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
Sudden winning
November 18, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutesVanderbilt's had a big past six days, winning an SEC football game at Kentucky and pulling an overtime basketball win at Temple. Vanderbilt play-by-play man Andrew Allegretta joins us to talk about both.
Belief without evidence was the key to an SEC win
November 16, 2022 20:52 - 1 hourVanderbilt snapped a 26-game SEC losing streak by believing in itself when no one else did. Will Perdue talks about that, overcoming adversity in the Kentucky game and answers mailbag questions.
Vandy snaps a losing streak (and provides hope) in a win at Kentucky
November 14, 2022 19:48 - 56 minutesBehind SEC offensive Player of the Week Mike Wright, Vanderbilt pulled out a 24-21 victory at Kentucky, snapping a 26-game SEC winning streak. Perhaps more importantly, the Commodores could bring back most of the players who made it happen. Luke Wyatt provides perspective on a 24-21 win over 23rd-ranked Kentucky. Also, the basketball team suffered an awful loss to Southern Miss that exposed a lot of concerns.
Football depth-chart changes and hoops talk
November 11, 2022 15:17 - 23 minutesVanderbilt's Kevin Ingram joins the show as he and Chris Lee talk about some developments on the offensive line, what we saw in Monday's hoops loss to Memphis and more.
Will Perdue, on a tough football week and the hoops loss to Memphis
November 09, 2022 20:55 - 1 hourVanderbilt loses a football game it had a shot to win with better play, and the Commodores also had to deal with off-field distractions, too. Chris Lee and Will Perdue digest that, the start of the basketball season and more.
Yes, Vanderbilt football's failures are still mostly a talent issue
November 07, 2022 18:43 - 1 hourFrustration is at a fever pitch after Vanderbilt lost its 26th-consecutive football game, the latest coming to South Carolina. Fans are particularly frustrated with the fact the 'Dores lost maybe their two most-winnable SEC games (including the Missouri one before that) and some feel the Commodores were on equal footing with those teams, but Chris Lee and Luke Wyatt make several points that illustrate why they disagree. Also, the losing streak has taken a toll on everyone; how does one find h...
So you're saying there's a chance?
October 31, 2022 17:49 - 59 minutesVanderbilt will be underdogs in its four remaining games, but at least three are more winnable than many of the games the Commodores have already played. Athletics insider Luke Wyatt walks us through what it takes mentally for Vanderbilt to win an SEC game. Also, Luke and Chris Lee share a few interesting and sometimes funny stories from past Vanderbilt football seasons.
Answering the burning questions around Vanderbilt basketball
October 28, 2022 19:13 - 49 minutesWho's Vanderbilt's most important player? Who are potential breakout players? What are Vanderbilt's NCAA tournament chances and best-case record scenario? Who'll lead the Commodores in various statistical categories? Chris Lee and Joey Dwyer tackle that, and a lot more.
How to fix Vanderbilt football
October 24, 2022 17:01 - 57 minutesLuke Wyatt was affiliated with Vanderbilt football for over 40 years and saw what worked and what didn't. With that, here's an hour of background to help make sense of how Vanderbilt arrived at another long SEC losing streak, and how the Commodores have escaped similar streaks before and gone on to some level of success afterwards. Also, are Vanderbilt's facilities commitments good enough? Luke gives his opinion on that also, as well as some talk about the loss to Missouri.
Will Perdue's take on the Georgia loss and how Clark Lea handled it
October 21, 2022 13:48 - 44 minutesWill Perdue watched Clark Lea's Tuesday press conference after Vanderbilt was blown out by Georgia; he's what he took from that. Also, Will shares thoughts on Jerry Stackhouse's contract extension.
Stackhouse's extension, Stackhouse vs. his peers, hoops minutes forecast and more
October 19, 2022 20:10 - 45 minutesVanderbilt gave coach Jerry Stackhouse an extension of undefined length this week. Chris Lee and Joey Dwyer discuss that, his record compared to the three coaches who joined the SEC when he did plus, a forecast of minutes for every scholarship player on the roster this year.
Doubt
October 17, 2022 20:24 - 51 minutesLuke Wyatt, who worked inside Vanderbilt athletics for over four decades, gives perspective on a 55-0 blowout at Georgia that was preceded by blowouts at Alabama and a home loss to Ole Miss. The Commodores have now lost 24 straight SEC games; what factors determine whether there's hope for the rest of the season?
What Vanderbilt's European basketball tour taught us
October 14, 2022 19:10 - 31 minutesNew VandySports basketball writer Joey Dwyer watched two of Vanderbilt's summer exhibition games in Europe, and shares what he learned from watching those games, including potential surprise player Emmanuel Ansong. Joey has also spent a lot of time watching video of Noah Shelby, Lee Dort, Malik Dia and Colin Smith and tells us what he thinks of those guys from their high school careers.
