcastFall baseball rewindChris Lee and Kevin Ingram talk Commodore baseball, including what Kevin's seen in practice and what Chris saw in two games of the Black & Gold series. The two discuss the logjam at catcher, the competition at third base and DH, who they think will be the third starter, Luke Murphy's breakout performance and whether Isaiah Thomas is VU's next hitting superstar.
2020-10-2131 minVandy247 PodcastHow Vanderbilt's power structure worksChris Lee and George Plaster discuss the state of Vanderbilt football after back-to-back, 41-7 losses, and now a postponement of the Missouri game. The two also talk about how the Board of Trust's role in athletics is basically meaningless, and talk about (and name) the small handful of people who appear to control the university's decisions.
2020-10-1442 minVandy247 PodcastDepleted roster contributes to disastrous outcome against South CarolinaChris Lee and Mitch Light talk about how a depleted secondary led to a 41-7 home loss to a South Carolina team that had lost five straight. Chris and Mitch also discuss how opt-outs and injuries have put VU in a numbers game where it could have issues playing, period, while also going over a crazy Southeastern Conference football weekend.
2020-10-1235 minVandy247 PodcastWhen Vandy starts to fight (back)Chris Lee and Seabass talk about Vanderbilt's offense and what's not working. The two also talk about true freshmen who've played at VU this year and Vanderbilt's denial of a credential to VandySports.com.
2020-10-0858 minVandy247 PodcastWhat kind of power will Vanderbilt deputy AD Tommy McClelland have?Former Louisiana Tech athletics director has now started at Vanderbilt in a position that, in title, is a demotion. But is it in actuality, and will McClelland actually be running the Vanderbilt AD? Chris Lee and George Plaster discuss that, and the general state of Vanderbilt football--which, according to the SP+ ratings, is now significantly behind even the SEC's bottom-tier teams.
2020-10-0639 minVandy247 PodcastHot seats, recruiting rankings and an uninspiring performance vs. LSUChris Lee and Mitch Light discuss Vandy's 41-7 loss to LSU and the few positives Mitch took from that. Mitch gives data to show that Vandy's biggest problem (surprise!) is a talent gap. The two also discuss the lack of head coach firings in college sports during These Uncertain Times.
2020-10-0532 minVandy247 PodcastPreviewing the LSU game, and a lofty Ken Seals compKevin Ingram and Chris Lee discuss Vanderbilt's matchup with LSU, discuss some interesting things from the A&M game, and discuss the difficulty of being a sideline announcer from hundreds of miles away.
2020-10-0228 minVandy247 PodcastFootball talk, plus, Vanderbilt's mis-handling of Will PerdueChris Lee and George Plaster start the podcast with a little Braves/Vandy baseball talk, move to how the football team has a 1990s feel to it and then on to the school's mis-treatment of Will Perdue.
2020-10-0133 minVandy247 PodcastDid the Texas A&M loss change expectations?Chris Lee and Seabass discuss Vanderbilt's 17-12 loss at Texas A&M, and Seabass answers a number of questions as to whether that changes his expectations on wins and losses for the season, offensive and defensive production and a number of things.
2020-09-3025 minVandy247 PodcastWhat Mitch Light liked--and didn't--in Vanderbilt's opener at Texas A&MChris Lee and Mitch Light dissect Vanderbilt's football season opener. Topics include Ken Seals's debut, a much-improved defense, the running back situation with Keyon Brooks out, Derek Mason's late-game personal foul (and why both defend Mason on that), and Mitch's general thoughts on the college football landscape in this odd 2020 season.
2020-09-2845 minVandy247 PodcastThe two biggest storylines with VU football for 2020Chris Lee and Braden Gall talk about two intriguing storylines with the 2020 season: A true freshman quarterback (Ken Seals) and a defense led by new coordinator Ted Roof that has a chance to surprise. The two also talk about how Vanderbilt's baseball brand, hit some topics related to the 10-game Southeastern Conference football schedule, and discuss why Derek Mason is Braden's first choice among SEC coaches to babysit his kids.
