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SCHEDULE/FACTS/CONTENTS TEAM INFORMATION COACHES/STAFF
Derek Mason......Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator C.J. Ah You....................................................................DL Warren Belin...........................................................OLBs Jeff Genyk..............Special Teams Coordinator/RBs Gerry Gdowski...........................................................QBs Cortez Hankton.........................................................WRs Andy Ludwig.....................Offensive Coordinator/TEs Chris Marve.............................................................. ILBs Marc Mattioli.............................................................DBs Cameron Norcross......................................................OL James Dobson......................... Head Strength Coach Tyler Clarke............................Asst. Director, Strength Ben Schumacher.....................Asst. Coach, Strength Aaron Hill...................................Asst. Coach, Strength Corey Guymon.............................Graduate Asst. (Off.) Quinshon Odom..........................Graduate Asst. (Off.) Tate Benton.................................Graduate Asst. (Def.) Ryan Blakney...............................Quality Control (Off.) Javon Marshall..........................Quality Control (Def.) Cedric Calhoun...........................Quality Control (Def.)
2017 VANDERBILT SCHEDULE Date Opponent Sept. 2 @ Middle Tennessee Sept. 9 Alabama A&M Sept. 16 Kansas State Sept. 23 Alabama * Sept. 30 @ Florida * Oct. 7 Georgia * Oct. 14 @ Ole Miss * Oct. 28 @ South Carolina * Nov. 4 Western Kentucky Nov. 11 Kentucky * Nov. 18 Missouri * Nov. 25 @ Tennessee *
Kickoff Location Venue 7 pm CT Murfreesboro, Tenn. Floyd Stadium TBA Nashville Vanderbilt Stadium 6:30 pm CT Nashville Vanderbilt Stadium TBA Nashville Vanderbilt Stadium TBA Gainesville, Fla. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium TBA Nashville Vanderbilt Stadium TBA Oxford, Miss. Vaught-Hemingway Stadium TBA Columbia, S.C. Williams-Brice Stadium TBA Nashville Vanderbilt Stadium TBA Nashville Vanderbilt Stadium TBA Nashville Vanderbilt Stadium TBA Knoxville, Tenn. Neyland Stadium
* denotes Southeastern Conference opponent
A QUICK LOOK
Head Coach............ Derek Mason (Northern Arizona) Career Record...................................... 13-24 (4th year) 2016 Team Record......................................................6-7 2016 SEC Record......................3-5 (T-5th in SEC East) Home/Away/Neutral....................................4-2/2-4/0-1 Home Attendance..................................187,451 (31,242) Number of Bowl Appearances...................................8 All-Time Bowl Record............................................ 4-3-1 Last Bowl.......................................2016 Independence Last Bowl W/L................................... NC State (L, 41-17)
INFORMATION/STAFF
Location.......................................................Nashville, Tenn. Founded ...........................................................................1873 Undergraduate Enrollment.........................................6,871 Nickname.......................................................Commodores Colors............................................................Black and Gold Conference....................................................Southeastern Stadium.................................Vanderbilt Stadium (40,350) Surface..................................Synthetic (Shaw Sportexe) All-Time Record..................................... 594-607-50 (.495) Nicholas S. Zeppos...........................................Chancellor David Williams II...................................Athletics Director Jason Grooms......................................Assistant AD/Football Matt Britain.................. Director of Football Operations Osia Lewis..........Senior Def. Asst./Consultant to HC Charlotte Siegel...................Assistant to Coach Mason Rayna Stewart...........Director of Player Development Austen Everson................Director of Player Personnel Eric Lammers................................. Director of Recruiting Andrea P. Cain............Director of Recruiting Relations Corey Phillips....................Asst. Recruiting Coordinator Donielle White..................Asst. Recruiting Coordinator Jordan Hunt.....................Football Equipment Manager Chas Petrone....... Director, Football Video Production
COMMUNICATION CONTACTS
Kyle Parkinson..........kyle.parkinson@vanderbilt.edu cell...................................479-871-0817 Larry Leathers.............larry.leathers@vanderbilt.edu cell...................................615-480-8226 Vandy Football Twitter......................... @VandyFootball Head Coach Twitter......................@CoachDerekMason Athletics' Website...........................vucommodores.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS THE VANDERBILT PROGRAM
Commodores by the Numbers......................................1 Vanderbilt Football – Anchor Down......................2-3 2017 Schedule/Facts/Table of Contents...............4-5 All-SEC Candidates..................................................6-9 Commodores in the Pros/VU Pro Day...............10-12 Vanderbilt Athletic Successes .............................. 13 Vanderbilt University................................................ 14 Nashville - Our Hometown...................................... 15
2017 VANDERBILT OUTLOOK
2017 Commodore Outlook (by Position)............16-23 Roster/Pronunciations/Depth..............................24-27
VANDERBILT COACHING STAFF
Head Coach Derek Mason.................................28-32 Assistant Coaches and Staff..............................33-49
THE VANDERBILT ROSTER
Returning Player Profiles....................................50-84 Class of 2017 Signees..........................................85-88
REVIEWING THE 2016 SEASON
Team and Individual Statistics...........................89-97 2016 Game Recaps.............................................97-103
VANDERBILT RECORD BOOK
Scoring and Offensive Records.....................104-111 Special Teams Records...................................112-115 Defensive Records...........................................116-119 Vanderbilt/Opponent Yearly Statistics................. 120
VANDERBILT FOOTBALL HISTORY
Yearly Records/All-time Coaching Records....... 121 Yearly Results....................................................122-132 All-time Letterwinners.....................................133-137 Commodore All-Americans............................138-143 Bowl Recaps.....................................................144-147 Commodores in the NFL (Active & All-time).... 148-149 Individual Awards & Academic Honors.......150-154
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
Vanderbilt University and its alumni.............155-156 VU Chancellor and Athletics Director..........157-158 VU Athletic Administration/Coaches/Staff.....159-162
MEDIA INFORMATION
Staff/Online Credentialing/Interviews..........163-164 Vanderbilt Radio Network/Media Outlets........... 164 Vanderbilt Stadium/Media Parking...................... 165 Info on 2017 Opponents...................................166-167 All-time Series Record vs. 2017 Opponents ....... 168
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STAT LEADERS/CREDITS
RETURNING POSITION STARTERS: 16
FACT BOOK CREDITS
OFFENSE: 9
NAME, POSITION 2016 NOTES Kyle Shurmur, QB Ralph Webb, RB C.J. Duncan, WR Trent Sherfield, WR Kalija Lipscomb, WR Nathan Marcus, TE Bruno Reagan, OG Ean Pfeifer, OG Justin Skule, OT
Threw for 2,409 yards, highest total ever by Dore sophomore QB. Set single-season (1,283 yards) and career (3,342 yards) marks in '16. Topped squad with 44 receptions and 494 receiving yards as junior. Second among wide receivers with 34 catches, 472 receiving yards. True freshman impressed early, finished with 27 catches, 319 yards. Set single-season high with 11 receptions as first-year starter in '16. Reagan showed excellent blocking skills while starting every game. First-year OL impressed after getting starting job after fourth game. Skule started every game at right tackle as second-year contributor.
DEFENSE: 7
NAME, POSITION 2016 NOTES Jonathan Wynn, DL Nifae Lealao, DL Oren Burks, LB Tre Herndon, DB Taurean Ferguson, DB Ryan White, safety Arnold Tarpley III, safety
Wynn posted 28 tackles while earning nine starts at defensive end. Lealao contributed 22 tackles, 2.5 QB sacks playing interior tackle. Playing both LB positions, Burks was T-4th on team with 59 stops. As second-year starter, had team-high 2 INTs and 8 passes defended. Ferguson registered 52 total tackles, 2 fumble recoveries & an INT. White ranked third on team with 75 tackles and six passes defended. Posted 40 total tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss and 2 forced fumbles.
TOP STATISTICAL RETURNEES RUSHING
G Att. Net. Avg. Ralph Webb, RB 13 250 1283 5.1 Khari Blasingame, RB 13 97 449 4.6
PASSING
Kyle Shurmur
RECEIVING
C.J. Duncan, WR
G Effic. 13 111.0
Trent Sherfield, WR Kalija Lipscomb, WR Caleb Scott, WR
13 12 13
DEFENSE LaDarius Wiley, safety Ryan White, safety Oren Burks, LB
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PHOTOS: Many images in this publication are the
work of Vanderbilt shooters John Russell, Joe Howell, Daniel Dubois, Steve Green and Anne Rayner. We are grateful for other images provided by the Associated Press, Getty Images, Lee Adams, Doug DeVoe, Chad Driver, Phillip Faulkner, Donn Jones, Stan Jones, Chris Justice, Don Kelly, Ron Modra, Warren Moore, Warne Riker, Ed Rode, Mike Strasinger, John Amis, Shane Epping, Donny Crowe, Jonathan Adams and Kayla Schoen.
GRATITUDE: The staff wants to offer a special thank TD Long Avg./G 13 49 98.7 10 22 34.5
Comp.-Att.-INT Pct. Yards TD LG Avg./G 204-375-10 54.4 2409 9 76 185.3
472 319 466
ON THE COVERS: The fact book covers are the work of Vanderbilt graphic designer Shaun Senn. Commodore student-athletes featured are: FRONT COVER – From left: Nifae Lealao, Trent Sherfield, Ralph Webb, Kyle Shurmur and Tre Herndon. INSIDE FRONT COVER – From left: Ryan White, C.J. Duncan, Jonathan Wynn, Tommy Openshaw and Oren Burks. BACK COVER – From left: Caleb Scott, Jay Woods, Khari Blasingame, Bruno Reagan, Arnold Tarpley III and Justin Skule.
PRINTING: Vanderbilt Printing, Nashville
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you to author H. Jackson Brown, Jr., who gave permission for the team to use the "The Commodore Creed" adaptation from his "The Champion’s Creed."
SPECIAL THANKS: The SEC, NCAA, CBS Sports,
ESPN, SEC Network, College Football Hall of Fame, Associated Press, Tennessean, Country Music Association, Getty Images, Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau, Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, Houston Texans, L.A. Chargers, Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles and Tennessee Titans.
Vanderbilt Athletic Communications was honored in 2012 with the "Super 11" Award by the Football Writers Association of America.
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ALL-SEC PROSPECTS
RALPH WEBB
NIFAE LEALAO
Vanderbilt's all-time leading rusher with 3,342 yards, ranking No. 20 in SEC history.
Named third team All-SEC defensive lineman in Athlon Sports' preseason college football magazine.
Walter Camp, Maxwell and Doak Walker Award preseason candidate set team single-season record with 1,283 rushing yards in 2016.
Listed among the nation's leading nose tackles by several NFL Draft observers.
Has eclipsed team's freshman, sophomore and junior rushing marks.
Vanderbilt's primary interior clog to opposing rushing attacks is coming off best year of career - 22 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 4.0 tackles for loss.
Sr. • 5-10, 202 • Running Back
Sr. • 6-5, 315 • Defensive Tackle
739 career rush attempts tops SEC active backs, ranks No. 10 all-time in league.
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ALL-SEC PROSPECTS
KYLE SHURMUR
RYAN WHITE
Shurmur set a team sophomore record with 2,409 passing yards in '16.
Named fourth team All-SEC safety in Athlon Sports' preseason college football magazine.
Jr. • 6-4, 227 • Quarterback
Improved vastly during course of 2016 season – averaged 298 passing yards in team's final three SEC games. Threw for 416 yards in win over Tennessee, fifth highest individual passing total in team history. Son of a current NFL offensive coordinator, Shurmur has 18 career starts, including five as a true freshman in 2015.
Grad. • 5-10, 190 • Safety Known for his punishing tackles and system knowledge, White ranked third on team with 49 solo tackles and 75 total tackles. Shared team lead with two forced fumbles and contributed six defensed passes. Served as Commodore co-captain as sophomore and junior.
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ALL-SEC PROSPECTS
TRE HERNDON
TRENT SHERFIELD
A 25-game starter in the secondary, Herndon is the Commodores' top cover cornerback.
Blessed with a tremendous work ethic, Sherfield is the team's active career leader with 86 receptions and 1,140 receiving yards.
Registered 30 solo tackles, two interceptions and eight passes defended as a junior in 2016.
As a junior, registered 34 catches for 472 yards. Also averaged 13.9 yards on seven carries.
Herndon enters his final season with 72 solo stops, 97 total tackles and 12 passes defended.
Concluded 2016 regular season averaging 22.9 yards on 13 receptions over last three games; a stretch included 184 receiving yards in November victory over Tennessee.
Sr. • 6-1, 205 • Wide Receiver
Sr. • 6-1, 188 • Cornerback
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ALL-SEC PROSPECTS
OREN BURKS
TOMMY OPENSHAW
Named third team All-SEC linebacker in Athlon Sports' preseason College Football Magazine.
In 2016, Openshaw was 15-of-19 (79.0%) on field goals, including 11-of-12 inside 40 yards.
As first-year starter at linebacker in 2016, Burks ranked among team leaders with 59 tackles, 3.5 QB sacks and 6.5 tackles for loss.
Enters final season having served previous three seasons as team's starting placekicker.
Burks is team's active leader in solo tackles (91), total tackles (155), sacks (3.5), interceptions (4) and passes defended (19).
Displayed excellent range in 2016, converting twice from 52 yards.
Sr. • 6-3, 230 • Linebacker
Grad. • 6-2, 200 • Placekicker
Needs 81 points to break team's career mark for points by a kicker.
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COMMODORES IN THE NFL
CASEY HAYWARD
In signing a three-year free agent deal with the Chargers, Hayward established himself as one of the NFL's premier cornerbacks in 2016-17. The Charger standout shared the league high with seven interceptions, and became the first Commodore earning All-Pro recognition since quarterback Jay Cutler was a recipient in 2008. This May, Hayward was recognized among the league's elite when the NFL Network listed him No. 64 among the "NFL Top 100 Players of 2017."
THIRTEEN COMMODORES ON NFL PRESEASON ROSTERS Thirteen former Vanderbilt standouts are signed with National Football League teams looking to continue or start professional • Adam Butler, DL, New England careers. • Zach Cunningham, LB, Houston The list includes seven offensive players • Andre Hal, DB, Houston and six defensive standouts. • Casey Hayward, DB, LA Chargers Former Commodores Andre Hal (Texans), • Andrew Jelks, OL, New England Casey Hayward (Chargers), Wesley Johnson • Will Holden, OL, Arizona (Jets) and Jordan Matthews (Eagles) won • Wesley Johnson, OL, NY Jets starting roles during the 2016 campaign. • Jonathan Krause, WR, Tennessee Three NFL franchises – the Houston • Jordan Matthews, WR, Philadelphia Texans, Los Angeles Chargers and defending • Spencer Pulley, OL, LA Chargers Super Bowl champion New England Patriots • Steven Scheu, TE, Denver have multiple Commodores on their • Stephen Weatherly, DL, Minnesota preseason rosters. • Andrew Williamson, DB, Indianapolis Linebacker Zach Cunningham and offensive lineman Will Holden were selected in the 2017 NFL Draft by Houston and Arizona, respectively. Two more 2016 seniors, defensive lineman Adam Butler and offensive lineman Andrew Jelks, are currently with the Patriots as rookie free agents.
DORES IN THE NFL
STEPHEN WEATHERLY
As a rookie in 2016, Weatherly made the Vikings active roster, seeing action late in the year at defensive end.
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COMMODORES IN THE NFL
JORDAN MATTHEWS
ANDRE HAL
WESLEY JOHNSON
SPENCER PULLEY
Matthews has become the most prolific former Commodore receiver in the modern era of the NFL. Matthews has 225 receptions, 2,673 receiving yards and 19 touchdown catches as he enters his fourth year in Philadelphia.
A four-year veteran, Johnson enters the 2017 season as the Jets' likely starting center. He earned a career-high eight starts last year for the Jets.
In his second year as a free safety, Hal became one of the Texans' most productive players in 2016, registering 48 tackles and two interceptions. He has 22 career starts entering his fourth season with Houston.
Pulley made the Chargers active roster as a rookie free agent, appearing in every game. This season, he is expected to compete for the team's starting center role.
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COMMODORES IN THE NFL
BUTLER IMPRESSES PATRIOTS AT PRO DAY
Adam Butler used an impressive performance in front of NFL scouts at Vanderbilt's Pro Day to attract New England's attention. The Patriots later signed him to a rookie free agent deal.
CUNNINGHAM AT PRO DAY
After putting together a consensus First Team All-American season, linebacker Zach Cunningham impressed scouts at the NFL Combine and Vanderbilt's Pro Day. Cunningham was selected in the second round, No. 57 overall, by the Texans. He was Vanderbilt's highest defensive pick since Jamie Winborn was taken 47th overall in 2001.
HOLDEN AT NFL COMBINE
Will Holden finished the 2016 regular season off strongly, then impressed at the East-West Shrine Game, Reese's Senior Bowl and NFL Combine. He was selected in the fifth round by Arizona.
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PRO DAY ACTIVITY ON CAMPUS HELPS PLAYERS ATTRACT NFL EYES Numerous Commodore seniors from a year ago earned rookie contracts or tryouts after posting impressive workouts in front of NFL scouts at the annual Pro Day activity on campus. Defensive lineman Adam Butler and offensive lineman Andrew Jelks used Pro Day to earn rookie free agent deals and remain hopeful of making a NFL roster. They join linebacker Zach Cunningham and offensive lineman Will Holden, both of whom were selected in the 2017 Draft. Five others – defensive lineman Torey Agee, offensive lineman Barrett Gouger, defensive back Torren McGaster, receiver/returner Darrius Sims and linebacker Ja'Karri Thomas – were invited to rookie minicamps.
AGEE LEAP
Torey Agee strains to increase his vertical jump at Pro Day.
JELKS TAKES ADVANTAGE
Andrew Jelks, right, performs line drills at Pro Day. Though injured for the last two years, Jelks was signed as a rookie free agent with the Patriots.
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COMPETITIVE SUCCESSES
VANDERBILT STUDENT-ATHLETES:
INDIVIDUAL RECOGNITION
10 3.17 129 214
First Team All-America recipients GPA of VU student-athlete population (2016-17 academic year)
Student-athletes earning Dean's List SEC Academic Honor Roll recipients
COMPETING AT HIGH LEVELS Vanderbilt student-athletes enjoyed an abundance of success, on and off fields of competition, in 2016-17. Derek Mason's team went 6-6 in the regular season, earning a berth in the Camping World Independence Bowl. Off the field, they continued to be SEC academic pacesetters, leading the league in graduation success and having 43 members of the team earn SEC Academic Honor Roll recognition. Vanderbilt teams and studentathletes experienced plenty of competitive successes. The women's tennis team, men's golf squad and CUNNINGHAM HIGHLIGHTS bowling team captured conference Linebacker Zach Cunningham dazzled college football fans with remarkcrowns and battled for NCAA titles. able individual plays, none more impressive than his leap-of-the-line at The baseball squad claimed a NCAA Auburn to block a Tiger field goal attempt in the closing minutes. regional title on the road. A superb closing month of the regular season propelled the men's basketball team to an improbable NCAA appearance. Individually, 10 Commodore student-athletes earned first team All-America honors, including linebacker Zach Cunningham, who became the first Vanderbilt football player to sweep unanimous first team honors in more than three decades. Two baseball standouts, pitcher Kyle Wright and outfielder Jeren Kendall, were selected in the first round of the 2017 MLB Draft.
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'16-17 VANDERBILT TEAM SUCCESS Football
• Participated in program's eighth bowl game.
Baseball
• Reached NCAA Super Regionals
Men's Basketball
• Advanced to NCAA Tournament
Men's Golf
• NCAA Final Four, reached match play for third straight year
Women's Tennis
• NCAA Final Four for the third consecutive year.
Women's Bowling
• Finished 3rd at NCAA tourney
Women's Track & Field • Both indoor and outdoor women's squads placed at the NCAA Championships.
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VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
IDEAL BLEND OF ACADEMICS, SETTING, CITY VANDERBILT: BY THE NUMBERS
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Undergrad ratio for student-to-faculty
10.7%
Acceptance rate for undergrad admissions
38
Number of residence halls and apartments
54%
Percentage of female undergraduates
92%
Vanderbilt students that live on campus
97%
Retention rate for freshmen students
39%
Students that study abroad
87%
Students graduating in four years
Located in the popular Midtown district of Nashville, Vanderbilt is regarded among the nation's leading universities. The private research university enrolled 6,871 undergraduate and 5,716 postgraduate students last year. Those students came from virtually every state and around the globe. The university was founded 144 years ago when magnate Cornelius "Commodore" Vanderbilt provided an initial endowment. Vanderbilt holds charter membership in the Southeastern Conference and is its lone private institution. Vanderbilt students are pleased with their college choice. In fact, the university ranks No. 2 nationally for happiest students, according to Princeton Review's "2017 Best 379 Colleges" survey. The campus is just west of downtown Nashville on 330 pristine acres that are designated as a national arboretum. Two areas of campus closed to vehicles – the Peabody campus and the collection of academic buildings surrounding Kirkland Hall that form the original campus – are frequently named among the South's most beautiful college environments. Most students live on the campus. Thirty-eight residential halls dot the campus, including two of the nation's most unique residential communities: The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons at Peabody and the Warren and Moore college halls of Kissam on the main campus.
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WHERE VU RANKS
#15 #2
Among national universities Among universities in Southeast
Source: U.S. News & World Report '17
#2
Happiest college students
Source: Princeton Review '17
OUR CITY: NASHVILLE
MUSIC CITY'S APPEAL AT ALL-TIME HIGH PRAISING NASHVILLE One of the Best Places to Go in '17 Frommer's Travel Guide
#1 Best U.S. City for Music Fans Live Nation, 2016
#1 College City Students Love Princeton Review, 2017
#5 Best City in the U.S. CondĂŠ Nast Traveler, 2016
#17 Friendliest City in World Travel + Leisure, 2017
Music City, Smashville, Athens of the South. The list of nicknames for Vanderbilt's dynamic hometown of Nashville is growing nearly as fast as the city itself. Nashville, sparked by a steady stream of arriving millennials, is quickly becoming one of America's most appealing cities and an essential destination. It seems everybody's jumping on the Nashville bandwagon. Vanderbilt students, faculty, staff and visitors cite Music City as one of the leading perks of the university, which is located in the vibrant Midtown district about two miles from a bustling downtown. Nashville has become one of the nation's top urban attractions, offering all of the charm and hospitality one expects from a grand Southern capital city with the amenities expected in the largest destinations. The secret is out on Nashville and its surrounding population of nearly 1.8 million. Popular magazines rave about the city's diversity in attractions, accommodations and niche districts. The city's downtown is exploding with retail and residential growth, the convention-gathering Music City Center, and an array of entertainment alternatives for all ages. The city enjoys a top job market for young professionals, unique neighborhoods and parks for its residents and an abundance of unique commercial districts virtually encircling downtown.
NASHVILLE BECOMING SUPERB SPORTS TOWN
NFL/TITANS
Third-year QB and former Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota continues to progress, driving excitement in the hometown Tennessee Titans.
Historically a city focused on making great music, Nashville is starting to develop a national reputation as a superb locale for college and professional sports. For lovers of college sports, Vanderbilt is enjoying more athletic success than ever before while exposing Nashville residents to other SEC programs. This spring, an international TV audience discovered Smashville, the nickname fondly created by the Predators, Nashville's NHL franchise. Observers watched in amazement as Smashville support surged as the Preds made their first appearance in the Stanley Cup finals. Nashville is also home to the Tennessee Titans, a squad many expect to contend for the NFL playoffs. The city also hosts SEC and NCAA basketball tourneys in Bridgestone Arena, stages the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium and could become home to a future MLS soccer franchise.
NHL/PREDATORS
Franchised in 1998, the Predators are legitimate Stanley Cup contenders. This year, the NHL squad captivated the city by reaching the Cup finals.
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TEAM OUTLOOK
MASON'S SQUAD LOOKS FOR FURTHER PROGRESS Coming off the program's eighth all-time postseason appearance, head coach Derek Mason will welcome his most experienced Vanderbilt squad when he starts his fourth season on campus. Eighteen players who started at least five games in 2016 - and six more who started multiple games - are among 43 returning letterwinners expected to greet Mason when preseason camp opens July 31. The returnees include nine position starters and 21 letterwinners on offense, seven starters and 19 letterwinners on defense and two starting specialists. Vanderbilt looks to improve off a 2016 campaign where it concluded the regular season with a 4-2 run, highlighted by victories over SEC rivals Georgia, Ole Miss and Tennessee. Mason, who has produced more wins in each of his three years at Vanderbilt, believes his program is on the right path. "This is our most experienced team and I believe experience is important to winning in this conference," Mason said. "Our guys have given tremendous effort and energy this offseason working to get better. All of them tasted success last year but they want more. We all want more." Commodore fans have reason for optimism. Continuity has become the norm in Mason's program. The team enters its third year with head strength coach James Dobson, whose impact has dramatically improved fitness and conditioning throughout the roster. It also marks the third year that Andy Ludwig will guide the Commodore offense, which improved vastly in 2016. It's the third year that Mason - one of the nation's top defensive minds - will coordinate an increasingly efficient Vanderbilt defense. The offense features 11 multi-game starters from last year, including
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quarterback Kyle Shurmur, running back Ralph Webb, wide receivers Trent PLAYMAKERS RETURN ON OFFENSE Sherfield, C.J. Duncan, The offense returns virtually all of its Caleb Scott and Kalija production from a year ago, including Lipscomb, tight ends RB Ralph Webb, QB Kyle Shurmur and Nathan Marcus and eight top receivers. Jared Pinkney and linemen Ean Pfeifer, RED ZONE, 3RD DOWNS & TURNOVERS Bruno Reagan and In 2016, the Dores ranked Top 10 Justin Skule. nationally in offensive and defensive The defense returns red-zone efficiency, improved on thirdsix of its top tacklers down efficiency and concluded with a and 11 players who positive turnover margin. More success is earned multiple starts needed in these areas for team success. last year. Key returnees include linemen Nifae KEY SPECIALISTS BACK Lealao and Jonathan Three quality starters - PK Tommy Wynn, linebacker Oren Openshaw, punter Sam Loy and PR Kalija Burks, cornerback Tre Lipscomb - are back after starting last year. Herndon and safeties Ryan White, LaDarius Wiley and Arnold Tarpley III. Vanderbilt kicks off the season at Middle Tennessee on Sept. 2. The 2017 slate features seven games on campus: Alabama A&M on Sept. 9, Kansas State on Sept. 16, Alabama on Sept. 23, Georgia on Oct. 7, Western Kentucky on Nov. 4, Kentucky on Nov. 11 and Missouri on Nov. 18.
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COMMODORE KEYS
OUTLOOK: BACKFIELD
KYLE SHURMUR
Shurmur set a sophomore mark for passing yards last year.
RALPH WEBB
The senior is coming off arguably the finest season ever by a Commodore back.
OFFENSIVE BACKFIELD STARTERS BACK: 2 LETTERWINNERS: 6 Paced by a record-breaking running back, quality depth and a quarterback who seems to improve with each start, the assembly of backfield talent matches any in recent Commodore history. The backfield, directed by third-year coordinator Andy Ludwig, quarterbacks mentor Gerry Gdowski and running backs coach Jeff Genyk, looks to build on its 2016 production, creating more explosive plays while continuing to limit turnovers. Gdowski expects more improvement from Kyle Shurmur (Jr.), who comes off one of the finest seasons ever by a Commodore sophomore quarterback. Shurmur threw for 2,409 yards and finished the regular season in outstandRegistered 10 rushing touchdowns in 2016. ing fashion, averag-
KHARI BLASINGAME
ing 290.5 passing yards during the team's last four SEC games. Shawn Stankavage (R-Jr.) and Shawn Stankavage....R-Jr..... SQ Deuce Wallace (R-Fr.) will compete Kyle Shurmur.................Jr.........2L for the top reserve role. Signee Deuce Wallace...........R-Fr......RS Jacob Free also joins the quarterJacob Free.....................Fr....... HS back corps. The strength of the backfield could be in the running back corps where Ralph Webb................... Sr.........3L all-time rushing leader Ralph Webb Dallas Rivers.................. Sr.........3L (Sr.) tops a strong contingent. Khari Blasingame....... R-Jr.......2L Webb is likely to go down as Josh Crawford............... Jr.........2L the greatest back in team history. Jaire George..................So...... SQ Through three years, Webb's been Bailey McElwain...........So........1L a record-smashing, durable force Baffour Osei...................So...... SQ for the Commodores. The three-year Jamauri Wakefield..... R-Fr......RS starter enters his last season with Ke'Shawn Vaughn........ Jr........TR 3,342 yards, ranking No. 20 in SEC history and 22 rushing touchdowns. The corps behind Webb is solid. Punishing Khari Blasingame (R-Jr.) was a huge factor in Vanderbilt's red-zone success, rushing for 10 touchdowns and 449 yards. Dallas Rivers (Sr.) enters his final season just shy of 500 career rushing yards and Josh Crawford (Jr.) brings two years of experience to the position. Jamauri Wakefield (R-Fr.) was one of the team's most impressive players in Spring Ball. Bailey McElwain (So.) returns as the team's top fullback after a strong freshman year. Rivers and Jaire George (R-Fr.) also play the position. Ke'Shawn Vaughn (Jr.) is another talented tailback. He will sit out the 2017 season after transferring from Illinois.
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QUARTERBACKS
BACKS
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OUTLOOK: RECEIVERS
C.J. DUNCAN
Topped Dores in receptions and yards last year.
TRENT SHERFIELD
Closed 2016 regular season with 184 yards vs UT.
CALEB SCOTT
Averaged 19.4 yards per catch as a junior.
RECEIVING CORPS STARTERS BACK: 6 LETTERWINNERS: 10 Six starters and 10 letterwinners return in a receiving corps that looks to be a potential strength of the Commodore offense. The top seven receiving targets from a year ago - four wideouts and three tight ends - will showcase their talents in preseason camp to wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton and coordinator Andy Ludwig. The wide receiver corps is a veteran unit, led by seniors Trent Sherfield, C.J. Duncan and Caleb Scott. They are supported by Kalija Lipscomb, who put together a solid freshman campaign last year. Together, the four wideouts combined for 129 catches and 1,751 receiving yards in 2016. Sherfield is a twoyear starter and has 86 career receptions. After catching 51 passes in 2015, Sherfield had 34 receptions and 472 yards last year finishing the regular season Tight end posted 22 catches as redshirt freshman. with a 184-yard effort vs. Tennessee.
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TIGHT ENDS
WIDE RECEIVERS
Nathan Marcus..............Sr....... 3L Sam Dobbs......................Jr....... 2L Jared Pinkney................ R-So..... 1L Turner Cockrell................R-Fr.....RS Cody Markel....................R-Fr.....RS
Trey Ellis.............................Sr.........2L Caleb Scott........................Sr.........3L Trent Sherfield..................Sr.........3L C.J. Duncan.......................Sr.........2L Kalija Lipscomb............... So.........1L Donaven Tennyson........ So.........1L Jackson Winrow...........R-Fr...... RS James Bostic....................Fr........ HS Chris Pierce......................Fr........ HS Alex Stump.....................R-So.......TR
Duncan came back from injury in 2016 to top the corps with 44 catches and 494 yards. Scott was one of the SEC's top deep threats, averaging 19.4 yards on 24 catches. Lipscomb was a pleasant surprise as a true freshman, ranking third on the team with 27 receptions, good for 319 yards and two scores. The roster of wide receivers includes Trey Ellis (Sr.), Donaven Tennyson (So.) and Jackson Winrow (R-Fr.). The Commodores also added physical receivers James Bostic and Chris Pierce in their most recent signing class. Ohio State transfer Alex Stump will sit out the '17 season. The Commodores welcome back their top three tight ends from a year ago in Nathan Marcus (Sr.), Jared Pinkney (R-So.) and Sam Dobbs (Jr.). While Marcus is the team's most versatile tight end blending solid blocking and receiving talents, Pinkney became one of the team's top aerial targets in his first year, registering 22 catches for 274 yards. Dobbs is another passing target from the position. The tight end corps also includes a pair of redshirt freshmen in Turner Cockrell and Cody Markel.
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OUTLOOK: OFFENSIVE LINE
BRUNO REAGAN
Reagan has 15 career starts at right guard entering junior season.
JUSTIN SKULE
Skule started every game at right tackle as a sophomore last year.
OFFENSIVE LINE STARTERS BACK: 3 LETTERWINNERS: 6 The offensive line corps returns three starters, six letterwinners and several talented newcomers looking to break into the Dores' rotation. While several key performers are back for second-year coach Cameron Norcross, the unit lacks senior leadership. Additionally, Norcross will look to replace the production lost from the graduation of center Barrett Gouger and tackle Will Holden, who became a fifth-round draft pick of the Arizona Cardinals. After focusing on fundamentals and chemistry in spring drills, Norcross expects more development from a unit that features three returning starters.
EAN PFEIFER
The sophomore provided a phyiscal presence as a first-year starter in 2016.
Justin Skule (Jr.) is the team's top returning tackle. After seeing limited action as a Bailey Granier (OG/OT)..........R-Jr......2L true freshman, Skule developed Bruno Reagan (OG)................R-Jr......2L into a dependable performer Egidio DellaRipa (OG/OT)......R-Jr......1L in 2016. He brings the ability to Justin Skule (OT).......................Jr........2L play either right or left tackle. Darion DeBrossard (OT).......R-So......1L Bailey Granier (R-Jr.) is Ean Pfeifer (C/OG).................. R-So.....1L the team's most experienced Jared Southers (OG/OT)....... R-So.....1L tackle besides Skule. He was a Saige Young............................... So....... TR four-game starter in 2015 and Devin Cochran (OT)................R-Fr.....RS enjoyed numerous snaps last David Floyd...............................R-Fr.....RS year. Sean Auwae-McMoore (C)....R-Fr......RS Devin Cochran (R-Fr.) will Braden Kopp (OT)...................R-Fr.....RS Bryce Bailey...............................Fr.......HS enter camp after impressing Cole Clemens.............................Fr.......HS during spring drills. The lengthy Grant Miller.................................Fr.......HS Cochran could compete for a Jonathan Stewart.....................Fr.......HS starting role at tackle. At guard, the Commodores enter 2017 with both starters back: Bruno Reagan (R-Jr.) at right guard and Ean Pfeifer (R-So.) at left guard. Both bring a nasty streak to the Commodores' improved rushing attack. Egidio DellaRipa (R-Sr.), Darion DeBrossard (R-So.), Jared Southers (R-So.), David Floyd (R-Fr.) and Braden Kopp (R-Fr.) are potential swing players with the ability to contribute at tackle or guard. Transfer guard Saige Young (So.) could be an interesting player to watch during preseason camp. Sean Auwae-McMoore (R-Fr.) is expected to be among the candidates to replace Gouger at center. Auwae-McMoore took the majority of snaps during spring drills. Pfeifer and Reagan also could see preseason repetitions. Other new arrivals on the offensive line include signees Bryce Bailey, Cole Clemens, Grant Miller and Jonathan Stewart.
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OUTLOOK: DEFENSIVE LINE
NIFAE LEALAO
Nose tackle contributed 2.5 sacks, four tackles for loss among 22 tackles in 2016.
JONATHAN WYNN
Senior tops defensive line corps with 12 career starts entering this season.
DEFENSIVE LINE STARTERS BACK: 3 LETTERWINNERS: 4 The Commodore defensive line corps features four proven veterans and a bevy of promising newcomers ready to move into more important roles. Second-year defensive line coach C.J. Ah You will welcome a unit highlighted by Nifae Lealao (Sr.), Jay Woods (Sr.), Jonathan Wynn (Sr.) and Dare Odeyingbo (Jr.). All four upperclassmen have started in the trenches over the last two years. Lealao is developing into one Jay Woods........................Sr........3L Jonathan Wynn...............Sr........3L of the Southeastern Conference's Nifae Lealao......................Sr........3L top defensive tackles. He brings a Dare Odeyingbo...............Jr........2L combination of size, strength and Kade Mayle....................R-So.....SQ agility that has eluded Vanderbilt's Drew Birchmeier...........R-Fr..... RS previous interior line personnel. Josiah Sa'o.....................R-Fr..... RS Lealao is also coming off his Cameron Tidd.................R-Fr..... RS best year. While clogging the Jonah Buchanan.............Fr.......HS middle of Vanderbilt's defense, he Stone Edwards.................Fr.......HS registered 22 tackles, including 2.5 Dayo Odeyingbo..............Fr.......HS quarterback sacks, and frequently Jalen Pinkney...................Fr.......HS applied pressure in the opponent backfield. Ah You expects a healthy Woods to have a strong campaign, and offset the graduation loss of Adam Butler, a current member of the New England Patriots. Woods was limited last year but has renewed confidence and drive entering his fifth year in the program. As a sophomore in 2015, Woods was one of the team's most productive linemen, registering
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24 tackles while earning five starting assignments. The staff will look for greater production and more pressure on quarterbacks from the end position where Wynn and Odeyingbo are the top returnees. Both are coming off their best seasons in Black and Gold: Wynn contributing a pair of quarterback sacks among 28 tackles and Odeyingbo registering four tackles for loss among 21 stops. Redshirt freshmen Josiah Sa'o, Cameron Junior plays with tremendous effort from line role. Tidd and Drew Birchmeier all showed development during spring drills and could push for playing time during camp. The Commodores also added four defensive line prospects in the 2017 signing class: Jonah Buchanan, Stone Edwards, Dayo Odeyingbo and Jalen Pinkney.
