Shows
Vandy247 PodcastSpecial announcement: Join us as we merge with Vandy247!Join Billy Derrick as he sits down with Chris Lee and Robbie Weinstein to discuss the merge between VandySports and Vandy247 to ring in the new year
2025-01-0136 minVandy247 PodcastVandySports Pregame Show | Vanderbilt vs. Tennessee | Rivalry WeekJoin Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday's Vanderbilt-Tennessee matchup in Nashville with the following three guests:
Joey Dwyer, VandySports.com
Langston Patterson, Vanderbilt LB
Ryan Schumpert, Rocky Top Insider
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2024-11-2929 minVandy247 PodcastVandySports Pregame Show | Vanderbilt @ LSU | Week ThirteenJoin Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday's Vanderbilt-LSU matchup in Baton Rouge with the following three guests:
Vanderbilt Safety Maurice Hampton
Norman Jordan, Vanderbilt Radio Network
Matt Moscona, ESPN Baton Rouge
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2024-11-2241 minVandy247 PodcastVandySports Pregame Show | Vanderbilt vs. South Carolina | Week ElevenJoin Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday's Vanderbilt-South Carolina matchup in Nashville with the following four guests:
Vanderbilt OL Steven Hubbard
Joey Dwyer, VandySports.com
Kevin Ingram, Vanderbilt Radio Network
Alan Cole, GamecockScoop.com
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2024-11-0849 minVandy247 Podcast11/6/2024: Looking back at Auburn, basketball gets first win, glance at South Carolina, mailbagChris Lee, Billy Derrick, and Joey Dwyer discuss Vandy's 17-7 win over Auburn, latest injury concerns, defensive improvement, offensive struggles, basketball beats UMES, and answer mailbag questions.Try out our sponsor Magic Mind today! Get 48% off a subscription, and 20% off a one-time purchase, at: https://www.magicmind.com/vandysports
2024-11-0658 minVandy247 PodcastVandySports Pregame Show | Vanderbilt @ Auburn | Week TenJoin Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday's Vanderbilt-Auburn matchup at Jordan-Hare Stadium with the following four guests:
Vanderbilt DE Khordae Sydnor
Joey Dwyer, VandySports.com
Mitch Light, The Athletic
Jay Tate, AuburnRivals.com
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2024-11-011h 13Vandy247 PodcastVandySports Pregame Show | #25 Vanderbilt vs. #5 Texas | Week NineJoin Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday's Vanderbilt-Texas matchup in Nashville with the following four guests:
Vanderbilt OL Gunnar Hansen
Joey Dwyer, VandySports.com
Watson Brown, Former Vanderbilt QB & Coach
Joe Cook, InsideTexas.com
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2024-10-251h 03Vandy247 PodcastVandySports Pregame Show | Vanderbilt vs. Ball State | Week EightJoin Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday's Vanderbilt-Ball State matchup in Nashville with the following three guests:
Vanderbilt LB Nick Rinaldi
Joey Dwyer, VandySports.com
Andrew Allegretta, Vanderbilt Radio Network
Mick Tidrow, Radio/TV Voice - Ball State
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2024-10-1854 minVandy247 Podcast10/16/2024: Vandy keeps proving people wrong; College Gameday coming to Nashville?Chris Lee, Luke Wyatt, and Billy Derrick discuss Vandy's resilience at Kentucky, Pavia's grit, Clark Lea's defense making just enough plays, staying consistent vs. Ball State, the chances of College Gameday vs. Texas, basketball media day takeaways, and answer mailbag questions. Try out our sponsor Magic Mind today! Get 48% off a subscription, and 20% off a one-time purchase, at: https://www.magicmind.com/vandysports
2024-10-161h 12Vandy247 PodcastVandySports Pregame Show | Vanderbilt @ Kentucky | Week SevenJoin Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday's Vanderbilt-Kentucky matchup in Lexington with the following three guests:
Vanderbilt STAR Randon Fontenette
Norman Jordan, Vanderbilt Radio Network
Dick Gabriel, UK Sports Network
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2024-10-1141 minVandy247 Podcast10/10/2024: Rehashing the Alabama win, impact of one game, refocusing on Kentucky, mailbagChris Lee, Luke Wyatt, and Billy Derrick give their final thoughts on the Alabama win, discuss the impact of the historic night, NIL developments, recruiting updates, the challenge of facing Kentucky, and answer mailbag questions.Try out our sponsor Magic Mind today! Get 48% off a subscription, and 20% off a one-time purchase, at: https://www.magicmind.com/vandysports