2020-09-251h 07
Vandy247 PodcastThe silver lining for the 2021 football offenseSome of the disadvantages that the Vanderbilt offense faces for 2020 could turn out to pay dividends for 2021. Chris Lee and The Athletic's Mitch Light discuss that, as well as the general climate around college football, and get into when the college basketball season could start.
2020-09-1136 min
Vandy247 PodcastFavorite Commodores, pro futuresChris Lee and Seabass give their favorite Vanderbilt players of all time, and talk about which VandyBoys have the brightest MLB futures. The pair also answer some football and hoops questions in the mailbag.
2020-09-1057 min
Vandy247 PodcastThe state of the VandyBoys, with Kevin IngramChris Lee and Vanderbilt mid-week TV announcer Kevin Ingram talk about the abbreviated 2020 season and what might have been before discussing the 2021 roster. The two also share some funny Harry and Skip Caray stories on a sidebar midway through the program.
2020-09-0444 min
Vandy247 PodcastRe-bootHas Vanderbilt abandoned all of former Malcolm Turner's strategic plans? Chris Lee and guest George Plaster discuss that, as well as some more background of Candice Lee's coming into power that's not been discussed on the podcast. The two talk about new chancellor Daniel Diermeier's latest remarks on athletics, hit the mailbag, and more in a 58-minute episode. Special thanks to our new presenting sponsor, Jody Jones DDS, for help making a sixth season of the podcast possible.
2020-09-0258 min
Vandy247 PodcastPlay ball?Chris Lee and Seabass start the episode by discussing the resumption of sports; Chris shares why he's not sure college football unfortunately may not get off the ground. The two also talk about the climate around Vanderbilt athletics and why the PR war is about to get worse for the university unless it can soon produce something that can tangibly excite its athletics community.
2020-08-011h 05
Vandy247 PodcastOpinions and evidenceChris Lee and George Plaster go over the cases that people have made as to why athletic director Candice Lee deserved the athletic director's job, and the ones they've made that she didn't. Lee, through her actions as AD and in support rules before becoming the AD in title, has a very observable track record to evaluate; how do the facts align with each camp?
2020-07-2956 min
Vandy247 PodcastWhy the SEC is about to have revised 2020 football schedules, and more COVID-19 complicationsChris Lee's former radio co-host, Trey Wallace (now at Fox Sports Knoxville), joins the podcast to discuss what he's hearing in SEC offices regarding coming changes to the 2020 football schedule in light of COVID-19. The two also discuss game-day policies, what this means for teams booted off schedules, and more. Trey also discusses how Vanderbilt's dismissal of most of its sports media relations team was received around the SEC.
2020-07-101h 06
Vandy247 PodcastVanderbilt dismantles its athletics communications officeVanderbilt stunned everyone by eliminating almost its entire athletics communication office, putting it under the auspices of the general university. Chris Lee and George Plaster talk about the "why's" of that decision and what it means.
2020-07-0855 min
Vandy247 PodcastPotential tough decisions, looking back a year, and... oxtail?Chris Lee and Seabass discuss tough coverage decisions that will have to be made if football is pushed to the spring, and talk about how much the outlook for Vanderbilt sports has changed in one year. Plus, the two talk about some dynamics with the quarterback battle heading into the 2020 (2021?) season.
2020-07-031h 10
Vandy247 PodcastKeeping it realChris Lee and Seabass discuss how the sports media works, and talk about what could happen if Vanderbilt needed to make a football coaching change immediately.
2020-06-2549 min
Vandy247 PodcastPost-2020 MLB Draft discussion, and 2021 football recruitingChris Lee and Seabass compare 2020 MLB Draft expectations compared to realities, whether Mason Hickman should stay in school or go pro, and why the Orioles shouldn't have passed on Austin Martin. Plus, Seabass gives some brief evaluations of VU's 2021 football recruits.
2020-06-1841 min
Vandy247 PodcastAcademics, athletics and COVID-19Educational consultant (and Vanderbilt graduate) Mike Spivey tells us what he's learning about what's ahead with COVID-19 and higher ed after talking with multiple university administrators. He and Chris Lee hit the realities and the what-ifs of how universities and athletics are being affected with COVID-19 and touch on some other related issues, too.