DARE ODEYINGBO
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OUTLOOK: LINEBACKERS
CHARLES WRIGHT
A standout in spring drills, Wright posted 3.5 tackles for loss last year.
OREN BURKS
Burks ranked second among Commodores last year with 3.5 quarterback sacks.
LINEBACKERS STARTERS BACK: 2 LETTERWINNERS: 6 The linebacking corps will feature several rising prospects ready to make their mark on the defense following the loss of three players who made multiple starts a year ago, including a consensus All-American. Outside linebackers coach Warren Belin returns to Vanderbilt with second-year inside linebacker mentor Chris Marve to guide a unit that features two starters and six contributors from a year ago. The corps is missing plenty of production from 2016, namely inside linebacker Zach Cunningham, who became a second-round NFL draft selection of the Houston Texans after earning consensus All-American honors. Oren Burks (Sr.) will likely fill the vacancy left A year ago, junior played his best football late by Cunningham's deparin the season at outside linebacker. ture. The versatile Burks
JOSH SMITH
has evolved from a physical safety in 2015 and hybrid linebacker last year to the inside linebacker slot this Oren Burks........................ Sr........3L year. In 2016, Burks registered 3.5 Emmanuel Smith.............. Sr........3L sacks among 59 tackles. Charles Wright............... R-Jr......2L Emmanuel Smith (Sr.) and Jordan Griffin.................... Jr........2L Jordan Griffin (Jr.), who combined Josh Smith........................ Jr........2L for 30 tackles in 2016, are expected Jay Hockaday................ R-So......1L to compete with Burks for the Caleb Peart.....................R-So.....1L starting inside linebacker roles. Kenny Hebert..................R-Fr..... RS Andre Mintze.................. R-Fr..... RS Smith, another former safety, has Feleti Afemui..................... Fr.......HS added bulk during the offseason in Colin Anderson................. Fr.......HS anticipation of moving inside. Brayden DeVault-Smith.....Fr........ HS Jay Hockaday (R-So.) is a fourth Dimitri Moore................... Fr.......HS returnee at inside linebacker. He is Michael Owusu................ Fr.......HS back at full health after missing the 2016 season. Outside linebacker prospects Charles Wright (R-Jr.) and Josh Smith (Jr.) were two of the most improved Commodores during the spring, both bringing the ability to bring pressure off the edges. As a sophomore Wright responded with 3.5 tackles for loss when inserted into the lineup. Caleb Peart (R-So.) will get plenty of preseason reps at outside linebacker after playing in 10 games last year. Promising redshirt freshmen Kenny Hebert and Andre Mintze also return at outside linebacker. The Commodores also added five linebacker prospects in its 2017 signing class: early-enrollee Dimitri Moore, Feleti Afemui, Colin Anderson, Brayden DeVault-Smith and Michael Owusu.
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OUTLOOK: SECONDARY
RYAN WHITE
Ranked third on team in tackles last year.
TRE HERNDON
Topped secondary in interceptions as junior.
ARNOLD TARPLEY III
Contributed 29 solo stops, 40 total tackles in 2016.
DEFENSIVE BACKFIELD STARTERS BACK: 5 LETTERWINNERS: 9 Sporting five returning starters, the secondary should be a strength for the Commodore defense. The secondary includes three proven performers at safety, a two-year starter at cornerback and the team's top nickel back from a year ago, along with several young prospects ready to show they can continue in bigger roles this season. The unit, directed by head coach Derek Mason and Marc Mattioli, will look to create more turnovers this year after registering five interceptions and eight fumble recoveries a year ago. All-SEC candidate Tre Herndon (Sr.) is the team's most experienced cover cornerback. A two-year starter, Herndon came into his own in 2016, contributing two interceptions, eight defensed passes and 30 solo tackles. Joejuan Williams (So.), Bryce Lewis (R-Jr.) Safety was team's second leading tackler in 2016. and Elijah Hamilton (R-Fr.) appear to be the top can-
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didates to fill the open cornerback role across from Herndon. In 2016, Williams showed impressive skills Taurean Ferguson.........Sr.........3L late as a true freshman and Lewis Tre Herndon....................Sr.........3L earned multiple starts and was a top Bryce Lewis..................R-Jr.......2L reserve. After impressing last spring, Donovan Sheffield.........Jr.........2L Gil Barksdale................. So.........1L Hamilton looks ready to compete for Joejuan Williams.......... So.........1L playing time. Elijah Hamilton.............R-Fr......RS Taurean Ferguson (R-Sr.) has Allan George................... Fr........HS been the team's leading nickel back Randall Haynie............... Fr........HS for two years, entering his final season with 15 career starts. He contributed 52 total tackles as a junior. Donovan Sheffield (Jr.) is likely to Ryan White................... Grad.....3L push for a greater role in camp. Arnold Tarpley III...........Sr........3L The team also has several young LaDarius Wiley.............R-Jr......2L Andrew Rector...............Jr........2L cornerback prospects, including Gil Zaire Jones...................R-Fr......RS Barksdale (So.) and 2017 signees Austin Quillen...............R-Fr......RS Allan George and Randall Haynie. Frank Coppet................R-Fr......RS At safety, the Commodores Tae Daley......................... Fr....... HS return three veterans who combined for 26 starts a year ago. Ryan White (Grad.) brings a physical presence and leadership to the strong safety position. He's also coming off his best year - 49 solo stops, 75 total tackles and two forced fumbles. Arnold Tarpley III (Sr.) and LaDarius Wiley (R-Jr.), both productive starters at free safety, are back. They combined for 79 solo tackles, four forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries last year. Andrew Rector (Jr.), Zaire Jones (R-Fr.), Frank Coppet (R-Fr.), Austin Quillen (R-Fr.) and early-enrollee Tae Daley (Fr.) will get plenty of opportunities in preseason camp to break into the rotation.
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SAFETIES
OUTLOOK: SPECIALISTS
TOMMY OPENSHAW
Openshaw returns after making 15 of 19 field goal attempts last year.
SAM LOY
As a true freshman in 2016, Loy averaged 41.6 yards.
SPECIAL TEAMS STARTERS BACK: 3 LETTERWINNERS: 6 Derek Mason will look for continued progress on Commodore special teams after first-year special teams coordinator Jeff Genyk ushered in substantial upgrades in 2016. With Genyk's guidance, the Commodores showed nearly acrossTommy Openshaw......... Grad.... 3L the-board improvement and fewer Ryley Guay........................ So...... 1L special teams miscues last year. The returning specialists are paced by All-SEC kicking prospect Tommy Openshaw (Sr.). Coming off Reid Nelson.........................Sr.....SQ his best year, Openshaw enters the Sam Loy...............................So.....1L 2017 season within range of virtually every team career mark for kickers. Openshaw enjoyed a superb 2016 campaign. He made 15 of 19 Scott Sypniewski............ Grad....TR field goals, the fourth most converTommy Schiager..............R-Fr.....RS sions ever by a Commodore kicker in a season. Openshaw showed accuracy by making 11 of 12 attempts Ryan White (PR)................Grad...3L inside 40 yards, and length with a C.J. Duncan (KR)................. Sr......2L pair of 52 yarders. Dallas Rivers (KR)............... Sr......3L Openshaw needs to make 13 Kalija Lipscomb (PR)..........So.....1L field goals to break the team's existing record. Ryley Guay (So.) is the team's top reserve kicker after seeing limited duty as a kickoff specialist last year. Sam Loy (So.) is back to handle the team's punt chores. Loy's
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41.6-yard average last year ranked sixth nationally among true freshmen. Nearly a third of Loy's punts also landed inside the opponent's 20-yard line. Loy is backed up by Openshaw and Reid Nelson (Sr.). The Commodores will feature a new snap specialist. Scott Sypniewski, a graduate transfer from Michigan, and Tommy Schiager (R-Fr.) should compete for the snap duties. Sypniewski is a proven performer, having been the primary snapper at Michigan for three years. Kalija Lipscomb (So.) returns as the likely punt returner after averaging 14.9 Averaged 14.9 yards as punt returner in '16. yards last year. Other potential punt returners are C.J. Duncan (Sr.) and Ryan White (Grad.). The Commodores must fill a void left by the graduation of kick returner Darrius Sims, who departs campus ranked among the best in program history. Likely candidates to replace Sims are Lipscomb, Tennyson, Duncan, Dallas Rivers (Sr.) and Josh Crawford (Jr.).
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COMMODORE ROSTER ROSTER A-Z NO. NAME POS. 17 Feleti Afemui LB 18 Colin Anderson LB 53 Sean Auwae-McMoore OL 78 Bryce Bailey OL 38 Gil Barksdale DB 91 Drew Birchmeier DL 23 Khari Blasingame RB 81 James Bostic WR 92 Jonah Buchanan DL 20 Oren Burks LB 74 Cole Clemens OL 77 Devin Cochran OL 82 Turner Cockrell TE 35 Frank Coppet CB 22 Josh Crawford RB 12 Tae Daley DB 70 Darion DeBrossard OL 76 Egidio DellaRipa OL 52 Brayden DeVault-Smith LB 84 Sam Dobbs TE 19 C.J. Duncan WR 99 Stone Edwards DL 36 Trey Ellis WR 3 Taurean Ferguson CB 12 Jacob Free QB 55 David Floyd OL 28 Allan George DB 27 Jaire George RB 75 Bailey Granier OL 40 Jordan Griffin LB 98 Ryley Guay K 15 Elijah Hamilton CB 24 Randall Haynie DB 42 Kenny Hebert LB 31 Tre Herndon CB 33 Jay Hockaday LB 6 Zaire Jones S 65 Braden Kopp OL 77 Nifae Lealao DL 30 Bryce Lewis CB 16 Kalija Lipscomb WR 19 Sam Loy P 83 Nathan Marcus TE 45 Cody Markel TE 54 Kade Mayle DL 39 Bailey McElwain FB 63 Grant Miller OL 48 Andre Mintze LB 7 Dimitri Moore LB 97 Reid Nelson P 34 Dare Odeyingbo DE 10 Dayo Odeyingbo DL 17 Tommy Openshaw PK 40 Baffour Osei RB 88 Michael Owusu LB 9 Caleb Peart LB 57 Ean Pfeifer OL
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# NAME 2 Arnold Tarpley III 2 Deuce Wallace 3 Taurean Ferguson 3 Shawn Stankavage 4 Emmanuel Smith 4 Donaven Tennyson 5 Ke’Shawn Vaughn 5 LaDarius Wiley 6 Zaire Jones 7 Dimitri Moore 7 Ralph Webb 8 Joejuan Williams 9 Caleb Peart 9 Caleb Scott 10 Dayo Odeyingbo 10 Trent Sherfield 11 Charles Wright 12 Tae Daley 12 Jacob Free 13 Jackson Winrow 14 Kyle Shurmur 14 Ryan White 15 Elijah Hamilton 15 Alex Stump 16 Kalija Lipscomb 17 Feleti Afemui 17 Tommy Openshaw 18 Colin Anderson 19 C.J. Duncan 19 Sam Loy 20 Oren Burks 21 Donovan Sheffield 22 Josh Crawford 23 Khari Blasingame 24 Randall Haynie 25 Josh Smith 26 Andrew Rector 27 Jaire George 28 Allan George 28 Dallas Rivers 29 Austin Quillen 30 Bryce Lewis 31 Tre Herndon 32 Jamauri Wakefield 33 Jay Hockaday 34 Dare Odeyingbo 35 Frank Coppet
POS. S QB CB QB LB WR RB S S LB RB CB LB WR DL WR LB DB QB WR QB S CB WR WR LB PK LB WR P LB CB RB RB DB LB S RB DB RB S CB CB RB LB DE S
HT. WT. 6-1 203 6-2 210 5-9 190 6-2 205 6-2 235 5-10 170 5-10 215 6-1 210 6-0 200 6-3 215 5-10 202 6-3 208 6-1 235 6-2 202 6-6 250 6-1 205 6-3 240 6-0 185 6-4 215 6-1 195 6-4 227 5-10 190 6-2 200 6-3 210 6-1 200 6-3 235 6-2 200 6-2 215 5-11 203 6-1 190 6-3 230 5-11 190 5-10 198 6-1 235 6-0 185 6-3 240 6-0 205 6-1 230 6-1 185 6-1 225 5-11 190 6-0 185 6-1 188 6-1 220 6-3 230 6-2 272 5-11 185
YEAR CL HOMETOWN/HS/(OTHER) Sr. 3L Pittsburgh, Pa./Central Catholic R-Fr. RS Sevierville, Tenn./Sevier Co. R-Sr. 3L Jonesboro, Ga./Jonesboro R-Jr. RS Durham, N.C./Cardinal Gibbons Sr. 3L Murfreesboro, Tenn./Oakland So. 1L Richmond, Va./Benedictine Prep Jr. TR Nashville, Tenn./Pearl-Cohn/(Illinois) R-Jr. 2L Los Angeles, Calif./Cathedral R-Fr. RS Meridian, Miss./Meridian Fr. HS Cedar Hill, Texas/Cedar Hill Sr. 3L Gainesville, Fla./Gainesville So. 1L Nashville, Tenn./Father Ryan R-So. 1L Chandler, Ariz./Hamilton Sr. 3L Suwanee, Ga./North Gwinnett Fr. HS Irving, Texas/Ranchview Sr. 3L Danville, Ill./Danville R-Jr. 2L Irvine, Calif./Beckman Fr. HS Warner Robins, Ga./Northside Fr. HS Brantley, Ala./Brantley R-Fr. RS Shawnee, Okla./Shawnee Jr. 2L Philadelphia, Pa./La Salle College Sr. 3L Louisville, Ky./Trinity R-Fr. RS Roswell, Ga./Blessed Trinity R-So. TR Cleveland, Ohio/St. Edward/(Ohio State) So. 1L New Orleans, La./Jesuit Fr. HS Kahului, Hawaii/Maui Sr. 3L Jacksonville, Fla./Creekside Fr. HS Florence, Ala./Brooks Sr. 2L Montgomery, Ala./St. James So. 1L San Clemente, Calif./Catholic R-Sr. 3L Fairfax Station, Va./South Co. Jr. 2L Nashville, Tenn./Ensworth Jr. 2L Montgomery, Ala./Edgewood Acad. R-Jr. 2L Huntsville, Ala./Buckhorn Fr. HS Ft. Lauderdale, Fla./Cardinal Gibbons Jr. 2L Murfreesboro, Tenn./Oakland Jr. 2L Nashville, Tenn./Father Ryan R-So. RS Hyattville, Md./DeMatha Catholic Fr. HS Andalusia, Ala./Andalusia Sr. 3L Stone Mountain, Ga./Stephenson R-Fr. RS Jenks, Okla./Jenks R-Jr. 2L Lilburn, Ga./Parkview Sr. 3L Chattanooga, Tenn./East Hamilton R-Fr. RS Jacksonville, Fla./Providence R-So. 1L Nashville, Tenn./Christ Presbyterian Jr. 2L Irving, Texas/Cistercian Prep R-Fr. RS Ft. Lauderdale, Fla./St. Thomas Aquinas
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NAME Trey Ellis Gil Barksdale Bailey McElwain Jordan Griffin Baffour Osei Kenny Hebert Jalen Pinkney Cody Markel Tommy Schiager Andre Mintze Jonathan Wynn Scott Sypniewski Brayden DeVault-Smith Sean Auwae-McMoore Kade Mayle David Floyd Saige Young Ean Pfeifer Josiah Sa'o Justin Skule Bruno Reagan Grant Miller Braden Kopp Darion DeBrossard Jared Southers Jonathan Stewart Cole Clemens Jay Woods Bailey Granier Egidio DellaRipa Devin Cochran Nifae Lealao Bryce Bailey Jared Pinkney James Bostic Turner Cockrell Nathan Marcus Sam Dobbs Chris Pierce Michael Owusu Cameron Tidd Drew Birchmeier Jonah Buchanan Reid Nelson Ryley Guay Stone Edwards
POS. WR CB FB LB RB LB DL TE FB LB DL SN LB OL DL OL OL OL DL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL DL OL OL OL DL OL TE WR TE TE TE WR LB DL DL DL P PK DL
HT. WT. 5-9 170 5-10 182 6-0 238 6-0 223 5-8 180 6-4 228 6-4 230 6-5 245 6-0 220 6-3 235 6-4 265 6-1 220 6-3 205 6-4 305 6-2 255 6-5 300 6-4 315 6-4 300 6-2 295 6-6 315 6-3 315 6-4 260 6-5 280 6-4 295 6-4 310 6-8 305 6-6 305 6-3 285 6-6 316 6-4 300 6-7 315 6-5 315 6-5 305 6-4 255 6-3 208 6-5 230 6-5 242 6-4 230 6-4 208 6-5 228 6-3 290 6-4 295 6-4 270 6-2 215 5-10 190 6-5 248
YEAR Sr. So. So. Jr. Jr. R-Fr. Fr. R-Fr. R-Fr. R-Fr. Sr. Grad. Fr. R-Fr. Sr. R-Fr. So. R-So. R-Fr. Jr. R-Jr. Fr. R-Fr. R-So. R-So. Fr. Fr. Sr. Jr. R-Jr. R-Fr. Sr. Fr. R-So. Fr. R-Fr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. R-Fr. R-Fr. Fr. Sr. So. Fr.
CL HOMETOWN/HS/OTHER 2L Charlotte, N.C./Ardrey Kell 1L Solon, Ohio/Solon 1L Trussville, Ala./Hewitt-Trussville 2L Tampa, Fla./Armwood SQ Oxnard, Calif./Oaks Christian RS New Orleans, La./Holy Cross HS Norcross, Ga./Norcross RS Middleton, Wisc./Middleton RS Portland, Ore./Sunset RS Philadelphia, Pa./Imhotep Institute 3L Stone Mountain, Ga./Stephenson TR Ottawa, Ill./Marquette/(Michigan) HS Nashville, Tenn./Pearl-Cohn RS Kapolei, Hawaii/Kapolei SQ McConnelsville, Ohio/Morgan RS Nashville, Tenn./Lipscomb Acad. TR Versailles, Ky./Woodford Co./(Dodge City) 1L Bentonville, Ark./Bentonville RS San Diego, Calif./Kearney 2L Clifton, Va./Centreville 2L Clarksville, Tenn./Clarksville HS Ft. Lauderdale, Fla./St. Thomas Aquinas RS Houston, Texas/Houston Christian 1L Snellville, Ga./Shiloh 1L South Orange, N.J./Seton Hall Prep HS Lawrenceville, Ga./Mountain View HS So. Jordan, Utah/Bingham 3L Jackson, Ga./Jackson 2L Galliano, La./South Lafourche RS Castaic, Calif./W. Ranch/(College of Canyons) RS Norcross, Ga./Greater Atl. Christian 3L Sacramento, Calif./Capital Christian HS Newburgh, Ind./Castle 1L Norcross, Ga./Norcross HS Ft. Lauderdale, Fla./Cardinal Gibbons RS Acworth, Ga./Allatonna 3L Glen Ellyn, Ill./Glenbard West 2L Douglasville, Ga./Landmark Christian HS Smithfield, Va./Smithfield HS Oxnard, Calif./Oaks Christian RS Greenwood, Ind./Center Grove RS Midlothian, Va./Cosby HS Honolulu, Hawaii/Iolani 1L Hueytown, Ala./Hueytown 1L Naperville, Ill./Benet Academy HS Hillsborough, N.C./Orange
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ROSTER A-Z NO. NAME 85 Chris Pierce 44 Jalen Pinkney 80 Jared Pinkney 29 Austin Quillen 61 Bruno Reagan 29 Andrew Rector 28 Dallas Rivers 57 Josiah Sa'o 47 Tommy Schiager 9 Caleb Scott 21 Donovan Sheffield 10 Trent Sherfield 14 Kyle Shurmur 58 Justin Skule 4 Emmanuel Smith 25 Josh Smith 71 Jared Southers 51 Scott Sypniewski 3 Shawn Stankavage 73 Jonathan Stewart 15 Alex Stump 2 Arnold Tarpley III 4 Donaven Tennyson 90 Cameron Tidd 5 Ke’Shawn Vaughn 32 Jamauri Wakefield 2 Deuce Wallace 7 Ralph Webb 14 Ryan White 5 LaDarius Wiley 8 Joejuan Williams 13 Jackson Winrow 74 Jay Woods 11 Charles Wright 49 Jonathan Wynn 56 Saige Young
POS. WR DL TE S OL S RB DL FB WR CB WR QB OL LB LB OL SN QB OL WR S WR DL RB RB QB RB S S CB WR DL LB DE OL
PRONUNCIATIONS PLAYERS Feleti Afumei (fay-lay-tee ah-fay-moo-ee) Sean Auwae (ah-way)-McMoore Khari (car-EE) Blasingame Jaire (JIE-air) George Bailey Granier (graun-yae) Nifae Lealao (Knee-FY Lee-AL-oh) Andre Mintze (mence) Dare Odeyingbo (dar-ee oh-DANG-bow) Dayo Odeyingbo (day-oh oh-DANG-bow) Michael Owusu (oh-OO-zoo) Caleb Peart (peert) Josiah Sa'o (sah-O) Scott Sypniewski (sip-NEW-skee)
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Gerry (Jerry) Gdowski (Guh-DOW-ski) C.J. Ah You (ah U) Osia (Oh-say) Lewis
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POSITION DEPTH Note: The listing below is not a preseason depth chart. It is intended to show position depth. Vanderbilt coaches will release an updated depth chart in late August. Players in bold started at least four games in 2016.
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9 10 36 19 16 4 13 81 85 3 14 2 12 7 28 23 22 27 39 47 32 83 84 80 82 45 76 75 61 58 70 57 71 56 53 77 55 65 78 74 63 73
Caleb Scott Trent Sherfield Trey Ellis C.J. Duncan Kalija Lipscomb Donaven Tennyson Jackson Winrow James Bostic Chris Pierce Shawn Stankavage Kyle Shurmur Deuce Wallace Jacob Free Ralph Webb Dallas Rivers Khari Blasingame Josh Crawford Jaire George (FB) Bailey McElwain (FB) Tommy Schiager (FB) Jamauri Wakefield Nathan Marcus Sam Dobbs Jared Pinkney Turner Cockrell Cody Markel Egidio DellaRipa Bailey Granier Bruno Reagan Justin Skule Darion DeBrossard Ean Pfeifer Jared Southers Saige Young Sean Auwae-McMoore Devin Cochran David Floyd Braden Kopp Bryce Bailey Cole Clemens Grant Miller Jonathan Stewart
DEFENSE 6-2, 202, Sr. 6-1, 205, Sr. 5-9, 170, Sr. 5-11, 203, Sr. 6-1, 200, So. 5-10, 170, So. 6-1, 195, R-Fr. 6-3, 208, Fr. 6-4, 208, Fr. 6-2, 205, R-Jr. 6-4, 227, Jr. 6-2, 210, R-Fr. 6-4, 215, Fr. 5-10, 202, Sr. 6-1, 225, Sr. 6-1, 235, R-Jr. 5-9, 198, Jr. 6-1, 230, R-So. 6-0, 238, So. 6-0, 220, R-Fr. 6-1, 220, R-Fr. 6-5, 242, Sr. 6-4, 230, Jr. 6-4, 255, R-Sr. 6-5, 230, R-Fr. 6-5, 245, R-Fr. 6-4, 300, R-Jr. 6-6, 316, R-Jr. 6-3, 315, R-Jr. 6-6, 315, Jr. 6-4, 295, R-So. 6-4, 300, R-So. 6-5, 310, R-So. 6-4, 315, So. 6-4, 305, R-Fr. 6-7, 315, R-Fr. 6-5, 300, R-Fr. 6-5, 280, R-Fr. 6-5, 305, Fr. 6-6, 305, Fr. 6-4, 260, Fr. 6-8, 305, Fr.
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Tommy Openshaw Ryley Guay Reid Nelson Kyle Shurmur Reid Nelson Sam Loy
6-2, 200, Grad. 5-10, 190, So. 6-2, 215, Sr. 6-4, 227, Jr. 6-2, 215, Sr. 6-1, 190, So.
74 77 49 34 91 57 90 92 99 10 44 20 4 11 40 33 9 25 42 48 17 18 52 7 88 3 31 30 21 38 8 15 27 24 14 2 5 26 35 6 29 12
Jay Woods Nifae Lealao Jonathan Wynn Dare Odeyingbo Drew Birchmeier Josiah Sa'o Cameron Tidd Jonah Buchanan Stone Edwards Dayo Odeyingbo Jalen Pinkney Oren Burks Emmanuel Smith Charles Wright Jordan Griffin Jay Hockaday Caleb Peart Josh Smith Kenny Hebert Andre Mintze Feleti Afemui Colin Anderson Brayden DeVault-Smith Dimitri Moore Michael Owusu Taurean Ferguson Tre Herndon Bryce Lewis Donovan Sheffield Gil Barksdale Joejuan Williams Elijah Hamilton Allan George Randall Haynie Ryan White Arnold Tarpley III LaDarius Wiley Andrew Rector Frank Coppet Zaire Jones Austin Quillen Tae Daley
6-3, 285, Sr. 6-5, 315, Sr. 6-4, 265, Sr. 6-2, 272, Jr. 6-4, 295, R-Fr. 6-2, 295, R-Fr. 6-3, 290, R-Fr. 6-4, 270, Fr. 6-5, 248, Fr. 6-6, 250, Fr. 6-4, 230, Fr. 6-3, 230, Sr. 6-2, 235, Sr. 6-3, 240, R-Jr. 6-0, 223, Jr. 6-3, 230, R-So. 6-1, 235, R-So. 6-4, 240, Jr. 6-4, 228, R-Fr. 6-3, 235, R-Fr. 6-3, 235, Fr. 6-2, 215, Fr. 6-3, 208, Fr. 6-3, 215, Fr. 6-5, 228, Fr. 5-9, 190, Sr. 6-1, 188, Sr. 6-0, 185, Jr. 5-11, 190, Jr. 5-10, 182, So. 6-3, 208, So. 6-2, 200, R-Fr. 6-1, 185, Fr. 6-0, 185, Fr. 5-9, 190, Grad. 6-1, 203, Sr. 6-1, 210, R-Jr. 6-0, 205, Jr. 5-11, 185, R-Fr. 6-0, 200, R-Fr. 5-11, 190, R-Fr. 6-0, 185, Fr.
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BY THE NUMBERS VANDERBILT ROSTER BY STATE OF RESIDENCE ALABAMA (8) Colin Anderson Khari Blasingame Josh Crawford C.J. Duncan Jacob Free Allan George Bailey McElwain Reid Nelson ARKANSAS (1) Ean Pfeifer ARIZONA (1) Caleb Peart CALIFORNIA (8) Egidio DellaRipa Nifae Lealao Sam Loy Baffour Osei Michael Owusu Josiah Sa'o LaDarius Wiley Charles Wright
Florence Huntsville Montgomery Montgomery Brantley Andalusia Trussville Hueytown Bentonville Gilbert Cascaic Sacramento San Clemente Oxnard Oxnard San Diego Los Angeles Irvine
FLORIDA (9) James Bostic Fort Lauderdale Frank Coppet Fort Lauderdale Jordan Griffin Tampa Elijah Hamilton Roswell Randall Haynie Fort Lauderdale Grant Miller Fort Lauderdale Tommy Openshaw Jacksonville Jamauri Wakefield Jacksonville Ralph Webb Gainesville
GEORGIA (14) Devin Cochran Norcross Turner Cockrell Acworth Tae Daley Warner Robins Darion DeBrossard Snellville Sam Dobbs Douglasville Taurean Ferguson Jonesboro Bryce Lewis Lilburn Jalen Pinkney Norcross Jared Pinkney Norcross Dallas Rivers Stone Mountain Caleb Scott Suwanee Jonathan Stewart Lawrenceville Jay Woods Jackson Jonathan Wynn Stone Mountain HAWAII (3) Feleti Afemui Kahului Sean Auwae-McMoore Kapolei Jonah Buchanan Honolulu INDIANA (2) Bryce Bailey Cameron Tidd ILLINOIS (4) Ryley Guay Nathan Marcus Trent Sherfield Scott Sypniewski KENTUCKY (2) Ryan White Saige Young
Newburgh Greenwood
Naperville Glen Ellyn Danville Ottawa
Louisville Versailles
LOUISIANA (3) Bailey Granier Kenny Hebert Kalija Lipscomb
Galliano New Orleans New Orleans
MARYLAND (1) Jaire George
Hyattsville
MISSISSIPPI (1) Zaire Jones NEW JERSEY (1) Jared Southers
Meridian
South Orange
NORTH CAROLINA (3) Stone Edwards Hillsborough Trey Ellis Charlotte Shawn Stankavage Durham OHIO (3) Gil Barksdale Kade Mayle Alex Stump
Solon McConnelsville Lakewood
OKLAHOMA (2) Austin Quillen Jackson Winrow
Jenks Shawnee
OREGON (1) Tommy Schiager
Portland
PENNSYLVANIA (3) Andre Mintze Kyle Shurmur Arnold Tarpley III
TENNESSEE (12) Brayden DeVault-Smith Nashville David Floyd Nashville Tre Herndon Chattanooga Jay Hockaday Nashville Bruno Reagan Clarksville Andrew Rector Nashville Donovan Sheffield Nashville Emmanuel Smith Murfreesboro Josh Smith Murfreesboro Ke'Shawn Vaughn Nashville Deuce Wallace Sevierville Joejuan Williams Nashville TEXAS (4) Braden Kopp Dimitri Moore Dare Odeyingbo Dayo Odeyingbo UTAH (1) Cole Clemens
Houston Cedar Hill Irving Irving
South Jordan
VIRGINIA (5) Drew Birchmeier Midlothian Oren Burks Fairfax Station Chris Pierce Smithfield Justin Skule Clifton Donaven Tennyson Richmond WISCONSIN (1) Cody Markel
Middleton
Philadelphia Philadelphia Pittsburgh
ROSTER BY ELIGIBILITY CLASS GRADUATE STUDENTS (3) Tommy Openshaw, Scott Sypniewski, Ryan White SENIORS (17) Oren Burks, C.J. Duncan, Trey Ellis, Taurean Ferguson, Tre Herndon, Nifae Lealao, Nathan Marcus, Kade Mayle, Reid Nelson, Dallas Rivers, Caleb Scott, Trent Sherfield, Emmanuel Smith, Arnold Tarpley III, Ralph Webb, Jay Woods, Jonathan Wynn JUNIORS (20) Gil Barksdale, Khari Blasingame, Josh Crawford, Egidio DellaRipa, Sam Dobbs, Bailey Granier, Jordan Griffin, Bryce Lewis, Reid Nelson, Dare Odeyingbo, Bruno Reagan, Andrew Rector, Donovan Sheffield, Kyle Shurmur, Justin Skule, Josh Smith, Shawn Stankavage, Ke'Shawn Vaughn, LaDarius Wiley, Charles Wright SOPHOMORES (17) Darion DeBrossard, Jaire George, Ryley Guay, Jay Hockaday, Kalija Lipscomb, Sam Loy, Kade Mayle, Bailey McElwain, Baffour Osei, Caleb Peart, Ean Pfeifer, Jared Pinkney, Jared Southers, Alex Stump, Donaven Tennyson, Joejuan Williams, Saige Young REDSHIRT FRESHMEN (19) Sean Auwae-McMoore, Drew Birchmeier, Devin Cochran, Turner Cockrell, Frank Coppet, David Floyd, Elijah Hamilton, Kenny Hebert, Zaire Jones, Braden Kopp, Cody Markel, Andre Mintze, Austin Quillen, Josiah Sa'o, Tommy Schiager, Cameron Tidd, Jamauri Wakefield, Deuce Wallace, Jackson Winrow FRESHMEN (17) Feleti Afemui, Colin Anderson, Bryce Bailey, James Bostic, Jonah Buchanan, Cole Clemens, Brayden DeVault-Smith, Stone Edwards, Jacob Free, Allan George, Randall Haynie, Grant Miller, Dayo Odeyingbo, Michael Owusu, Chris Pierce, Jalen Pinkney, Jonathan Stewart
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HEAD COACH MASON
Mason and his squad celebrate bowl eligibility last November after registering an impressive home victory over Tennessee in the regular season finale. Entering his fourth season in charge of the Vanderbilt football program, head coach Derek Mason has the Commodores trending upward, on and off the field. In 2016, Mason’s Vanderbilt program improved its overall record and Southeastern Conference record for the third consecutive season. The Commodores finished the regular season 6-6 and 3-5 in SEC play, earning a trip to the Camping World Independence Bowl and the program’s first postseason appearance under Mason. Vanderbilt’s 6-6 record in the 2016 regular season featured four wins in its final six games, including marquee SEC victories over Georgia, Ole Miss and Tennessee. The Commodores topped Georgia, 17-16, on Oct. 15 for Vanderbilt’s first road win over an SEC opponent in Mason’s tenure. The Dores later closed the regular season by scoring a combined 83 points in wins over the Rebels and Volunteers. Their 45 points against Tennessee marked the program’s most in SEC play since 1971. Under Mason, Commodore student-athletes are performing well on and off the football field. In 2016, inside linebacker Zach Cunningham became Vanderbilt's first consensus All-American in more than three decades. The redshirt junior swept first-team honors from every prominent outlet in the nation. Cunningham's final accolade came when the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) selected him to its First Team All-America Defense. In April, the Houston Texans selected Cunningham with the No. 57 overall pick in the NFL Draft.
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MASON: FACTS & NOTES YEARLY IMPROVEMENT ON THE GRIDIRON
Each of Mason's three Commodore squads have registered more victories than the year before, becoming the first Vanderbilt head coach to accomplish the feat since George MacIntyre (1979-81).
OFF THE FIELD ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student-athletes in Mason's Vanderbilt program have performed superbly in the classroom. After capturing the 2015 AFCA Academic Achievement Award for graduation success, the team came back last year to top the SEC and rank among national leaders in NCAA APR scores. Mason also created an innovative summer internship program that benefits players entering the workforce after graduation.
STAFF STABILITY HAVING POSITIVE IMPACT
Mason's coaching staff this fall will virtually mirror the 2016 version. The stability includes two key staffers - head strength coach James Dobson and offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig - each returning for a third year on West End.
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SUCCESS IN THE VEST
During the team's November stretch that included home wins over Ole Miss and Tennessee, Mason's vest became a popular item on campus.