2024-10-1059 minVandy247 PodcastVandySports Pregame Show | Vanderbilt vs. No. 1 Alabama | Week SixJoin Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday's Vanderbilt-Alabama matchup in Nashville with the following three guests:
Storylines to watch with Joey Dwyer
Kevin Ingram, Vanderbilt Radio Network
Drew DeArmond, 97.7 ESPN (Huntsville)
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2024-10-041h 06Vandy247 Podcast10/3/2024: Commodores await No. 1 Alabama, importance of limiting penalties, offensive gameplan, mailbagChris Lee, Luke Wyatt, and Billy Derrick rehash the Missouri loss, discuss the penalty issues, preview the Alabama matchup, and answer mailbag questions.Try out our sponsor Magic Mind today! Get 48% off a subscription, and 20% off a one-time purchase, at: https://www.magicmind.com/vandysports
2024-10-031h 09Vandy247 PodcastVandySports Pregame Show | Vanderbilt @ Missouri | Week FourJoin Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday's Vanderbilt-Missouri matchup in Columbia with the following three guests: - Five things to watch with Joey Dwyer- Vanderbilt play-by-play voice Andrew Allegretta- Billy Jones, KCOU Sports ColumbiaTry out our sponsor Magic Mind today! Get 48% off a subscription, and 20% off a one-time purchase, at: https://www.magicmind.com/vandysports
2024-09-201h 02Vandy247 Podcast9/19/2024: Rehashing the Georgia St loss, SEC opener looms, injury updates, mailbagChris Lee, Luke Wyatt, and Billy Derrick discuss the disaster in Atlanta, a bad week of preparation, the focus level this week, the latest injury report, and a Missouri preview.Try out our sponsor Magic Mind today! Get 48% off a subscription, and 20% off a one-time purchase, at: https://www.magicmind.com/vandysports
2024-09-191h 04Vandy247 PodcastVandySports Pregame Show | Vanderbilt @ Georgia State | Week ThreeJoin Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday's Vanderbilt-Georgia State matchup in Atlanta with the following four guests:
Five things to watch with Joey Dwyer
Radio Color Analyst Norman Jordan
Brady Weiler, PantherTalk.com
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2024-09-1350 minVandy247 Podcast9/12/2024: First road test looms, Kolbey Taylor's status, rain expected in Atlanta, mailbagChris Lee, Luke Wyatt, and Billy Derrick recap Saturday's win over Alcorn State, look ahead to Saturday night's game vs. Georgia State, discuss the impact of bad weather on this offense, and answer mailbag questions.Try out our sponsor Magic Mind today! Get 48% off a subscription and 20% off a one-time purchase at https://www.magicmind.com/vandysports
2024-09-121h 04Vandy247 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 PodcastWednesday Pod 12-6-23: After a 2-10 season, here's why there's hope for Vanderbilt FootballJoin Chris Lee, Luke Wyatt, and Billy Derrick for the Wednesday, December 6, 2023, edition of the VandySports Podcast. We discussed the renewed hope for fans provided by Anchor Impact and answered a variety of football mailbag questions.
2023-12-0653 minVandy247 PodcastWednesday Pod 11-29-2023: Tracking offseason football movement, hoops vs. Boston College tonightJoin Chris Lee, Luke Wyatt, and Billy Derrick for the Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, edition of the VandySports Podcast. We'll discuss the addition of MTSU DL transfer Zaylin Wood, potential player + coach movement, and tonight's basketball game vs. Boston College.
2023-11-291h 01Vandy247 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 PodcastAnchor Impact's D'Juan Epps + Michael Lumpkin Talk Vanderbilt's NIL StrategyChris Lee + Billy Derrick are joined by D'Juan Epps + Michael Lumpkin to discuss the partnership with VandySports.com, the future of NIL at Vanderbilt, and the ways fans can support. REGISTER:AnchorImpact.com/register
2023-11-2033 minVandy247 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 PodcastSome baseball storylines to watch between now and the NCAA tournamentChris Lee and Luke Wyatt mention a few recent changes and trends with baseball, and some things to watch going forward. Also, Chris and Luke hit a few NIL and facilities-related questions from the mailbag.
2023-05-0355 minVandy247 PodcastHighlights, lowlights, remembrances and regretsFor the first time in podcast history, Chris Lee is a guest on his own show. George Plaster asks him to reflect on his time with Tim Corbin, Kevin Stallings, Bryce Drew, Jerry Stackhouse, David Williams, Bobby Johnson, James Franklin, Clark Lea and more, and takes mailbag questions for Chris, too.