2020-06-171h 06
Vandy247 PodcastVanderbilt's baseball brand, and the 2020 MLB DraftChris Lee and Seabass talk about the strength of the VandyBoys' brand, and cite a tangible example. Plus, the two talk about what's ahead for VU in this draft, especially in Rounds 2-5, where the Commodores might (or might not) lose a lot of key arms. The two dive into a football-themed mailbag at the end.
2020-06-1048 min
Vandy247 PodcastWill Vanderbilt play football this fall?The Tennessean's Gentry Estes wrote about Vanderbilt's indecision regarding playing football this fall amidst the COVID-19 crisis. He and Chris Lee get into why VU hasn't made a decision and what could happen if Vanderbilt doesn't play this fall. It's an enlightening 35-minute episode of the VandySports Podcast.
2020-06-0835 min
Vandy247 PodcastWho'd you rather have?Bobby Johnson or Derek Mason? Earl Bennett or Jordan Matthews? Casey Hayward or D.J. Moore? Those are a few of the questions Chris Lee asks Seabass, plus, a number of intriguing mailbag questions with an eye towards Vanderbilt's 2020 football season.
2020-06-041h 02
Vandy247 PodcastCandice Lee, Vandy ADCandice Lee has been promoted from interim athletic director to the permanent person for that position. Chris Lee and George Plaster discuss that, how Vanderbilt got here and what that means.
2020-05-2651 min
Vandy247 Podcast2021 Vanderbilt footballThe 2021 Vanderbilt football season should be a lot more interesting than the 2020 campaign, for two big reasons. Chris Lee and Seabass get into that, and also discuss future VU out-of-conference football schedules for the next decade.
2020-05-221h 02
Vandy247 PodcastLonger-term outlook for VU hoops, and that underrated 2004 pitching staffChris Lee and Mitch Light discuss Vandy hoops rosters for the next 2-3 years, and the biggest missing piece there. The two also talk briefly about the start of college football season, then, dive into the VandySports 100, which spawns a discussion of Vandy's terrific 2004 starting rotation.
2020-05-1951 min
Vandy247 PodcastNo Romello; now, when will we have sports?Romello White is headed to Ole Miss, and VU is without a third basketball assistant. Chris Lee and George Plaster discuss that, as well as a potential re-start for baseball and the landscape for college football this fall.
2020-05-1844 min
Vandy247 PodcastThe MLB Draft, and three reasons for football hope for 2020Chris Lee and Mitch Light hit all sorts of topics in an hour-long draft. The discussion starts with where MLB.com recently ranked Vanderbilt players and prospects in its draft ratings, touches on the Jim Harbaugh letter to the NCAA, hits the VandySports 100 (including the Festus Ezeli-Luke Kornet debate) and ends with the 2020 football team, including the three biggest reasons of hope for the seasons.
2020-05-131h 00
Vandy247 PodcastMuch depends on the new chancellorA year and a half after David Williams stepped down, nothing really changed with Vanderbilt athletics, even before the pandemic. How might new chancellor Daniel Diermaier feel about sports? Chris Lee and George Plaster discuss that, some lower-hanging fruit for Candice Lee, and what sports might return (and when) in a wide-ranging Monday podcast lasting 44 minutes.
2020-05-1144 min
Vandy247 PodcastWould Romello White be Vanderbilt's best player?Chris Lee and Seabass dive into that, what VU's rotation would look like with the Arizona State transfer, and the complication that could get in the way of White coming. The two also hit some football-related issues arising from the COVID-19 cancellation of spring practice, and a lot more in a 1:16 podcast.
2020-05-071h 16
Vandy247 PodcastPotential problems with a spring college football seasonGeorge Plaster and Chris Lee discuss some of the issues that could come if college football were moved to the spring, and end the show with a discussion of Vanderbilt's resistance to involving folks who understand athletics into the athletics decision-making process.