Commodores in 2015-16, with keen observers of college football seeing more progress ahead. Mason's recruiting at Vanderbilt also continues to rise. Mason's 2017 signing class of 21 prospects ranks as the highest in his Vanderbilt tenure and effectively targets positions of need for future Commodore squads. Since arriving on campus, Mason has focused on developing men of character and integrity with the football team. Five former football players, including former starters in Patton Robinette and Jacob Schultz, have been accepted into the Vanderbilt Medical School in the last two years. In the last three calendar years, the team has nearly 120 SEC Academic Honor Roll recipients and more than 60 Dean's List honorees. Mason’s Commodores continued to serve as the SEC leader in the classroom. After guiding the Commodores to a share of the AFCA-Memphis Touchdown Club Academic Achievement Trophy in 2015, Vanderbilt topped the conference in fouryear Academic Progress Rate (APR) last year, marking the third straight season the Dores have led the SEC in that category. Vanderbilt football finished fourth nationally with a 992 APR score, far ahead of the national average (962). Mason's administration of the Vanderbilt program also includes innovation. He has been Mason talks to his Commodore squad after the team's featured practice last spring. instrumental in creating a summer internship
ADDRESSING THE TEAM
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DEREK MASON program for Commodore student-athletes that is one of the most unique in the nation. Started in 2014 within the football team, the internship program has been expanded to other Vanderbilt squads, providing excellent work experience opportunities for student-athletes. Mason has also supported foreign study by members of the team. Since 2014, eight Commodore players have studied abroad, including linebacker Oren Burks and offensive guard Ean Pfeifer this year. The personable Mason has become actively involved in the Middle Tennessee community, contributing to several local and university causes, while making appearances at various social and sporting events. Mason became Vanderbilt's 28th head coach in January 2014, coming to Nashville after serving as associate head coach and Willie Shaw Director of Defense for the 2013 Pacific-12 champion Stanford Cardinal. Mason became defensive coordinator at Stanford in 2011, after helping the Cardinal to a pair of Rose Bowl appearances and consecutive Pac-12 titles in 2012-13. Mason's defensive units at Stanford were considering among the nation's elite. Under Mason, the Cardinal ranked among the NCAA Top 15 in defensive efficiency for three consecutive years. In 2013 while facing seven ranked opponents and one of the nation's toughest schedules, the Stanford defense ranked third in the NCAA in rushing defense (89.4 yards), 10th in scoring defense (19.0 points) and 16th in total offense (343.1 yards). The Cardinal were also one of only five teams to allow less than 100 rushing yards per game in 2013. The team was also among the best nationally in producing stops for negative yardage, ranking fifth with 44 sacks and seventh with 109 tackles for loss. In 2012, Mason was a finalist for the Broyles Award, given annually to the nation's top assistant coach, after directing a Stanford defense that ranked among the best in the nation and finest in team history. The 2012 unit broke Stanford's single season record for sacks, topped the Pac-12 in scoring defense and total defense, and helped the Cardinal to an 11-2 season capped off with a Rose Bowl title. Mason's leadership paved the way to a historic defensive output in 2012, breaking Stanford's single-season record with 57 sacks and pacing the Pac-12 in scoring defense, total defense and rushing defense. In 11 of 14 games in 2012, Stanford held its opponent to 20 or fewer points,
STRONG RELATIONSHIPS
Mason, who prides himself in developing men of character, shares a moment with Ralph Webb as the junior breaks Vanderbilt's career rushing record against Tennessee.
including a 14-point effort in the overtime win at top-ranked Oregon, who led the FBS with a 54.8 scoring average. The 2012 Stanford defense held eight of 13 opponents under 100 yards rushing, and in a string of three consecutive games, the Cardinal recorded three of its top-10, single-game rushing defense performances in school history. In 2011, Mason's first year as co-defensive coordinator, he teamed with Jason Tarver to mold Stanford into one of the Pac-12's top defensive units. That season, the unit ranked either first or second in the Pac-12 in six defensive categories, including rushing defense, third-down conversion defense, scoring defense, total defense, sacks and opponent first downs. Mason also helped develop an array of Stanford defensive standouts, including All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman, All-America defensive end Trent Murphy, All-America linebacker Shayne Skov and All-Pacific 12 safety Ed Reynolds. Prior to his arrival in Palo Alto, Mason served as an assistant defensive back coach for the Minnesota Vikings from 2007 to 2009. He played a vital role in the team ranking sixth in total defense in 2008 and 2009 as the Vikings won NFC Mason and Voice of the Commodores' Joe Fisher share a laugh with offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig during ceremony on campus. North titles each
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DEREK MASON season. Mason was introduced to the NFL coaching circles through the Minority Fellowship program. He joined the Vikings staff in 2007, where he worked with defensive backs coach Joe Woods. Before joining the Vikings, Mason tutored wide receivers at Ohio University under Frank Solich, helping the Bobcats improve from 4-7 in 2005 to a 9-5 campaign and GMAC Bowl appearance the following year. Mason spent the 2004 season as wide receivers coach at New Mexico State, where the Aggies led the conference in passing. During the 2002 campaign, Mason mentored receivers and assisted with special teams at Utah. The Utes featured the NFL Draft's No. 1 overall pick in quarterback Alex Smith and wide receiver Paris Warren, an eventual 7th round pick. Mason's move to Utah came after a three-year stint at Bucknell (1999-2001) in which he gained his first experience as a defensive assistant coach. At Bucknell, Mason served as defensive backs mentor for three straight winning Bison squads. Mason's first three collegiate positions came as an offensive assistant at Mesa (Ariz.) Community College in 1994, Weber State in 1995-96 and Idaho State in 1997-98. As a player, Mason was a two-year starter and four-year letterwinner at Northern Arizona University. He was recruited to the university by Head Coach Larry Kentera, the grandfather of recent Vanderbilt football alum Kris Kentera. During his NAU career, Mason was influenced by several outstanding coaches, including Kentera, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, former Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress, and former NFL head coach-offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg. Mason earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Northern Arizona in 1993. A native of Phoenix, Mason was a standout at Camelback High
THE MASON FAMILY
Derek and LeighAnne Mason with their daughters, Makenzie and Sydney. School in the city. Derek and his wife, LeighAnne, have two daughters, Makenzie, 18, and Sydney, 16.
MASON: HEAD COACH AND DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
After his first season, Mason returned to his coaching roots by becoming the team's defensive coordinator. The unit has been much improved since Mason's decision.
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DEREK MASON VANDERBILT HEAD COACH DEREK MASON AGE: 47 CAREER RECORD: 13-24 (4th season) ALMA MATER: Northern Arizona University; Playing career – 1989-92 DEGREE: Bachelor's, Criminal Justice, Northern Arizona, 1993 FAMILY: Wife, LeighAnne; two daughters: Makenzie and Sydney MASON ON TWITTER: @CoachDerekMason
MASON'S CAREER AT A GLANCE 2014-17 VANDERBILT (Head Coach)
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT MASON... "Derek Mason is building the Vanderbilt football program the right way. After what we witnessed last year with his squad, I expect the Commodores to keep growing and improving under Coach Mason for years to come."
Kirk Herbstreit, ESPN CollegeGameDay Host, Play-by-Play Announcer "What's most impressive about the job Derek Mason has done at Vanderbilt is the way he's stuck to his plan, adjusted when he's needed to and turned Vanderbilt into a bowl team in his third season. The Commodores are very much a reflection of their head coach -- disciplined, resilient, smart, and most of all, hungry for more."
Chris Low, ESPN.com national college writer "Coach Mason is the guy for the job. I fully endorse him. I know he's going to have an impact there for a long time."
Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt WR (2010-13); Philadelphia Eagles (2014-17) "Coach (Mason) was essential to my development and my understanding of the game. He taught me how to play the game, how to study the game, how to really go in-depth with your film study and also understanding your weaknesses... He's really helped me, and he still helps me to this day."
Richard Sherman, All-Pro CB, Seattle Seahawks "Derek is a great teacher and motivator, but more importantly he is a man of high character."
David Shaw, Head Coach, Stanford University "Derek is a tremendous person, outstanding teacher, strong communicator, hard worker and consummate winner."
Jim Harbaugh, Head Coach, University of Michigan "He's very conscientious, very down to earth. Derek really studies the game in an old-time, throwback fashion and he's always looking for a better way to do things. Old school means we weren't blackboard coaches. We were teaching. He is a great teacher."
Willie Shaw, Former Defensive Coordinator in NFL and at Stanford "Derek Mason isn't satisfied with just being good enough at Vanderbilt. He won't back down in Nashville. He embraces the challenges and tackles them as hard and as vigorously as anyone ever has with the program."
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Introduced Jan. 17, 2014 as the 28th head coach in team history... Notched first career victory as head coach in dramatic style, guiding team to 34-31 win over UMass on Sept. 13, 2014... After 2014 season, took over Vanderbilt defensive coordinator responsibilities... Earned first road win at MTSU in October 2015... Earned first SEC victory Oct. 24, 2015 with 10-3 win over Missouri... Mason's 2016 team improved win total for second straight year, winning the final two games of the regular season against Ole Miss and Tennessee to get to six wins and earn an invitation to the Camping World Independence Bowl... Also earned first win over ranked foe on the road vs. Georgia... Offense improved in nearly every category in 2016, finishing sixth nationally in red zone efficiency... The 2016 defense was led by consensus All-American Zach Cunningham, who became just the third Commodore to ever earn first-team All-American status from the Walter Camp Foundation... Defense led the nation in the red zone.
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STANFORD (Willie Shaw Director of Defense)
Promoted to position of Willie Shaw Director of Defense, Mason guided one of the nation's top defenses as Cardinal goes 10-3 overall, wins Pac-12 crown and plays in second straight Rose Bowl... Stanford finished year ranked No. 10 on strength of four victories over ranked foes... The defense ranked third in NCAA in rushing defense and 10th in scoring defense... Unit again ranks among Pac-12's best in numerous defensive categories... For second straight year, Mason's defense limited powerful Oregon spread offense, holding Ducks scoreless for first three quarters in eventual Stanford win... Three Mason standouts – LB Trent Murphy, LB Shayne Shov and DB Ed Reynolds – earn All-America recognition.
2011-12 STANFORD (associate head coach/defensive coordinator)
Finalist for 2012 Broyles Award as nation's outstanding assistant coach... Stanford goes 23-4 overall in Mason's first two years as coordinator, wins 2012 Pac-12 title, captures 2012 Rose Bowl over Wisconsin, and plays in the 2011 BCS Fiesta Bowl... Mason's 3-4 attacking defense is ranked among the NCAA leaders in both seasons... In 2012, the Cardinal defense topped the nation with 57 quarterback sacks, ranked second in tackles for loss, fifth in rushing defense and 11th in scoring defense... Stanford also paced the Pac-12 in scoring defense, total defense and rushing defense... The 2012 defense also held eight opponents under 100 rushing yards and limited high-powered Oregon to just 14 points in an overtime win.
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STANFORD (defensive backs)
Hired by Head Coach Jim Harbaugh... Helped change Stanford into a tough-minded, attacking defense... Unit was key to arguably Stanford's best year of modern era – a 12-1 overall record capped by 40-12 victory over Virginia Tech in the Orange Bowl... The 2010 Cardinal secondary was one of the great turnaround stories in college football as Stanford ranked high nationally in interceptions and pass defense... That unit included three eventual NFL players, including All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman.
2007-09 MINNESOTA VIKINGS - NFL (assistant defensive backs coach)
Served as an assistant defensive backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings from 2007 to 2009, playing a vital role in the team ranking sixth in total defense in 2008 and 2009 as the Vikings won NFC North titles each season.
2005-06 OHIO UNIVERSITY (wide receivers)
Hired by former Nebraska Head Coach Frank Solich, Mason coached Ohio U. receivers for two years, helping the Bobcats improve from 4-7 in 2005 to a 9-5 campaign in 2006 that ended with a GMAC Bowl appearance.
2004
NEW MEXICO STATE (wide receivers)
2003
SAINT MARY'S (co-defensive coordinator/assistant head coach)
2002
UTAH (wide receivers/special teams assistant coach)
In lone season at New Mexico State, the Aggie offense with Mason mentoring wide receivers corps topped the Sun Belt Conference in numerous passing categories.
First coordinator responsibilities came in only season at St. Mary's, member of NCAA I-AA Independent League.
Hired by Ron McBride, Mason tutored WR Paris Warren, an eventual 7th round draft pick, in his only year at Utah. The 2002 Utes offense featured young QB Alex Smith, the eventual 2005 No. 1 NFL draft pick.
1999-2001 BUCKNELL (defensive backs)
Secondary coach for three straight winning Bison squads... Coached two Bucknell defensive backs to All-Patriot League recognition... Bison defensive staff was directed by current Vanderbilt coordinator David Kotulski.
1997-98 IDAHO STATE (running backs)
Mason coached Idaho State running backs for two years under Head Coach Tom Walsh.
1995-96 WEBER STATE (wide receivers)
Mason worked with Weber State receivers, including Pokey Eckford, who earned All-America honors in 1995 after catching 77 passes for 1,074 yards and six TDs.
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MESA (ARIZONA) COMMUNITY COLLEGE (wide receivers)
Mason entered collegiate coaching as a receivers coach with community college located in San Diego.
NFL MINORITY COACHING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Mason spent time with the St. Louis Rams in 1996, New York Giants and Oakland Raiders through the Minority Coaching Fellowship Program. Philadelphia in 1999 and Minnesota in 2008.
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ANDY LUDWIG Offensive Coordinator; Tight Ends Andy Ludwig, regarded among the leading college offensive coordinators in America, enters his third year on the staff. In addition to his coordinator role, Ludwig serves as tight ends coach. In 2016, Ludwig's Commodore offense was a balanced attack, averaging 164.5 rushing yards and 191.2 passing yards. The unit was paced by quarterback Kyle Shurmur and running back Ralph Webb. In his first year as a starter, Shurmur set a team sophomore record with 2,409 passing yards. Webb broke the team's single-season rushing record with 1,283 yards en route to eclipsing the Commodore career mark with 3,342 rushing yards.Twenty-six rushing touchdowns helped the unit rank sixth nationally in conversions inside the opponent's 20-yard line. Webb highlighted Ludwig's 2015 offense, established a new team sophomore record with 1,152 rushing yards. Wideout Trent Sherfield also produced 51 catches for 659 yards. Ludwig joined Vanderbilt after two seasons as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Wisconsin, where the Badgers set numerous offensive records. A coaching veteran with 30 years of experience, Ludwig's coaching career also includes stops as coordinator at San Diego State (2011-12), Cal (2009-10), Utah (200508), Oregon (2002-04) and Fresno State (1998-2001). Ludwig helped rewrite the Wisconsin record book as the HOMETOWN: Ogden, Utah Badgers tallied two EDUCATION: Bachelor's: Exercise Science, Portland State, 1988 of the three highest offensive outputs COLLEGIATE/NFL COACHING CAREER: in school history 2016-17 Vanderbilt - Offensive Coordinator/TE Coach 2015 Vanderbilt - Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach en route to a 20-7 2013-14 Wisconsin - Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach overall record and 2011-12 San Diego State - Offensive Coordinator consecutive 2009-10 California - Offensive Coordinator Jan. 1 postseason 2005-08 Utah - Offensive Coordinator bowl appearances. 2002-04 Oregon - Offensive Coordinator The 2013 Wisconsin 1998-2001 Fresno State - Offensive Coordinator offense averaged a 1997 Cal Poly - Offensive Coordinator school-record 480.8 1995-96 Boise State - Quarterbacks Coach yards per game. 1993-94 Augustana (S.D.) - Offensive Coordinator The 2014 squad nearly matched those totals, averaging 34.6 points and 468.9 total yards. Ludwig's Wisconsin offenses were led by Heisman Trophy finalist Melvin Gordon. The consensus first team All-American rushed for 2,587 yards in 2014,
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establishing the second highest single-season rushing total in NCAA FBS history. Gordon also paced all NCAA FBS backs with 29 rushing touchdowns and briefly held the NCAA singlegame rushing record after a 408-yard effort in a win over Nebraska. Behind Gordon, the 2014 Badgers amassed a school-record 4,482 rushing yards. In 2013, Wisconsin was one of only four FBS teams to amass 3,500 rushing yards and 2,500 passing yards. Prior to joining Wisconsin, Ludwig spent the 2011-12 seasons at San Diego State. In 2012, the Aztecs enjoyed success, going 9-4. In 2011, the SDSU offense averaged 427.4 yards. Ludwig has been an offensive coordinator at the NCAA level for 21 years. His teams have been to 15 bowl games. Prior to his years at Vanderbilt and San Diego, Ludwig served as offensive coordinator at California (2009-10), Utah (2005-08), Oregon (2002-04), Fresno State (1998-01), Cal Poly (1997) and Augustana (199394). Ludwig helped Utah go to four bowls, including a 2009 Sugar Bowl win over Alabama, as the Utes finished 13-0 and No. 2 in the nation. Ludwig's mentoring of quarterbacks includes two other signal callers that eventually played in the NFL, Kellen Clemens of Oregon and 2002 NFL Draft No. 1 pick David Carr of Fresno State. Ludwig played two seasons as a wide receiver at Snow College in Utah (1982-83) before earning two more letters at Portland State (1985-86). Ludwig and his wife Jill are the parents of a son, Joe, and daughter, Delaney. Their son is a member of the University of Iowa football team.
Coach Ludwig and his wife, Jill, with their children, Joe and Delaney.
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JEFF GENYK Special Teams Coordinator; Running Backs Jeff Genyk, one of the nation’s top special teams instructors and a former collegiate head coach, enters his second year as special teams coordinator and running backs coach. In 2016, Genyk mentored Ralph Webb to the best season ever by a Commodore running back. Webb's single-season record of 1,283 yards enabled him to eclipse the team's alltime rushing mark with 3,382 yards. Webb also scored 13 rushing touchdowns and remarkably did not have a fumble all season. A second running back, Khari Blasingame, contributed 10 rushing touchdowns. Genyk also helped placekicker Tommy Openshaw produce one of the finest seasons ever by a Commodore. Openshaw's 15 field goal conversions in 2016 ties for the fourth highest season total. Punter Sam Loy averaged 41.6 yards as a first-year contributor. In 2015, Genyk worked at Northwestern University as a consultant to Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald on special teams, offense and game management. The Wildcats went 10-3 and advanced to the Outback Bowl. In 2013-14, Genyk coordinated special teams and worked with tight ends at the University of Wisconsin. During the two years at Wisconsin, he worked with current Vanderbilt offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig. The Badgers had plenty of success: winning the 2014 Big Ten West title and beating Auburn in the 2014 Outback Bowl. HOMETOWN: Ann Arbor, Mich. Before joining EDUCATION: Bachelor's: Business Administration, Wisconsin, Genyk Bowling Green (Ohio) State, 1982 held similar positions at COLLEGIATE/NFL COACHING CAREER: University of 2016-17 Vanderbilt - Special Teams Coordinator/RB Coach California under 2015 Northwestern - Special Teams/Off. consultant Head Coach Jeff 2013-14 Wisconsin - Special Teams Coordinator/TE Coach Tedford. While in 2010-12 California - Special Teams Coordinator/TE Coach Berkeley, Genyk 2004-08 Eastern Michigan - Head Coach led dramatic 1999-2003 Northwestern - RB Coach/Special Teams Coach improvement with 1997-98 Northwestern - LB Coach the Cal special 1992-94 Northwestern - Def. Graduate Assistant teams units, including back-toback first team All-Pac 12 selections in kicker Giorgio Tavecchio and punter Bryan Anger, who is now a four-year veteran with Jacksonville after being a third-round draft pick by the Jaguars. Genyk served as the head coach at Eastern Michigan from 2004-08. He coached the Eagles to their best conference finish in seven years in 2004
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with a third-place showing in the MAC West Division. While at Eastern Michigan he coached three All-Americans including defensive end Jason Jones and placekicker Andrew Wellock. Jones was a second-round selection of Tennessee in the 2008 NFL Draft. He just completed his eighth NFL season. Wellock was a finalist for the 2004 Lou Groza Award. From 1994-2003, Genyk worked at Northwestern, with responsibility for the special teams unit during each of his final five campaigns with the Wildcats. He was also the running backs coach and recruiting coordinator for five seasons (1999-2003) after having worked with the safeties in 1998 and the outside linebackers in 1997. Genyk was on the Northwestern football staff for three Big Ten championship teams and four bowl appearances. The 1995, 1996 and 2000 teams all won Big Ten titles. At Northwestern, Genyk mentored Fitzgerald as an All-America linebacker and defensive player of the year. Genyk was a quarterback and punter at Bowling Green State from 1978-81. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Bowling Green in 1982. He later earned a master’s of business administration and marketing from Western Michigan in 1989 and a master’s of education and social policy from Northwestern in 1994. Genyk and his wife Lisa are the parents of a son, Jake, and daughter, McKenna.
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C.J. AH YOU Defensive Line Bowl. He also served as the Sooners’ C.J. Ah You, a former University of defensive captain in 2006. Oklahoma defensive standout and Ah You started 25 games for the assistant, enters his second year as Sooners at defensive end. As a senior Vanderbilt's defensive line coach. in 2006, he earned first team All-Big 12 In his first year at Vanderbilt, Ah You honors after registering eight tackles for helped senior Adam Butler and junior loss, four quarterback sacks and three Nifae Lealao enjoy their best seasons in forced fumbles. Ah You was named Big a Commodore uniform. Butler contributed 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year as a a team-high four quarterback sacks junior when he contributed 45 tackles, among 31 tackles while Lealao added 10 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks. He 2.5 sacks as the starting nose tackle. was also named Defensive MVP of the After the season, Butler signed a rookie Holiday Bowl. deal with the reigning Super Bowl Selected by Buffalo in the seventh champion New England Patriots. round of the 2007 NFL Draft, Ah You Ah You also developed Jonathan eventually played for the St. Louis Wynn and Dare Odeyingbo into solid Rams from 2007-12, contributing six first-year starters at end last year. quarterback sacks and 41 total tackles Ah You came to Derek Mason's during his career. defense after serving two years at Ah You worked closely with several Oklahoma under former head coach charities as an NFL player, including Bob Stoops. In 2015, Ah You worked as United Way, Red Cross and the National a defensive line quality control assistant Breast Cancer Foundation among others. for a Sooner squad that finished 11-2, captured the Big 12 Conference Ah You completed a bachelor’s in sociology from the University of championship and played in the College Football Playoff national Oklahoma in 2006. semifinals. The 2015 Oklahoma defense played an important role in the Ah You and his wife Chynea are the parents of three daughters: Sooners’ team success. The Sooner pass rush ranked sixth nationally with Makiah, 14; Atiana, 9; and Alei’a, 3. 40 quarterback sacks and helped produce 20 interceptions, eighth most in the NCAA. The unit was dominant against Big 12 competition, ranking among the conference leaders in scoring defense, total defense, defensive pass efficiency, sacks, interceptions and first downs allowed. Anchoring the 2015 Sooner defense was HOMETOWN: La Habra, Calif. senior defensive EDUCATION: Bachelor's: Sociology, Oklahoma, 2006 lineman Charles COLLEGIATE/NFL COACHING CAREER: Tapper, who was 2016-17 Vanderbilt - DL Coach named first team All-Big 12 after 2014-15 Oklahoma - Quality Control Assistant registering seven (Defense, Special Teams) quarterback sacks and four forced fumbles. A native of Orange County in Southern California, Ah You was a two-year standout on the defensive front for the University of Oklahoma from 2005-06, helping the Sooners to a 19-7 overall Coach Ah You and his wife, Chynea, with their three daughters: Mahiah, Atiana and Alei'a. record, the 2006 Big 12 title, and an appearance in the 2006 Fiesta
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WARREN BELIN Outside Linebackers
Warren Belin has returned to Vanderbilt after an eight-year absence. He will guide Commodore outside linebackers in 2017. Belin brings 25 years of coaching experience, both at the collegiate and NFL levels, to Derek Mason's defensive staff. Belin spent the last four seasons at his alma mater, Wake Forest University. He coached Deacon linebackers from 2013-15, and served as Director of Recruiting and High School Relations in 2016. In his previous stint at Vanderbilt, Belin coached linebackers from 2002-09 under Bobby Johnson. Belin produced several AllSEC recipients and future NFL performers while serving on the Commodore staff. In 2002, Belin mentored senior Hunter Hillenmeyer, who topped the nation with 168 total tackles and became a National Scholar Athlete recipient from the National Football Foundation while playing his first year at inside linebacker. In 2006-07, inside linebacker Jonathan Goff was an All-SEC recipient and one of the league’s most productive linebackers. Marcus Buggs, a third Commodore linebacker also mentored by Belin, followed Hillenmeyer and Goff into the NFL after finishing his college career. Belin also worked HOMETOWN: Marshville, N.C. two years with current EDUCATION: Bachelor's: Health & Sports Sciences, Vanderbilt inside linebacker Wake Forest, 1990 coach Chris Marve, who earned Freshman AllCOLLEGIATE/NFL COACHING CAREER: 2017 Vanderbilt - OLBs Coach America recognition in 2008 2016 Wake Forest - Director of Recruiting and All-SEC honors in 2009. 2013-15 Wake Forest - LBs Coach Belin departed 2011-12 Carolina (NFL) - LBs Coach Vanderbilt in 2010 to join 2010 Georgia - ILBs Coach Mark Richt’s defensive staff 2002-09 Vanderbilt - LBs Coach at Georgia. That season, 1997-2001 SMU - LBs Coach he mentored Bulldog 1996 William & Mary - LBs Coach linebacker Akeem Dent, 1995 William & Mary - DL Coach who earned 1993-94 Cornell - LBs Coach All-SEC honors and finished 1992 East Tennessee State - LBs Coach second in the league with 126 tackles. Belin joined the NFL ranks in 2011, coaching linebackers for two seasons with the Carolina Panthers. Two of Belin’s Carolina pupils were standouts: James Anderson
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set a team-record for tackles in 2011 and Luke Kuechly eventually earned Associated Press NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors. In 2013, Belin returned to Wake Forest as inside linebacker coach. The following year, he mentored Brandon Chubb to All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors. From 1997-2001, Belin coached linebackers at Southern Methodist. In each of Belin's five seasons with the Mustangs, at least one member of his linebacking corps captured All-Western Athletic Conference recognition. He tutored linebackers at Cornell in 1991 and 1993-94 and at East Tennessee State in 1992. He also directed the defensive line and linebackers at William & Mary in 1995-96. Belin was a four-year letterwinner at Wake Forest from 1987-90. He accumulated 236 tackles and earned 30 starts in his collegiate career. Belin was a prep standout at Forest Hills High School in Marshville, N.C., helping the school to a 2A state championship in 1984. Belin and his wife Yolanda have three daughters, Camryn and twins Morgan and MacKenzi.
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GERRY GDOWSKI Quarterbacks
Gerry Gdowski enters his fourth season on Derek Mason's staff. He begins his second year as quarterbacks coach after mentoring the tight ends in 2014-15. In 2016, Gdowski helped Kyle Shurmur enjoy a solid season in his first year as a starting quarterback. Shurmur finished the year setting a new sophomore team record with 2,409 passing yards. He also concluded the regular season on a high note, leading the Commodores to impressive SEC wins over Ole Miss and Tennessee. Shurmur threw for 416 yards against the Vols, the fifth highest singlegame ever by a Commodore. As the team's tight ends coach, Gdowski mentored Steven Scheu, who combined for 65 receptions, 756 receiving yards and five touchdowns in the 2014-15 seasons. Scheu is now with the Denver Broncos. Gdowski came to Vanderbilt after spending nine years at Ohio where he mentored quarterbacks. Gdowski also had titles of assistant head coach and co-offensive coordinator. At Ohio, Gdowski helped mold Tyler Tettleton into one of the greatest quarterbacks in Bobcats' history. Under Gdowski's tutelage, Tettleton set Ohio career records in passing yards and touchdowns, and became the only quarterback in school history to surpass 2,500 passing yards in three consecutive seasons. In 2011, Gdowski's offense was the most productive unit in modern
Ohio University history, totaling 427 points and 6,241 total yards. Gdowski went to Ohio after eight seasons at New Mexico State. He was the Aggies' recruiting coordinator and quarterbacks coach until 2003 when he took over as offensive coordinator. The Aggies ranked second in the Sun Belt Conference in 2004 in scoring offense and passing offense. Gdowski began his coaching career at Nebraska, working with the quarterbacks, tight ends and receivers as a graduate assistant from 1991 to 1993. He then moved to South Dakota State, where he coached for three seasons. After two years as quarterbacks and wide receivers coach, Gdowski was promoted to offensive coordinator. As a player, he earned three letters at Nebraska under legendary coach Tom Osborne. Gdowski was the starting quarterback and 1989 team captain for the Cornhuskers and was named to the first team All-Big Eight. He was an eighth round choice of the New Orleans Saints in the 1990 NFL Draft. Gdowski excelled off the field at Nebraska as well. He earned CoSIDA Academic All-America honors in 1989 and was awarded the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame Postgraduate Scholarship as well as the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship. A 1990 graduate of Nebraska with a bachelor's in business administration, Gdowski also went on to earn his master's in education administration from Nebraska in 1996. A native of Fremont, Neb., Gdowski and his wife, Sam, are the parents of three sons: Isaac, Luke, and Tommy.
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CORTEZ HANKTON Wide Receivers
Cortez Hankton enters his third year as an offensive assistant coach. He guides the Commodore wide receiving corps. Hankton, a former National Football League wide receiver who enjoyed success mentoring receivers in the Ivy League, joined Derek's Mason staff prior to the 2015 season. In 2016, Vanderbilt's youthful receiving corps blossomed under Hankton. Junior wideouts C.J. Duncan, Trent Sherfield and Caleb Scott and freshman receiver Kalija Lipscomb combined for 129 catches and 1,751 yards. Duncan paced the corps with 44 catches and 494 yards. Sherfield and Scott came on strong at the end of the season, finishing with 34 and 24 receptions, respectively. Lipscomb's 27-reception total also ranks No. 8 all-time among Commodore freshmen receivers. Sherfield was a standout in 2015, posting 51 receptions in Hankton's first season on campus. Before joining Mason's staff, Hankton spent three years mentoring wide receivers at Dartmouth University, helping the Big Green to a 20-10 overall record, including an 8-2 mark in 2014. In 2014, Hankton's receivers helped the Dartmouth offense average 31.3 points and 248.1 passing yards. His top receiver, Ryan McManus, earned All-Ivy League honors after catching 68 passes for 879 yards and eight touchdowns. Hankton produced All-Ivy League caliber receivers all three years at Dartmouth. Hankton was a HOMETOWN: New Orleans, La. EDUCATION: Bachelor's: Business Administration, standout receiver Texas Southern, 2002 at Texas Southern COLLEGIATE COACHING CAREER: University before 2015-17 Vanderbilt - WRs Coach being signed as an 2012-14 Dartmouth - WRs Coach undrafted rookie free agent by Jacksonville. As a rookie in 2003, he played in all 16 games, catching 17 passes for 166 yards. In four years with the Jaguars, he caught 34 passes for 310 yards and a pair of touchdowns, both of which came in his sophomore campaign in 2004. Hankton signed with Minnesota in 2007 and spent the entire 2008 season on the injured reserve with Tampa Bay. After being released at the conclusion of training camp in 2009, Hankton signed with the New York Sentinels of the UFL. The following year he played for the Florida Tuskers and head coach Jay Gruden, earning a
nomination for the league's Offensive Player of the Year. The Tuskers then moved to Virginia for the 2011 season. There, Hankton was a part of a squad that won the league championship. Hankton joined Dartmouth in 2012 by way of University of Central Florida, where he spent three months working as a volunteer assistant of player personnel. In that role, he helped formulate recruiting priorities and travel plans, evaluated prospective student-athletes and broke down film of recruits. From 2008-10, Hankton also has spent time training draft-eligible athletes for the NFL combines with Tom Shaw Performance Training Camps. In early 2010, he also served as non-paid receiver coach at Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando. Hankton received his bachelor's in business administration from Texas Southern in 2002, where he set school season and career records for receiving yards. A four-year letterwinner and twoyear starter, Hankton culminated his collegiate career by being named as a Division I-AA third team All-America by the Associated Press. A native of New Orleans, Hankton is the son of Cortez Sr. and Sherome Hankton, both officers in the New Orleans Police Department. Hankton was a standout athlete and multi-year starter at St. Augustine High School in New Orleans. Hankton is married to the former Shon Holder. They are the parents of a young son, Cortez III.
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Coach Hankton and his wife, Shon, with their young son, Cortez III.
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CHRIS MARVE Inside Linebackers
Chris Marve, a former two-time Commodore defensive captain who ranks among the program's all-time leading tacklers, enters his second year as the team's inside linebackers coach. In 2016, Marve's top understudy Zach Cunningham enjoyed one of the greatest seasons ever by a Commodore. He earned consensus first team All-America recognition en route to arguably becoming the most decorated defender in program history. Cunningham, who topped the SEC with 125 total tackles and made one highlight play after another last year, eventually was taken No. 57 overall by Houston in the 2017 NFL Draft. Marve joined the Commodore defensive staff in 2014, working as a quality control assistant. After focusing on linebackers as a graduate assistant in 2015, Marve was promoted to the inside linebacker position prior to the 2016 campaign. Mason has described Marve, a former four-year Vanderbilt starting linebacker, as "one of the top young defensive minds" in college football. Marve’s value has been evident since joining the Vanderbilt staff. In the last two years, the unit has enjoyed vast improvement in several key statistical categories, including scoring defense, total defense, first downs allowed, third-down efficency and red-zone defense. Marve also helped Cunningham and HOMETOWN: Memphis, Tenn. fellow linebacker Nigel EDUCATION: Bachelor's: Sociology, Human & Bowden to banner Organizational Development, Vanderbilt, 2011 campaigns in 2014-15. COLLEGIATE/NFL COACHING CAREER: Cunningham earned 2016-17 Vanderbilt - ILBs Coach first team All-SEC by 2015 Vanderbilt - Defensive Graduate Assistant posting 16.5 tackles for 2014 Vanderbilt - Defensive Quality Control loss among 103 total stops. Bowden was a Freshman All-SEC selection in 2014 after registering 78 tackles. Marve became one of the most decorated players in Vanderbilt modern history by garnering All-SEC accolades in each of his four years. He topped the defense for tackles three different seasons and was an instrumental leader in the Commodores' push toward the 2008 Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl and the 2011 AutoZone Liberty Bowl. The Memphis product quickly established himself as a Vanderbilt student-athlete, earning Freshman All-America and Freshman All-SEC
honors in 2008 after registering 105 tackles and four forced fumbles. He capped the freshman season with a 10-tackle performance in the Commodores’ Music City Bowl victory over Boston College. As a sophomore, Marve earned second team All-SEC recognition from league coaches after posting career highs with 121 total tackles and 57 solo stops. He also averaged 10.1 tackles in conference play. In 2010, Marve again earned coaches’ All-SEC honors as a junior defensive co-captain. That year, he finished with 80 tackles and eight tackles for loss. As a senior captain, Marve contributed 91 tackles, earned All-SEC recognition from coaches and the Associated Press, and was instrumental in leading the 'Dores back to postseason play. Marve’s final game came in the Liberty Bowl, played in his hometown. Marve ranks eighth on Vanderbilt's career defensive charts with 397 total tackles. Marve completed bachelor's degrees in sociology and human & organizational development in December 2011. He earned a master’s of education in higher education administration from Vanderbilt in 2015. Marve is married to the former Lauren Dillard, a fellow Vanderbilt graduate.
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MARC MATTIOLI Defensive Secondary Marc Mattioli enters his third year on the Commodore defensive staff. A former Stanford defensive assistant, Mattioli will serve as Vanderbilt's defensive secondary coach for the second straight year. Mattioli, a former four-year letterwinner at Rhodes College in Memphis, developed Ryan White, Arnold Tarpley III and LaDarius Wiley into productive starting safeties in 2016. All three safeties ranked among the team's leading tacklers. Vanderbilt's starting cornerbacks Torren McGaster, Tre Herndon and Taurean Ferguson also combined for four interceptions and 24 defensed passes last year. In 2015, Mattioli's safety pupils Andrew Williamson and Oren Burks garnered All-SEC consideration, with Williamson eventually earning a roster spot with the Indianapolis Colts in 2016 after a stellar senior campaign. Mattioli joined Vanderbilt after serving three years at Stanford, including two seasons with Mason as a defensive graduate assistant. Mattioli was a defensive quality control assistant for the Cardinal in 2014, focusing his efforts on the Stanford secondary. In HOMETOWN: Roswell, Ga. 2012-13, he served EDUCATION: Bachelor's: Political Science, Rhodes College, 2009 as a defensive COLLEGIATE COACHING CAREER: graduate assistant, 2016-17 Vanderbilt - Defensive Secondary Coach helping Mason as 2015 Vanderbilt - Safeties Coach a defensive backs 2014 Stanford - Quality Control (Defense) and safeties mentor. 2012-13 Stanford - Graduate Assistant (Defense) In 2014, Stanford 2010-11 LaGrange (Ga.) College - DL Coach finished second nationally in scoring defense, third in total defense, and eighth in passing defense. The Cardinal secondary was led by strong safety Jordan Richards with three interceptions and three forced fumbles. A first team All-Pac 12 selection as a senior, Richards also was awarded the 2014 National Scholar-Athlete Award. Mattioli also worked with highly ranked Stanford defenses as a graduate assistant in 2012 and 2013. The Cardinal ranked 10th nationally in scoring defense during a run to the Rose Bowl in 2013, and led the Pac-12
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in scoring defense and total defense in the 2012 campaign that included another Rose Bowl appearance and conference title. Mattioli has strong ties to the South. Prior to joining the Stanford staff, Mattioli served two seasons as the defensive line coach for LaGrange (Ga) College. Mattioli played tight end as a freshman at Rhodes College before transitioning to the defensive line for his final three campaigns. He served as team captain as a senior in 2008, and was part of the 2006 Rhodes defense that ranked fifth nationally. He earned Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference All-Academic honors four times. Mattioli was the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Outstanding Student-Athlete Award recipient for Rhodes and was an all-SCAC choice in 2006 and 2008. Mattioli was a standout athlete at Roswell (Ga.) H.S. Mattioli graduated from Rhodes with a bachelor's in political science. He earned a master's from LaGrange College and worked toward a postgraduate degree in liberal arts from Stanford.