Vanderbilt's improvement in two of three phases, plus, can Mike Wright help with the running game?
October 12, 2022 18:17 - 49 minutesPoor defensive performance may have obscured tremendous improvement on offense and special teams, which Chris Lee and Andrew Allegretta discuss. Also, Rocko Griffin's departure leaves the running back position paper-thin; was that why we saw more of Mike Wright in running packages against Ole Miss?
Youth movements, health and depth-chart developments
October 05, 2022 16:22 - 30 minutesVanderbilt gets a few important players back for the Ole Miss game, including a couple of starters. Meanwhile, the Commodores have first- and second-year players sprinkled all over the depth chart, and Clark Lea had some interesting things to say about a role for Mike Wright moving forward.
Seabass's thoughts five games in
October 03, 2022 18:27 - 57 minutesThe Commodores are five games into the season, and Chris Lee and Seabass dissect what they've seen so far, from the blowout of Hawaii to a blowout loss to Alabama. Also, in addition to winning games ,there are some cultural changes Vanderbilt must undergo to start winning back fans, what does that look like?
What did we learn from the Alabama game?
September 29, 2022 16:03 - 43 minutesChris Lee and Andrew Allegretta find some small positives from a 55-3 loss to Alabama, however, a 52-point blowout in Tuscaloosa made some statements about where the program is. Also, the two tackle Mike Wright's future in the mailbag.
Quarterback pecking order, buy-in and more
September 22, 2022 13:33 - 58 minutesAJ Swann is the starter, but will the Commodores turn to Mike Wright or Ken Seals next if something happens? Chris Lee and Will Perdue go over Clark Lea's answer on that on Tuesday, talk about takeaways from the win and the mental aspects of a head coach getting buy-in from players.
Vanderbilt football's youth movement
September 21, 2022 17:04 - 35 minutesChris Lee and Andrew Allegretta discuss AJ Swann's remarkable performance in a win at Northern Illinois, as well as a number of other true and redshirt freshmen who are making huge impacts for Vanderbilt football.
Corey Chavous, on AJ Swann and Vandy's game with Northern Illinois
September 16, 2022 01:46 - 35 minutesWhat did Corey Chavous see in AJ Swann against Wake Forest? Where is Vanderbilt having communications issues on defense? How do the Commodores match up with Northern Illinois? Those topics, and more, in our latest podcast with one of the the NFL's foremost draft experts.
Vandy hopes to get healthy as it heads to Northern Illinois
September 15, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutesInjuries have hobbled Vanderbilt; can the Commodores get healthy soon? Chris Lee and Andrew Allegretta discuss that, add some takeaways from the Wake Forest loss and look forward to the trip to Northern Illinois.
A must-win game with NIU, plus, Vanderbilt's future at quarterback
September 14, 2022 03:06 - 1 hourVanderbilt 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.
Corey Chavous, on the good and bad of the Elon game and how Vanderbilt matches up with Wake Forest
September 09, 2022 02:13 - 55 minutesCorey Chavous discusses what went right and wrong on offense, defense and special teams against Wake, including the roles of fatigue and communication. Corey also compares Vanderbilt and Wake athletically, talks about where the Demon Deacons are susceptible, gives some pro-related thoughts on Mike Wright, Anfernee Orji, Will Sheppard and a whole lot more.
Will Perdue, on the basketball schedule and expectations, and the Wake football game
September 07, 2022 18:09 - 48 minutesFormer Commodore basketball great Will Perdue talks about beating Elon and where the program is mentally heading into the Wake Forest game after a 2-0 start. He and Chris Lee also talk about the basketball schedule--which was released in full this week--with Will telling what he expects Vanderbilt's record to be heading into league play. Will also tells us which ex-teammate ran extra sprints in practice thanks to his TV-watching habits.
A far-from-perfect Vanderbilt beats Elon
September 06, 2022 21:25 - 35 minutesIt may not have been exactly how the Commodores wanted it, but they scored a 42-31 victory over Elon. Chris Lee and Andrew Allegretta discuss Mike Wright's performance, Clark Lea's admittance that maybe he should have gone to the bench more and this week's game with Wake Forest.
What to watch going forward with Vanderbilt football, with Seabass
September 01, 2022 22:16 - 1 hourChris Lee and Seabass discuss some things that popped from the Hawaii game and do some critical analysis in terms of concerns and areas where there appeared to be improvement. Defense is a big topic, as is whether the Commodores can generate a consistent downfield passing game.
