VandySports Podcast
633 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 104 ratingsVandySports.com's Chris Lee, Billy Derrick, and Joey Dwyer discuss everything related to Vanderbilt football, men's basketball, and baseball, from games and off-field news to recruiting. The show frequently features various Vanderbilt insiders. Thanks to our other sponsors Sutherland & Belk, The Kendrick Group, Stakes, and MyPerfectFranchise.net.
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Episodes
Tyrin Lawrence talk, and the challenge of rating players
April 08, 2020 21:46 - 57 minutesChris 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.
Tyler Brown to return, and that makes for a loaded pitching staff (again)
April 06, 2020 20:12 - 54 minutesTyler 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.
MLB Draft implications, an early look at 2020-21 hoops
April 02, 2020 21:51 - 46 minutesChris 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.
Saben Lee departs
March 31, 2020 23:26 - 46 minutesChris Lee and Mitch Light discuss the loss of Saben Lee for next year, talk about the late Woody Widenhofer, and more.
Carson Fulmer rewinds his VU career and the 2014 national title
March 30, 2020 18:39 - 1 hourFormer Commodore All-American pitcher Carson Fulmer joins the podcast for nearly an hour and a half. Fulmer walks us through his thought process as the 2014 national championship season is unfolding, and also talks about the historic 2013 and '15 teams of which he was a part also. Fulmer tells revealing stories about coach Tim Corbin and teammate Dansby Swanson in a walk down memory lane that Vanderbilt fans never want to forget.
What could have been for baseball, and the challenge of a VandySports 100
March 26, 2020 06:00 - 52 minutesChris 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.
What were the most significant games in VU history?
March 25, 2020 13:50 - 37 minutesChris Lee and Mitch Light digest that question, and also talk about how the Coronavirus is affecting the sports world.
Will there be football this fall--and what if there isn't?
March 24, 2020 18:38 - 45 minutesPowerMizzou.com's Gabe DeArmond joins the podcast to discuss that topic, and the implications of no season (or a shortened season). Gabe also talks about the late Woody Widenhofer and his legacy at Missouri, and touches on some fundraising and facilities issues at Missouri.
The Coronavirus crisis makes for an uncertain sports future
March 23, 2020 15:22 - 53 minutesChris 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.
When it's all canceled: Reacting in real time
March 12, 2020 22:07 - 1 hourThe 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.
New football schemes, hoops momentum and baseball thoughts
March 10, 2020 16:46 - 38 minutesChris 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.
Two in a row for hoops; remembering past Memorial Magic
March 09, 2020 15:08 - 41 minutesChris 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.
First impressions of Ken Seals
March 06, 2020 17:44 - 34 minutesChris Lee and Seabass talk about various Vanderbilt sports, including Chris's first impressions of seeing freshman quarterback Ken Seals live.
Will Perdue has strong opinions on how VU runs athletics
March 05, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourFormer Vanderbilt basketball superstar Will Perdue has been trying to help athletics for a quarter of a century, and gotten shut down at nearly every turn. Perdue shares those stories, talks about what should be done differently, and answers some questions pertaining to his pro and college career at the end.
Saben wrecks a Senior Night
March 04, 2020 21:00 - 40 minutesSaben 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.
The belated Seabass episode
March 04, 2020 18:12 - 56 minutesIt'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.
A power struggle is coming
March 03, 2020 17:32 - 49 minutesVanderbilt 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.
The pitching circle of trust
February 28, 2020 18:38 - 37 minutesHow 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.
About that plan and that press conference
February 27, 2020 19:05 - 31 minutesGuest 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.
A revealing picture inside VU athletics
February 26, 2020 04:02 - 1 hourLuke Wyatt, who worked at Vanderbilt for 40 years as an equipment manager before retiring two years ago, knows VU athletics inside and out. Luke gives revealing background on how Vanderbilt operates and why it does the things it does, how budgets work, how decisions were made in the past, the multitude of facilities plans that came and went without any action, and much more. Luke tells some fascinating stories on and off the field from his time at VU, including one on Nick Zeppos at the end.
Saben Lee's effort goes to waste, while VandyBoys keep throwing strikes
February 25, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutesChris 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.
Fighting city hall
February 24, 2020 16:15 - 1 hourChris 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.
Spring practice, strike throwing and show causes
February 21, 2020 12:23 - 45 minutesChris 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.
Vandy's young arms getting it done, and hoops talk
February 20, 2020 18:52 - 22 minutesChris Lee and Willy Daunic discuss how Vanderbilt's freshman arms have had a tremendous start to the season, then, talk a little hoops.
The good and bad of baseball almost one week in
February 19, 2020 20:43 - 45 minutesChris 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.
It's time for Vanderbilt's Board of Trust to dig deeper
February 18, 2020 16:55 - 29 minutesChris 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.
Hoops talk, ridiculously early football win totals
February 13, 2020 17:10 - 41 minutesChris Lee and Seabass talk Vandy hoops, then, handicap Vanderbilt's chances of winning each of its football games for 2020.
The Stackhouse strategy
February 12, 2020 16:16 - 19 minutesChris 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.
When things don't add up
February 11, 2020 16:28 - 58 minutesMalcolm 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.
Basketball hope and a baseball lineup
February 10, 2020 20:09 - 44 minutesBasketball 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.
How bad decisions keep happening
February 07, 2020 21:15 - 59 minutesChris Lee and Seabass talk about Vanderbilt's continued incompetence towards managing its athletics department and why it happens. They also discuss the football signing class a bit.