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CAMERON NORCROSS Offensive Line Cameron Norcross enters his second year as offensive line coach for the Commodores. Norcross, who joined Vanderbilt after a stint at Fresno State, molded an offensive front lacking experience in 2016 into an improved unit that opened holes for Ralph Webb. The running back went on to set season and career rushing marks and help the offense rank sixth nationally in red-zone scoring success. Last year, Norcross developed senior Barrett Gouger (center), redshirt freshman Ean Pfeifer (right guard) and sophomore Bruno Reagan (left guard) into solid firstyear starters. His top pupil, senior tackle Will Holden, became a fifth round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Norcross came to Nashville after serving four years at Fresno State and a 11-year stint at his alma mater, the University of Nevada. As a Fresno State staffer, Norcross helped the Bulldogs to three bowl appearances. In 2013, the Bulldogs went 11-2 overall, and capped the year with a Las Vegas Bowl appearance. Norcross' lines were the backbone of a potent offensive attack at Fresno State. From 2012-14, the unit helped Fresno to put up 500 or more HOMETOWN: Ely, Nevada yards of offense 18 EDUCATION: Bachelor's: Management, Univ. of Nevada, 1999 times. The offense COLLEGIATE/NFL COACHING CAREER: also tallied at least 2016-17 Vanderbilt - OL Coach 40 points in 18 2012-15 Fresno State - OL Coach games. In 2013, the 2010-11 Nevada - Run Game Coordinator/OL Coach Fresno State line 2003-09 Nevada - TEs/Co-OL Coach was considered 2001-02 Nevada - Offensive Graduate Assistant one of the best in program history as the Bulldogs tied the school record for wins and captured the Mountain West Conference championship. Norcross mentored second team All-Mountain West recipient Alex Fifita and Academic All-America honoree Justin Northern at Fresno State. Before joining the Fresno State staff, Norcross served at Nevada, helping his alma mater to seven consecutive bowl appearances from 2005-11. A three-year letterman on the Wolf Pack offensive line (1997-99), Norcross was an All-Big West selection in 1998. Norcross started at Nevada as a graduate assistant under coach Chris Tormey in 2001-02. In 2003, he was hired on full time as the tight ends
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and co-offensive line coach. Wolf Pack Hall of Fame head coach Ault returned to the program as head coach in 2004, keeping Norcross on his staff in the same role all the way up until 2010 when he was promoted to the run-game coordinator and offensive line coach. Norcross played an important role in the development of Ault's innovative "Pistol" offense since its inception in 2005. Nevada led the nation in rushing in 2009, a year in which the Wolf Pack became the first team in NCAA history to have three 1,000-yard rushers in the same season. In nine seasons coaching offensive linemen at Nevada, Norcross mentored eight players to first team all-conference honors and another eight to second-team accolades. Prior to joining Tim DeRuyter's staff at Fresno State in 2012, the two had previously worked together at Nevada in 2005 and 2006 when DeRuyter was the co-defensive coordinator for the Wolf Pack. Over those two seasons, DeRuyter and Norcross helped lead Nevada to a 17-8 record, a share of the 2005 WAC Championship and two bowl appearances. A native of Ely, Nev., Norcross earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada in management. He and his wife, Jennifer, are the parents of a son, Jacob, and two daughters, Kylie and Madison.
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OSIA LEWIS Senior Defensive Assistant; Consultant to Coach Mason league recognition during Lewis' tenure. Veteran collegiate coach Osia Lewis will step In 2014, the SDSU defense finished away from his on-field coaching chores this season among the NCAA Top 20 in scoring defense for health reasons. and total defense. A 27-year veteran of the collegiate coaching Before San Diego State, Lewis worked as ranks, Lewis will serve as senior defensive assistant a coordinator in the United Football League and special consultant to Coach Mason in 2017. in 2010, and as defensive coordinator at Mason announced the change in responsibilities UTEP in 2008-09. last February shortly after Lewis learned of a From 2003-07, Lewis served as defensive cancer diagnosis days after the team's Camping coordinator at the University of New World Independence Bowl appearance. Lewis is Mexico. He also had stints coaching the aggressively combating the illness and plans to Lobos' defensive line and linebackers. return to full-time coaching. In his tenure at New Mexico, the Lobos In 2016, Lewis joined Mason's staff as senior went to four bowl games and its defensive defensive assistant and outside linebackers coach. unit ranked fifth nationally in rushing Lewis brought extensive experience to Vanderdefense in 2003. bilt, having served as a defensive coordinator at the In 2008-09, Lewis served as defensive collegiate and professional levels. He has coached coordinator at Texas-El Paso, then spent 2010 in 10 bowl games with teams from the Pac-12, Big coaching in the United Football League. Ten, Conference USA and Mountain West. From 1997-2002, Lewis guided linebackPrior to joining Mason at Vanderbilt, Lewis ers and the defensive line at the University worked five years as defensive line coach at San of Illinois. In his final year, the Illini played in Diego State under head coach Rocky Long. the 2002 Nokia Sugar Bowl. In 2015, San Diego State enjoyed a banner year Lewis' first full-time coaching position at the NCAA FBS level came at on the strength of a top-ranked defense. The Aztecs finished 11-3 overall, his alma mater, Oregon State. He served as a linebackers coach and special captured the MWC championship and earned a 42-7 win over Cincinnati in teams coach with the Beavers from 1991-96. the Hawaii Bowl. A native of Tucson, Ariz., Lewis was a team captain and honorable The Aztecs mention All-America at Oregon State. Lewis was All-Pac 10 and named the were sparked by an Beavers' most inspirational player. He continued his playing career profesoutstanding defense sionally in the Canadian Football League and in the Arena Football League. that ranked among HOMETOWN: Tucson, Ariz. Lewis earned a bachelor's in social science education from Oregon State the NCAA Top 10 in EDUCATION: Bachelor's: Social Science Education, in 1986. He also completed a master's in education from Oregon State in 1989. several defensive Oregon State, 1988 Lewis and his wife, Darlene, are the parents of a son, Marvin, and a categories. The COLLEGIATE/NFL COACHING CAREER SINCE 1991: daughter, Kiana. team finished 2017 Vanderbilt - Senior Def. Assistant/Consultant to HC the year fifth 2016 Vanderbilt - Senior Def. Assistant/OLB Coach nationally in total 2011-15 San Diego State - DL Coach defense (287.3 2008-09 UTEP – Defensive Coordinator ypg), seventh in 2006-07 New Mexico – Defensive Coordinator/LB Coach scoring defense 2003-05 New Mexico – Defensive Coordinator/DL Coach (16.4 ppg), 1997-2002 Illinois – Linebackers/DL Coach seventh in rush 1991-96 Oregon State – Special Teams/LB Coach defense (108.7 ypg), and 10th in pass efficiency. The defense also helped SDSU lead the nation in turnover margin. The Aztecs' interior pressure forced opponents into 34 turnovers, en route to a remarkable plus-19 turnover margin by season's end. One of Lewis' top pupils in 2015 was junior Alex Barrett, who produced 13 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks while earning first team All-Mountain Coach Lewis and his wife, Darlene, with their son Marvin and daughter Kiana. West honors. Barrett also was the fourth Atzec lineman to receive all-
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JAMES DOBSON Head Strength Coach James Dobson enters his third year as Vanderbilt's head strength coach. Dobson oversees all aspects of the Vanderbilt strength program for football, which includes winter conditioning, summer workouts and in-season training. Dobson has placed his stamp on the Commodore program, molding an enthusiastic roster that plays every snap with intensity, focus and energy. The Commodores' overall fitness has been on display in the fourth quarter when they outscored opponents 130-113 over the last two years. In 2016, the 'Dores ended the regular season on a 4-2 run, including key wins over Georgia, Ole Miss and Tennessee. Prior to joining Vanderbilt, Dobson, a native of Mt. Horeb, Wisc., spent seven years guiding Nebraska's conditioning programs under former Cornhusker football head coach Bo Pelini. In Dobson's tenure, Nebraska was one of three teams nationally, joining Alabama and Oregon, to post at least nine wins every year. The 2014 Nebraska squad conditioned by Dobson played in the Holiday Bowl. The Huskers made a post-season bowl appearance every year in Dobson's tenure. Utilizing Dobson's strength program, the Huskers were regarded among the nation's most outstanding fourth-quarter teams. In 2014, the Huskers outscored opponents by a remarkable 119-62 margin. Nebraska also scored more fourth-quarter points than its foes in 2008 (155-52), 2009 (96-32), 2010 (64-53) and 2012 (101-82). In 2014, Dobson's conditioning program helped the Nebraska offense average 37.4 points, 248.2 rushing yards and 446.2 total yards. Dobson's
Coach Dobson and his wife, Rebecca, with their daughter, Elise, and son, Colton.
efforts also produced a tenacious Nebraska squad. The Huskers were known for producing remarkable comeback victories in recent years, including four such wins during the 2012 season and a thrilling 37-34 overtime victory over Iowa in the 2014 regular season finale. Prior to Nebraska, Dobson spent nine years with the Iowa Hawkeye football program. He was in Iowa City during one of the most successful periods in school history. Iowa appeared in bowl games in six seasons and won 38 games from 2002 to 2005. Dobson has had a history of working with some of the top college football players in the country over the past decade. Dobson's top pupils at Vanderbilt include All-America linebacker Zach Cunningham and offensive lineman Will Holden, both selected in the 2017 NFL Draft, and Commodore all-time leading rusher Ralph Webb. At Nebraska, he worked with defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, cornerback Prince Amukamara and linebacker Lavonte David along others. His top Iowa pupils included safety Bob Sanders, tight end Dallas Clark, offensive tackle Robert Gallery and linebacker Chad Greenway. In addition to his experience at Iowa, Dobson worked for two years as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Southern Methodist. Dobson attended the University of Wisconsin, where he earned a bachelor's in kinesiology in 1996. He earned a master's of science and administration degree from Central Michigan in 2004. In 2012, Dobson was one of 15 strength and conditioning coaches certified as a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association. Dobson and his wife, Rebecca, have a son, Colton, and a daughter, Elise.
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Role: Assistant Director, Strength Staff Year on Staff: 3rd Alma Mater: Iowa, 2005 Tyler Clarke enters his third year with the Vanderbilt strength staff. He serves as assistant director of the strength staff, assisting head strength coach James Dobson with all aspects of football conditioning, including winter and summer workouts, and in-season preparation. Clarke came to Vanderbilt after serving seven seasons as an assistant strength coach with Dobson for the University of Nebraska football program. Before moving to Nebraska, Clarke spent three seasons as a fulltime assistant strength and coach at the University of Iowa. He also served as a student assistant with the Iowa conditioning staff while working toward his degree. He earned his bachelor's in health and sports studies from Iowa in 2005 and his master's in administration from Central Michigan in 2008. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association. Clarke and his wife, Oxana, are the parents of a 3-year-old son, Aleksandr, and 1-year-old daughter, Vera.
Ben Schumacher is in his third year at Vanderbilt, serving as an assistant to head strength coach James Dobson. Schumacher assists Dobson with all aspects of the Vanderbilt football program, including workouts throughout the year. He also oversees the program's uses of hi-tech training aides. Schumacher joined Vanderbilt after spending the 2014 season with Dobson working as an assistant strength coach with the Nebraska football program. Schumacher came to Lincoln after working with the University of Minnesota football team in 2013. Previously, Schumacher spent two seasons at Harvard where he aided the Crimson to an Ivy League football title. Schumacher also served as the head strength coach for nine Division I sports in Cambridge. Schumacher earned his bachelor's in kinesiology at Concordia-St. Paul in 2008 and completed his master's in applied health science from Northwest Missouri State. Schumacher is married to the former Kayla Reding. They are the parents of an infant son, Cooper.
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Role: Assistant Coach, Strength Staff Year on Staff: 3rd Alma Mater: Nebraska, 2013
HILL
Aaron Hill enters his third year as an assistant under head strength coach James Dobson. A native of St. Charles, Mo., Hill assists Dobson and his staff with all aspects of the Vanderbilt football program, including in-season and off-season training. Hill joins Vanderbilt after serving a three-month strength and conditioning internship with the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. Previously, he worked in a similar internship for the University of Minnesota football program during the 2014 regular season. Hill was a linebacker and team captain at Minnesota, contributing 192 career tackles, five forced fumbles and four interceptions during a 47-game career. He was a two-time recipient of Minnesota's Butch Nash Award for competitiveness on and off the field. Hill completed a bachelor's in kinesiology-sports science from Minnesota in 2013. He earned a master's of education in applied kinesiology-sport and execise science from Minnesota the following year. Professionally, Hill is certified through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association.
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Role: Assistant Coach, Strength Staff Year on Staff: 3rd Alma Mater: Concordia, 2008
MANNINGER
Matt Manninger enters his third season as a member of the Vanderbilt coaching staff, serving as an assistant to head strength coach James Dobson. A graduate of the University of Nebraska, Manninger has worked at Vanderbilt with Dobson's staff since June 2015. Before joining the Commodore program, Manninger worked as a strength intern at the University of Maryland during the 2014 football season. He also served as a strength intern with University of Idaho student-athletes during the summer of 2014. As an undergraduate student in Lincoln, Manninger earned a letter in 2012 as a linebacker with the Cornhusker football team. He earned a bachelor's in dietetics and nutrition/exercise and health sciences from Nebraska. He later completed a master's in human nutrition from Eastern Michigan University. Professionally, Manninger is certified through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association.
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Quinshon
Role: Graduate Assistant - Offense Year on Staff: 2nd Alma Mater: Mississippi, 2015
Role: Graduate Assistant - Offense Year on Staff: 2nd Alma Mater: Shaw (NC) Univ., 2014
GUYMON
Guymon enters his second year on the Vanderbilt staff, accepting a new role as graduate assistant in Andy Ludwig's offense. In 2016, Guymon worked with Derek Mason's defense as an analytics quality control assistant. Guymon joined the Commodores after serving as a student assistant at the University of Mississippi. Guymon assisted the wide receiver staff at Ole Miss, aiding an offense that ranked among the SEC's highest scoring units in 2015. Guymon earned a bachelor's in history from Ole Miss in 2015. A native of Searcy, Ark., Guymon was a prep standout at Harding (Ark.) Academy. Guyman is currently working on a postgraduate degree at Vanderbilt.
Tate
BENTON
Role: Quality Control - Defense Year on Staff: 3rd Alma Mater: Mississippi State, 2014 Benton enters his third year with the Vanderbilt program. Benton has moved into a defensive quality control role this year after serving two years as a graduate assistant. As a Vanderbilt graduate assistant, Benton has worked with both sides of the ball: contributing to the offense in 2015 and aiding the defense in 2016. Benton joined the Commodores after serving two seasons as an undergraduate assistant at Mississippi State. Benton played wide receiver at Harding Academy before moving to Jackson, Tenn., where he graduated from Jackson Christian School. He attended Union (Tenn.) University for two years before transferring to Mississippi State. Benton earned a bachelor's in history from Mississippi State in 2014 and a master's in liberal arts and sciences from Vanderbilt in 2016.
Ryan
BLAKNEY
Role: Quality Control - Offense Year on Staff: 3rd Alma Mater: San Diego State, 2013 Blakney enters his third season on staff, assisting offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig as a quality control assistant. The native of San Diego came to Vanderbilt from the University of Wisconsin where he also worked with Ludwig. At Wisconsin, Blakney contributed to one of the NCAA's top offenses. In 2014, the Badgers, paced by first team All-America running back Melvin Gordon, averaged 34.6 points and 320.1 rushing yards. In 2013, Blakney worked in offensive quality control at San Diego State. He also served as a student assistant at the school from 2011-12. Blakney graduated from SDSU in 2013 with a bachelor's in kinesiology.
ODOM
Odom enters his second year as an offensive graduate assistant. Odom joined Vanderbilt after serving as an intern with the Eastern Kentucky football team during the 2015 season. He assisted the EKU offensive staff with an array of responsibilities, including preparing game plans, and generating weekly opponent scouting reports. A native of Lakeland, Fla., Odom played quarterback at Shaw (N.C.) University, helping the Bears to a Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association title during a four-year career from 2010-13. A team captain, Odom also earned academic honors off the field, and served as president of Shaw’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) as a senior. Odom earned a bachelor’s in communications and journalism from Shaw in 2014 and a master’s in sports management from Florida State in 2015. He is working toward a second postgraduate degree at Vanderbilt.
Cedric
CALHOUN
Role: Quality Control - Defense Year on Staff: 4th Alma Mater: Morehouse College, 1995 Calhoun enters his fourth year on the Vanderbilt staff, and his second year as a defensive quality control for Derek Mason. In 2014-15, Calhoun worked as a Vanderbilt strength assistant. Calhoun is a former defensive coach at Florida International (2010-12), Dartmouth (2006-09), Alabama A&M (2002-05) and Morehouse (Ga.) College (1998-2001). He began his coaching career at Idaho State in 1997. Calhoun played collegiately at Grossmont (Calif.) C.C. He earned a bachelor's in health and physical education from Morehouse (Ga.) College in 1995. Calhoun is the father of two daughters, Olusade and Adejola.
Javon
MARSHALL
Role: Quality Control - Defense Year on Staff: 2nd Alma Mater: Vanderbilt, 2013 Former Vanderbilt standout Javon Marshall enters his second year on the Commodores, serving as a defensive quality control. He was a defensive graduate assistant during the 2016 season. Marshall, from Huber Heights, Ohio, earned four letters as a Commodore safety from 2010-13, and served as a defensive co-captain during the 2013 season. Marshall helped Vanderbilt to three consecutive postseason bowl appearances, including wins in the Franklin-American Mortgage Music City Bowl and BBVA Compass Bowl. With Marshall in the starting lineup, the Commodores registered a 24-15 overall record, including back-to-back nine win campaigns in 2012-13. Marshall contributed 144 solo stops, 209 total tackles, eight tackles for loss and three interceptions during his Commodore career. Marshall earned a bachelor's in human & organizational development from Vanderbilt in 2013. He completed a master's in education from Vanderbilt in 2016.
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FOOTBALL STAFF Jason
Matt
Role: Assistant Athletics Director/ Football Year on Staff: 4th Alma Mater: Ohio, 2001
Role: Director of Football Operations Year on Staff: 4th Alma Mater: Ohio, 2012
GROOMS
Jason Grooms enters his fourth season as a Vanderbilt football administrator. Grooms is serving his third season as Assistant Athletics Director for Football after being hired by Head Coach Derek Mason in 2014 as director of football operations. Grooms continues a working relationship with Mason that dates back a decade. When Grooms became Ohio University's first director of football operations in 2005, Mason was the Bobcats' receivers coach. Grooms oversees all facets of the football operations program, from the day-to-day operations to responsibilities including budget control, team travel, player development, office organization including staff and personnel coordination and the Gridiron Club. Grooms has managed Vanderbilt's future scheduling under Mason. During the last three years, the Commodores have announced games or series with Notre Dame, Stanford, Kansas State, Purdue, Wake Forest, N.C. State, Hawaii and Colorado State. Agreements with several Football Championship Series (FCS) teams also have been finalized. Grooms has been active with several football projects at Vanderbilt. He oversaw a complete remodel of the football facilities with the additions of all new graphics in every area of the football complex, helped with the redesign of the John Rich Practice Complex synthetic turf and weight room, developed the players' lounge and recruiting display room, and helped produce a stadium facelift consisting of graphics and bowl recognitions. He has also helped create a player development department, aided with a summer internship program that now includes studentathletes from other Vanderbilt sports, and introduced several new technologies such as iPad playbooks, Catapult testing and the Teamworks communication network. Grooms has been an active member of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) since 2001. He serves Grooms and his wife, Emily, with sons Jackson on the College Football Playoff National and Hayden, and daughter Scarlett Josephine. Championship Advisory Group and is the current President of the AFCA National Committee for Directors of Football Operations. In 2013, Grooms was named FootballScoop.com's Director of Football Operations of the Year for his contributions at Ohio. Grooms was promoted to Ohio's assistant athletic director for football operations prior to the 2011 season after serving six years as director of operations. During his time at Ohio University, Grooms oversaw six major facility renovations, established a fundraising plan and designed the extensive locker room renovation. During Grooms' tenure, Ohio played in six bowl games and three Mid-American Conference championship games under Frank Solich. Prior to joining Ohio, Grooms spent the 2004 season at Elon, serving as linebacker coach/recruiting coordinator. Grooms spent the 2003 season as outside linebackers coach and video coordinator at East Tennessee State. Grooms began his career at Ohio as a student assistant from 1997-2001. After earning his degree, Grooms joined Ohio coach Jim Grobe at Wake Forest as a graduate assistant, working with WFU safeties in 2001 and linebackers in 2002. Grooms graduated from Ohio in 2001 with a bachelor's in sports sciences. He earned his master's in recreation and sports sciences from Ohio in 2011. A native of Frankfort, Ohio, Grooms and his wife, Emily, are the parents of two sons, Jackson and Hayden, and a daughter, Scarlett Josephine.
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Matt Britain enters his fourth year on the Vanderbilt staff. Britain was promoted to Director of Operations in September 2016 after serving two years as Assistant Director of Football Operations. Britain helps oversee and direct the daily management of the Vanderbilt Football program, working to ensure unity among student-athletes, coaches, strength and conditioning, sports medicine, personnel and recruiting, video, equipment, player development, academics, compliance, marketing, facilities, sponsorship and athletics administration. Britain also directs program travel and logistics, and related contract negotations, and coordinates the Commodores' game-day operations. Britain's responsibilities also include budget and calendar planning/scheduling, vendor and partner contract negotiation, food and beverage, facility maintenance and new project development, special events, and management of annual camps, clinics and meetings. Additionally, Britain serves as a liaison to the university, the university athletic department, local partners and vendors, alumni, player and staff families, and law enforcement. He helps ensure full compliance by the program with all NCAA and university rules and regulations. Britain was a student-athlete for Ohio University, playing offensive line from 2008-10. While at Ohio, Britain also served as a student manager, a facility and event operations assistant and a football operations assistant from 2010-13. After leaving Ohio and returning to the Atlanta area, Britain was in private business until accepting the Vanderbilt role. A native of Marietta, Ga., and a graduate of North Cobb H.S., Britain earned a bachelor's from Ohio University in sport administration in 2012. Britain and his wife Stefanye were married in July. The newlyweds reside in Nashville with their German shepherd Zeus.
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Rayna
Role: Director of Player Personnel Year on Staff: 2nd Alma Mater: Ohio, 2007
Role: Director of Player Development Year on Staff: 3rd Alma Mater: Northern Ariz., 1996
EVERSON
Austen Everson, a Middle Tennessee native who brings collegiate and National Football League experience to the Commodore staff, enters his second year on Derek Mason's Vanderbilt staff. Everson serves as Director of Player Personnel, directing a staff that includes Director of Recruiting Eric Lammers, Assistant Recruiting Coordinator Corey Phillips, Assistant Recruiting Coordinator Donielle White, and Director of Recruiting Relations Andrea Cain. Everson and the player personnel office oversee evaluation of current and future prospects, organize unofficial and official recruiting visits, plan recruitingrelated travel for position coaches, direct gameday recruiting events, coordinate summer prospect camps, and act as staff liaison between other Vanderbilt University departments, high school coaching staffs and NFL personnel. A native of Brentwood, Tenn., Everson spent one year as team operations coordinator for the NFL's Tennessee Titans. From 2009-2015, Everson served at Nebraska under Head Coach Bo Pelini. He started with the Cornhuskers serving four years as director of high school relations before being promoted to assistant director of football operations. Everson was a two-time team captain at Ohio University for Frank Solich. He earned four letters playing quarterback, starting 27 career games for the Bobcats. As a senior in 2006, Everson guided Ohio to a 9-5 regular and postseason appearance in the GMAC Bowl. That year, working under current Vanderbilt quarterback coach Gerry Gdowski, Everson threw for 1,356 yards and seven touchdowns. During his undergraduate career at Ohio, Everson was a two-time academic All-Mid-America Conference (MAC) selection, a National Football Foundation National Honor Society inductee and a Draddy Trophy semifinalist while also earning accolades in the weight room as the All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year. Everson completed multiple degrees from Ohio University. He earned a bachelor's in 2007 in management, and later completed master's in business administration in 2008 and sports administration in 2009. Everson was a prep standout at Brentwood H.S. just south of Nashville. As a senior, he was named All-Midstate Player of the Year by the Tennessean and was a finalist for Tennessee's Mr. Football Award. Everson is married to the former Leah Luther.
Eric
LAMMERS
Role: Director of Recruiting Year on Staff: 5th Alma Mater: Bowling Green State, 2009 Eric Lammers enters his second year as Vanderbilt's Director of Recruiting. This marks Lammers' fifth year with the program. From 2012-14, he assisted in the team's player personnel office, then took off a year before returning to Mason's staff in his current role. Lammers’ responsibilities include organizing unofficial and official recruiting visits, directing gameday recruiting events, coordinating summer camps for high school prospects, and acting as a liaison with NFL personnel. Prior to joining the Vanderbilt program in 2012, Lammers coached varsity football and taught in the Urbana (Ohio) School District. A native of Ottawa, Ohio, Lammers earned a bachelor's in business education from Bowling Green (Ohio) State in 2009. Lammers and his wife, the former Stacy Young, are the parents of an infant daughter, Ella.
STEWART
Former National Football League player and high school coach Rayna Stewart enters his third year as Vanderbilt's Director of Player Development. Stewart serves as a liaison between student-athletes, the Commodore coaching staff and other departments in Vanderbilt Athletics. In addition to mentoring football players during their time at Vanderbilt, Stewart also coordinates student-athlete involvement in community service projects, manages the team's innovative summer internship program, and serves as a liaison between the coaching staff and high school coaches. Stewart joined Vanderbilt after two years as a teacher and head coach at Whites Creek H.S. in Nashville. He also served as a teacher-coach at Battle Ground Academy in nearby Franklin two years previously. Stewart enjoyed a five-year career in the National Football League. He was a defensive back and on special teams for HoustonTennessee (1996-97), Miami (1998) and Jacksonville (1999-2000). He finished his pro career with two interceptions, 84 total tackles and three fumble recoveries. Stewart has coached in the collegiate and professional ranks. He served as a graduate assistant at Northwestern University under Pat Fitzgerald from 2007-09, and as a defensive quality control coach with the Tennessee Titans under Jeff Fisher from 2009-11. He also has football-related experience as an athletic director-head coach at Chicago (Ill.) Hope Academy (2005-06) and as assistant coach at Centennial (Tenn.) H.S. (2001-04). Stewart was a two-time All-America cornerback at Northern Arizona. He was selected by Houston in the fifth round of the 1996 NFL draft. Stewart earned a bachelor's in advertising from Northern Arizona, and master's in education administration from Tennessee State. Stewart and his wife, Sonia, have four children: ShaRae, Tre, Mycah and Jadyn. His wife is an executive principal in the Nashville school system, and earned her doctorate of education at Vanderbilt.
Mike
KROEGER
Role: Graduate Assistant, Player Development Year on Staff: 2nd Alma Mater: Illinois State, 2014 Mike Kroeger is in his second year assisting the Vanderbilt football program. He serves as a graduate assistant in the player development office. A native of Wheaton, Ill., Kroeger graduated from Illinois State University where he competed as a thrower in track & field. Kroeger earned a bachelor's in integrated marketing communications from Illinois State. Kroeger is currently enrolled in postgraduate studies at Vanderbilt.
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FOOTBALL STAFF Tom
BOSSUNG
Ed
Role: Assistant. A.D./Sports Medicine; Head Athletic Trainer Year on Staff: 18th Alma Mater: Indiana State, 1990 Tom Bossung enters his 18th year as head athletic trainer for the team and director of the department's athletic training program. In 2014, he was promoted to Assistant A.D.-Sports Medicine. Bossung enters his 22nd year assisting Vanderbilt athletes. He came to campus as a graduate assistant in 1990, earning a master's degree in health promotion and exercise science in 1992. After working a year at the Lipscomb Sports Therapy Center and serving two years as head athletic trainer at Tennessee State, he returned to Vanderbilt in 1995 to work with men's basketball. He moved to the football post in 1999. Bossung, who received his bachelor's from Indiana State, is certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association, and licensed by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners. Bossung served as president of the SEC Sports Medicine Committee from 2006-08. Tom and his wife, Dee Dee, have two children, Ryan and Sarah.
Athletic Training/Medical Staff
WARNE FITCH, MD
CHARLIE COX, MD
Head Team Physician
Team Orthopaedic Surgeon
HIGGINS
Role: Assistant A.D./Facilities & Game Operations Year on Staff: 4th Ed Higgins serves as Assistant Athletic Director of Facilities and Game Operations. In his fourth year, Higgins is responsible for all grounds and facility operations during gamedays on the Vanderbilt campus, and holds a variety of ongoing facility duties with the Commodore program. Higgins came to Vanderbilt Athletics after a decade as Vanderbilt Medical Center's Assistant Director of Outreach & Promotions. He also served as tournament director of the 2006 Franklin American Mortgage LPGA Tour event in nearby Franklin. He has earned two business degrees from the University of Kentucky and a master's in sports administration from Ohio University.
Jordan
HUNT
Role: Equipment Manager Year on Staff: 1st Jordan Hunt enters his first season with Derek Mason's program, serving as Head Equipment Manager. Hunt comes to Vanderbilt after serving two years as equipment manager at Connecticut where he coordinated and oversaw all phases of the football team's equipment operations. Prior to joining UConn, Hunt served three years at South Dakota State University, including a two-year stint as equipment manager. Hunt is a 2011 graduate of the University of Alabama where he was a member of the football equipment staff there for four seasons and the lead manager in his senior year. The Crimson Tide won two national championships during his time at the school.
Chas
PETRONE
ADAM CLEMENS
Assistant Athletic Trainer
MIYA SULLIVAN
Assistant Athletic Trainer
KERRY WILBAR
Assistant Athletic Trainer
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Assistant Athletic Trainer
JOE WISNIEWSKI
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Role: Director of Football Video Production Year on Staff: 1st Chas Petrone enters his first season with Derek Mason's program, serving as Director of Football Video Production. He is responsible for organizing the team's video production staff, managing game and practice film, preparing video for uses by position coaches, and creating highlight videos and graphics for team use. Petrone came to the Commodores in January after serving as football video coordinator at Florida Atlantic University during the 2016 season. Prior to joining the FAU staff, Petrone worked for two years at Middle Tennessee State University, serving as both a football graduate assistant and intern in the Blue Raider video department. Petrone earned a bachelor's in physical education from Auburn University in 2013. He completed a master's in 2016 from MTSU.
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FOOTBALL STAFF
CHARLOTTE SIEGEL
Internal Operations Coordinator/ Assistant to Coach Mason
ANDREA POOLE CAIN
COREY PHILLIPS
Director of Recruiting Relations
KYLE PARKINSON
LARRY LEATHERS
Assistant Athletic Director Communications
BRYNNE KELLY
Football Contact Communications
EUGENE HENDERSON
TYLER BRYANT Football Equipment
NATE BELL
KEVIN KONSTABEL
Associate Director of Academic Support
WES WHALEY
Assistant Director, Video Production
Football Equipment
Administrative Assistant, Football Staff
Director of Academic Support
LACEY BALLARD
Academic Advisor
BEVERLY BROTHERS
Assistant Recruiting Coordinator
ELIZABETH WRIGHT
Marketing and Promotions
SARA SANDERS
Assistant Director of Academic Support
DONIELLE WHITE
Assistant Recruiting Coordinator
Assistant Director, Video Production
MARCUS SESSON Football Equipment
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Offensive Line Redshirt Freshman H 6-4 • 305 Auwae-McMoore Kapolei, Hawaii H Kapolei HS
Defensive Line Redshirt Freshman H 6-4 • 295 Midlothian, Va. H Cosby HS
Birchmeier
2016 Vanderbilt’s first scholarship player from Hawaii, Auwae-McMoore did not see action as a freshman offensive lineman... He has contributed as the scout team center during his first year. HIGH SCHOOL Two-year captain... Three-year starter on offensive line for school located on the island of Oahu... As senior starting at center and left tackle, registered 33 pancake blocks, the second highest total in school history... Also did not allow a QB sack or tackle for loss during senior season... Earned first-team All-State and All-Region honors as senior, then impressed in postseason appearances in Semper Fidelis All-American Game and Polynesian All-American Bowl... Set school’s bench press record. ACADEMICS Auwae-McMoore is enrolled in the College of Arts and Science. He is undecided on a major. PERSONAL Toleafoa-lokepa Sean Auwae-McMoore... Born March 29, 1998 in Maui... Son of Paul Okimoto and Nia Okimoto... Has an older brother, William, and two younger sisters, Suzy and Akesa... Dad works as carpenter; mom works in guest relations with Marriott Corp... Brother is a freshman lineman at Utah State... Another cousin, Micah Kapoi is starting tackle at Wisconsin.
2016 Birchmeier did not see action as a first-year defensive lineman candidate... Contributed on the defensive scout team. HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Four-year varsity starter for large public school near Richmond... Started at DT, TE and OT in career.. Two-time 6A All-State recipient on offense and defense... Named Offensive Player of the Year and All-Metro after senior season... As senior, moved from TE to OT after 0-3 start, helping propel Titans to eight-win season and 6A state quarterfinal appearance... Played in postseason Virginia Prep All-Star Game... Also earned varsity letters in basketball and baseball... Honors student, selected for county’s Youth Services Citizens Board. ACADEMICS Birchmeier is enrolled in the College of Arts and Science, and is undecided on a major. PERSONAL Andrew John Birchmeier... Born Nov. 13, 1997 in Michigan... Son of Mark and Lauren Birchmeier... Has a younger sister, Abigail, and younger brother, Aaron... Dad works as regional general manager for ADT Security Services; mom is preschool teacher... Dad played collegiately at Michigan State.
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Defensive Back Sophomore H 5-10 • 180 Solon, Ohio H Solon HS
Barksdale
Blasingame
2016 Barksdale saw limited action in his first year on campus as a walk-on defensive back... He did not register a defensive stat while participating on special teams in Vanderbilt victories against Western Kentucky and Tennessee... Also served as defensive scout team member. HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Three-year letterwinner in secondary for Solon... As senior, helped Comets to 8-4 record and state playoffs... Earned All-Region and All-Conference honors as senior... Also earned four letters in lacrosse... High academic achiever. ACADEMICS Barksdale is enrolled in the College of Arts and Science. He is undecided on a major. PERSONAL Nicholas Gilbert Barksdale... Born June 10, 1998... Son of Edward and Michele Barksdale... Has two older brothers, Tres and Drew, and a younger sister, Morgan... Dad is a pediatric surgeon.