2020-05-0539 min
Vandy247 PodcastRomello White to Vanderbilt?The Arizona State forward is transferring, and the Commodores seem to be the favorite. Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss the roster impact of that, discuss an alternate world of SEC-only football this fall and then dive into some recent picks in the VandySports 100.
2020-05-0440 min
Vandy247 PodcastDoes Vanderbilt have a 2021 NFL first-rounder?The answer may surprise you; it surprised Chris Lee and Seabass, who also discuss the outcome of the 2020 NFL Draft and talk about the NCAA's image-and-likeness statement from this week.
2020-05-011h 06
Vandy247 Podcast"Amateurism"Chris Lee and George Plaster discuss the NCAA's announcement that it's taking steps towards allowing players to be paid for use of their image and likeness.
2020-04-3031 min
Vandy247 PodcastTampa's a great landing spot for Ke'Shawn VaughnRunning back Ke'Shawn Vaughn lands in Tampa Bay, which is about as ideal a spot for him as he could hope for, for reasons Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss. Why didn't Kalija Lipscomb and Jared Pinkney get picked? They break that down also, as well as discuss two interesting Vanderbilt stories that Mitch has recently written at The Athletic.
2020-04-2748 min
Vandy247 PodcastHoops recruiting update, and a look at playing time competition for 2020-21Chris Lee and David Sisk talk for 1:10 about Vanderbilt and Southeastern Conference basketball. Topics include whether Vanderbilt adds another player this spring, whether Saben Lee or Isaac McBride will be on the roster next year, which freshmen can have an impact (and have the best chance of starting), an analysis of recent commitment Akeem Odusipe, how VU's class compares with the SEC, and a discussion of Jeff Goodman's top-50 forecast for next season, which includes nine SEC teams.
2020-04-261h 11
Vandy247 PodcastNFL Draft preview, and the Seabass mailbagChris Lee and Seabass talk about the Big Three and the upcoming NFL Draft, especially as it pertains to Ke'Shawn Vaughn. The two take a litany of mailbag questions covering other sports in a 1:09 podcast.
2020-04-241h 09
Vandy247 PodcastVanderbilt and the 2020 MLB DraftChris Lee and New York Dore do an exhaustive breakdown of what the 2021 baseball roster could look like after the draft is over. Is Tyler Brown really returning to VU? Who might come back if the draft is five rounds, but not if it's 10? And will Jayson Gonzalez come back after missing 2020? The two tackle those topics, and more.
2020-04-2130 min
Vandy247 PodcastFinancial ramifications from COVID-19 hit VU, and more are comingVU interim chancellor Susan Wente announced a $30 million budget shortfall for the academic year. What does that mean for campus and for sports? And when will football start again, and what happens if that's not until the spring? George Plaster and Chris Lee wade through the uncertainty in the wake of the COVID-19 virus and ensuing quarantine.
2020-04-2035 min
Vandy247 PodcastHow might the 2021 baseball roster look?Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich discuss Vandy's short 2020 baseball season, and then dive into the 2021 roster. How might the draft affect VU next year? What current players and commitments could go pro? What are the wild cards with next season? The two address that, and more, in a 50-minute episode.
2020-04-1750 min
Vandy247 PodcastSizing up the wide receiver corps, next year's hoops roster, and G League developmentsChris Lee and Seabass discuss the wide receiver group now that C.J. Bolar is in the transfer portal, and players who could benefit from Bolar's departure. The two also talk at length about next year's basketball roster, and the potential ramifications for VU if top hoops recruits start bypassing college for the G League.
2020-04-161h 11
Vandy247 PodcastLosing C.J. Bolar, and other football thoughtsMitch Light and Chris Lee react to the loss of C.J. Bolar, the receiver who hit the transfer portal on Monday. The two also talk about Tyrin Lawrence and have some thoughts about the latest picks to the VandySports 100.
2020-04-1431 min
Vandy247 PodcastWhat does Vanderbilt University really care about?Chris Lee and George Plaster discuss the general sports climate (and some games they've re-watched during the pandemic) for 20 minutes before jumping into Vanderbilt talk. Today's primary topic is how VU is ignoring its own student newspaper and the changes in how the school has approached its priorities in recent years. Also, what was the purpose behind Candice Lee's appearance on social media last week? Those are some of the topics on Monday's 58-minute episode.