2023-01-201h 17Vandy247 PodcastHow VandySports started and our top memories 20 years laterMike Rapp and Chris Lee recount how they started VandySports.com, the struggles they faced and why Mike exited in 2014. Topics include covering Tim Corbin and the rise of the baseball program, covering Vanderbilt's Sweet 16 loss to Georgetown in the controversial NCAA tournament loss, the joys and challenges of covering James Franklin, the Marcus Dixon saga (and Bryant Gumbel's involvement with us on that story), mistakes we made and more. It's a can't-miss, two-hour episode!
2023-01-101h 58Vandy247 PodcastTwenty years at VandySports, with SeabassVandySports celebrates its 20-year anniversary this week, and with that, we bring back Seabass, the most frequent and popular guest in the show's history. He and Chris Lee try to recount the funny circumstance under which they met, name their list of greatest players in each sport during that time, rewind some of the more memorable football moments, re-live some memorable moments of radio together, share the funniest message-board story of 20 years and more.
2023-01-061h 21
Bleav in Ole MissVANDERBILT PREVIEW: with Chris Lee of VandySports.comVANDERBILT PREVIEW: with Chris Lee of VandySports.com
2022-10-0635 minVandy247 PodcastA must-win game with NIU, plus, Vanderbilt's future at quarterbackVanderbilt didn't look great in its game with Wake Forest, setting up what Chris Lee and Will Perdue term a "must-win" game with Northern Illinois. Chris and Will discuss that, the Mike Wright/AJ Swann dynamic at quarterback, officiating issues from Saturday and a few humorous anecdotes from Will's life as a student at Vanderbilt.
2022-09-141h 09Vandy247 PodcastIs it time to panic regarding Vanderbilt baseball?Vanderbilt's losing three of its last four games has put the team close to perilous position with postseason three weeks away. Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich spend most of the time discussing the failures of the lineup and of the team to win big series before moving on to why Christian Little needs to join the rotation this weekend. Chris and Chip also discuss how the Commodores probably need to find a couple of hitters in the transfer portal in order to field a respectable lineup next year. Plus, some weird stats for Vanderbilt and Georgia heading into this...2022-05-041h 14Vandy247 PodcastVandy's better-than-you-realized pitching, lineup issues and moreVanderbilt's Chris McElvain and Christian Little threw a no-hitter at Kentucky, but even after that, how good the Commodores' pitching has been may be a mystery to even its own fan base because the staff doesn't have an ace or two as it's had in years past. Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich discuss that, how the defense has excelled of late, the bottom-of-the-order lineup issues and merry-go-round in left, first and DH, and the disconnect between where the computers and the polls have the Commodores, who weren't ranked in at least two major polls this week.
2022-04-251h 21Vandy247 PodcastA sweep by Tennessee leaves the VandyBoys in unfamiliar territoryChris Lee and Chip Fridrich talk about Tennessee's sweep of Vanderbilt and the Commodores' recent swoon that's culminated in a five-game SEC losing streak. Chris and Chip dissect the difference in program culture and how that's affected recruiting and talk about Vanderbilt's hitting issues and what could come next.
2022-04-0645 minVandy247 PodcastVandy' pitching, hitting come together in HawaiiVanderbilt's bats were good for most of the weekend at Hawaii, and its pitching was good for all of the weekend, as the Commodores had a four-game road sweep. Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich rewind that series, including Carter Holton's near=perfect game, plus, hot hitting by Javier Vaz, Dominic Keegan and others. Chris and Chip also answer some questions about how the lineup and rotation could settle heading into SEC play.
2022-03-0839 minVandy247 Podcast2022 Vanderbilt baseball previewChris Lee and Chip Fridrich talk about Vanderbilt's 2022 roster, including the surprise announcement of a starting rotation of Chris McElvain, Nick Maldonado and Carter Holton, the unknown bullpen situation and a lineup that may be better than a lot of people think.
2022-02-1744 minBleav in Ole MissPREVIEW: Brad Logan is joined by Chris Lee of VandySports.comPREVIEW: Brad Logan is joined by Chris Lee of VandySports.com
2021-11-1850 minVandy247 PodcastWe react to Vanderbilt's massive facilities announcementVanderbilt announced a major facilities upgrade on Friday and Chris Lee and Seabass share their same-day reactions. What do they think of what was done? When does Chris think things will be completed? What's in it of note? We cover a lot of ground in Friday's episode, and also touch on how Jerry Stackhouse's last two recruiting classes have potential to change the program's trajectory.