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Running Back Junior H 6-1 • 235 Huntsville, Ala. H Buckhorn HS
2016 As a first-year contributor on offense, Blasingame played a key role in diversifying the Commodore attack... After moving from linebacker to running back in spring drills, Blasingame played in all 13 games at running back and on special team return units... His presence gave the Commodore offensive backfield an inside-the-tackles power back to go with three-year standout Ralph Webb... Blasingame finished the season second behind Webb with 449 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns on 97 carries... He also registered four receptions... Blasingame impressed in the opener, rushing for 68 yards and a score against South Carolina... Later in the year, he produced career highs with 100 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns vs. Tennessee State... Notched two rushing scores in a victory over MTSU, and added scores in SEC games against Georgia, Tennessee and Missouri... Blasingame posted his final rushing score in Camping World Independence Bowl... RUSHING YARDS: 100, vs. Tenn. State, 10/22/2016 Blasingame also RUSH ATTEMPTS: 15, vs. So. Carolina, 9/1/2016 contributed at least five TD RUSHES: 3, vs. Tenn. State, 10/22/2016 rushing attempts in 11 LONGEST RUSH: 22, vs. Tenn. State, 10/22/2016 games, including a high of LONGEST CATCH: 9, vs. MTSU, 9/10/2016 15 carries against South Carolina... A workout warrior, Blasingame also received the coaches’ postseason Lifter of the Year Award. 2015 Following the 2015 regular season, Blasingame moved to running back, impressing coaches during spring drills... Blasingame played in 11 games during season, contributing at inside linebacker... Also considered
Blasingame's Career Highs:
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one of team's top contributors on coverage teams...Earned first career start at Ole Miss... Finished the year with 13 total tackles, including eight solo stops... Posted career high with three tackles in win over Austin Peay... Registered tackles in six straight midseason games. 2014 Blasingame did not see action as a true freshman... Impressed as a scout team safety during fall practices and continued to add strength in the weight room. HIGH SCHOOL Two-year captain and two-way starter... As senior, posted 64 solo tackles and pair of INTs as safety for 6-5 Bucks' squad that advanced to 6A state playoffs... Also rushed for 966 yards and 10 TDs... Earned second-team All-State DB and All-Tennessee Valley DB honors.. Started at cornerback during sophomore and junior seasons... Also lettered in track & field and baseball. ACADEMICS Blasingame is working toward a degree in medicine, health & society. He is a 2015 and 2016 SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient, and was named to the 2014-15 SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll. PERSONAL Khari Thomas Blasingame... Born July 1, 1996... Son of Stanley and Tara Blasingame... Has an older sister, Camara... Dad is an engineer; mom is a podiatric surgeon... Mom is related to U.S. gold medal sprinter Evelyn Ashford... Plays the saxophone.
Blasingame's Career Rushing Statistics 2016
ATT YARDS AVG. TDS LONG 97 449 4.6 10 22
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Burks
Inside Linebacker Senior H 6-3 • 230 Fairfax Station, Va. H South County HS
2016 Playing a new position closer to the end of scrimmage, the versatile Burks enjoyed one of the best seasons of any Commodore defender, establishing several new personal highs... Burks played in all 13 games and earned 10 starting assignments -- nine from the “Star” linebacker-safety hybrid position and another at inside linebacker... He finished the season setting career highs with 59 total tackles, 40 solo tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 quarterback sacks and team-high 6.5 quarterback hurries... Burks also added a fumble recovery, interception and six defensed passes... Burks was most productive late in the season, contributing 23 total tackles in the Commodores’ final three regular season games... His nine-tackle total in the finale against Tennessee matched a career high... Burks was superb in an early-season win over Middle Tennessee, registering a sack, three defensed passes, four tackles and an acrobatic interception that he returned 59 yards... He contributed three tackles against NC State in the Camping World Independence MORE OREN BURKS BIO, PAGE 52
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THE PLAYERS Bowl... Off the field, the defensive co-captain was named to the 22-member Allstate-AFCA FBS National Good Works Team where he was recognized at the Sugar Bowl... Also named as a finalist for the Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup and Vanderbilt's Outstanding Senior Award, and was nominated for the Wuerffel Trophy. 2015 Burks started every game in the secondary in TOTAL TACKLES: 9 (2x), vs Tennessee, 11/26/2016 his third year on campus... SOLO TACKLES: 8 (2x), vs Tennessee, 11/26/2016 Handled the Commodores' INTERCEPTIONS: 2, vs. Kentucky, 11/14/2015 free safety chores, runLONGEST INT RETURN: 59, vs. MTSU, 9/10/2016 ning consecutive starts PASSES DEFENDED: 3, vs. MTSU, 9/10/2016 streak to 16 games by end of regular season... Topped team and ranked among SEC's Top Ten with three interceptions... Posted single-season career highs in numerous categories, including 34 solo stops, 58 total tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss... Posted at least three tackles in 10 of 12 appearances... Ended season on high note, setting game highs of eight solo tackles and nine total stops vs. Tennessee... Earned SEC's Defensive Player of the Week honors after registering two interceptions - returning one for a 30-yard touchdown - in team's victory over Kentucky... Third interception came at Ole Miss. 2014 Burks became a key contributor in the Commodore secondary as a redshirt freshman... Registered seven starting assignments at safety while setting action in eight total games... Starts came against Temple, Ole Miss, UMass, Old Dominion, Florida, Miss. State and Tennessee... Missed four midseason games due to injury... Ended the year by leading the defense with seven defensed passes, and ranked 10th with 37 total tackles... Also contributed 16 solo tackles and registered one fumble recovery. 2013 Burks did not see game action as a true freshman on campus... Showed physicality and agility as practice squad defensive contributor. HIGH SCHOOL Two-year captain... Three-year defensive starter... As senior LB, named first-team All-State, district's Defensive Player of the Year and team MVP after accumulating 123 tackles, 3.5 sacks, six forced fumbles and three INTs... Helped team to second round of Group 5 playoffs... Participated in postseason Chesapeake Bowl... As junior, posted 128 tackles and 11 sacks, helping Stallions advanced to state title game. ACADEMICS Burks is on schedule to complete an undergraduate degree this December in human & organizational development. He is a three-time (2014-16) SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient. In May, Burks joined other Vanderbilt undergraduates studying biodiversity along the Great Barrier Reef and rainforests of western Australia. PERSONAL Oren Spencer Burks ... Son of Orlanda and Wanda Burks... Born March 21, 1995... A younger sister, Whitney, is a standout softball player at Stanford... Dad works as senior system engineer; mom works as program operations manager... Burks has become an active leader on campus, serving the 2016-17 calendar year as president of the StudentAthlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and as a football team representative to SAAC the previous year ... He also co-founded and coordinated events last year for campus organization Revitalizing & Empowering Vanderbilt's African-American Male Population (REVAMP)... Also volunteers time with Project Safe on-campus organization... Named to 2016 Allstate-American Football Coaches Association National Good Works Team; also considered for the 2016 Wuerffel Trophy... Voted finalist for Vanderbilt's campus-wide Outstanding Senior Award... Focus of national story in NCAA Champions magazine in July 2017... Two-time team representative to SEC Media Days.
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Offensive Line Redshirt Freshman H 6-7 • 3`5 Norcross, Ga. H Greater Atlanta Christian HS
Burks' Career Highs:
Cochran
2016 Cochran did not see action as a true freshman, but impressed during spring drills at offensive tackle. HIGH SCHOOL Three-year letterwinner on offensive line for one of Atlanta’s top private schools... Two-year starter at OT... As senior, registered more than 50 pancake blocks, leading 12-2 GAC squad to Class AA state semifinals... Did not allow single QB sack for team that attempted 288 passes... Earned postseason first-team All-State honors as well as All-Gwinnett County recognition... Helped GAC to 14-1 mark and AA state title game as junior... Placed as thrower at state track meet... High academic achiever. ACADEMICS Cochran is undecided on a major. He is a 2016-17 Freshman SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient. PERSONAL Andrew Devin Cochran... Born July 17, 1998 in Atlanta... Son of Jerome Jackson and Emmie Cochran-Jackson... Dad is IBEW assistant business manager; mom is a professor at Middle Georgia State... Has two brothers, Brandon and Arman... Enjoys basketball... Plays bass and piano.
82 COCKRELL Turner
Tight End Redshirt Freshman H 6-5 • 230 Acworth, Ga. H Allatoona HS
Cockrell
2016 Cockrell used his first year on campus to add bulk and improve his overall strength... During the regular season participated as a tight end on offensive scout teams. HIGH SCHOOL Two-year starter for one of Georgia’s top teams... Started at TE for run-oriented attack... As senior, helped Allatoona to 14-1 mark and AAAAA state title, the first championship in school history... Averaged 25.3 yards on 13 receptions and hauled in three TDs as senior... Set school record wth 93-yard touchdown reception in state semifinals... As senior, earned first-team All-State and All-Area honors... As junior, played important role for 14-1 squad that lost in AAAAA title game... Standout on varsity lacrosse squad. ACADEMICS Cockrell is enrolled in the College of Arts and Science. He is undecided on a major. PERSONAL Turner James Cockrell... Born Sept. 30, 1997... Son of Randy and Noelle Cockrell... Has a brother, Parker, and a sister, Katheryn... Dad is federal criminal investigator; mom is instructor at Allatoona HS... Dad was four-year LB at Virginia Tech and played one year in World Football League.
35 COPPET Frank
Safety Redshirt Freshman H 5-11 • 185 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. H St. Thomas Aquinas HS
Burks' Career Defensive Statistics 2016 2015 2014 Career
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TACKLES TFL SACKS INT PBU FF/FR 40-19-59 6.5-22 3.5-17 1-59 6 1/0 35-24-59 2.0-5 0.0-0 3-31 6 1/1 16-21-37 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 7 0/1 91-64-155 8.5-27 3.5-17 4-90 19 2/2
Coppet
2016 Coppet did not see action as a true freshman, contributing during the regular season as a scout team
defensive back. HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Starting cornerback for one of nation’s most respected programs... Helped powerful South Florida school to 2015
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22 CRAWFORD Josh
Running Back Junior H 5-10 • 198 Montgomery, Ala. H Edgewood Academy
HIGH SCHOOL Two-year team captain and three-year starter at RB for Alabama private school power... Helped Edgewood to 41-0 record and three straight state titles from 2012-14... Named state’s AISA Back of the Year as senior after rushing for 1,198 yards and 27 touchdowns... Two-time Montgomery RUSHING YARDS: 149, vs. Tenn. State, 10/22/2016 AISA All-Metro Player RUSH ATTEMPTS: 6 (2x), vs. Tenn. State, 10/22/2016 of the Year, two-time LONGEST RUSH: 20, vs. Tenn. State, 10/22/2016 AISA All-State, and three-time All-Region recipient... Amassed 101 TDs and more than 4,000 rushing yards during Edgewood varsity career... Also earned three letters in basketball and track & field. ACADEMICS Crawford is working toward a degree in medicine, health & society from the College of Arts and Science. PERSONAL Joshua Jamal Crawford... Born Oct. 11, 1996 in Montgomery, Ala... Son of Stanley Crawford Sr. and Cherie O’Neal... Dad works with Montgomery transportation system, mom is a medical analyst... One of seven siblings: brothers Stanley Jr., Janius and Nehemiah; sisters Quintoria, Autumn and Nevach... Served as Sunday school teacher.
Crawford's Career Highs:
Crawford
2016 Crawford participated as part of a deep running back corps in his second season on campus... Crawford finished the regular season with 66 rushing yards on 14 carries, taking snaps behind Ralph Webb and Khari Blasingame... Crawford set a career-high with 49 rushing yards in the Commodores’ victory over Tennessee State... Also posted a 20-yard rush, longest of his career, against the Tigers. 2015 A true freshman, Crawford saw action in seven games as a top reserve running back behind Ralph Webb and Dallas Rivers... Finished the season with 55 rushing yards on 18 carries and 11 receiving yards on two catches... Set game highs of 20 rushing yards and six carries in first appearance at Ole Miss... Both receptions also came vs. Ole Miss.
Crawford's Career Rushing Statistics 2016 2015 Career
ATT YARDS 14 66 18 55 32 121
AVG. 4.7 3.0 3.9
TDS LONG 0 20 0 11 0 20
70 DeBROSSARD Darion
DeBrossard
Offensive Line Redshirt Sophomore H 6-4 • 295 Snellville, Ga. H Shiloh HS
2016 Moved from the defensive front to offensive line during the regular season... Enjoyed initial collegiate action in short-yardage situations and on special team conversion units... Made appearances against Georgia Tech, Missouri and Ole Miss. 2015 DeBrossard did not see action as a true freshman offensive and defensive line candidate... Spent the season as a scout team defensive tackle. HIGH SCHOOL DeBrossard didn’t start playing organized football until junior year of high school.. As senior, started nine of 10 regular season games for Generals at left tackle... Earned recognition in Atlanta-area conference as dominating blocker after registering nearly 30 pancake blocks... Named October Lineman of the Month by Gwinnett Touchdown Club... Earned letters in basketball and track & field... Earned school’s Scholar-Athlete Award... Georgia Governor’s Honors finalist. ACADEMICS DeBrossard is working toward a major in sociology from the College of Arts and Science. PERSONAL Darion Andre DeBrossard... “Big D”... Born Sept. 26, 1996... Son of Kimberlyn J. DeBrossard and Derrick Von Hubbard... Mom is a higher education administrator; dad is a general contractor... Has a younger sister, Bethany... Beta Club president... Participated in school’s theatre program... Enjoys rapping and playing piano.
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DellaRipa
Offensive Line Junior H 6-4 • 300 Castaic, Calif. H West Ranch HS/ (College of the Canyons)
2016 DellaRipa practiced with the second team during the regular season but did not enjoy his initial minutes as a Commodore until the team’s victory over Tennessee State. 2015 DellaRipa did not see game action as a sophomore transfer... Participated as offensive lineman on offensive scout teams. HIGH SCHOOL/JUNIOR COLLEGE Started at right tackle as first-year contributor in 2014 for community college located just north of Los Angeles... Earned All-Southern California Football Association Northern League OT as Canyons finished 4-6 overall... Started as prep OT at West Ranch HS located in Santa Clarita... Also earned two varsity letters as lacrosse goalie. ACADEMICS DellaRipa is working toward a degree in economics from the College of Arts and Science. PERSONAL Egidio J. DellaRipa... "EJ"... Born Oct. 1, 1996... Son of Gid and Carrie DellaRipa... Has two sisters, Jessica and Gabrielle; and a brother, Luigino... Dad works as UPS supervisor; mom works in retail sales... Enjoys building computers... Avid fisherman and hunter.
84 DOBBS Sam
Dobbs' Career Receiving Statistics
Tight End Junior H 6-4 • 230 Douglasville, Ga. H Landmark Christian HS
2016 2015 Career
Dobbs' Career Highs:
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AVG. 12.2 15.0 12.9
TDS 1 0 1
LONG 30 21 30
19 DUNCAN C.J.
Dobbs
2016 Dobbs played in all 13 games as a second-year tight end... Earned lone start of the year -- and second of his Commodore career -- in victory over Ole Miss... Concluded the season with six receptions, good for 73 yards and a touchdown... Biggest catch of Dobbs’ career came in regular season finale - a 20-yard TD reception that started Commodore comeback from 14-point deficit versus Tennessee... Also posted career-long catch of 30 yards earlier in the season. 2015 Dobbs played in seven games as a true freshman... Saw action at tight end and wide receiver when midseason injuries reduced depth at both positions... Started at wideout in regular season finale against Tennessee... Finished the year with two catches and 30 receiving yards... 21-yard reception against Florida was first of his career... Also added a 9-yard catch vs. Tennessee. RECEPTIONS: 2, vs. MTSU, 9/10/2016 HIGH SCHOOL ThreeRECEIVING YARDS: 30 yards, at Kentucky, 10/8/2016 year starter for school LONGEST CATCH: 30 yards, at Kentucky, 10/8/2016 located southwest of Atlanta... Two-time AllState and All-Region TE after junior and senior seasons... Posted 30 receptions for 355 yards and six TDs while playing first half of senior season... As a junior, hauled in 65 receptions for 811 yards and five TDs. ACADEMICS Dobbs is working toward a degree in cinema and media arts. PERSONAL Samuel Williamson Dobbs... Born Aug. 29, 1996... Son of John and Paula Dobbs... Has two sisters, Kelsey and Carmeron... Dad works in corporate sales; mom works in advertising/marketing... Dad played football at Auburn; sister (Kelsey) played volleyball at Auburn... Enjoys performing and composing music... Plays six musical instruments.
RECEPTIONS YARDS 6 73 2 30 8 103
Wide Receiver Senior H 5-11 • 203 Montgomery, Ala. H St. James School
Duncan
2016 Healthy after missing the entire 2015 season, Duncan enjoyed the finest year of his Commodore career... Played in all 13 games, utilized as a wide receiver and return specialist... Earned starting assignments against Western Kentucky, Auburn and Tennessee... Topped all Commodore receivers with 44 receptions and 494 receiving yards... Arguably most consistent target for QB Kyle Shurmur, posting a catch in 12 games... Had four or more catches in seven games, including four SEC contests... Matched single-game high with seven receptions at Auburn... Registered season-high 89 receiving yards at Missouri... Had six catches for 47 yards vs. NC State in Camping World Independence Bowl... 31-yard reception, Duncan's longest of the season, was instrumental in Commodores’ comeback win at Western Kentucky. 2015 Duncan did not see action after suffering a lower leg injury in camp. 2014 Duncan was one of the Commodores' most productive receivers as a redshirt freshman contributor... Played in 11 of 12 games, missing the season finale due to injury... Earned nine starts at WR, with initial career start coming versus Ole Miss... Finished the season as the team's third leading receiver with 28 catches... Duncan's 441-yard receiving total ranked second to TE Steven Scheu... Shared team high with four touchdown catches... Set career highs with seven catches and 119 receiving yards in victory over Charleston Southern... 65-yard touchdown catch from Johnny McCrary vs.
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RECEPTIONS YARDS 2016 44 494 2015 Did Not Play 2014 28 441 Career 72 935
AVG. 11.2
TDS 0
LONG 31
15.8 13.0
4 4
65 65
36 ELLIS Trey
Wide Receiver Senior H 5-9 • 170 Charlotte, N.C. H Ardrey Kell HS
Ellis
2016 Injuries slowed Ellis during his third season as a walk-on contributor... The wide receiver did not see action for the first time in his career after suffering a leg injury early in the season. 2015 Ellis played in 11 of 12 games... Saw action as a punt returner and wide receiver... Averaged 5.5 yards on four punt returns, with a season long of 10 yards... Posted 19-yard rush versus Tennessee. 2014 Ellis served as team's punt returner... Averaged 5.4 yards as punt returner... Had two returns vs. UMass totaling 24 yards. HIGH SCHOOL Recipient of Greater Charlotte Leadership Spirit Award as senior... Named team's Offensive Player of the Year and All-City as senior WR... Topped Kell in receptions during junior and senior seasons... School's Fellowship of Christian Athletes president ACADEMICS Ellis is expected to complete a major in political science in May. He is a three-time SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient (2014-16). PERSONAL Trey Allen Ellis... Born Oct. 18, 1995... Son of Tracy and Priscilla Ellis... Native of Charlotte... Dad played football at the University of Florida.
Charleston Southern marked the team's longest offensive play... Had four catches in wins over UMass and Old Dominion, and notched three receptions against SEC foes Kentucky and Georgia. 2013 Duncan did not play as a true freshman, who opened eyes during fall practices as one of the team's most versatile athletes. RECEPTIONS: 7 (2x), at Auburn, 11/5/2016 HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVING YARDS: 119, vs. Charleston So., 10/11/2014 Two-year capLONGEST CATCH: 65 yards, vs. Charleston So., 10/11/2014 tain... Started as QB and DB for Montgomery private school... Two-time All-Metro pick by Montgomery Advertiser... As senior QB, guided Trojans to 4A state playoffs, rushing for 861 yards and 12 TDs and passing for 1,010 yards... Played every snap, including on special teams, in final game of career, a narrow loss to eventual 4A state champion... As junior, accounted for 33 TDs and compiled 2,885 total yards... Produced 2,227 yards of total offense and 12 TDs as sophomore QB... Multi-year starter on varsity basketball and baseball teams. ACADEMICS Duncan is enrolled in the College of Arts and Science, and is expected to complete a degree in political science this December. PERSONAL Clarence J. Duncan... Son of Clarence and Helena Duncan... Born March 24, 1995... Has a younger brother, Collin... Dad serves as CEO at Adam/Synergy; mom is regional President for Liberty Bank and Trust... Interned in office of Davidson (Tenn.) County Circuit Judge J. Randall Wyatt during 2015-16 summer months... Involved in community service efforts around Vanderbilt campus.
Duncan's Career Highs:
Ellis' Career Punt Return Statistics
RETURNS YARDS AVG. 2016 Did Not Play 2015 4 22 5.5 2014 9 49 5.4 Career 13 71 5.5
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THE PLAYERS Contributed three tackles in victory over Missouri. 2014 Ferguson became a key starter in the Commodore defensive secondary in his first varsity season... Participated as a cornerback and on special teams in all 12 games... Earned starting assignments at cornerback in the team's final six games... First career start came against Charleston Southern... Ended the season sharing the team lead with two interceptions... Also contributed 25 solo tackles, 30 total tackles, four defensed passes and 1.5 tackles for loss... Garnered an interception and four tackles in initial start... Also had pick in victory over Old Dominion... Posted season high of five solo tackles vs. Tennessee... Registered six total tackles vs. Mississippi State. 2013 Ferguson did not see action as a true freshman... Impressed staff with coverage abilities and athleticism as a practice squad cornerback. HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Four-year starter in secondary for school located just south of Atlanta... As a senior, contributed five INTs and eight defensed passes for 9-2 squad that advanced to first round of AAAA playoffs... As senior WR, posted 36 catches for 498 yards and eight TDs, earning honorable mention All-State... Played in Georgia East-West All-Star Game... As junior, contributed four INTs, 60 receptions and six TDs... Standout hurdler in track. ACADEMICS Ferguson is working toward a degree in human & organizational development from the Peabody College. PERSONAL Taurean Armaud Ferguson... Son of Deonte and Crystal Burden... Born Nov. 23, 1994... Has three brothers: Chuntney, Chris and William... Dad is an accountant; mom is a flight attendant... Worked as baseball umpire and football referee in hometown youth leagues.
Ferguson's Career Defensive Statistics 2016 2015 2014 Career
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Taurean
55 FLOYD
Cornerback Senior H 5-9 • 190 Jonesboro, Ga. H Jonesboro HS
2016 Ferguson enjoyed his best season as a Commodore, posting career highs in numerous categories... Ferguson played in every game, making nine starts as the team’s primary nickel defensive back... Finished the year with 52 total tackles, 38 solo stops, three tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, six defensed passes and an interception... Contributed at least two tackles in 11 games... Had a superb performance at Kentucky, registering seven tackles and TOTAL TACKLES: 8, vs. Ole Miss, 11/19/2016 returning a fumble for SOLO TACKLES: 8, vs. Ole Miss, 11/19/2016 22-yard touchdown... PASSES DEFENDED: 8 (3x), most recently vs. MTSU, Posted eight solo stops 9/10/2016 in late-season win over Ole Miss... Interception came at Georgia Tech... Registered forced fumbles against Western Kentucky and Missouri. 2015 Ferguson served as a cornerback in 11 of 12 games in third year on campus, missing the Kentucky encounter... Earned a start in secondary against Florida... Finished the season with 13 total tackles, including 11 solo stops, and four pass breakups... Registered four solo tackles at Ole Miss...
Ferguson's Career Highs:
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TFL INT PBU FF/FR 3.0-8 1-0 6 2/1 0.5-1 0-0 4 0/0 1.5-2 2-0 4 0/0 5.0-11 3-0 14 2/1
David
FERGUSON
Ferguson
TACKLES 38-14-52 11-2-13 25-5-30 74-21-95
Offensive Line Redshirt Freshman H 6-5 • 300 Nashville, Tenn. H Lipscomb Academy
Floyd
2016 Floyd did not see action as a first-year prospect... The walk-on contributed as a scout team offensive lineman. HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Three-year varsity letterwinner at Nashville private school... As senior OL, helped Lipscomb to 8-4 record, region cochampionship and state playoffs... Named All-Region as senior, and played in Tenn.-Ky. Border Bowl All-State Game... School's National Football Foundation scholar-athlete representative... High academic achiever. ACADEMICS Floyd is enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. He is undecided on a major. PERSONAL David Allan Floyd III... Born Nov. 29, 1996 in Nashville... Son of David and Leigh Ann Floyd... Both parents are involved in real estate sales and management... Student body president in high school... Enjoys hunting and fishing.
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27 GEORGE
Bailey
Jaire
Offensive Line Redshirt Junior H 6-6 • 316 Galliano, La. H South LaFourcade HS
Fullback Sophomore H 6-1 • 230 Hyattsville, Md. H DeMatha Catholic HS
George
2016 George did not see action as a redshirt freshman... He has contributed as a running back on the scout team, then impressed in spring drills when moved to fullback role. 2015 George did not see action as a running back prospect during his first year on campus after being injured during preseason drills. HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain for one of top private schools in Washington DC area... Played RB and OLB as senior... Rushed for 350 yards and three TDs before injury limited offensive role... On defense, posted 92 tackles, three sacks and an interception, helping Stags to 9-3 campaign and second straight league title.... Earned first-team all-league as senior. ACADEMICS George is enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences, working toward a degree in economics. He is a 2016 SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient. PERSONAL Jaire David George... Son of Eddie George and Angela Wood... Born March 24, 1997 in Columbus, Ohio... Has a younger brother, Eriq... Mom is program manager at SharePoint KM; dad won 1995 Heisman Trophy as Ohio State RB and rushed for 10,441 yards in nine NFL seasons, including eight years with Tennessee Titans... Enjoys playing piano, drums, and composing music.
Granier
2016 Granier became the team’s top reserve offensive lineman while playing through injuries for much of the year... Granier participated in nine games, seeing most of his snaps at guard... After missing four midseason games with an injury, Granier returned to play his best football late in the season, helping an impressive Vanderbilt line dominate in home SEC victories over Ole Miss and Tennessee... Granier and the line helped Vanderbilt’s offense improve in nearly every stat category from a year ago, including points, first downs and total yards, and ranked second in the NCAA in red zone efficiency. 2015 Granier's participation on the offensive front increase substantially as the season endured... After making first career appearance at midseason against Missouri, Granier played in the final six games... Earned three starts at right tackle, with first career start coming against talented Florida front line... Contributed six pancake blocks while participating in 192 total snaps. 2014 Granier did not see action as a true freshman... Participated as offensive lineman on scout teams during fall practices while improving overall strength in the weight room. HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Two-year starting left tackle for school located south of New Orleans... Produced nearly 90 pancake blocks as senior, earning honorable mention 5A All-State and All-Region honors... Participated in postseason State Farm Prep All-Star Classic... As junior, helped Tarpons to 9-1 mark and state playoffs... Also lettered as thrower in track & field. ACADEMICS Granier is working toward a degree in special education from the Peabody College. He is a 2015 SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll recipient. PERSONAL Bailey Paul Granier... Born June 13, 1996... Son of Stephen and Stella Granier... Has a younger sister, Abby... Dad is a commercial fisherman; mom works as a nurse.
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THE PLAYERS ACADEMICS Griffin is majoring in medicine, health and society in the College of Arts and Sciences. He is a 2016 SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient. PERSONAL Jordan O'Neal Griffin... Born Dec. 3, 1996 in Tampa... Son of Darryl and Cheryl Griffin... Has two brothers, Joshua and Jaxson... Dad works as investigator; mom is social worker... Dad played football at Virginia State University.
Griffin's Career Defensive Statistics 2016 2015 Career
TACKLES TFL 12-9-21 1.5-3 6-3-9 0.0-0 18-12-30 1.5-3
INT 0-0 0-0 0-0
PBU FF/FR 0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0/0
98 GUAY Ryley
Placekicker Sophomore H 5-10 • 190 Napier, Ill. H Benet Academy
Guay
2016 Guay saw action as a first-year participant, serving as the Commodores' kickoff specialist in two midseason games. HIGH SCHOOL Earned two letters as a starting kicker at Benet Academy near Chicago... Was team's special teams MVP as a senior... As senior, converted five field goals, including a long of 51 yards... Also started on school's soccer team, helping Benet to the conference title. ACADEMICS Guay is undeclded on a major and is a 2016-17 Freshman SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient. PERSONAL Born Aug. 7, 1998... Son of Bruce and Jackie Guay... Both parents are physicians... Fraternal twin brother, Joey, attends University of Dayton... Also has two younger sisters, Aimee and Annie... Dad played hockey at Notre Dame... An uncle, Paul Guay, played in the NHL and was a member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic hockey team... Plays the cello... Enjoys golf.
40 GRIFFIN Jordan
15 HAMILTON
Inside Linebacker Junior H 6-0 • 223 Tampa, Fla. H Armwood HS
Elijah
Cornerback Redshirt Freshman H 6-2 • 200 Roswell, Ga. H Blessed Trinity HS
Griffin
2016 Griffin became a valuable contributor for the Commodore defense as a second-year inside linebacker... Griffin played in all 13 games, finishing the year with his first career start in the team’s win over Tennessee... Concluded the year with 21 total tackles, 12 unassisted stops and 1.5 tackles for loss... Posted a career outing in victory over Ole Miss -- five solo stops among six total tackles... Also had four tackles at Auburn, and multiple stops against Middle Tennessee, Tennessee State, Tennessee and NC State. 2015: Griffin saw action in 11 games as a true freshman, TOTAL TACKLES: 6, vs. Ole Miss, 11/19/2016 participating as inside lineSOLO TACKLES: 5, at Ole Miss, 11/19/2016 backer and special teams contributor... Finished with nine tackles and six solo stops... Registered multiple tackles vs. Ole Miss and Florida. HIGH SCHOOL Two-year captain and three-year starter at linebacker... Finished career with 428 tackles, ranking No. 2 all-time at Armwood... Topped Hawks in tackles all three years as starter, helping team to 37-6 three-year record as starter, including 6A state title appearances in 2013 and 2014... As senior, registered 158 tackles, nine sacks and seven fumble recoveries for 14-1 squad... Named first-team All-America LB by Max Preps and Tampa Bay Defensive Player of the Year as senior... Three-time 6A All-State.
Griffin's Career Highs:
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Hamilton
2016 Hamilton did not play as a true freshman, contributing as a defensive back on the scout team. HIGH SCHOOL Multi-year captain for Atlanta private school... Three-year defensive starter... As senior DB, helped 13-1 Blessed Trinity to Class AAA state title appearance... Contributed 34 solo stops, 47 total tackles, four interceptions, six defensed passes and two fumble recoveries as senior, earning honorable mention All-State honors... Two-time All-Region and twice named team’s defensive MVP... Registered 48 tackles and scored six TDs as junior for 13-1 squad that reached AAA state semifinals... Lettered in track & field... Honors student. ACADEMICS Hamilton is enrolled in the College of Arts and Science, and has not decided on a major. PERSONAL Elijah Jordan Hamilton... “Eli”... Born May 13, 1998 in Atlanta... Son of Ruffin and Dena Hamilton... Mom is self-employed; dad is retired... Has a younger brother, Jackson... Dad enjoyed six-year career in the NFL, playing linebacker with Green Bay and Atlanta.... Enjoys music, plays percussion.
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42 HEBERT Kenny
Outside linebacker Redshirt Freshman H 6-4 • 228 New Orleans, La. H Holy Cross HS
Hebert
2016 Hebert did not see action as a true freshman, serving as a scout team linebacker. HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain and defensive MVP for New Orleans private school... Two-year defensive starter... Showed plenty of versatility, starting at DE, OLB and safety during three-year varsity career... As senior, posted 47 solo tackles, five QB sacks, 13 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles for squad that advanced to Division I quarterfinals... Earned All-Metro, All-District and honorable mention All-State honors as senior... Registered 36 tackles as junior, helping Tigers to Division I playoffs... Participated as hurdler-sprinter in track & field. ACADEMICS Hebert is enrolled in the College of Arts and Science, and is a 2016-17 Freshman SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient. PERSONAL Kenneth Phillip Hebert Jr... Born Jan. 27, 1998 in New Orleans... Son of Kenneth and Andie Hebert... Has a younger brother, Savoi... Dad works as IT specialist; mom serves as counselor... Enjoys playing music... Last name is pronounced "A-bear."
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Cornerback Senior H 6-1 • 188 Chattanooga, Tenn. H East Hamilton HS
Herndon
2016 As a second-year starter, Herndon played a vital role in Vanderbilt’s defensive secondary... Herndon started every game for the Commodores at cornerback, extending his streak of consecutive starts to 25 games... He finished the year with 41 total tackles, including 30 unassisted stops, topped the Commodores with two interceptions, ranked second with eight defensed passes, and returned one fumble recovery 27 yards... Registered at least two tackles in 12 of 13 games, topped by a five-tackle effort in Commodores’ win at Western Kentucky... Herndon’s performance at WKU also included a key interception in the Vanderbilt end SOLO TACKLES: 8, vs. Texas A&M, 11/21/2015 zone and a fumble recovTOTAL TACKLES: 8, vs. Texas A&M, 11/21/2015 ery... Herndon registered DEFENSED PASSES: 2, vs. Texas A&M, 11/21/2015 a second interception at Kentucky... He posted multiple defensed passes against SEC opponents South Carolina and Ole Miss, and concluded the second with four solo stops in the win over Tennessee... Also contributed four tackles vs. NC State in Camping World Independence Bowl. 2015 Herndon enjoyed a breakout season at cornerback during his second year on campus... Started all 12 games at cornerback... Finished year among team leaders with 35 solo tackles and fifth with 42 total tackles... Also contributed four defensed passes... Posted career game late in season against Texas A&M, contributing personal highs with eight solo tackles and two defensed passes... Came back to notch five solo stops in finale at Tennessee... In first career start, Herndon registered a quarterback sack among three tackles against Western Kentucky. 2014 Herndon was among four true freshmen to see action in the Commodore defensive secondary during the season... Participated in
Herndon's Career Highs:
all 12 games as reserve defensive back and special teams contributor... Concluded season with seven solo tackles and nine total tackles... Posted two tackles against Temple, South Carolina and Old Dominion... Also had stops vs. UMass, Georgia and Florida. HIGH SCHOOL Three-year starter... Two-way starter as senior, helping Hurricanes to 10-3 record and 5A state playoffs... In 2013, posted 46 total tackles and an interception as CB and 30 catches for 417 yards as WR... Also averaged 47.2 yards and produced two TDs on kick returns... Named to sportswriters' first-team All-State squad and All-Region... Participated in Tennessee East-West All-Star Game... As a junior, posted 63 tackles and four picks, helping school to a 11-2 record. ACADEMICS Herndon is working toward a degree in sociology. He is a 2015 SEC Academic Honor Roll and SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll recipient. PERSONAL Willie Herndon III... Born March 5, 1996 in Detroit... Son of Sabrina and Willie Herndon Jr... Has a younger sister, Sierra... Both parents work at Unum, a Chattanooga insurance company... First player from high school to earn SEC football scholarship.
Herndon's Career Defensive Statistics 2016 2015 2014 Career
TACKLES 30-11-41 35-12-47 7-2-9 72-25-97
TFL 0.5-3 1.0-6 0.0-0 1.5-9
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PBU FF/FR 8 0/1 4 0/0 0 0/0 12 0/1
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THE PLAYERS ACADEMICS Hockaday is working toward a degree in economics. PERSONAL James Edward Hockaday III... Born Feb. 6, 1996 in Nashville... "Jayhock"... Son of Jimmy and Krista Hockaday... Has two sisters, Holly and Ally... Dad is a sales vice president; mom is a nurse... Dad played WR at University of Georgia... His grandfather, Jim Hockaday, played in the NBA... Avid golfer.
Hockaday's Career Defensive Statistics TACKLES TFL 2016 -DNP2015 1-1-2 0.0-0 Career 1-1-2 0.0-0
6
33 HOCKADAY Jay
Inside Linebacker Sophomore H 6-3 • 230 Nashville, Tenn. H Christ Presbyterian Acad.
Hockaday
2016 Hockaday missed the season with a leg injury but showed promise at linebacker during spring drills. 2015 Hockaday participated in eight games as a true freshman, seeing action on special team coverage units and as inside linebacker... First career appearance came in win over Austin Peay... Registered two total tackles. HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Two-way starter as junior and senior... Helped CPA to 3A state championship as senior, starting at RB and LB... Rushed for 887 yards and 19 TDs, and registered nearly 100 tackles, including four sacks, for 15-0 Lions squad in 2014... Dominated state title game, rushing for 124 yards and posting 15 tackles en route to Offensive MVP honors... Named 3A first-team All-State RB, District MVP, and All-Midstate by the Tennessean... Had 19 rushing TDs and 95 tackles for 14-1 team as junior.