2020-04-1358 min
Vandy247 PodcastTyrin Lawrence talk, and the challenge of rating playersChris Lee and Seabass discuss Tyrin Lawrence, and Vandy's pursuit of him. The two also dive into some of the latest selections to the VandySports 100.
2020-04-0857 min
Vandy247 PodcastTyler Brown to return, and that makes for a loaded pitching staff (again)Tyler Brown announced he'll return for 2021, and regardless of the draft, the Commodores will be loaded on the mound again. Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss that, then, delve into the "left out" portion of the VandySports 100, as well as discussing the first two revealed entries (Riley LaChance, Adam Butler) of the list. It's a 55-minute episode released on Monday afternoon.
2020-04-0654 min
Vandy247 PodcastMLB Draft implications, an early look at 2020-21 hoopsChris Lee and Seabass talk about the implications of a potential five-round MLB Draft for 2020, and its impact on Vanderbilt. The two also talk about a Saben Lee-less hoops roster that adds Notre Dame transfer D.J. Harvey and Rice transfer Quentin Miller-Brown.
2020-04-0246 min
Vandy247 PodcastSaben Lee departsChris Lee and Mitch Light discuss the loss of Saben Lee for next year, talk about the late Woody Widenhofer, and more.
2020-04-0146 min
Vandy247 PodcastWhat could have been for baseball, and the challenge of a VandySports 100Chris Lee and Seabass talk about how VU's pitching staff could have been among the all-time greats had the season played out. Also, Chris introduces the concept of the the VandySports 100 and the challenge of putting that together, and ends the podcast with some football and recruiting talk.
2020-03-2652 min
Vandy247 PodcastWhat were the most significant games in VU history?Chris Lee and Mitch Light digest that question, and also talk about how the Coronavirus is affecting the sports world.
2020-03-2537 min
Vandy247 PodcastThe Coronavirus crisis makes for an uncertain sports futureChris Lee and George Plaster discuss the Coronavirus crisis and how it's created mass uncertainty across the sports landscape, and particularly for an already-delicate situation at VU.
2020-03-2353 min
Vandy247 PodcastWhen it's all canceled: Reacting in real timeThe NCAA pulled the plug on darn-near everything as Chris Lee and Seabass were recording a podcast. The two react in real time and try to process it all, including implications for players, coaches, media fans, eligibility concerns, etc., and Chris's frustrations of why what's literally a life-and-death situation in many instances has become unnecessarily political.
2020-03-121h 02
Vandy247 PodcastNew football schemes, hoops momentum and baseball thoughtsChris Lee and Mitch Light talk Vandy football, basketball and baseball. Included: Chris's thoughts on scheme changes for VU football, Mitch and Chris's thoughts on Saben Lee and Scotty Pippen Jr., their SEC Tournament picks, how injuries could affect the baseball team, why there's some hope for the hitting situation, and more.
2020-03-1038 min
Vandy247 PodcastTwo in a row for hoops; remembering past Memorial MagicChris Lee and George Plaster talk about VU winning two in a row at season's end, what it could mean and what could have been had Aaron Nesmith stayed healthy and Yanni Wetzell stayed in town. The two also remember some Barry Goheen buzzer-beaters and some of the best games Memorial Gym had to offer.
2020-03-0941 min
Vandy247 PodcastFirst impressions of Ken SealsChris Lee and Seabass talk about various Vanderbilt sports, including Chris's first impressions of seeing freshman quarterback Ken Seals live.
2020-03-0634 min
Vandy247 PodcastSaben wrecks a Senior NightSaben Lee's 38-point performance in leading VU to an upset at Alabama was a sight to behold. Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss that, and also get into some lineup and roster strategy with the 11-3 baseball team.
2020-03-0440 min
Vandy247 PodcastThe belated Seabass episodeIt's better late than never? Here's the episode that Chris Lee and Seabass recorded on Feb. 27 that we're just now airing. In it is some spring football talk, a re-wind of that infamous press conference and more.