Two player dismissals follow a successful trip to Hawaii
August 31, 2022 18:57 - 23 minutesIt's been a great week for Vanderbilt football, but that was dampened somewhat by Wednesday's dismissal of freshmen Maurice Edwards and Daniel Martin, two highly-rated recruits who didn't play in the opener. Chris Lee and Kevin discuss that, some takeaways from the Hawaii game (including an energetic defensive approach) and more.
Vanderbilt blows out Hawaii, with Corey Chavous
August 30, 2022 01:08 - 43 minutesFormer Vanderbilt and NFL star Corey Chavous watched the Hawaii game with trained eyes, and came away impressed. Corey talks about what he liked on how coordinators Nick Howell and Joey Lynch did in calling games, outstanding performances by BJ Anderson, Max Worship, Mike Wright and Rocko Griffin, about what lies ahead with the Elon game, and a whole lot more.
Previewing the Hawaii game, with Andrew Allegretta
August 26, 2022 21:10 - 48 minutesVanderbilt opens its 2022 season against a Hawaii team that's largely a mystery after the departure of coach Todd Graham and the installation of Hawaii legend Timmy Chang in his place. Andrew Allegretta and Chris Lee discuss what they know about Hawaii and what they don't, and then talk about what to expect from Vanderbilt.
Is Hawaii a must-win game? with Will Perdue
August 23, 2022 15:44 - 57 minutesIs Hawaii a must-win game, and why or why not? How will the Commodores handle adversity? How is the fan base approaching this game? Chris and Will hit that and a lot more, including Will's answering of several Vanderbilt basketball-related questions near the end.
Fall camp is over; what did we see?
August 18, 2022 21:01 - 26 minutesFall camp is over and the football staff is preparing for the opener at Hawaii. Chris Lee and Andrew Allegretta talk about the main storylines they noticed at fall camp, and talk some about the true freshmen who impressed in camp.
Corey Chavous, on Vanderbilt's defense and special teams, and how it should handle NIL and the transfer market
August 12, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourCorey Chavous is an NFL Draft analyst and one of the best defensive backs ever to play at Vanderbilt. He spent last week on campus watching practice and speaking with coaches and players, and shares astute observations on what he thinks of the defense and special teams. Also, how should Vanderbilt handle NIL and the transfer market? Corey has an answer that may surprise you. That, and a whole lot more, in an episode that spans 1:23.
Corey Chavous on Vanderbilt football and what he thinks of the Commodores' offense
August 10, 2022 15:49 - 41 minutesFormer Vanderbilt cornerback and NFL Draft analyst/TV personality Corey Chavous was at practice last week and shares his thoughts on Commodore football. This is the first of two episodes with Corey; in this one he gives his takes on the offense across the board, including how the offense fits quarterback Mike Wright, the emergence of Ray Davis, a revamped receiving group, competition along the offensive line and more.
First impressions of Vanderbilt football's fall camp
August 03, 2022 20:28 - 18 minutesVanderbilt's had five football practices, and a few players and things stand out early. Chris Lee and Andrew Allegretta talk about what they're seen from incoming freshmen, the quarterback battle and more.
Will Perdue, on the state of athletic progress and football at Vanderbilt
July 25, 2022 20:47 - 1 hourFormer SEC basketball Player of the Year Will Perdue shares his thoughts on what Clark Lea is building, and why he believes the ceiling is higher than folks think. Also, Will shares why he thinks the NCAA's unlimited transfer rule could benefit Vanderbilt, on what he thinks of the progress of Vanderbilt United and the Anchor Collective, along with some thoughts on the future of Vanderbilt baseball and his hoops career at Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt football's breakout-player candidates for 2022
July 22, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourA listener question prompts a lengthy discussion on newcomers and underclassmen who didn't play much a year ago, but could have much bigger roles this fall. About a dozen guys are discussed, with the two giving their handful of players within that group who could stand out most by year's end. Also, what are fair win-loss expectations for 2022? That's another big topic in this hour-long episode.
Vanderbilt was hit hard in the 2022 MLB Draft; what does that mean for 2023 and beyond?
July 20, 2022 21:04 - 1 hourVanderbilt got hit uncharacteristically hard in the 2022 MLB Draft, setting off panic across the fan base. How and why did Vanderbilt's recruiting class get hit so hard and how much impact will that have? Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich discuss the impact the draft had on Vanderbilt's recruiting, and that overshadowed a great outcome in terms of getting several draft-eligible returning pitchers back on the roster. Also discussed are other options that haven't much been discussed, like the potenti...
Fall camp players and storylines to watch
July 14, 2022 18:30 - 40 minutesVanderbilt's fall football camp is on the horizon, and Chris Lee and Andrew Allegretta offer several storylines and players to watch once things start. Also, the two touch briefly on the upcoming MLB Draft and Vanderbilt players in it.