60
INT 0-0 0-0
PBU FF/FR 0 0
0/0 0/0
Zaire
JONES
Safety Redshirt Freshman H 6-0 • 200 Meridian, Miss. H Meridian HS
Jones
2016 Jones did not play as a true freshman, seeing time as a safety on the scout team... Participated in spring drills after enrolling in January 2016. HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Three-year starting defensive back for Mississippi powerhouse... As senior, helped Meridian to 8-6 record and Class 6A state semifinals by contributing 92 tackles, three interceptions and a fumble recovery... Earned 6A first-team All-State as a senior, and played in postseason Alabama-Mississippi Prep All-Star Classic... Registered 63 stops and an interception as junior for 7-5 Meridian squad as junior... Two-time All-Region pick... Posted three interceptions and 49 tackles as sophomore... Earned letters in basketball, track and bowling... High academic achiever. ACADEMICS Jones is enrolled in the College of Arts and Science, and is undecided on a major. PERSONAL One of two classmates on team to start Vanderbilt classes in January 2016... Zaire Jones... Born Nov. 6, 1997... Son of Timothy Jones and Tabbotha Adams... Has an older brother, Tori, and a twin sister, Zaria... Dad is postmaster; mom works in cosmetology... Enjoys bowling.
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65 KOPP Braden
Offensive LIne Redshirt Freshman H 6-5 • 285 Houston, Texas H Houston Christian HS
Kopp
2016 Kopp did not play as a true freshman, contributing as an offensive lineman on scout teams. HIGH SCHOOL Two-year varsity letterwinner... Played on defensive line as freshman, then returned as senior offensive lineman... As senior OT, helped Houston Christian to 6-4 overall record and Southwest Preparatory Conference playoffs... Earned All-Region OL honors... Concentrated on basketball through much of prep career... School’s all-time leading rebounder, two-time captain and team MVP as junior... Honors student. ACADEMICS Kopp is enrolled in the College of Arts and Science, and is undecided on a major. He is a 2016-17 Freshman SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient. PERSONAL William Braden Kopp... Born Sept. 29, 1996 in Houston... Son of Will and Deborah Kopp... Has three younger brothers: Miller, Anderson and Maddox... Dad serves as financial consultant; mom works as tennis instructor... Dad played collegiate tennis at Chattanooga... Grandfather played football at University of Cincinnati.
77 LEALAO Nifae
Defensive Tackle Senior H 6-5 • 315 Sacramento, Calif. H Capital Christian HS
Lealao
2016 Lealao had a superb season in his third year as an interior defensive lineman for the Commodores... Starting 11 of 13 games at nose tackle, Lealao established new career highs with 15 solo tackles, 22 total tackles, four tackles for loss, 2.5 quarterback sacks, three defensed passes and a fumble recovery... Registered a careerhigh six solo tackles and a fumble recovery against Kentucky... Produced sacks versus Tennessee State and Missouri... Added tackles for loss in SEC games against Florida, Georgia and Ole Miss. 2015 Lealao enjoyed his best season as a sophomore defensive lineman... Lealao played in all 12 regular season games, earning starting assignments at nose tackle against late-season SEC foes Florida, Kentucky, Texas A&M and Tennessee... Showed improvement and greater confidence with each game played... Posted game highs of nine solo tackles and 18 total tackles during the season... Career high of four total tackles came vs. Georgia... Capped year off with three solo stops at Tennessee. 2014 Lealao was the only true freshman to see action on the SOLO TACKLES: 6, at Kentucky, 10/8/2016 interior defensive front, serving TOTAL TACKLES: 6, at Kentucky, 10/8/2016 as a reserve to veteran defenSACKS: 1.5, vs. Tenn. State, 10/22/2016 sive tackle Vince Taylor... Saw action in nine games... Finished the season with seven total tackles and one fumble recovery... Posted pair of tackles against Temple and South Carolina... Contributed fumble recovery at Kentucky. HIGH SCHOOL Multi-year captain... Four-year varsity letterwinner... Twotime team MVP... As senior starter at DE/OT, helped Capital Christian to 9-2 mark and Division IV state playoffs... As a three-year starting defensive end, produced 58 tackles for loss, including 22 for losses as a sophomore, and 16 quarterback sacks... Registered 229 total tackles and blocked 17
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punt or FG attempts during career... Three-time Cal-Hi All-State and AllRegion pick... As senior, played in prestigious U.S. Army All-American Game... Ranked among region’s top basketball and volleyball players... Earned letters as thrower in track & field... Honors student. ACADEMICS Lealao is enrolled in the College of Arts and Science, working toward a degree in sociology. He is a 2016 SEC Academic Honor Roll and 2014-15 SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll recipient, and is a Dean's List recipient. PERSONAL Nifae Penitala Lealao Jr... Born Aug. 16, 1995... Son of Mary and Nifae Lealao Sr... Dad is a senior technician; mom works in the medical field... Enjoys singing... Wants to become an entrepeneur.
Lealao's Career Defensive Statistics 2016 2015 2014 Career
TACKLES TFL SACKS 15-7-22 4.0-7 2.5-3 9-9-18 1.0-2 0.0-0 2-5-7 0.0-0 0.0-0 26-21-47 5.0-9 2.5-3
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Lewis' Career Defensive Statistics 2016 2015 Career
TACKLES TFL 7-3-10 0.0-0 0-1-1 0.0-0 7-4-11 0.0-0
INT 0-0 0-0 0-0
PBU FF/FR 1 0/0 0 0/0 1 0/0
16 LIPSCOMB Kalija
Wide Receiver Sophomore H 6-1 • 200 New Orleans, La. H Jesuit HS
Lipscomb
2016 One of six true freshmen to see action during the regular season, Lipscomb was among the top aerial targets for quarterback Kyle Shurmur... Playing in 12 games, Lipscomb was the team’s third leading receiver with 27 catches, good for 317 yards and two touchdowns... Also topped team with 14.9-yard average on 10 punt returns... Registered season high with six receptions and 59 receiving yards at Georgia Tech... Posted touchdown catches against Middle Tennessee
30 LEWIS Bryce
Cornerback Junior H 6-0 • 185 Lilburn, Ga. H Parkview HS
Lewis
2016 Lewis enjoyed his most significant role in the Vanderbilt secondary as a sophomore, seeing action in all 13 games... Lewis earned starts at cornerback in SEC games against Florida and Georgia... He concluded the regular season with 10 total tackles, including seven solo stops... He registered a career-high with three tackles in win over Georgia. 2015 Lewis played in 11 of 12 games during his second year on campus, seeing action on special team units and as reserve cornerback... Registered assisted tackle in win over Austin Peay. 2014 Lewis did not see action as a true freshman... Displayed excellent coverage skills as a scout team cornerback during SOLO TACKLES: 2, vs. Georgia, 10/15/2016 fall practices. TOTAL TACKLES: 3, vs. Georgia, 10/15/2016 HIGH SCHOOL Multi-year captain... Three-year starter at CB for AAAAAA school near Atlanta... As senior, was Parkview’s MVP after recording 84 total tackles, 12 passes defended and an INT... Played in postseason East-West All-Star Game... Helped team to 9-4 mark and state quarterfinal appearance as junior, posting 40 tackles and two INTs... Honorable mention All-State, All-Area recipient... Versatile sprinter-jumper in track. ACADEMICS Lewis is working toward a degree in special education from the Peabody College.
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Lipscomb's Career Highs:
Lipscomb's Career Receiving Statistics
RECEPTIONS YARDS 27 319
2016
AVG. 11.8
TDS 2
LONG 45
19 LOY Sam
Punter Sophomore H 6-1 • 190 San Clemente, Calif. H Catholic HS
ACADEMICS Loy is enrolled in the College of Arts and Science, and is undecided on a major. He is a 2017 Freshman Academic Honor Roll recipient PERSONAL Samuel Riley Loy... Born Feb. 18, 1998 in Southern California... Son of Terry and Leslie Loy... Dad is regional manager; mom is teacher... Enjoys soccer and golf.
Loy
2016 Loy put together a Freshman All-Southeastern Conference caliber season in his first year on campus... Loy showed superb diversity in technique, having the ability to punt traditionally and rugby style... Inserted as the team’s primary punter during the opener against South Carolina, Loy went on to lead all SEC freshmen with a 41.6-yard average on 68 punts... Loy also helped change field possession, placing 22 attempts inside the opponent 20-yard line... He averaged more than 45 yards per punt against four opponents: Middle Tennessee, Florida, Kentucky and Auburn... Opposing teams averaged just 7.1 yards per return on Loy’s punts... Also occasionally served as team’s kickoff specialist. PUNTS: 8 (2x), vs. Ole Miss, 11/19/2016 HIGH SCHOOL Ranked by PUNT AVG: 49.2, vs. Middle Tenn., 9/10/2016 the Kornblue Kicking LONGEST PUNT: 67, at Georgia, 10/15/2016 Service as five-star PUNTS INSIDE 20: 3, vs. Middle Tenn., 9/10/2016 prospect and nation’s top senior punter... Recipient of Orange County Specialist of the Year and All-Trinity League MVP Punter awards as senior punter for Santa Margarita Catholic... Averaged 42.0 yards as senior, with 15 of 35 attempts landing inside opponent’s 20-yard line... Boomed punts of 69 and 75 yards as senior... None of his punts resulted in touchbacks as senior... Named Orange County Register’s No. 26 top prospect... Allowed just one return in 51 kickoffs as senior... Transferred to Catholic as a senior after playing at San Clemente HS... High academic achiever.
Loy's Career Punting Statistics
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PUNTS 68
YARDS 2832
AVG. LONG 41.7 67
FC 15
IN-20 50+ 22 12
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THE PLAYERS against SEC opponents Ole Miss, South Carolina, Missouri and Tennessee. 2014 Marcus played in 11 games as a first-year contributor on the Commodore offense... Earned starts against South Carolina, Georgia and Old Dominion - in multiple tight end formations... Ended season with six receptions, good for 56 yards and two touchdowns... All of his receptions came in the team's last six games... Set season bests with three receptions, including one for a score, in victory over Old Dominion... Also had a 9-yard TD catch at Missouri... First career catch, a 25-yarder vs. Charleston Southern, was his longest of the season. 2013 Marcus did not see action as a true freshman... Added strength in the weight room while impressing as a practice squad tight end. HIGH SCHOOL Three-year starter and two-way contributor for one of nation’s elite prep programs... Named first-team All-State by Illinois Coaches Association and Chicago Tribune after helping 2012 Hitters’ squad to 14-0 campaign and 7A state championship... Team ended season ranked No. 20 in USA Today national prep Top 25 poll... In 2012, named team’s MVP after posting 56 catches for 939 yards and eight TDs as TE, and 25 tackles and eight sacks as DE/LB... Also earned First Team All-Conference as a senior... In 2011, contributed 30 receptions and six TD catches... Helped team to 34-3 overall record as starter... Also earned varsity letters in basketball and track & field. ACADEMICS Marcus is expected to complete a degree in communication studies from the College of Arts and Science this December. He is a 2016 SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient. PERSONAL Nathan Marcus... Son of Bruce and Danae Marcus... Born Sept. 14, 1994... Has one sister, Meredith, and one brother, Ben... Dad is a manufacturer's rep... Enjoys skiing and golf.
Marcus' Career Receiving Statistics 2016 2015 2014 Career
2016 Marcus enjoyed his best year as a Commodore, earning 12 starts at tight end while playing in all 13 games... The fourth-year player became a more complete tight end during the season, displaying greater physicality as a blocker while establishing new career highs for receptions... Marcus ended the season with 11 catches and 73 receiving yards, both new single-season highs... Most important play of his career came in team’s road win at RECEPTIONS: 3, vs. Old Dominion, 11/1/2014 Western Kentucky when he RECEIVING YARDS: 25, at Missouri, 10/25/2014 caught a 5-yard touchdown LONGEST CATCH: 25, at Missouri, 10/25/2014 pass in overtime to provide the Commodores’ game-deciding touchdown... Had receptions in each of team’s first six games... Posted multiple catches against Florida, Kentucky and Ole Miss. 2015 Marcus saw action in 11 games at tight end... Earned starting assignment in multiple TE formations against Georgia and Texas A&M... Ended the season with four receptions, good for 34 yards... Posted catches
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TD LONG 1 11 0 12 2 25 3 25
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AVG 6.2 8.5 9.3 7.8
Cody
Nathan
Tight End Senior H 6-5 • 242 Glen Ellyn, Ill. H Glenbard West HS
RECEPTIONS YARDS 11 73 4 34 6 56 21 163
Tight End Redshirt Freshman H 6-5 • 245 Middleton, Wisc. H Middleton HS
Markel
2016 Markel did not participate in a game during his first year on campus... Worked during the season as an offensive scout tight end. HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Two-way starter (TE/DE) for public school power near Madison... As senior TE, named All-State recognition from state coaches association... Also earned All-Conference and All-Area as senior, helping Cardinals to 8-2 mark, Big 8 Conference championship and state playoff berth... Posted 18 catches for 225 yards and five TDs as senior... Earned three varsity letters in basketball, helping team to conference title as senior... Earned letters for four-time conference champion tennis team... High academic achiever. ACADEMICS Markel is enrolled in the College of Arts and Science, and is undecided on a major. PERSONAL Cody Steinkamp Markel... Born Sept. 11, 1997... Son of Mark Markel and Lisa Steinkamp... Dad is a veterinarian; mom is a physical therapist... Has an older brother, Tyler... Dad played football at CaliforniaDavis; mom played soccer at Stanford University... Enjoys playing hockey.
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54 MAYLE Kade
Defensive Line Junior H 6-2 • 255 McConnelsville, Ohio H Morgan HS
Mayle
2016 Mayle did not see action as a defensive line candidate... Participated as defensive tackle on scout teams during the season. 2015 Mayle joined the Commodores prior to the 2015 season as a walk-on prospect... Did not see game action, participating as a scout team lineman. HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Three-year varsity letterwinner... Two-year player - OL, DE, DL and LB - as senior... Earned All-League and All-District as senior, and participated in All Ohio-West Virginia All-Star Game... Also lettered in basketball and track & field... Class valedictorian and president of National Honor Society. ACADEMICS Mayle is enrolled in the School of Engineering, working toward a degree in engineering science. PERSONAL Kade Stephen Mayle... Son of Wendell and Stephanie Mayle... Born Aug. 27, 1998... Has one brother, Karsen... Mom is a teacher... Enjoys hunting and fishing.
39 McELWAIN Bailey
Fullback Sophomore H 6-0 • 238 Trussville, Ala. H Hewitt-Trussville HS
McElwain
2016 McElwain was a pleasant surprise for the Commodore offense after arriving on campus the first day of preseason camp... He quickly moved into a key role as the team's top fullback, playing all 13 games as a punishing blocker and quality receiver out of the backfield... McElwain's strong lead blocks helped the offense to tremendous success inside the opponent's 20-yard line where the Commodores converted 43-of-46 possessions into points... While McElwain had just one rush attempt on the year, he caught six passes for 35 yards, including important touchdowns in conference wins against Ole Miss and Tennessee. HIGH SCHOOL Two-time team captain... Threeyear letter-winner for RECEIVING YARDS:18, vs. Tennessee, 11/26/2016 public school just north LONGEST CATCH: 18, vs. Tennessee, 11/26/2016 of Birmingham... TwoTOUCHDOWN CATCH: 1 (2x), most recently year starter (FB/LB)... vs. Tennessee, 11/26/2016 Earned All-State and All-Area honors as junior and senior... As linebacker, registered more than 200 tackles, along with 18 tackles for loss and five quarterback sacks... Was co-captain of Alabama squad in postseason Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game... Also played in International Bowl All-American Game. ACADEMICS McElwain is undecided on a major. He is a 2016-07 Freshman Academic Honor Roll recipient. PERSONAL Bailey Emerson McElwain... Born March 19, 1998 in St. Louis... Son of Juanita Taylor... Has a younger brother, Elliott, and younger sister, Emma Grace.
McElwain's Career Offensive Statistics 2016
RUSHES-YDS LONG 1-0 -
REC-YDS LONG TDS 6-35 18 2
48 MINTZE Andre
Outside Linebacker Redshirt Freshman H 6-3 • 235 Philadelphia, Pa. H Imhotep Institute HS
McElwain's Career Highs:
Mintze
2016 Mintze did not see aciton as a true freshman, missing most of the fall to injury. HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Two-year defensive starter for Philadelphia public school power... As senior DE/LB, helped Panthers to 15-0 overall mark and PIAA 3A state championship, becoming city’s first public league team to claim state title... Registered 14 QB sacks and 23 tackles for loss among more than 53 tackles during undefeated season, earning 3A All-State and All-Metro honors... Started as junior, but missed much of Imhotep’s push to 3A playoffs due to injury... Transferred to Imhotep from West Catholic after sophomore season... Invited to postseason Big 33 Football Classic... National Honor Society member. ACADEMICS Mintze is enrolled in the College of Arts and Science, and is undecided on a major. PERSONAL Andre Rasheen Mintze... Born Sept. 10, 1998... Son of Andre and Catrina Mintze... Has two sisters, Awtum and Alycia... Dad is a barber; mom is an associate client representative.
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97 NELSON Reid
Punter Senior H 6-2 • 215 Hueytown, Ala. H Hueytown HS
Nelson
2016 Nelson saw his first collegiate action on special teams as a third-year walk-on with the Commodores... Had two punts early in the opener against South Carolina before Sam Loy took over the chores. 2015 Nelson did not see game action as a second-year punting prospect. 2014 Nelson did not see game action as a prospective punter. HIGH SCHOOL Earned three letters... Two-year starting punter and placekicker for Birmingham-area school... Named All-Area punter as senior after averaging 43 yards... Also lettered in golf... Recipient of the state's BryantJordan Scholarship and school's top scholar-athlete as senior. ACADEMICS Nelson is working toward a degree in economics. He is a twotime (2015-16) SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient. PERSONAL William Patrick Reid Nelson... Born Nov. 16, 1995... Son of Robert and Ronee Nelson... Has two older brothers, Evan and Kyle, and older sister, Melissa... Dad is retired, mom is nurse at Birmingham children's hospital.
34 ODEYINGBO Dare
Defensive End Junior H 6-2 • 272 Irving, Texas H Cistercian Prep
Odeyingbo
2016 Odeyingbo enjoyed his best year in a Commodore uniform as a sophomore... Played in all 13 games, earning starts at defensive end against Georgia, Auburn and Missouri... Finished the season with 21 total tackles, 10 solo stops, four tackles for loss and a quarterback sack... Also contributed a fumble recovery and defensed pass... Established a game high with four tackles at Auburn... Also produced multiple stops against South Carolina, Georgia Tech and Georgia... Posted a sack against Georgia Tech. 2015 Odeyingbo participated in eight games as a true freshman, seeing action on special teams and as a defensive end... Concluded his first season with a pair of tackles, TOTAL TACKLES: 4, at Auburn, 11/5/2016 including a tackle for loss, TOTAL TACKLES: 2 (3x), most recently at Auburn, all coming in the Com 11/5/2016 modores' win over Austin Peay. HIGH SCHOOL Two-year captain for Dallas-Fort Worth metro area private school... Started all four years at RB... Also started at DE and LB as junior and senior... Two-time Texas-Okla. Private School All-State and All-Area recipient... As senior, rushed for 1,178 yards and seven touchdowns... Rushed for 1,791 yards and 23 TDs as a junior... Amassed 5,456 rushing yards and 74 total TDs during four-year varsity career... Helped squad to state playoff appearances in 2012 and 2013... Also earned letters in basketball and track & field... National Merit Semifinalist. ACADEMICS Odeyingbo is enrolled in the College of Arts and Science, working toward a degree in medicine, health & society. PERSONAL Oluwadamilare Odeyingbo... "Dar-A Oh-DANG-bow"... Born Nov. 25, 1996 in New York... Son of Gary and Betty Odeyingbo... His younger brother, Dayo, is a Commodore freshman defensive lineman... Parents are
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natives of Nigeria... Dad works as software consultant; mom is a nurse practioner... Avid soccer fan.
Odeyingbo's Career Defensive Statistics 2016 2015 Career
TACKLES TFL SACKS PBU FF/FR 10-11-21 4.0-12 1.0-7 1 0/1 0-2-2 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 0/0 10-13-23 4.5-13 1.0-7 1 0/1
17 OPENSHAW Tommy
Kicker/Punter Graduate Student H 6-2 • 200 Jacksonville, Fla. H Creekside HS
Openshaw
2016 Openshaw enjoyed an All-Southeastern Conference caliber campaign - and one of the best ever by a Commodore placekicker... As a third-year starter, Openshaw converted 15-of-19 field goals... His 78.9 percent conversion rate has been bettered only once (Carey Spear’s 83.3% in 2012) since the mid-1970s... Openshaw was also 11-of-12
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Openshaw's Career Highs:
Openshaw's Career Kicking Statistics FG-FGA FG% LG. PATS PTS. PUNTS AVG. LG 2016 15-19 79.0 52 35-35 80 - - 2015 12-19 63.2 49 14-14 50 79-3,324 40.9 78 2014 8-11 72.7 48 21-21 45 - - Career 35-49 71.4 52 70-70 175 79-3,324 40.9 78
40 OSEI Baffour
Running Back Junior H 5-8 • 180 Oxnard, Calif. H Oaks Christian HS inside 40 yards and converted on four attempts of 47 yards or longer, including a pair of 52-yard efforts.... He made seven of his last eight FG attempts, including three at Auburn... Openshaw’s conversions from 52 yards came at Auburn and against NC State in the Camping World Independence Bowl... Openshaw’s 81 points scored ranks as the third highest single-season scoring total ever by a Commodore kicker... His career scoring output of 175 points ranks fifth all-time among Commodores. 2015 Openshaw played in every game, spending much of the year in dual capacity of punter and placekicker... As first-year punter, Openshaw averaged 40.9 yards on 79 punts... Booted a 78-yard punt against Missouri, matching the sixth longest in team history... As placekicker, Openshaw converted on 62.3 percent of field goals (12-of-19)... Made 7-of-10 attempts between 40-49 yards... Made field goals of 28, 41 and 34 yards at Ole Miss... All of team's FG attempts came in first seven games. 2014 Openshaw saw action in 11 games, serving as the team's primary placekicker in his redshirt freshmen season... Made 72.7 percent of field goals, converting 8-of-11... Was 6-of-6 on FGs inside 40 yards... Last two conversions came from 48 and 46 yards... Made all 21 PATs on the season. 2013 Openshaw did not see action as a true freshman, redshirting behind three-year starter Carey Spear.
Osei
2016 Osei did not see action as a first-year player... Contributed during the season as a offensive scout running back. HIGH SCHOOL Played varsity football in 2013 for one of Southern California's most powerful private schools... Helped Oaks Christian to deep run in CIF state playoffs... National Honor Society member. ACADEMICS Osei is working toward a degree in mechanical engineering. PERSONAL Born July 17, 1995... Son of Kwame and Gloria Osei... Has an older brother, Kwabena, and older sister, Awoh... Born in Ghana before moving to Southern California... Dad is a retired naval captain in Ghana; mom works as commercial manager for Ghana airport company... Family has lived in several countries due to father's occupation.
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PEART
Outside Linebacker Sophomore H 6-1 • 235 Chandler, Ariz. H Hamilton HS
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Peart
2016 Peart made appearances in 11 of the 'Dores’ 13 regular season games, seeing action at outside linebacker as a redshirt freshman... Concluded the regular season with five total tackles, including three unassisted stops... Made collegiate debut in victory over Middle Tennessee. 2015 Peart did not see game action as a true freshman, participating as a linebacker on defensive TOTAL TACKLES: 3, at Middle Tenn., 9/10/2016 scout units. TOTAL TACKLES: 2, at Middle Tenn., 9/10/2016 HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain and three-year defensive end starter for Phoenix-area power... Recipient of NFF’s 2014 Curley Culp Award given to Arizona’s top high school defensive lineman... Three-time recipient of All-State and All-Region DL honors... Team’s defensive MVP as senior after posting 82 tackles, 15 quarterback sacks and two forced fumbles for 12-2 squad that played in state’s D-AIA state title... Participated in prestigious Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl... Helped Hamilton to state title as a sophomore. ACADEMICS Peart is majoring in medicine, health & society, and is a 2016 SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient. PERSONAL Caleb Jamal Peart... Born Nov. 13, 1996... Native of Phoenix metro area... Son of Jacqueline and Carl Peart... Has a younger sister, Keturah... Mom is a personal trainer; dad is a general contractor.
Offensive Guard Sophomore H 6-4 • 300 Bentonville, Ark. H Bentonville HS
Peart's Career Highs:
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TACKLES 3-2-5
TFL 0-0
INT 0-0
PBU FF/FR 0 0/0
Pfeifer
2016 Pfeifer took over for Delando Crooks at left guard early in the season and never relinquished his position... Pfeifer has shown improvement with each game, playing most of the team’s critical snaps over the last nine games... By the end of the season, he and the line played a huge role in RB Ralph Webb becoming Vanderbilt’s all-time leading rusher and QB Kyle Shurmur producing in the passing game... Pfeifer and the line helped the Commodore offense improve in nearly every stat category from the year before, including points scored, first downs, total yards and red zone efficiency. 2015 Pfeifer did not see action as a true freshman, participating through the regular season as an offensive guard and center on scout teams. HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Three-year OL starter, helping Bentonville to 32-5 overall record and consecutive 7A state titles in 2013 and 2014... Named 7A first-team All-State OL as senior, posting 50 knockdown blocks and helping Tigers overcome 0-4 start with 9-game win streak to conclude season... As senior, received Willie Roaf Award as state’s top prep offensive lineman... Earned All State and All-Region as junior. ACADEMICS Pfeifer is enrolled in the College of Arts and Science, working toward a degree in economics. PERSONAL Ean Paul Pfeifer... Born Feb. 4, 1997 on Maryland’s Eastern Shore... Son of Tom Pfeifer and Carla Burns... Has five siblings: brothers Stefan and Garrett; sisters Elise, Erika and Jaclyn... Dad works in automotive sales; mom is a mammographer.
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Pinkney's Career Receiving Statistics
2016
RECEPTIONS YARDS 22 274
AVG. 12.5
TDS 2
LONG 28
29 QUILLEN Austin
Safety Redshirt Freshman H 5-11 • 190 Jenks, Okla. H Jenks HS
Quillen
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Tight End Redshirt Sophomore H 6-4 • 255 Norcross, Ga. H Norcross HS
2016 Quillen did not play as a true freshman, contributing during the regular season as a scout team defensive back. HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Four-year varsity letterwinner for one of Oklahoma’s strongest programs... Three-year defensive starter, helping Jenks capture four straight 6A-I state titles... As senior LB/safety, contributed seven QB sacks and five tackles for loss among 93 tackles for 11-1 Trojans squad... Second-team All-State, All-Metro and All-League recipient... Posted 103 tackles, seven sacks, three forced fumbles and an interception during 11-2 campaign in 2014... Helped Jenks to 14-0 mark as a sophomore safety, registering 21 tackles and an interception. ACADEMICS Quillen is enrolled in the College of Arts and Science, and is undecided on a major. PERSONAL Austin Conner Quillen... Born Aug. 28, 1997 in Tulsa... Son of Sean and Cheri Quillen... Has a brother, Tristan... Dad is a business owner.
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Pinkney
2016 As first-year contributor, Pinkney has played in every game, providing the Commodores with a quality receiving threat at the tight end position... Earned six starts, including the first of his career in the opener against South Carolina... Concluded the season as the team’s top receiving tight end, hauling in 22 catches for 274 yards and two touchdowns... Posted multiple catches in seven games... Registered season highs with five receptions and 50 receiving yards in win over Tennessee State... Played key role as a receiver in RECEPTIONS: 4, vs. Tenn. State, 10/22/2016 late-season wins over RECEIVING YARDS: 50, vs. Tenn. State, 10/22/2016 Ole Miss and Tennessee, LONGEST CATCH: 28, vs. Tennessee, 11/26/2016 combined for 83 receiving yards against those SEC rivals... Contributed touchdown catches against TSU and Auburn. 2015 Pinkney looked to have a bright future at tight end before injuries quickly curtailed his true freshman campaign... After working his way into a playing role after an impressive preseason camp, Pinkney suffered a season-ending injury in the opener against Western Kentucky. HIGH SCHOOL Multiple-year captain and standout WR/HB for one of north Georgia’s top programs... Received team’s “Iron Man” Award after senior season... Earned three varsity letters, helping Blue Devils to 2012 and 2013 Class AAAAAA state titles... As senior WR, caught 32 passes for 480 yards and three touchdowns for 7-4 squad, earning All-Region honors. ACADEMICS Pinkney is enrolled in the College of Arts and Science. He is
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Offensive Guard Redshirt Junior H 6-3 • 315 Clarksville, Tenn. H Clarksville HS
Reagan
2016 Reagan started all 13 regular season games in his third season as a Commodore... Played nearly 90 percent of the team’s offensive snaps at right guard, providing solid run blocking for improved ground attack... Reagan and the line played a huge role in RB Ralph Webb becoming Vanderbilt’s all-time leading rusher and QB Kyle Shurmur producing in the passing game... Reagan and the line helped the Commodore offense improve in nearly every category from 2015, including points scored, first downs, total yards and red zone efficiency where the unit produced points on 43-of-46 possessions. 2015 Reagan earned his way into the Commodores' starting offensive line corps during his second year on campus... Played in several games on special team conversion units, and enjoyed OL action in eight others, including the final games... Started at right guard in late-season conference games against Texas A&M and Tennessee... Registered 12 pancake and 10 domination blocks while playing 210 snaps. 2014 Reagan did not see action as a true freshman... Participated as an offensive lineman on scout teams during fall practices. MORE BRUNO REAGAN BIO, PAGE 70
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TACKLES TFL 2-0-2 0.0-0 0-2-2 0.0-0 2-2-4 4.5-13
INTS 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0
PBU FF/FR 0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0/0
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Running Back Senior H 6-1 • 225 Stone Mountain, Ga H Stephenson HS
Rivers
HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Three-year letterwinner, two-year starter on OL... Earned 5A All-State and All-Region honors as a senior... Finalist for 2013 Harry Galbreath Lineman of the Year Award... Played in Tennessee East-West All-Star Game... Ranked among Tennessee’s top prep wrestlers... As a junior, was state heavyweight champion, finishing with a 57-0 individual record... Earned national recognition in wrestling and judo competitions. ACADEMICS Reagan is enrolled in the College of Arts and Science, and is majoring in communication studies. PERSONAL Bruno Ricardo Reagan... Born May 24, 1996... Son of Mackel and Isabel Reagan... Has one brother, Eduardo, and one sister, Gabriela... Dad works as a state recreation consultant; mom works as a nurse... Parents participated in collegiate sports at Austin Peay: dad as a football player; mom as an All-Ohio Valley Conference volleyball player.
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Safety Junior H 6-0 • 205 Nashville, Tenn. H Father Ryan HS
Rector
2016 Rector participated in three games as a sophomore safety and special teams contributor this season... Registered tackles in early-season games against South Carolina and Georgia Tech... Also saw action in victory against Florida. 2015 Rector saw action in nine games as a true freshman, participating as a reserve safety and special teams contributor... Punt block late in Kentucky was key special teams play in eventual win over Wildcats. HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain, three-year starter for Nashville private school...
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2016 Rivers participated in all 13 regular season games, contributing at both tailback and fullback in the Commodore backfield... Finished the year with 144 rushing yards on 26 carries... Produced arguably best performance of career in season finale win against Tennessee, rushing for a season-high 52 yards on six carries... One of Rivers’ rushes against the Vols was a careerlong carry of 39 yards that gave the Commodores a RUSHING YARDS: 73, vs. Old Dominion, 11/1/2014 critical first down late in RUSH ATTEMPTS: 17, vs. Old Dominion, 11/1/2014 the game. LONGEST RUSH: 39, vs. Tennessee, 11/26/2016 2015 Rivers participated in every game, serving as a primary option to Ralph Webb in the running game... Concluded the season with 183 rushing yards and a touchdown on 60 carries... Had rush attempts in all 12 games, including 11 rushes for 26 yards in the opener vs. Western Kentucky... Had 137 all-purpose yards – 30 rushing yards and 107 in kick returns – against Texas A&M... Lone TD rush came in victory over Middle Tennessee. 2014 As a true freshman, Rivers played in all 12 games, serving as the Commodores' No. 2 running back behind Ralph Webb... Finished the season with 218 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 61 carries... Set single-game highs with 73 rushing yards on 17 carries in victory over Old Dominion... Had 47 yards and a score in win over Charleston Southern... First career rushing touchdown came at Georgia. HIGH SCHOOL Standout RB at two Atlanta-area public school powers, Stephenson HS and Tucker HS... As senior RB, rushed for 1,127 yards and 22 TDs for 9-3 Stephenson squad that advanced to second round of Class AAAAA playoffs... Earned first-team All-Area honors as senior... Played in postseason DeKalb County All-Star Game... Transferred to Stephenson prior to senior season... Was DeKalb County’s leading rusher with 1,110 yards and 14 TDs as a junior at nearby Tucker HS, helping the school to a 10-3 record and state quarterfinals appearance... As sophomore, rushed for 882 yards and 18 TDs, helping Tucker to 15-0 record and AAAA state title. ACADEMICS Rivers is majoring in economics from the College of Arts and Science, expected to graduate this May. He is a two-time SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient (2014-15).
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Snapper/Fullback Redshirt Freshman H 6-0 • 220 Portland, Ore. H Sunset HS
Schiager
2016 Schiager did not play as a walk-on during his first year on campus, participating in the regular season as a snapper and fullback on scout teams. HIGH SCHOOL Two-time captain... All-State, All-Region and team MVP as senior fullback-linebacker... Contributed nearly 150 tackles during senior season... Played in Schwab Invitational All-Star Game... Also earned four letters in baseball... High academic achiever. ACADEMICS Schiager is working toward a degree in economics from the College of Arts and Science. PERSONAL Thomas J. Schiager... Born Oct. 27, 1997... Son of Bill and Lisa Schiager... Dad works in sales; mom is an accountant... Dad played collegiately at Azusa Pacfic (Calif.) University... Has two older sisters, Lindsey and Haley... Enjoys bowling.
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PERSONAL Dallas James Rivers... Born May 25, 1996... Son of Rhonda and Lester Rivers III... Has two younger brothers, Dawson and Dylan... Involved in Young Life organization, worked as counselor at local summer camps... Video game enthusiast... Attended same high school as Commodore student-athlete Jonathan Wynn.