2020-03-0456 min
Vandy247 PodcastA power struggle is comingVanderbilt will have a search for its next AD, but will it be a real search or will the school just stick with interim Candice Lee? Chris Lee has a theory on how you'll know how that'll turn out. He and guest George Plaster discuss that and other big-picture VU athletics matters, and hit on hoops and baseball for a bit.
2020-03-0349 min
Vandy247 PodcastThe pitching circle of trustHow many of Vanderbilt's pitchers can you trust in big spots? Chris Lee and New York Dore go over that, and talk about some dynamics with the lineup, too.
2020-02-2837 min
Vandy247 PodcastAbout that plan and that press conferenceGuest George Plaster joins the podcast to talk about the rstrategic plan that Vanderbilt released on Wednesday, and Candice ee's press conference that followed. Host Chris Lee has learned some context that explains some of what went on and what's been going on, and some more context on why ex-chancellor Nick Zeppos treated athletics as he did.
2020-02-2731 min
Vandy247 PodcastSaben Lee's effort goes to waste, while VandyBoys keep throwing strikesChris Lee and Mitch Light discuss a wildly entertaining basketball game between Vanderbilt and Georgia that resulted in a heartbreaking loss, then, turn their attention to the Commodores' phenomenal pitching.
2020-02-2545 min
Vandy247 PodcastFighting city hallChris Lee and George Plaster talk through both the recent and distant history of what happens when someone makes an effort to change Vanderbilt athletics. That includes how decisions are made and the Board of Trust's role in all of it. From what happened three weeks ago, to things that happened decades ago, much is discussed and several listener questions get answered.
2020-02-241h 00
Vandy247 PodcastSpring practice, strike throwing and show causesChris Lee and Seabass discuss football spring practice, which is on the horizon. They also talk about VU's young pitchers and how they're performing early in the baseball season, the show-cause penalty that the NCAA just gave Kevin Stallings and more.
2020-02-2145 min
Vandy247 PodcastVandy's young arms getting it done, and hoops talkChris Lee and Willy Daunic discuss how Vanderbilt's freshman arms have had a tremendous start to the season, then, talk a little hoops.
2020-02-2022 min
Vandy247 PodcastThe good and bad of baseball almost one week inChris Lee and New York Dore talk about the season's first four games. Topics include the brilliance of freshmen Jack Leiter, Thomas Schultz and C.J. Rodriguez, the affect of injuries to Ty Duvall and Dominic Keegan and the team's issues with youth and infield defense.
2020-02-1945 min
Vandy247 PodcastIt's time for Vanderbilt's Board of Trust to dig deeperChris Lee and George Plaster talk about the aftermath of Malcolm Turner's parting from the university, how it appears Turner got little help on the inside, and how the Board of Trust owes athletics the duty to look at not just what just happened, but things that pre-date Turner, too.
2020-02-1829 min
Vandy247 PodcastHoops talk, ridiculously early football win totalsChris Lee and Seabass talk Vandy hoops, then, handicap Vanderbilt's chances of winning each of its football games for 2020.
2020-02-1341 min
Vandy247 PodcastThe Stackhouse strategyChris Lee and Willy Daunic dive into what Jerry Stackhouse is doing to improve Vanderbilt basketball now, and his plan of building for the future. Also, the two dive into the dangers of Vanderbilt's young baseball lineup and why you should probably expect growing pains with that for much of the season.
2020-02-1219 min
Vandy247 PodcastWhen things don't add upMalcolm Turner is gone, but there are still a lot of questions to be answered about how it went down. Chris Lee and George Plaster explore those and the general climate around Vanderbilt athletics in the not-so-distant past and touch briefly on facilities plans.
2020-02-1158 min
Vandy247 PodcastBasketball hope and a baseball lineupBasketball has been competitive for four games, and Chris Lee and Mitch Light dive into why. They also have an interesting conversation about the baseball lineup, and how it may not be what people expect.
2020-02-1044 min