Vanderbilt stuns LSU
February 06, 2020 18:42 - 32 minutesThanks to career nights from Max Evans and Saben Lee, terrific play from Scotty Pippen late in the game and a great coaching effort from Jerry Stackhouse, too, Vanderbilt has finally ended a historic losing streak, and color commentator Tim Thompson joins us to talk about it.
Willy Daunic, on Vandy's AD change
February 06, 2020 15:06 - 39 minutesFormer Commodore basketball and baseball player Willy Daunic talks about the changing of the guard of athletic directors at Vanderbilt with Malcolm Turner leaving and Candice Lee taking over.
The sun's set, and Turner's out
February 04, 2020 23:42 - 25 minutesNews of athletic director Malcolm Turner's departure broke minutes after Chris Lee and George Plaster did a Tuesday morning podcast... so, let's try this again. The two dive on on Turner's replacement with Candice Lee, talk about reactions to the news and more.
"Is it always darkest before the dawn?"
February 04, 2020 15:26 - 23 minutesChris Lee and George Plaster take a stab at that question, find some encouraging things from men's basketball, and attempt to talk about what's been a crazy week behind the scenes for Vanderbilt athletics.
Dylan Disu comes on
January 31, 2020 14:51 - 26 minutesAmidst Vanderbilt's historic losing streak, the emergence of freshman Dylan Disu has been a bright spot. Chris Lee and Tim Thompson discuss Disu and answer listener questions.
Unease and uncertainty
January 30, 2020 17:37 - 59 minutesBasketball has hit an all-time low in losing, football attendance is the worst in decades, and now, optimism around a game-changing strategic plan for Vanderbilt athletics is shrinking as there's a black hole of information. Chris Lee and Seabass discuss that, and take some listener questions.
Vanderbilt baseball: High expectations, but expect a few growing pains
January 29, 2020 16:34 - 30 minutesWilly Daunic, who played baseball at Vanderbilt, talks about the adjustment to the college game--something to watch, since VU has so many new faces in the lineup. The two touch on basketball and facilities and take a few questions.
Vanderbilt problems with oversight and accountability
January 28, 2020 16:36 - 53 minutesPodcast host Chris Lee has a hypothesis: Vanderbilt's athletics problems may directly not stem from the Board of Trust and a lack of concern or an intentional neglect of athletics, but from how information is presented and/or withheld, and how the university operates within a sort of "black box." He and George Plaster discuss that, the death of Kobe Bryant (and within that, a bigger issue of how media covers deaths) and more.
Basketball's losing streak, baseball's schedule
January 27, 2020 21:27 - 37 minutesChris Lee and The Athletic's Mitch Light are running out of things to say about Vanderbilt hoops, but give it a try. They also dive into the baseball schedule a bit and discuss the stunning death of Kobe Bryant, too.
Winter
January 24, 2020 17:33 - 1 hourChris and Seabass discuss how football and basketball are in rough spots, and how it's going to be tough to climb out of that soon.
Willy Daunic on The Streak
January 22, 2020 16:14 - 25 minutesFormer Commodore Willy Daunic opines on the passing of The Streak and what Vanderbilt can do to find some glimmer of hope the remainder of the basketball season.
Dear Vanderbilt, don't get mad, just hear us out
January 21, 2020 16:13 - 42 minutesVanderbilt's basketball misery didn't happen by accident, and it's not going away without a change in mindset--and no, we're not talking about facilities today. Chris Lee and George Plaster speak to some of the decision-making process that got VU here, and see more danger ahead until certain processes change.
No more Streak, and a baseball lineup
January 20, 2020 23:28 - 45 minutesVanderbilt's string of consecutive games with a 3-pointer is over. Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss that and the state of basketball without Aaron Nesmith, then discuss the lineup and some other baseball-related topics.
A $5 million gift for men's basketball
January 17, 2020 16:32 - 25 minutesVU alum George Huber just donated $5 million to facilities for Vanderbilt men's basketball, an amount that could double with a matching component for the university. Chris Lee and Willy Daunic discuss the uses for, and significance of, the gift, and also answer listener questions.
Will Aaron Nesmith and Clevon Brown play at VU again?
January 16, 2020 23:20 - 27 minutesWill Aaron Nesmith go pro? Will Clevon Brown get a redshirt? Chris Lee and Tim Thompson address those questions, and more.
Hard times, money, facilities and expectations
January 15, 2020 23:05 - 44 minutesChris Lee and Seabass talk about the current misery and where Vanderbilt athletics is headed in the near future.
Digging out of holes you didn't create
January 14, 2020 16:34 - 39 minutesBasketball coach Jerry Stackhouse inherited a bad roster, one made worse by an apparent season-ending injury to superstar Aaron Nesmith. That now puts Stackhouse behind the 8-ball, because next year appears to be a rebuilding year, too. What can be done? Chris Lee and George Plaster address that question, and more.
Tommy Smith on hoops reunions, facilities and strategic plans
January 10, 2020 22:30 - 41 minutesTommy Smith, AD Malcolm Turner's right-hand man, joins the podcast to talk about the reunions for VU's SEC-championship-winning hoops squads, and then answer some questions on facilities, strategic plans and administrative cooperation.
Aaron Fitt talks about the VandyBoys' decade and the season ahead
January 10, 2020 02:11 - 43 minutesD1Baseball's Aaron Fitt talks about Vanderbilt's fantastic decade that just finished, and some of the high points of that team. Aaron also gives us a glimpse into where VU fits into the national rankings for 2020, and answers several mailbag questions.