The VandyBoys 2022 MLB Draft mega-preview episode
July 06, 2022 17:20 - 1 hourChris Lee and Chip Fridrich lead off our 2022 Vanderbilt draft preview with a discussion of college baseball climate and how things have changed dramatically in just two years before looking at how the draft may affect Vanderbilt. What prospects might Vanderbilt get through the draft? What current players could return? What might the rotation and lineup look like next year? Oh, and the two returnees who could help immensely that we almost forgot about until the very end of the show! If you ne...
Impressions of Vanderbilt football (and more), with The Athletic's Mitch Light
June 29, 2022 21:29 - 50 minutesHow does Mitch Light feel about the state of Vanderbilt football heading into Clark Lea's second year? That's the main topic of our latest podcast, with some talk about the state of Vanderbilt baseball thrown in. Also, Mitch discusses the uncertain world of NIL.
Quarterback Ken Seals, on what's changing with Vanderbilt football
June 24, 2022 19:44 - 41 minutesVanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals joins the show to talk about how things are changing within the football program in the second year under coach Clark Lea. Topics include what's different about discipline and execution, several scheme-related questions asked by listeners and more.
How (and why) the athletics culture at Vanderbilt is changing
June 22, 2022 16:15 - 54 minutesLuke Wyatt was a 40-year employee of Vanderbilt athletics and remains exceptionally well-connected within the athletic department and the school. Luke assesses Vanderbilt's facilities commitment and behind-the-scenes support and opines on whether it's adequate, and talks about the impact chancellor Daniel Diermeier has had on athletics and on changing the culture. Luke gives his opinions on the job several coaches are doing (including football coach Clark Lea), on what would have happened had...
A baseball season that missed expectations, Little and Young in the portal, more
June 10, 2022 21:06 - 1 hourVanderbilt's 2022 baseball season fell short of expectations as the Commodores were eliminated in the Corvallis regional. Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich look back at an odd year that ended with two high-profile players (Carter Young and Christian Little) in the transfer portal. The two re-wind an odd pitching season, examine whether criticisms of some of the coaching are fair, discuss the changing times in college baseball and a whole lot more in a one-and-a-half hour podcast.
The keys to Vanderbilt's advancing from the Corvallis regional
May 31, 2022 16:24 - 1 hourVanderbilt drew a tough matchup as the No. 2 seed in the Corvallis Regional, hosted by No. 3 national seed Oregon State. What are some of the things Oregon State and San Diego do well? What are the keys to advancing in the regional? Chip and Chris hone in on several points of discussion that should prove to be important should the Commodores pull an upset and advance to a super regional.
Is it time to panic regarding Vanderbilt baseball?
May 04, 2022 16:27 - 1 hourVanderbilt'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. Plu...
Calling a no-hitter, players with uncertain playing time and more
April 27, 2022 21:45 - 40 minutesAndrew Allegretta, one of the voices of Vanderbilt athletics, talks about calling last Friday's no-hitter, Christian Little's role, an uncertain bottom of the order and more.
Vandy's better-than-you-realized pitching, lineup issues and more
April 25, 2022 21:01 - 1 hourVanderbilt'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 Commodore...
Talking football, baseball, volleyball and facilities with Kevin Ingram
April 21, 2022 16:48 - 31 minutesVanderbilt's Kevin Ingram talks about the state of Vanderbilt pitching, moves to things he saw in spring practice, and finishes with thoughts on Vanderbilt adding volleyball as well as his thoughts on some of the construction plans announced for the new basketball facility.
The VandyBoys keep themselves in position to host following series win over Florida
April 20, 2022 21:05 - 59 minutesIt's not always gone according to script, but Vanderbilt's 26-10 record and flawless mid-week resume have the computers saying the Commodores are a top-10 team. That said, Vandy's got some work to do to climb back into the polls and more importantly, secure a hosting spot and/or a national seed. Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich talk about the pieces that are starting to form with the pitching staff and in the lineup. However, the Commodores have given up an alarming amount of home runs in recent w...
What's behind Vanderbilt's SEC slump and can these things get fixed?
April 12, 2022 19:57 - 1 hourChris Lee and Chip Fridrich talk about Vanderbilt baseball's uncharacteristic seven losses in its last eight Southeastern Conference games. Topics include whether the draft has depleted Vanderbilt's talent (and how this is the perfect time to have an NIL effort to fix it), whether Vanderbilt hitters are doing too much thinking and not enough reacting, Christian Little and Devin Futrell's roles and the hole the Commodores have potentially created with NCAA tournament seeding by a lack of beati...