2021-11-1250 minVandy247 PodcastVanderbilt gets a much-needed win at Colorado StateThe Athletic's Mitch Light and Chris Lee break down some key things that happened in a 24-21 win over Colorado State. Mitch and Chris discuss coaching styles, the use of more depth (and talk about how coaches make playing time decisions in ways fans don't consider), discuss some things around the SEC, and much more.
2021-09-1434 minVandy247 PodcastKen Seals announces his NIL podcast deal with VandySportsSecond-year Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals, who started all nine games last season, has signed an NIL deal with VandySports to be a regular part of our show for the next year. Host Chris Lee and Seals talk briefly about the agreement, then, Seals gives a little background on himself, where he sees his future after Vanderbilt and some reflections on his time at Vanderbilt so far.
2021-08-0225 minVandy247 PodcastKeegan, Thomas lead Vanderbilt into a super regionalChris Lee and Chip Fridrich discuss Vanderbilt's win in the Nashville Regional, which featured an epic grand slam by Isaiah Thomas and a red-hot weekend from Dominic Keegan from start to finish. Plus, it was an interesting weekend of pitching to say the least. Chris and Chip rewind it all in an hour-plus episode.
2021-06-071h 12Vandy247 PodcastOne pitch changes everything, Troy LaNeve steps up and Vandy prepares for HooverChris Lee and Chip Fridrich discuss the pitch that changed Vanderbilt's weekend, and the aftermath of the ninth inning on Saturday vs. Kentucky. The two talk about Troy LaNeve's emergence and how the Carter Young injury changed Vanderbilt's weekend infield. Chris and Chip talk about how should Vanderbilt structure its starting pitching going to the SEC tournament, and much more.
2021-05-241h 12Vandy247 PodcastInjuries and lineup shufflesChris Lee and Mitch Light discuss the unusual late-season dynamics of the lineup and rotation as injures have hit Vanderbilt baseball hard. Chris and Mitch talk about what that looks like going forward, Carter Young's amazing defense at short and a lot more.
2021-05-1235 minVandy247 PodcastRecapping a series win over Mississippi StateVanderbilt took the Friday and Sunday games from Mississippi State behind clutch pitching from Kumar Rocker and Chris McElvain, and the Commodores are now in great stretch as we head to the final month of the regular season. Chris Lee and Mitch Light talk about that, Vandy's pitching depth and answer some mailbag questions.
2021-04-2635 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 PodcastNational Signing Day, part 2VandySports.com recruiting editor Sean Williams talks about Vanderbilt's haul on both its Feb. 3 signing class as well as the one from December. He and publisher Chris Lee answer a dozen football and recruiting-related questions from the mailbag, too.
2021-02-0343 minVandy247 PodcastMax Evans explodes in a hoops winAfter almost 11 months, Vanderbilt finally gets a Southeastern Conference league win with a 12-point victory over South Carolina. Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss that and Max Evans's role in the win, and whether it's realistic to expect Evans to be a consistent third scorer going forward. The two also take some interesting mailbag questions, including when VU will have a top-half-of-the-SEC finish in either hoops or football, and who the top five shooters are in Vanderbilt hoops history as far as Chris and Mitch have watched.
2021-02-0147 minVandy247 PodcastRed flags with Vanderbilt basketballChris Lee and George Plaster discuss Vanderbilt's 0-5 start to conference play, and point to many of the reasons that things got to this point that pre-date the season, many concerning recruiting, development and maybe most importantly, talent mis-evaluation. Can Jerry Stackhouse fix this? Is leadership above him to blame? And does he have any interest in putting in the time to win over the fan and booster communities? Chris and George discuss this, and more.
2021-01-2553 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 min
The Vanderbilt West End ReportState of the Program with Bruno Reagan and Chris LeeRyan and Matt are joined by former Vanderbilt OL Bruno Reagan and VandySports.com publisher Chris Lee to talk about the ongoing coaching search, the game with Tennessee this coming weekend, some of their more ridiculous Commodore memories, and a whole lot more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2020-12-111h 20Vandy247 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 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 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 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 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
The Vanderbilt West End ReportChris Lee on the Turmoil in the Vandy Athletic DepartmentZac and Matt are joined by Chris Lee, publisher of VandySports.com. Chris has been breaking news all week about the mass firings and restructuring of the Vanderbilt Athletic Department's Communications and Media Relations team. 2020-07-0900 min
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
The Vanderbilt West End ReportEpisode 11: Chris Lee from VandySports.comMatt is joined by Chris Lee, publisher of VandySports.com, to talk about the latest allegations of sexual violence against multiple Vanderbilt Commodore football players, publishing a sports website during a time with no sports, and how he's been coping with COVID.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2020-06-2423 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 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 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 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