ATT 20 60 61 141
YARDS 92 183 218 493
AVG. 4.6 3.0 3.6 3.5
TDS LONG 1 39 1 16 2 12 4 39
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Defensive Tackle Redshirt Freshman H 6-2 • 295 San Diego, Calif. H Kearney HS
Sa'o
2016 Sa’o did not see game action as a true freshman defensive line candidate, participating during the regular season as a scout team defensive tackle. HIGH SCHOOL Two-year team captain... Started on both sides of the ball (DT and OT) as junior and senior... As senior DT, contributed 102 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, seven QB sacks, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries, helping Komets capture Central League title and
SCOTT
Wide Receiver Senior H 6-2 • 202 Suwanee, Ga. H North Gwinnett HS
Rivers' Career Rushing Statistics 2016 2015 2014 Career
Caleb
Scott
2016 Scott overcame early-season injuries to become one of the team’s top receivers in Vanderbilt’s 4-2 stretch drive... Earning starts against Tennessee State, Tennessee and NC State while playing in all 13 games, Scott concluded the season third on the team with 24 receptions for 466 yards... His 19.4-yard average per catch easily topped the Commodores and ranked third in the Southeastern Conference among receivers with at least 20 catches... In his last five games, Scott produced a series of explosive plays, catching 18 passes for 346 yards... In the regular season finale win over Tennessee, Scott set a career high with 114 receiving yards on four catches, including acrobatic receptions of 45 and 40 yards that led to important Commodore touchdowns... Scott’s 19-yard diving catch early in the Ole Miss game sparked a series of spectacular receptions by Commodore receivers in the win... Scott also produced a critical 66-yard catch at Western Kentucky that set up Vanderbilt’s game-tying touchdown in the fourth quarter... Scott added 49 receiving yards in the Camping World Independence Bowl. 2015 Scott came into his own as a sophomore, becoming one of the team's top options at wide receiver... Played in every game, earning nine starts, including the final eight games of the year... Concluded the season with season highs of 24 catches, 339 receiving yards and two TDs... Averaged 14.1 yards per catch, highest among team's WRs... Posted MORE CALEB SCOTT BIO, PAGE 72
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Scott's Career Receiving Statistics
2016 2015 2014 Career
RECEPTIONS YARDS AVG TD LONG 24 466 19.4 0 66 24 339 14.2 2 37 6 78 13.0 0 39 54 891 16.5 2 66
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Cornerback Junior H 6-0 • 190 Nashville, Tenn. H Ensworth HS
Sheffield
2016 Sheffield played in every game as a sophomore defensive back, earning a larger role as the season progressed... Played both nickel back and cornerback in the Commodore secondary... Concluded the season with seven total tackles, including four solo stops... Posted multiple tackles against Middle SOLO TACKLES: 2, at Missouri, 11/12/2016 PASSES DEFENDED: 2, vs. Texas A&M, 11/21/2015 Tennessee and Missouri. 2015 Limited early in the year, Sheffield finished the season as an important contributor in the Commodore secondary as true freshman... Played in the final six games, contributing at cornerback and nickel back... Finished the year with five total tackles, including four solo stops. HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain and three-time starter for one of Tennessee’s most powerful private schools... As two-way starter, helped Ensworth to 34-3 overall record, Division II-AA state titles in 2012 and 2013, and the D-II
Sheffield's Career Highs:
at least two catches in eight games, topped by a five-catch effort at Ole Miss... Made three key catches, including one for a score, and career-high 87 yards in victory over Kentucky... Had 43 yards in road win at Middle Tennessee... Ended season CATCHES: 5, at Ole Miss, 9/26/2015 RECEIVING YARDS: 117, vs. Tennessee, 11/26/2016 with catches of 36 and 25 yards at Tennessee. LONGEST CATCH: 66, at Western Ky., 9/24/2016 2014 Scott saw action in 11 of 12 games during his first year on campus... Participated at wide receiver... Earned first start in season finale vs. Tennessee... Leader among the team's true freshmen with six catches and 78 receiving yards... Notched two acrobatic catches for first downs in narrow loss at Missouri. HIGH SCHOOL Three-year letterwinner... Two-year starting WR for Class AAAAA power northeast of Atlanta... As senior captain, amassed 1,057 yards and 10 TDs on 72 catches helping North Gwinnett to 13-2 record and state title game... Top game – 12 catches for 211 yards – came against rival Collins Hill... Two-time All-State, All-Area recipient... Played in postseason NorthSouth Georgia All-Star Game... As a junior, posted 38 receptions for 684 yards and 11 TDs... Captured regional hurdles title in track & field... High academic achiever. ACADEMICS Scott will complete a degree in medicine, health and society this May. He is a 2015-16 SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient, and a 2014 SEC Freshman Acadmic Honor Roll recipient. PERSONAL Caleb Gregory Scott... Born Feb. 8, 1996... Son of Chuck and Julie Scott... Has one brother, Chad, and one sister, Jenna... Both parents
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Sheffield's Career Defensive Statistics 2016 2015 Career
TACKLES TFL 4-3-7 0.0-0 4-1-5 2.0-9 8-4-12 2.0-9
INT 0-0 0-0 0.0
PBU FF/FR 0 0/0 2 0/0 2 0/0
10 SHERFIELD Trent
Wide Receiver Senior H 6-1 • 205 Danville, Ill. H Danville HS
Sherfield
2016 Sherfield concluded his third season in a Commodore uniform on a high note, enjoying a tremendous performance in Vanderbilt’s decisive victory over Tennessee... A seven-game starter who played in every contest, Sherfield finished the season second on the team with 472 receiving yards.. His 34 receptions also ranked second on the team... He also had 7 rushes for 97 yards, including a 45-yard gain vs. NC State in the Camping World Independence Bowl... Sherfield posted a season-high nine catches, CATCHES: 16, vs. Austin Peay, 9/19/2015 good for 184 yards, in the RECEIVING YARDS: 240, vs. Austin Peay, 9/19/2015 win over Tennessee. The LONGEST CATCH: 76 yards, vs. Tennessee, 11/26/2016 receiving yardage total is LONGEST RUSH: 45 yards, vs. NC State, 12/26/2016 tied for the 10th highest in team history... The UT performance included a career-long 76-yard catch that led to Vanderbilt’s third score... One week earlier, Sherfield had a 67-yard reception in the Commodores’ victory over Ole Miss. 2015 Sherfield developed into one of the top offensive leaders and became the Commodores' leading receiving target in his second year on campus... Started every game at wide receiver... Finished the year with team highs of 51 receptions, 659 receiving yards and three touchdowns... Rushed for 55 yards on four reverses... Produced arguably the greatest game ever by a Commodore receiver in win over Austin Peay, setting a team record with 240 receiving yards on 16 catches... Reception total vs. Austin Peay ranks as third highest in team history... Hauled in seven catches at Ole Miss, six in win at MTSU, and six in finale at Tennessee... Registered rushes of 34 yards against MTSU and 17 yards at Florida. 2014 Sherfield played in seven games, and was one of two true freshmen to see action at receiver... Ended the year with one reception and three rush attempts... Nine-yard catch came at Missouri... First career rush resulted in 25-yard carry vs. South Carolina... Posted two rushes for 15 yards vs. Old Dominion. HIGH SCHOOL Two-time captain... Four-year letter varsity winner for Class 6A school... Three-year starter on offense and defense... Started at QB as junior and senior, accounting for 4,790 yards and 64 total TDs on offense...
Sherfield's Career Highs:
As three-year DB starter, amassed 146 tackles and six interceptions... As senior QB, accumulated 2,429 total yards while accounting for 33 total touchdowns... Accounted for 443 total yards and seven TDs – four rushing and three passing – in 2013 season opener... Two-time honorable mention All-State recipient who played in postseason Offense-Defense All-American Bowl... Three-year letterwinner in basketball and track & field. ACADEMICS Sherfield is expected to complete a degree this May in medicine, health & society. PERSONAL Trent Nyrell Sherfield... Born Feb. 25, 1996... Son of Tedrone Sherfield... Step-dad, DaJuan Gouard, is basketball head coach at Danville (Ill.) Area Community College... Has a younger brother, Thomas.
Sherfield's Career Offensive Statistics REC. AVG TDS LONG 2016 34-472 13.9 1 76 2015 51-659 12.9 3 44 2014 1-9 9.0 0 9 Career 86-1140 13.3 4 76
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THE PLAYERS Independence Bowl. 2015 Shurmur ended his true freshman campaign as the Commodores' starting quarterback... Shurmur played and started in five games, making his initial Commodore appearance in October against Missouri... Shurmur guided the squad to ATTEMPTS: 46, vs. NC State, 12/26/2016 victories over Missouri and COMPLETIONS: 24, at Auburn, 11/2/2016 Kentucky in his first two PASSING YARDS: 416, vs. Tennessee, 11/26/2016 starts against SEC teams... TOUCHDOWN PASSES: 3, at Tennessee, 11/28/2015 Finished the year completLONGEST PASS: 76 yds., vs. Tennessee, 11/26/2016 ing 44-of-103 passes for 503 yards and five touchdowns... Was combined 23-of-46 for 255 yards, two TD passes and no interceptions against Missouri and Kentucky... In season finale at Tennessee, threw for 209 passing yards and three touchdowns. HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Two-year starting QB for Philadelphia private school, helping Explorers to 16-6 overall record and two Class AAAA runnerup finishes... As senior, completed 180 of 307 passes for 2,472 yards and 25 touchdowns, earning AAAA first-team All-State and All-League honors... Named Maxwell Club’s Pennsylvania Player of the Year as senior... Played in 2014 Semper Fidelis All-American Game... Passed for 4,996 yards and 53 TDs as two-year starter... Standout swimmer, helping team to 2014 state title... Member of state record-setting 200medley relay... Transferred to La Salle College as junior. ACADEMICS Shurmur is enrolled in the College of Arts and Science, working toward a degree in economics. He is a 2016 SEC Academic Honor Roll and 2014-15 Freshman SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient. PERSONAL Kyle Patrick Shurmur... Born Nov. 6, 1996... Son of Pat and Jennifer Shurmur... Has three sisters: Allyson, Erica and Claire... Dad is offensive coordinator for Minnesota Vikings and is the former head coach for Cleveland Browns... Dad played football and mom swam at Michigan State.
Shurmur's Career Highs:
Shurmur's Career Quarterback Statistics 2016 2015 Career
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2016 Shurmur put together one of the most productive seasons ever by a Commodore quarterback... Showing progress with each game, Shurmur was one of the SEC’s top quarterbacks in the final weeks of the season... Starting all 13 games, Shurmur finished the regular season completing 204 of 375 passes (54.4 percent) for 2,409 yards and nine touchdowns... He also did an excellent job limiting turnovers, throwing an interception every 47 passes... His 2,409 passing yards broke the team's sophomore passing record previously set by Jay Cutler in 2003... Shurmur was superb in the last month of the regular season, combining to complete 79 of 129 passes (61.2%) for 1,162 yards and five touchdowns against SEC foes Auburn, Missouri, Ole Miss and Tennessee... In the win over Tennessee, Shurmur set a career high with 416 passing yards, the fifth highest single-game total in team history... He also threw for 273 yards against Ole Miss and 251 yards at Missouri... Shurmur’s campaign also included leading last-minute comeback wins at Western Kentucky and Georgia... Completed 19 for 158 yards against NC State in the Camping World
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YARDS 2409 503 2912
PCT. 54.4 42.7 51.9
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Justin
Quarterback Junior H 6-4 • 227 Philadelphia, Pa. H La Salle College Prep
Shurmur
ATT-COMP-INT 375-204-10 103-44-3 478-248-13
Offensive Tackle Junior H 6-6 • 315 Clifton, Va. H Centreville HS
Skule
2016 Skule started all 13 regular season games as a sophomore... Played more than 90-percent of team’s offensive snaps at right tackle... Skule and the line played a huge role in RB Ralph Webb becoming Vanderbilt’s all-time leading rusher and QB Kyle Shurmur producing in the passing game... Skule and the line helped the Vanderbilt offense improve in nearly every category from 2015, including points scored, first downs, total yards and red zone efficiency where the unit produced points on 43-of-46 possessions. 2015 As a true freshman, Skule showed excellent promise, becoming a starter on the offensive line only to suffer a midseason injury that prematurely ended his campaign... Played in seven games, earning starts at right tackle in victory against Austin Peay and at Ole Miss... Registered 20 pancake blocks while playing 233 offensive snaps... Missed the Florida, Kentucky, Texas A&M and Tennessee games after sustaining injury at Houston.
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HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Two-year starter at LT for Northern Virginia power... Helped Wildcats to 27-3 overall record, including 2013 Class AAA state championship and 2014 state title appearance... As senior, registered nearly 30 pancake blocks as Wildcats’ Wing-T offense produced nearly 4,600 rushing yards... Named to sportswriters’ first-team AAA All-State and Washington Post’s prestigious All-Metro Team as senior... Registered more than 50 pancake blocks and allowed just one QB sack as two-year starter... Threw shot put and discus on track & field team as junior. ACADEMICS Skule is majoring in economics. He is a 2016 SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient and 2015 Freshman SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient. PERSONAL Justin Grant Skule... Pronounced “School”... Born Nov. 23, 1996... Son of Josh and Christy Skule... Dad works for the FBI; mom is an office assistant... Has three siblings: two brothers, Jackson and Joe, and a sister, Taylor... Dad played offensive line at the U.S. Naval Academy.
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SMITH
Inside Linebacker Senior H 6-2 • 240 Murfreesboro, Tenn. H Oakland HS
Smith
2016 Smith dealt with injuries as a third-year contributor for the Commodore defense... Smith played in nine games at linebacker and safety, finishing the year with six total tackles, including four unassisted stops... He matched a career high with three tackles in the team’s win at Georgia... Shifted to inside linebacker after season during spring drills. 2015 Smith became a valuable member in secondary as a second-year contributor... Played in 11 of 12 games, missing only the Georgia game... Played
both safety and nickel back, earning starts in victory at Middle Tennessee and against Houston... Concluded with 10 total tackles and a defensed pass... Registered two tackles against Kentucky and three stops versus Austin Peay. 2014 Smith saw action in 10 games as a true freshman, contributing three solo tackles... Participated on TOTAL TACKLES: 3 (2x), most recently special teams and as safety/nickel vs. Georgia,10/15/2016 back. HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Twoway starter as junior and senior... In 2013, helped Patriots to superb 12-1 record, district title and Class 6A quarterfinals... Posted 34 solo tackles, 54 total stops, three interceptions and four forced fumbles as DB... Caught 16 passes for 201 yards as WR... Named to sportswriters’ 6A first-team All-State squad and Tennessean’s Dandy Dozen and All-Midstate teams... Played in postseason Semper Fi All-American Game... Started at QB and DB as junior. ACADEMICS Smith is majoring in environmental sociology. He is a 2015 SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient. He studied abroad in Brazil in May 2016. PERSONAL Emmanuel Demetric Smith... Born July 25, 1995... Son of Demetrius and Stephanie Smith... Dad is a police officer; mom works at Dupont... Younger brother, Josh, is a Commodore sophomore linebacker... Dad played at Middle Tennessee.
E. Smith's Career Highs:
Emmanuel Smith's Career Defensive Statistics 2016 2015 2014 Career
TACKLES 4-2-6 1-9-10 1-2-3 6-13-20
TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0
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PBU FF/FR 1 0/0 1 0/0 0 0/0 2 0/0
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Josh Smith's Career Defensive Statistics 2016 2015 Career
TACKLES TFL SACKS PBU FF/FR 2-1-3 0.5-3 0.5-3 1 0/0 1-6-7 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 0/0 3-7-10 1.0-4 0.5-3 1 0/0
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Outside Linebacker Junior H 6-4 • 240 Murfreesboro, Tenn. H Oakland HS
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Smith
2016 Smith was hampered by injuries, but finished the regular season on a high note by starting at outside linebacker in the victory over Tennessee... During course of the season, Smith played both inside and outside linebacker, seeing action in nine games... Smith concluded the year with three total tackles, including an important quarterback sack against Tennessee, quarterback hurry and pass breakup. 2015 Smith saw action in every game as an outside linebacker during his first year on campus... Finished the season with seven total tackles... TOTAL TACKLES: 2 (3x), most recently Posted two stops against three at Florida, 11/7/2016 opponents – Western Kentucky, Austin Peay and Florida... Also registered a tackle for loss in the opener against Western Kentucky. HIGH SCHOOL Two-year captain and two-year starter at linebacker for one of Tennessee’s top public schools... Posted 128 tackles, nine quarterback sacks, four forced fumbles and 25 tackles for loss as senior, leading team to 14-2 record and 6A state title... Named Daily News Journal's Defensive Player of the Year as senior... Played in prestigious U.S. Army All-American Game as senior... Two-time first-team All-State and All-Region selection... Also named to preseason watchlist for Butkus Award presented to nation's top prep linebacker... As junior, registered 81 tackles, helping Oakland to 12-0 regular season. ACADEMICS Smith is enrolled in the College of Arts and Science, working
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Offensive Line Redshirt Sophomore H 6-5 • 310 South Orange, N.J. H Seton Hall Prep
Southers
2016 Southers participated in the final 10 games of the regular season as a redshirt freshman offensive lineman... Saw action as an offensive tackle and on special teams. 2015 Southers did not play as a true freshman offensive lineman. HIGH SCHOOL Two-year starter on offensive line for New Jersey private school power... As senior OT, registered 83 pancake blocks for 6-4 Seton Hall Prep squad... Also saw action on defensive line as senior... Named second-team All-State and first-team All-Private School recipient after senior season... Earned three varsity letters for Seton Hall Prep... Also earned letter in wrestling... National Honor Society member. ACADEMICS Southers is enrolled in the College of Arts and Science, working toward a degree in economics. PERSONAL Jared Daniel Southers... Born May 14, 1997 in New Jersey... Son of Virginia and David Southers... Has one older sister, Arianna... Mom is an attorney; dad is a social worker... Enjoys cooking.
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Shawn
Scott
Quarterback Redshirt Junior H 6-2 • 205 Durham, N.C. H Cardinal Gibbons HS
Stankavage
2016 Injuries derailed Stankavage’s progress for the second straight season... Stankavage missed the entire season after suffering a leg injury during spring drills. 2015 Stankavage did not see action during his second year on campus as a quarterback... Suffered offseason injury that limited his ability to play. 2014 Stankavage did not see game action as a true freshman... Impressed teammates as a scout team quarterback during fall camp... Added weight through solid conditioning effort during first year on campus. HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Two-year starter for Raleigh private school... As senior QB, completed 247 of 408 passes for 3,564 yards and 34 TDs, helping Crusaders to 9-4 record and 3A state playoff run... Also rushed for 1,058 yards and 13 TDs... Named region Offensive Player of the Year and first-team Big 8 as senior... In 2012, threw for 1,920 yards and 28 TDs, helping school to 11-1 record and conference title. ACADEMICS Stankavage is majoring in economics from the College of Arts and Science. He is a 2015 SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient and earned SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll recognition in 2014-15. PERSONAL Shawn Anthony Stankavage... Born Oct. 3, 1995... Son of Scott Stankavage and Sue Walsh... Has four sisters, Sarah, Shelby, Ella and Jordan, and a brother, Leo... Dad played QB at University of North Carolina and in NFL with Denver Broncos; mom was an elite swimmer, qualifying for the 1980 Moscow Olympics in the 200-meter backstroke which was boycotted by the United States... Participates in numerous community service activites on campus.
15 STUMP Alex
Wide Receiver R-So. H 6-3 • 210 Cleveland, Ohio H St. Edward HS/(Ohio State)
Stump
AT OHIO STATE (2015-16) Stump spent 2015-16 seasons at Ohio State before deciding to transfer to Vanderbilt last winter... In 2016, played sparingly as a redshirt freshman, catching one pass for eight yards. HIGH SCHOOL Three-year letterwinner at one of metro Cleveland's top powers... Regarded among the Midwest's top receivers coming out of high school... Started three seasons at wide receiver at St. Edward... Helped Eagles to 2014 state championship though missed several games due to injury... As a junior, earned honorable mention All-State and all-conference after posting 57 receptions for 987 yards and 14 TDs... Also lettered in track & field. ACADEMICS Stump is enrolled in the College of Arts and Science. PERSONAL Alex B. Stump... Son of Mike and Laura Stump... Born Aug. 19, 1996 in Cleveland... Has two older brothers, Erik and Adam... Dad works in management for Bendix CVS; mom is business development director in sustainable energy field... Enjoys playing golf.
Snapper Graduate Student H 6-1 • 220 Ottawa, Ill. HMarquette Academy/(Michigan)
Sypniewski
AT MICHIGAN (2014-16) Three-year starting long snapper for University of Michigan... As senior, handled both punt and conversion snap responsibilities for Wolverine squad that played in Orange Bowl... Appeared in 36 games as a key specialist for Michigan. HIGH SCHOOL Two-year captain... Three-year snapper at Marquette (Ill.) Academy... Also started at OL and LB during junior and senior seasons... In 2013, helped team to complete reversal, winning conference title after going from 0-9 to 10-1. ACADEMICS Sypniewski is enrolled in graduate courses in marketing at Vanderbilt's Owen Graduate School of Management. He completed an undergraduate degree in English from University of Michigan this May. PERSONAL Scott David Sypniewski... Born Jan. 26 1995... Son of Scott and Kathleen Sypniewski... Dad is a contractor... Has a brother, Michael, and two sisters, Katie and Anna... Dad played center at Western Michigan... Enjoys golf.
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TARPLEY III
Safety Senior H 6-1 • 203 Pittsburgh, Pa. H Central Catholic HS
Tarpley
2016 Tarpley had 12 appearances, including starts in the last seven games, at safety in the Commodore secondary... He concluded the season on a high note, registering career highs with eight solo stops and 12 total tackles - along with a tackle for loss, forced fumble and fumble recovery - vs. NC State in Camping World Independence Bowl... He concluded the regular season with 29 solo tackles among 40 total stops, three tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries... Tarpley posted six tackles - a season high - in the Commodores’ win at Georgia, and had five stops, including 1.5 that resulted in losses, in the victory over Ole Miss... Tarpley’s fumble recovery against Tennessee led to the game-deciding Vanderbilt touchdown. 2015 Tarpley participated TOTAL TACKLES: 12, vs. NC State, 12/26/2016 in all 12 games, and started SOLO TACKLES: 8, vs. NC State, 12/26/2016 seven games in defensive TACKLES FOR LOSS: 2, at Tennessee, 11/28/2015 secondary... Earned six starts in second half of season at nickel back, and started at strong safety in eventual win over Middle Tennessee... Established numerous season highs, including 36 total tackles, 24 solo tackles and five tackles for loss... Set game highs with five solo stops and eight total tackles at Ole Miss. 2014 Tarpley was among four true freshmen to see action in the Commodore defensive secondary during the 2014 season... Participated in 11 games, missing the season finale vs. Tennessee... Contributed at safety and nickel back, and saw action on special team coverage units... Contributed a team-high two forced fumbles during the year... Concluded with 14 solo tackles, 18 total tackles and a pair of tackles for loss... Forced fumbles came against Temple and Missouri... Had five tackles at Kentucky.
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HIGH SCHOOL Two-year defensive starter for Pittsburgh private power... As senior DB, posted 75 tackles, including 10 for losses and four INTs for 15-1 Viking squad that captured Western Penn. Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) Class AAAA title and finished runnerup in the PIAL state championship... Earned All-State and All-League honors as senior DB... Named to Pennsylvania roster for Big 33 Pennsylvania-Ohio Prep Football Classic. ACADEMICS Tarpley is working toward a degree in communication studies. PERSONAL Arnold Lee Tarpley III... Born June 18, 1996... Son of Darieth and Arnold Tarpley Jr... Dad is a podiatrist; mom is former Pittsburgh TV news anchor who works as a marketing entrepreneur.
Tarpley's Career Defensive Statistics 2016 2015 2014 Career
TACKLES 29-11-40 24-12-36 14-4-18 67-24-94
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Cameron
Defensive Line Redshirt Freshman H 6-3 • 290 Greenwood, Ind. H Center Grove HS
Donaven
2016 The speedy Tennyson was one of six true freshmen to see action, playing in eight games...Rushed four times for 28 yards during regular season... Longest rush was 13 yards against Tennessee State... He did not register a catch. HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Two-year starter for one of Richmond’s
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Wide Receiver Sophomore H 5-10 • 170 Richmond, Va. H Benedictine Preparatory
Tennyson
top private powers... Helped Benedictine to back-to-back VISAA Division I state titles in 2014-15, marking first such achievement in school history... As a senior, hauled in 38 passes for 698 yards and 11 touchdowns... Twotime VISAA Division I first-team All-State and All-Conference pick... As a junior, posted 41 catches for 836 yards and eight TDs... Also returned three kicks for TDs as junior... Produced 498 all-purpose yards as sophomore WR at nearby Manchester HS. ACADEMICS Tennyson is enrolled in the Peabody College working toward a degree in human and organizational development. He is a 2016 Freshman SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient. PERSONAL Donaven Coleon Tennyson... Born March 9, 1998... Son of the late Frank Tennyson and Yolanda Tennyson... Born and raised in Richmond... Has two brothers, Franklin and Dillon... Dad was a financial advisor; mom is a senior insurance analyst... Enjoys travel and playing ping-pong.
Tidd
2016 Tidd did not play as a true freshman, participating as a scout team defensive lineman. HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Four-year starter for 6A Indiana power... As a senior starting DT, helped Center Grove to 14-0 mark and 6A state title... Contributed eight QB sacks and 19 tackles for loss among 66 total tackles, earning first-team All-State and All-Region honors... Also blocked four field goal attempts... Invited to participate in the Blue-Grey AllAmerican Game... As junior, helped Trojans to 9-4 record and state semifinals, registering six tackles for loss among 45 tackles... Played tight
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VAUGHN
Running Back Junior H 5-10 • 215 Nashville, Tenn. H Pearl-Cohn HS/(Illinois)
Vaughn
AT ILLINOIS (2015-16) Two-year letterwinner as running back at Illinois... Earned eight career starts... In two years, amassed 1,024 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on 217 carries... As a freshman in 2015, Vaughn was named squad’s Offensive Newcomer of the Year after rushing for team-high 723 yards and six scores... As a sophomore, contributed 301 rushing yards on 60 carries. HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain for Nashville metro power... Four-year varsity letterwinner... As senior, captured 2014 Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year and Mr. Football 4A Back of the Year awards winner at Pearl-Cohn in Nashville... Rushed for 2,646 yards and 45 touchdowns as senior, leading Firebirds to 11-3 record and state semifinals... Also surpassed 2,000 rushing yards as junior... Two-time All-State, Midstate and All-Region recipient.... Standout sprinter in track & field. ACADEMICS Vaughn enrolled in Vanderbilt classes this summer after transferring from the University of Illinois where he was a Big Ten All-Academic recipient. PERSONAL Ke’Shawn LaMonte Vaughn... “Ke”... Born May 4, 1997 in Nashville... Son of Keith Vaughn and Tameka Dennis... Has two brothers, Dominique Trotter and Ke’Juan Vaughn; and two sisters, Ke’Osha Vaughn and Sydnee McGee... Enjoys playing basketball.
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Running Back Redshirt Freshman H 6-1 • 220 Jacksonville, Fla. H Providence HS
Wakefield
2016 Wakefield did not play as a true freshman, but impressed during the spring as a running back prospect. HIGH SCHOOL Two-time team captain... Three-year starting RB... Two-time 3A All-State and All-Region selection... Accumulated 5,112 rushing yards and 67 total TDs during Providence career... As a senior, rushed for 1,885 yards and 23 TDs... Named to Times-Union Super 24 and finalist for 3A Mr. Football Award... Invited to play in Blue-Grey All-American Bowl... As a junior, rushed for 2,537 yards and 37 TDs for 8-3 squad, including a recordsetting 469-yard effort in regular season... Rushed for 690 yards and seven TDs as sophomore... Earned letters in basketball and track & field. ACADEMICS Wakefield is undecided on a major. He is a 2016-17 Freshman SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient. PERSONAL Jamauri Lamar Wakefield... Born Oct. 21, 1997... Son of Darryl Wakefield Jr. and Chandra Wakefield... Born and raised in Jacksonville... Has a younger brother, Jamal... Dad works as mortgage consultant; mom is insurance analyst... Music enthusiast who plays jazz piano.
Deuce
WALLACE
Quarterback Redshirt Freshman H 6-2 • 210 Sevierville, Tenn. H Sevier County HS
Wallace
2016 Wallace did not play as a true freshman, serving as the scout team quarterback during the
regular season. HIGH SCHOOL Multi-year captain... Two-year starting QB for East Tennessee public school power... As senior, passed for 3,505 yards and 37 TDs, leading 12-3 Smoky Bears to 5A state title game... Named as 5A first-team All-State QB by state sportswriters... Invited to participate in postseason Tennessee East vs. West All-Star Game and Blue-Grey AllAmerican Game... Passed for 2,783 yards and 25 TDs as junior at Sevier County... Two-time All-Region pick... Started as freshman and sophomore QB at Riverside Academy near New Orleans, throwing for 4,508 yards and 35 TDs over two-year span... Also earned varsity letters in basketball and baseball. ACADEMICS Wallace is undecided on a major. He is a 2016 Freshman SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient. PERSONAL Entered Vanderbilt classes in January 2016... Randall Wayne Wallace II... Son of Randy and Kathleen Wallace... Born Dec. 3, 1996... Has a younger brother, Chase... Dad works in insurance; mom works in real estate... Avid golfer.
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WEBB
Running Back Senior H 5-10 • 202 Gainesville, Fla. H Gainesville HS
Webb
2016 Webb became Vanderbilt’s all-time leading rusher in another record-breaking season for the three-year starter... Ran his consecutive starts streak to 37 games... Broke Zac Stacy’s team career record in win over Ole Miss, then eclipsed Stacy’s single-season mark during a superb performance in the Camping World Independence Bowl... For his career, Webb has 3,342 rushing yards on 739 yards - both new Commodore career records... Career rushing total ranks No. 20 in SEC history... Concluded the season with 1,283 rushing yards, breaking Stacy’s record of 1,193-yard total from 2011... Also rushed for 13 touchdowns, third most by a SEC player and the most by a Commodore since 2013... Also caught 21 passes for 166 yards out of the backfield... Surpassed 100 rushing yards in seven games, and has 13 100+ rushing performances in career, another Vanderbilt record... Campaign was highlighted by a career-best, 211-yard effort in an early-season win over Middle Tennessee... Had more than 100 rushing yards against conference foes Florida, Kentucky, Ole Miss and Tennessee... Rushed for 123 yards and three touchdowns to spark late-season victory over Ole Miss, then closed the regular season with 114-yard, 2-touchdown effort in regular season finale win over Tennessee... Contributed three touchdowns, including the gameclincher in overtime, at Western Kentucky... Rushed for 111 yards and a score vs. NC State in the Independence Bowl. 2015 Webb put together the finest season ever by a Commodore sophomore running back, breaking several team marks along the way... Started in all 12 games at tailback, running his consecutive starts streak to 24 games... Concluded the year by setting a sophomore record with 1,152 rushing yards, MORE RALPH WEBB BIO, PAGE 80
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the second highest total in team history... Rushing total was sixth highest in SEC... Established a single-season mark with 277 rush attempts... Concluded season ranked No. 8 on the team's career rushing charts... Averaged 106.7 rushing yards over RUSHING YARDS: 166, vs. ODU, 11/1/2014 last nine games, and 111.6 RUSH ATTEMPTS: 33, vs. Kentucky, 11/14/2015 rushing yards in last five LONGEST RUSH: 74, at Florida, 11/7/2015 SEC games... Had 155 rushRECEIVING YARDS: 7, vs. Georgia, 9/12/2015 ing yards, including gameRECEPTIONS: 57, vs. Georgia, 9/12/2015 deciding 39-yard TD, in win LONGEST CATCH: 18, vs. Georgia, 9/12/2015 over Middle Tennessee... Had career long 74-yard rush in narrow loss at Florida... Had 149 rushing yards at Tennessee, highest total by a Commodore back vs. Vols in four decades. 2014 Webb enjoyed arguably the greatest season ever by a Vanderbilt freshman running back... Established new freshman team records with 907 rushing yards and 212 rush attempts... Broke Kwane Doster's 12-year-old freshman rushing mark against Florida... Rushing total ranks No. 7 all-time among Commodore backs... Finished the year ranked ninth in the SEC in rushing yards and 10th with 76.0-yard per game average... Only one freshmen in conference - UGA's Nick Chubb (1,281 yards) - topped Webb's season total... Broke Rodney Williams' 1998 freshman single-game rushing record by gaining 166 yards on 31 carries in victory over Old Dominion... Rushed for 116 yards in win over UMass. 2013 Webb did not see game action during his first year on campus... Impressed observers with explosiveness as practice squad running back. HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Three-year letter winner for one of
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Florida’s top 6A programs... Started as junior and senior at RB... As senior, named first-team All-State and All-Area by Gainesville Sun after leading Hurricanes to 6A state championship game for the first time in 30 years... Named MVP of 14-1 team as senior... Rushed for 2,020 yards and 28 TDs... Produced nearly 800 rushing yards in five playoff games, including 155-yard, 2-TD effort in title game... Rushed for eight TDs as junior, helping Hurricanes’ to 10-3 record and state quarterfinals... Captured back-toback long jump 3A state titles... Owns LJ personal best of 23’8”. ACADEMICS Webb is expected to complete a degree in sociology this December. A three-time (2014-16) SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient, Webb joined other Vanderbilt students in May 2015 to study biodiversity along the Great Barrier Reef and rainforests of western Australia. PERSONAL Rapheal Webb... Son of Perttina Davis and Douglas Webb... Born Nov. 21, 1994... Has an older sister, Latoria; and five brothers, Doug, Dewayne, Deion, Jacquez and Jaquan... Dad is painting contractor; mom works with mentally challenged patients... Enjoys water sports, including wakeboarding, tubing and fishing... Roller coaster enthusiast... In 2016, mentored students at Nashville's Whites Creek H.S... Served as camp counselor at East Nashville YMCA.
Webb's Career Rushing Statistics
ATT-YDS AVG. TDS LONG 2016 250-1,283 5.1 13 49 2015 277-1,152 4.2 5 74 2014 212-907 4.3 4 28 Career 739-3,342 4.5 22 74
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White's Career Defensive Statistics 2016 2015 2014 Career
TACKLES 49-26-75 18-8-26 19-15-34 86-49-135
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Ladarius
WILEY
Safety Redshirt Junior H 6-1 • 210 Los Angeles, Calif. H Cathedral HS
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Safety Graduate Student H 5-10 • 190 Louisville, Ky. H Trinity HS
White
2016 Named co-captain for the second consecutive season... Earned 12 starting assignments at strong safety, missing only the Ole Miss game with injury... Ended year by setting numerous season highs - 49 solo stops, 75 total tackles, two forced fumbles and six pass breakups... Set single-game career high with 12 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss in win at Georgia... Late in regular season, registered another career high with 10 solo stops in victory over Tennessee... Also contributed double-digit tackles in win over MTSU and nine tackles at Kentucky... Registered five tackles vs. NC State in the Independence Bowl. 2015 Earned postseason co-captain (special teams) vote from teammates... Played in every game, contributing as a safety and punt returner... Started at safety vs. South Carolina... Ended year with 26 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, a forced fumble and recovery, and one interception... Averaged 7.5 yards on 20 punt returns... Set career high with six solo tackles at South Carolina... Posted fumble recovery at MTSU and interception at Florida. 2014 White played in nine games as a safety and special teams contributor... Earned his first career start as nickel back in opener vs. Temple... Concluded season with 34 total tackles, 19 solo stops, 3.5 tackles for loss, two defensed passes and a forced fumble... Registered career performance
Wiley
2016 Wiley enjoyed his finest season in his third year on campus... As a seven-game starter at safety who played in all 13 contests, Wiley became one of the Commodores’ most productive defenders... Concluded the season second on team with 50 solo tackles and 76 total tackles... Also had 2.5 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and four defensed passes... Registered 10 total tackles at Florida... Had a tackle for loss and seven stops at Georgia, and seven solo tackles against Tennessee... Contributed forced fumbles against Tennessee State and Auburn, and recoveries versus MTSU and Missouri. 2015 Wiley participated in every game, contributing at cornerback, nickel back and special teams... Concluded year with eight total tackles, one tackle for loss and a fumble recovery... Registered fumble recovery against Missouri. 2014 Wiley saw limited action during early-season games, but was forced to the sidelines for much of the season by injury. HIGH SCHOOL Multi-year captain for Los Angeles private school... Two-way starter at CB and WR... As senior CB, posted 35 tackles, five interceptions and 18 passes TOTAL TACKLES: 10, vs. Florida, 10/1/2016 defended for Phantoms’ squad SOLO TACKLES: 7, vs. Tennessee, 11/26/2016 that finished 6-5... As junior, helped Cathedral to Division IV state playoffs and 10-3 mark by contributing 38 tackles, two interceptions and five forced fumbles... Earned team’s co-Offensive MVP as junior... Also lettered in track & field and basketball. ACADEMICS Wiley is enrolled in College of Arts and Science, working toward a major in medicine, health & society. PERSONAL LaDarius R. Wiley... Born on June 3, 1996... Son of Sue Markham Wiley and Lincoln Wiley Jr... Has five brothers: Larry, Lincoln, London, Logan and LaVario... Dad works for Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway; mom works for U.S. Postal Service... Video game enthusiast.
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TACKLES TFL 49-26-75 2.5-16 5-3-8 1.0-1 54-29-83 3.5-17
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PBU FF/FR 3 2/2 0 0/1 3 2/3
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WILLIAMS
honors... Contributed 21 tackles and an INT return for TD as sophomore... Participated in basketball and track & field. ACADEMICS Williams is working toward a degree in economics, and is a 2017 Freshman SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient. PERSONAL Entered Vanderbilt classes in January 2016... Joejuan Lamont Williams... Born Dec. 6, 1997... Son of Stephanie Robertson... Has an older brother, Deontre... Prep teammate of Commodore safety Andrew Rector.
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Wide Receiver Redshirt Freshman H 6-1 • 195 Shawnee, Okla. H Shawnee HS
Williams
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Cornerback Sophomore H 6-3 • 208 Nashville, Tenn. H Father Ryan HS
2016 One of six true freshmen to see action, the talented Williams played in all 13 games... Enjoyed his finest moments late in the season when he was contributing in the team’s primary cornerback rotation with Tre Herndon and Torren McGaster... Concluded the year with 14 solo tackles among 19 TOTAL TACKLES: 4, vs. NC State, 12/26/2016 total stops and a defensed pass... SOLO TACKLES: 3, vs. NC State, 12/26/2016 Enjoyed his finest game in the season finale, registering three solo stops and a tackle for loss among four tackles in Independence Bowl... Registered two tackles in wins over Ole Miss and Tennessee. HIGH SCHOOL Did not play as senior after hardship appeal was denied by state high school governance association... Transferred to Hendersonville (Tenn.) HS as a senior after playing two years at Father Ryan HS in Nashville... As junior at Father Ryan, registered 48 tackles, two interceptions and 11 pass breakups as in 2014, earning All-State and All-District
TACKLES TFL 14-5-19 1.5-5
Winrow
2016 Winrow did not see action in his first season, participating instead as a receiver on scout teams. HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Three-year starting WR for 5A school located east of Oklahoma City... Also contributed as DB for Wolves squad... As a senior, hauled in 52 receptions, good for 1,052 yards and 12 TDs in nine-game season... Registered two interceptions as senior DB... Named 5A All-State WR by state coaches association and All-Conference... As a junior, helped Wolves to second round of 5A state playoffs with 720 receiving yards and six TDs... Multi-year standout for basketball team... Finished fifth at state track meet in long jump. ACADEMICS Winrow has not decided on a major. PERSONAL Jackson Cordell Winrow... Born Sept. 23, 1997... Hometown of Shawnee is located just east of Oklahoma City... Son of Randy and Teresa Winrow... Has two older sisters, Shante and Sheena.
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Woods' Career Defensive Statistics 2016 2015 2014 Career
TACKLES 2-4-6 12-12-24 12-19-31 26-35-61
TFL 0.5-4 2.0-6 1.5-8 4.0-18
SACKS FF/FR QH 0.5-4 0/0 0 1.0-5 2/1 0 0.0-0 0/0 0 1.5-9 2/1 0
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Outside Linebacker Junior H 6-3 • 240 Irvine, Calif. H Beckman HS
Jay
Defensive Tackle Senior H 6-3 • 285 Jackson, Ga. H Jackson HS
Woods
2016 Despite suffering a leg injury in spring drills, Woods returned to contribute on the defensive front participating in all 13 games... He was part of a defensive tackle rotation that included Nifae Lealao and Adam Butler... Woods finished the regular season with six total tackles... In his best effort of the season, Woods had two tackles in an impressive late-season win over Ole Miss. 2015 Woods was a key SOLO TACKLES: 5, vs. So. Carolina, 10/17/2015 performer in the interior TOTAL TACKLES: 6, vs. Georgia, 9/12/2015 defensive front of team's SACKS: 1, vs. Georgia, 9/12/2015 3-4 scheme... Played in all 12 games, earning five starts at nose tackle... Rotated at interior tackle post with Nifae Lealao through the season... Ended year with 24 total tackles, 12 solo stops, a quarterback sack, two tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery... Had a stellar early-season game against Georgia, producing six tackles, a sack and forced fumble... Set personal high with five solo tackles against South Carolina... Registered a forced fumble at Florida, and key fumble recovery in win over Kentucky. 2014 Woods became a key contributor in the interior defensive front as a first-year player in team's 3-4 scheme... Participated in all 12 games, earning five starting assignments at defensive end... Starts came in
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2016 Wright enjoyed his biggest role as a Commodore, contributing in 12 games at outside linebacker... He finished the year with 13 total tackles, including nine solo stops, 3.5 tackles for loss, two QB hurries, a forced fumble and fumble recovery... Produced multiple tackles against four opponents: Florida, Georgia, Ole Miss and NC State in the Camping World Independence Bowl... Forced fumble came in the win over Tennessee, fumble recovery came against South Carolina. 2015 Wright saw action in every game as a redshirt freshman outside linebacker and special teams contributor... Posted three tackles, including a sack, in victory over Austin Peay. 2014 Wright did not see action as a true freshman linebacker. HIGH SCHOOL Two-year captain and defensive starter... As senior DE, posted 7.5 quarterback sacks and 13 tackles for loss among 74 total tackles... Also posted a touchdown among eight TOTAL TACKLES: 3, vs. Austin Peay, 9/19/2015 receptions as TE... Team MVP SOLO TACKLES: 2, vs. N.C. State, 12/26/2016 and Southern California All-State DL recipient... As a junior, registered 46 total tackles, including four sacks... Earned All-State honors as a power forward in basketball. ACADEMICS Wright is majoring in human & organizational development, and is a 2016 All-SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient. PERSONAL Charles Eugene Wright... “Chuck”... Born May 24, 1996... Son of Ryan and Tyra Wright.. Dad is an engineer; mom is a financial analyst... Has one brother, Ryan Jr... Family moved to California from Florida.
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TACKLES TFL SACKS FF/FR QH 9-4-13 3.5-14 0.0-0 1/1 2 1-2-3 1.5-5 1.0-4 0/0 0 10-6-16 5.0-19 1.0-4 1/1 2
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Defensive End Senior H 6-5 • 265 Stone Mountain, Ga. H Stephenson HS
Wynn
2016 Wynn enjoyed his finest year as a Commodore... Played in 12 of 13 games at defensive end, earning 10 starting assignments... Finished the year by setting career highs with 20 solo stops and 28 total tackles... Concluded year with five total tackles -- a career high -- in Commodores’ win over Tennessee... Registered four stops vs. NC State in Camping World Independence Bowl... Also contributed a key quarterback sack in lateseason victory over Ole Miss. TOTAL TACKLES: 6, vs. UMass, 9/21/2014 2015 Wynn played in every game SOLO TACKLES: 4 (2x) most recently vs. for the Commodores, seeing action Tennessee, 11/26/2016 at defensive end after moving from outside linebacker in spring drills... Earned starting assignments against Georgia, South Carolina, Missouri and Florida... Finished with single-season highs of eight solo tackles, 21 total tackles and three tackles for loss... Produced QB sack in opener vs. Western
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Kentucky... Season high of four tackles came at Florida. 2014 As first-year defensive contributor, Wynn played in all 12 games, seeing action as outside linebacker... Also participated on various special team units... Finished the year with 13 total tackles, one quarterback sack and 1.5 tackles for loss... Earned early-season starts vs. UMass and South Carolina... Posted career-high six tackles in win over UMass. 2013 Wynn did not see action, spending his first year on campus getting stronger and adding bulk in the weight room. HIGH SCHOOL Standout defender at Atlanta’s top public schools... Started two years at DE for Jaguars... As senior earned first-team All-State DL recognition after posting 19 tackles for loss and 11 sacks among 87 tackles... Also contributed a pair of forced fumbles helping 2012 Jags advance to second round of AAAAA state playoffs... As a first-year starter in 2011, registered 51 tackles and eight sacks for 9-2 team that also reached state playoffs... Two-year letterwinner in track & field. ACADEMICS Wynn is scheduled to complete majors in educational studies and history this December. He is a 2016 SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient who studied abroad in Switzerland during May 2016. PERSONAL Jonathan Paul Wynn... Son of Todd and Donna Wynn... Born Sept. 21, 1994... Has a sister, Sierra... Dad is an engineer; mom works in technical support and is a Nashville native... Attended same high school as Commodore senior RB Dallas Rivers.
Wynn's Career Defensive Statistics 2016 2015 2014 Career
TACKLES 20-8-28 8-13-21 5-8-13 33-29-62
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TFL SACKS QH FF/FR 2.0-2 1.0-1 3 0/0 3.0-13 1.0-7 2 0/0 1.5-10 1.0-8 0 0/0 6.5-25 3.0-16 5 0/0
THE SIGNEES SIGNEES POSITION Feleti Afemui Linebacker Colin Anderson Linebacker Bryce Bailey Offensive Line James Bostic Wide Receiver Jonah Buchanan Defensive Line Cole Clemens Offensive Line Tae Daley Defensive Back Brayden DeVault-Smith Linebacker Stone Edwards Defensive Line Jacob Free Quarterback Allan George Defensive Back Randall Haynie Defensive Back Grant Miller Offensive Line Dimitri Moore Linebacker Dayo Odeyingbo Defensive Line Michael Owusu Linebacker Chris Pierce Wide Receiver Jalen Pinkney Defensive Line Jonathan Stewart^ Offensive Line Saige Young Offensive Line ^Enters Vanderbilt as sophomore
HT. 6-3 6-2 6-5 6-3 6-4 6-6 6-0 6-3 6-5 6-4 6-1 6-0 6-4 6-3 6-6 6-5 6-4 6-4 6-8 6-4
WT. 235 215 305 208 270 305 185 208 245 215 185 185 260 215 250 228 208 230 305 315
RESIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL/OTHER Kahului, Hawaii Maui Florence, Ala. Brooks Newburgh, Ind. Castle Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Cardinal Gibbons Honolulu, Hawaii Iolani South Jordan, Utah Bingham Warner Robins, Ga. Northside Nashville, Tenn. Pearl-Cohn Hillsborough, N.C. Orange Brantley, Ala. Brantley Andalusia, Ala. Andalusia Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Cardinal Gibbons Fort Lauderdale, Fla. St. Thomas Aquinas Cedar Hill, Texas Cedar Hill Irving, Texas Ranchview Oxnard, Calif. Oaks Christian Smithfield, Va. Smithfield Norcross, Ga. Norcross Lawrenceville, Ga. Mountain View Versailles, Ky. Woodford Co./Dodge City
FELETI AFEMUI
COLIN ANDERSON
BRYCE BAILEY
Kahului, Hawaii•Maui HS
Florence, Ala.•Brooks HS
Newburgh, Ind.•Castle HS
HIGH SCHOOL Two-year captain... Three-year starter for Sabers... Started at linebacker during junior and senior seasons... Earned Maui Interscholastic League Defensive Player of the Year Award and All-State honors as senior after registering Afemui 61 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, three quarterback sacks and three forced fumbles... Earned team’s MVP Award as senior... Two-time All-District selection played in postseason Polynesian Bowl following senior campaign... Initially earned varsity starting role at wide receiver as sophomore... Lettered on varsity basketball squad as junior... High academic performer who ranks among the top of his senior class. PERSONAL Born Dec. 22, 1999.... “Leti”... Son of Penisoni and Amelia Iolani Afemui... Oldest of four siblings: two brothers, To’a and Mosese; and a sister, Taiamoni... Dad and mom work in hospitality industry... Enjoys basketball and volleyball.
HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Two-year starter at linebacker for two-time north Alabama regional champs... In 2016, contributed 56 total tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, three quarterback sacks and three Anderson forced fumbles for 9-3 squad that advanced to second round of 5A playoffs... As junior, earned All-State and Region Defensive Player of the Year honors after helping Lions to 11 wins and 4A state semifinals... Registered 78 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and four sacks in 2015... Standout sprinter on track team.. High academic achiever. PERSONAL Colin Christopher Anderson... Born Sept. 5, 1998... Son of Charlie and Jennifer Anderson... Has two brothers, Kael and Quinn... Dad works in biotechnology sales... Granddad is in Grambling Basketball Hall of Fame.
Linebacker•6-3, 235
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Linebacker•6-2, 215
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Offensive Line•6-5, 305
HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Three-year offensive line starter for south Indiana power located on Ohio River... As senior, earned 5A first-team All-State and All-Metro, helping Castle to 8-4 mark, sectional title and 5A state Bailey quarterfinals... Credited with 25 domination blocks and 12 pancake blocks as senior, contributing to offense averaging 35.1 points and breaking numerous school records... Two-time state finalist in shot put, with personal best toss of 50'8"... Four-year Student Council representative... Honors student. PERSONAL Bryce Eric Bailey... Born Oct. 15, 1998... Son of Dr. Jason and Heather Bailey... Both parents are educators... Has a younger sister, Lizzie... Interested in medicine... Traveled to England and France with People-to-People Ambassador service program... Enjoys cooking.
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THE SIGNEES JAMES BOSTIC
JONAH BUCHANAN
COLE CLEMENS
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.•Cardinal Gibbons HS
Honolulu, Hawaii•Iolani HS
South Jordan, Utah•Bingham HS
HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Three-year varsity letterwinner... Two-year starter on defensive line for college prep school in Honolulu... Two-time Second Team All-District honoree in powerful Interscholastic Buchanan League of Honolulu (ILH)... Key contributor in team’s turnaround from seven conference losses to eventual appearance in Division I state finals... Registered 39 total tackles, three quarterback sacks and three fumble recoveries... Contributed to Division II state championship squad as a sophomore... Threw shot put and discus on track & field squad... Earned two letters in basketball. PERSONAL Born Dec. 6, 1998... Son of Phillip and Marijo Buchanan... Has an older brother, Joshua, and a younger sister, Maya... Dad works as a police officer... Enjoys hiking and hanging out at the beach, but doesn’t surf... Enjoys robotics, golf and ping pong.
HIGH SCHOOL Multi-year captain for one of nation’s top football powers... Threeyear starter for school located in Salt Lake City suburb... As physical senior tackle, registered more than 30 knockdown blocks for Miners squad that captured 14 Clemens consecutive wins, a 5A state championship, and received invitation to play south Florida power St. Thomas Aquinas HS in the postseason GEICO State Champions Bowl in Texas... Helped Bingham to back-to-back state championships as junior and senior... Three-time All-State and AllRegion offensive line selection... Earned multiple letters as pitcher on baseball team and shot put/ discus thrower on track & field squad. PERSONAL Cole Robert Clemens... Born May 24, 1999 in Illinois... Son of Robert and Julie Clemens... Has an older sister, Taylor... Enjoys snow skiing.
Wide Receiver•6-3, 208
HIGH SCHOOL Senior co-captain... Starting wide receiver as senior, helping Fort Lauderdale private school to five-win improvement over previous season... As senior, registered 26 catches for 415 receiving yards and seven Bostic touchdowns as Cardinal Gibbons finished 9-2 and reached second round of 5A playoffs... Earned All-Broward County honors as senior; invited to play in postseason BrowardDade All-Star Game... Moved to wideout as senior after playing both tight end and receiver as junior... Played basketball through sophomore year. PERSONAL James Edward Bostic III... Born Nov. 16, 1999... Son of James Bostic Jr. and Terri Grant... Dad is a law enforcement officer in Coral Springs, Fla.; mom is a store manager... Dad rushed for 1,205 yards as an Auburn running back in 1993, then played three seasons in NFL after being third round draft pick... Prep teammate of fellow Vanderbilt signee Randall Haynie... Enjoys playing basketball.
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TAE DALEY
Defensive Back•6-0, 185
Warner Robins, Ga.•Northside HS HIGH SCHOOL Postseason defensive captain as senior... Three-year starter in secondary for central Georgia power... As senior CB, registered five interceptions, eight passes defended, four forced fumbles and 84 tackles for 11-3 Eagles Daley squad that advanced to 6A state semifinals... Earned All-State and All-Middle Georgia recognition as senior... Accumulated 13 interceptions, 20 defensed passes and more than 200 tackles in prep career... As sophomore, started for Northside squad that captured 5A state championship... Standout on Northside soccer team, earning All-State honors as junior. PERSONAL O’montae Devondre Daley... Born Oct. 8, 1998 in Miami... Son of Tameka Laurama... Has two brothers, Brandon and Darious, who is playing defensive back in the Canadian Football League... Enrolled in Vanderbilt classes this January.
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Defensive Line•6-4, 270
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BRAYDEN DEVAULTSMITH Linebacker•6-3, 208
Nashville, Tenn.•Pearl-Cohn HS HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Two-year starter, three-year letterwinner for one of region’s top public school programs... As senior, named Region Defensive MVP after posting 155 total tackles, 26 tackles for loss DeVault-Smith and three forced fumbles, helping Pearl-Cohn to 12-2 record and 4A state final appearance... All-State, All-Midstate and All-Region as senior... Helped Firebirds to state semifinals or finals in all three varsity years... Though a member of Pearl-Cohn squad, attended Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet School... Finalist for Hume Award, given to top student-athlete in metro Nashville schools. PERSONAL Brayden Edward Wright DeVaultSmith... Born Feb. 2, 1999... Son of the late Edward Smith and Mary DeVault... Mom works as infection prevention nurse at Vanderbilt Medical Center... Has a younger sister, Amani... Plays piano... Enjoys basketball and baseball.
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Offensive Line•6-6, 305
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STONE EDWARDS Defensive Line•6-5, 248
Hillsborough, N.C.•Orange HS HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Three-year varsity letterwinner for school near Durham... Two-year defensive starter, playing tackle and end... As senior, was a standout for defense that allowed only 35 total points during the regular season... Edwards Registered 15 quarterback sacks and 23 tackles for loss among 67 total tackles as senior, helping 12-1 Panthers to first undefeated regular season in school history... Named First Team All-State and All-Region as senior... Posted a sack in postseason Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas All-Star Game appearance... Contributed four sacks among 26 tackles in five appearances as a junior... Lettered in wrestling prior to focusing on football as junior... High academic achiever. PERSONAL Stone Carter Edwards... Born Feb. 14, 1999... Son of Lori Carter-Edwards and Lloyd Edwards... Older brother, Kalimba, played seven years as defensive end in NFL... Both parents are professors: mom as an epidemiologist; dad as a biostatistician... Enjoys computational mechanics and playing video games.
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THE SIGNEES JACOB FREE
ALLAN GEORGE
RANDALL HAYNIE
Brantley, Ala.•Brantley HS
Andalusia, Ala.•Andalusia HS
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.•Cardinal Gibbons HS
HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Three-year starting quarterback, helping south Alabama school to 30-9 overall record... As senior, threw for 2,727 yards and 32 touchdowns, and ran for another nine scores, helping Bulldogs to 7-5 record Free and Class 1A playoffs... Named first-team All-State, All-Region and finalist for Alabama 1A Back of the Year Award as a senior... Also averaged more than 40 yards as team’s punter... Amassed 7,367 passing yards and 95 touchdown passes during three-year career... Standout pitcher/shortstop in baseball... Also lettered in basketball. PERSONAL Jacob Randall Free... Born Nov. 16, 1998... Son of Randall Free and Ginger Nichols... Has four younger sisters: Gracie, Savannah, Anna Claire and Evelyn... Dad is self-employed; mom works as an insurance underwriter... Avid duck hunter and golfer.
HIGH SCHOOL Senior co-captain... Standout cornerback-return specialist as senior at Andalusia, a 4A power in south Alabama... As senior, named first-team All-State and All-Region after contributing seven interceptions, nine defensed George passes and 49 tackles for 12-2 Bulldog squad that advanced to 4A semifinals... George’s interception total ranked second in state... Returned two punts and an interception for scores... Transferred to Andalusia after starting two years at nearby Straughn HS... Standout guard in hoops, currently starting for a fourth year of varsity basketball... National Honor Society and student government member. PERSONAL Darian Allan George... “AG”... Born July 16, 1999... Son of Daryl and Angela George... Dad works for Shaw Industries; mom is a teacher... Has an older brother, Daryl Jr., and an older sister, Adrianna... Dad and brother were standout baseball players... Enjoys bowling.
HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Two-year starting defensive back for one of south Florida’s top private programs... As a senior shutdown cornerback, posted four interceptions, nine defensed passes, 43 tackles, forced two fumbles Haynie and two blocked punts for 9-2 Cardinal Gibbons squad that lost to eventual 5A champion in second round of state playoffs... As senior, earned All-Broward County honors from Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel as senior... Played in postseason Blue-Grey All-American Game... Also lettered in track & field. PERSONAL Randall Walter Haynie... Born Sept. 28, 1999... Son of Walter and Daphne Haynie... Dad is a business development vice president; mom is an occupation manager... Dad played college football at Columbia University... Has two brothers, Ryan and Richard... Prep teammate of fellow Vanderbilt signee James Bostic.
Quarterback•6-4, 215
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GRANT MILLER Offensive Line•6-4, 260
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.•St. Thomas Aquinas HS HIGH SCHOOL As senior transfer, started at offensive tackle for one of nation’s top prep programs... Helped St. Thomas Aquinas to 13-2 mark and 2016 7A state title, the Raiders’ third straight championship, and appearance in postseason GEICO Miller State Champions Bowl played in Texas... As senior, credited with 28 knockdown blocks, 11 pancake blocks and just one sack allowed, earning First Team All-State and All-Area honors from Miami Herald... Also did not commit a single penalty during 2016 senior... Invited to participate in postseason Offense-Defense AllAmerican Game... Started as junior on offensive line at another powerful Florida private school, IMG Academy... Also lettered in baseball. PERSONAL Grant Warren Miller... Born Sept. 22, 1998 in St. Louis... Son of Kim Miller and Fred Miller... Has a younger brother, Evan... Mom is an author; dad is retired from NFL where he started for more than a decade at offensive tackle... Big fan of Chicago professional sports teams.
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Defensive Back•6-1, 185
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DIMITRI MOORE
Defensive Back•6-0, 185
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DAYO ODEYINGBO Defensive Line•6-6, 250
Linebacker•6-3, 215
Irving, Texas •Ranchview HS
Cedar Hill, Texas•Cedar Hill HS HIGH SCHOOL Two-time team captain... Starter at outside linebacker for one of top programs in Dallas-Fort Worth area...Helped Cedar Hill to 34-7 overall record as three-year letterwinner, including one 6A state title and three playoff appearMoore ances... As senior, posted 61 solo tackles, 12 quarterback sacks and 18 tackles for loss among 90 total tackles, helping Longhorns to 11-3 mark and deep run in state playoffs... Posted 28 solo tackles and four sacks for 9-2 squad as junior... Honorable mention All-State as senior, two-time All-Region recipient... Contributed on Cedar Hill’s state title as sophomore... Accumulated 15 sacks among 200 tackles during career. PERSONAL Dimitri Deontae Moore... “Mimi”... Born Sept. 29, 1998... Son of Valesca Moore... Has four siblings; three brothers, Herman, Richard and Jalon, and a sister, Jasmine... His brother Richard is a rising junior linebacker at Texas A&M... Plays the piano... Enjoys swimming and playing pool... Enrolled in Vanderbilt classes in January.
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HIGH SCHOOL Three-year letterwinner for Dallas-Fort Worth metro power... Two-year starter at defensive end and offensive tackle... As senior, registered 20 tackles for loss and seven quarterback sacks among Odeyingbo 47 total tackles and added three forced fumbles, helping Wolves to 7-4 record and 4A state playoffs for three straight years... On offense, posted 25 knockdown blocks as left tackle... Two-time All-District recipient... Lettered as hurdler and shot put/ discus thrower on track & field squad. PERSONAL Temidayo Jordan Odeyingbo... (DI-oh Oh-DANG-bow)... Born Sept. 24, 1999 in Brooklyn, NY... Older brother, Dare, is a rising junior defensive end with the Commodores... Dad works as software engineer; mom is a nurse practitioner... Parents are natives of Nigeria... Enjoys cooking.
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THE SIGNEES MICHAEL OWUSU
CHRIS PIERCE
JALEN PINKNEY
Oxnard, Calif.•Oaks Christian HS
Smithfield, Va. •Smithfield HS
Norcross, Ga. •Norcross HS
HIGH SCHOOL Two-year starter for one of Southern California’s top private schools... Two-way starter for Lions, appearing at linebacker, defensive line and wide receiver... As senior, helped 8-3 Oaks Christian reach CIF So. California Owusu Division 2 state playoffs, contributing 28 solo tackles among 54 total stops, and four quarterback sacks... Earned All-Region recognition as senior... Started at wide receiver as a junior, contributed 15 catches for 11-1 squad that reached Division 2 state quarterfinals... Standout forward in basketball. PERSONAL Michael Mulivai Owusu... Born Oct. 29, 1998... Son of Francis and Luaiva Owusu... Youngest of five siblings, all of whom have participated in collegiate athletics: Francis and Chris, football players at Stanford; Brian, a football player at Harvard; and Crystal, a basketball player at Columbia... Dad was 400-meter sprinter on Ghanian Olympic team.
HIGH SCHOOL Two-year team captain... Four-year starter for Packers... Team offensive MVP as senior... Topped district as senior with 43 receptions, good for 709 yards and 11 touchdowns, helping Smithfield to 8-3 record and 4A East Pierce Region playoffs... Also posted 47 solo tackles, six tackles for loss and an interception as senior linebacker... Registered 45 receptions for 776 yards and 13 scores during junior season... Three-time All-Region recipient... Standout four-year starter on Smithfield hoops team that captured district title in 2016... Twotime All-Region forward on basketball squad. PERSONAL Christopher Alphonso Pierce Jr... Born Nov. 2, 1998... Son of Christopher and Doreatha Pierce... Has two older brothers, Jaqoun Goodman and Deljuan Goodman... Dad works in transportation; mom is a librarian... Interested in pursuing engineering degree... Enjoys boxing.
JONATHAN STEWART
SAIGE YOUNG
Lawrenceville, Ga.•Mountain View HS
Versailles, Ky.•Woodford Co. HS/Dodge City
Linebacker•6-5, 228
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Offensive Line•6-8, 305
HIGH SCHOOL Senior co-captain... Two-year starter on offensive line for north Georgia public school... As senior, contributed 29 knockdown blocks as starting left tackle, leading Mountain View squad to 8-3 overall record Stewart and 7A state playoffs... Stewart’s blocking helped Bears’ offense average 32.1 points and produce nearly 4,000 total yards... As senior, named All-Region and All-County... Played in postseason Gwinnett County All-Star Game... Started every game as a junior, his first year to participate in organized football... Honors student. PERSONAL Jonathan Kordell Stewart... Born Feb. 4, 1999 in Maryland... Son of Patrick Stewart and Angela Collins... Has three brothers: C.J., Shane and Thomas... Mom works as a counselor.
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Wide Receiver•6-4, 208
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Defensive Line•6-4, 230
HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Three-year letterwinner... Two-year starter at defensive end for one of top programs in Atlanta vicinity... As senior, registered 13 quarterback sacks and 23 tackles for loss among 71 total stops, helping Norcross Pinkney to 11-1 overall record, undefeated regular season and second round of 7A state playoffs... Named All-State as senior, and two-time All-Region recipient... Appeared in Elite Classic and Gwinnett All-Star Game... As junior, posted six quarterback sacks among 68 tackles as 7-4 Blue Devils reached 7A playoffs... Helped Norcross to 7A state championship as sophomore in 2014. PERSONAL Jalen Theodore Pinkney... Born Nov. 29, 1998... Son of Horace and Anika Pinkney... Older brother, Jared, is a redshirt sophomore tight end for the Commodores... Also has a younger sister, Alayna... Dad is a regional manager; mom is human resources professional... Enjoys singing and cooking.
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Offensive Line•6-4, 315
HIGH SCHOOL Two-year captain and three-year starter on offensive line for 5A school located just west of Lexington... Earned honorable mention All-State as senior. JUNIOR COLLEGE Started at offensive line in 2016, Young his only season at Dodge City... Earned honorable mention All-Conference at guard for Conquistadors' squad that finished with a 7-4 record. PERSONAL Saige Caden Young... Born Jan. 11, 1998... Son of Leroy Young and Lisa Mitchell... Has an older brother, Landen, and younger sister, Emmaria... Born and raised in Kentucky... Mom works in residential health care; dad is municipal worker... Enjoys fishing.
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2016 STATISTICS TOTAL POINTS BY QUARTER
SCORE (quarter)
2016 GAME RESULTS
1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total
VANDERBILT 52 103 65 72 7 299 OPPONENTS 92 90 58 66 6 312
TEAM STATISTICS
VANDERBILT
OPPONENT
SCORING 299 312 Points Per Game 23.0 24.0 FIRST DOWNS 253 266 Rushing 105 108 Passing 129 138 Penalty 19 20 RUSHING YARDAGE 2138 2126 Yards gained rushing 2473 2348 Yards lost rushing 335 222 Rushing Attempts 497 455 Average Per Rush 4.3 4.7 Average Per Game 164.5 163.5 TDs Rushing 26 14 PASSING YARDAGE 2486 3180 Att-Comp-Int 394-210-11 444-271-5 Average Per Pass 6.3 7.2 Average Per Catch 11.8 11.7 Average Per Game 191.2 244.6 TDs Passing 9 20 TOTAL OFFENSE 4624 5306 Total Plays 891 899 Average Per Play 5.2 5.9 Average Per Game 355.7 408.2 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 36-850 39-902 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 18-138 20-141 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 5-63 11-164 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 23.6 23.1 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 7.7 7.1 INT RETURN AVERAGE 12.6 14.9 FUMBLES-LOST 16-4 24-14 PENALTIES-Yards 67-575 80-726 Average Per Game 44.2 55.8 PUNTS-Yards 73-2922 61-2525 Average Per Punt 40.0 41.4 Net punt average 36.5 37.8 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 31:48 28:12 3RD-DOWN Conversions 65/183 77/191 3rd-Down Pct 36% 40% 4TH-DOWN Conversions 6/18 6/19 4th-Down Pct 33% 32% SACKS BY-Yards 15-78 32-217 MISC YARDS 46 0 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 36 37 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 15-19 19-25 ON-SIDE KICKS 0-0 0-0 RED-ZONE SCORES 43-46 93% 32-49 65% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS 32-46 70% 23-49 47% PAT-ATTEMPTS 36-36 100% 33-35 94% ATTENDANCE 187451 351078 Games/Avg Per Game 6/31242 6/58513 Neutral Site Games 1/28995
DATE OPPONENT
9/1 9/10 9/17 9/24 10/1 10/8 10/15 10/22 11/5 11/12 11/19 11/26 12/26
W/L,SCORE OVERALL CONF. TIME ATT.
S. Carolina L 13-10 Middle Tennessee W 47-24 at Georgia Tech L 38-7 at Western KY W 31-30 (OT) Florida L 13-6 at Kentucky L 20-13 at Georgia W 17-16 Tennessee State W 35-17 at Auburn L 23-16 at Missouri L 26-17 Ole Miss W 38-17 Tennessee W 45-34 vs. NC State L 41-17
0-1 1-1 1-2 2-2 2-3 2-4 3-4 4-4 4-5 4-6 5-6 6-6 6-7
0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-3 1-3 1-3 1-4 1-5 2-5 3-5 3-5
3:26 3:41 3:08 3:38 3:19 3:30 3:18 3:12 3:21 3:38 3:40 3:35 3:40
30,304 29,627 41,916 23,774 30,565 55,030 92,746 31,084 87,451 50,261 27,763 38,108 28,995
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS PASSING
GP
Eff. Att-Comp-Int Pct Yards TD Long Avg/G
• Kyle Shurmur 13 110.95 204-375-10 54.4 2409 9 Wade Freebeck 3 80.52 6-13-1 46.2 77 0 TEAM 8 0.00 0-4-0 0.0 0 0 • Khari Blasingame 13 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 • Trent Sherfield 13 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 Total 13 108.25 210-394-11 53.3 2486 9 Opponents 13 133.81 271-444-5 61.0 3180 20
RUSHING
185.3 25.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 191.2 244.6
GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G
• Ralph Webb 13 250 1323 • Khari Blasingame 13 97 453 Darrius Sims 12 41 292 • Trent Sherfield 13 7 97 • Dallas Rivers 13 20 93 • Josh Crawford 9 14 71 • Dovaven Tennyson 8 4 31 Wade Freebeck 3 3 9 • Sam Dobbs 13 1 5 • Kalija Lipscomb 12 3 6 • Bailey McElwain 13 1 0 • Tommy Openshaw 13 1 0 TEAM 8 4 0 • Sam Loy 13 1 -5 • Kyle Shurmur 13 50 98 Total 13 497 2473 Opponents 13 455 2348
RECEIVING
76 22 0 0 0 76 93
• C.J. Duncan • Trent Sherfield • Kalija Lipscomb • Caleb Scott • Jared Pinkney • Ralph Webb • Nathan Marcus • Sam Dobbs • Bailey McElwain Darrius Sims • Khari Blasingame Latevius Rayford • Dallas Rivers Sean Dowling Total Opponents
GP No.
40 1283 5.1 13 4 449 4.6 10 21 271 6.6 1 0 97 13.9 1 1 92 4.6 1 5 66 4.7 0 3 28 7.0 0 0 9 3.0 0 0 5 5.0 0 1 5 1.7 0 0 0 0.0 0 2 -2 -2.0 0 7 -7 -1.8 0 24 -29 -29.0 0 227 -129 -2.6 0 335 2138 4.3 26 222 2126 4.7 14
Yards
Avg TD
13 44 494 11.2 13 34 472 13.9 12 27 319 11.8 13 24 466 19.4 13 22 274 12.5 13 21 166 7.9 13 11 73 6.6 13 6 73 12.2 13 6 35 5.8 12 5 61 12.2 13 4 8 2.0 11 3 26 8.7 13 2 13 6.5 13 1 6 6.0 13 210 2486 11.8 13 271 3180 11.7
VAN D E R B I LT FO OTBALL 2017
0 1 2 0 2 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 9 20
49 98.7 22 34.5 33 22.6 45 7.5 39 7.1 20 7.3 16 3.5 7 3.0 5 0.4 4 0.4 0 0.0 0 -0.2 0 -0.9 0 -2.2 14 -9.9 49 164.5 60 163.5
Long
Avg/G
31 76 45 66 28 37 11 30 18 39 9 14 7 6 76 93
38.0 36.3 26.6 35.8 21.1 12.8 5.6 5.6 2.7 5.1 0.6 2.4 1.0 0.5 191.2 244.6
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2016 STATISTICS TOTAL OFFENSE
GP Plays Rush
Pass Total
Avg/G
• Kyle Shurmur 13 425 -129 2409 2280 175.4 • Ralph Webb 13 250 1283 0 1283 98.7 • Khari Blasingame 13 98 449 0 449 34.5 Darrius Sims 12 41 271 0 271 22.6 • Trent Sherfield 13 8 97 0 97 7.5 • Dallas Rivers 13 20 92 0 92 7.1 Wade Freebeck 3 16 9 77 86 28.7 • Josh Crawford 9 14 66 0 66 7.3 • Donaven Tennyson 8 4 28 0 28 3.5 • Kalija Lipscomb 12 3 5 0 5 0.4 • Sam Dobbs 13 1 5 0 5 0.4 • Tommy Openshaw 13 1 -2 0 -2 -0.2 TEAM 8 8 -7 0 -7 -0.9 • Sam Loy 13 1 -29 0 -29 -2.2 VU Total 13 891 2138 2486 4624 355.7 Opponents 13 899 2126 3180 5306 408.2
|——— PATs ——––—| SCORING TDs FGs Kick Rush Rec Pass DXP Saf Pts
• Tommy Openshaw • Ralph Webb • Khari Blasingame • Jared Pinkney • Bailey McElwain • Trent Sherfield • Kalija Lipscomb • Taurean Ferguson • Sam Dobbs • Nathan Marcus • Dallas Rivers Darrius Sims TEAM VU Total Opponents
0 15-19 36-36 13 0-0 0-0 10 0-0 0-0 2 0-0 0-0 2 0-0 0-0 2 0-0 0-0 2 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 36 15-19 36-36 37 19-25 33-35
0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 81 0 78 0 60 0 12 0 12 0 12 0 12 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 1 2 1 299 0 312
ALL-PURPOSE
• Ralph Webb Darrius Sims • Trent Sherfield • C.J. Duncan • Kalija Lipscomb • Caleb Scott • Khari Blasingame • Jared Pinkney • Dallas Rivers • Sam Dobbs • Nathan Marcus • Josh Crawford • Oren Burks • Bailey McElwain • Donaven Tennyson Latevius Rayford • Ryan White Wade Freebeck Sean Dowling • Tre Herndon • Sam Loy • Kyle Shurmur VU Total Opponents
GP Rush Rec PR KOR Ret Total 13 1283 166 0 12 271 61 -5 13 97 472 0 13 0 494 4 12 5 319 149 13 0 466 0 13 449 8 0 13 0 274 0 13 92 13 0 13 5 73 0 13 0 73 0 9 66 0 0 13 0 0 0 13 0 35 0 8 28 0 0 11 0 26 0 12 0 0 -10 3 9 0 0 13 0 6 0 13 0 0 0 13 -29 0 0 13 -129 0 0 13 2138 2486 138 13 2126 3180 141
Avg
49 0 1498 115.2 730 0 1057 88.1 0 0 569 43.8 48 0 546 42.0 0 0 473 39.4 0 0 466 35.8 0 0 457 35.2 0 0 274 21.1 0 0 105 8.1 0 0 78 6.0 3 0 76 5.8 0 0 66 7.3 0 59 59 4.5 0 0 35 2.7 0 0 28 3.5 0 0 26 2.4 20 0 10 0.8 0 0 9 3.0 0 0 6 0.5 0 4 4 0.3 0 0 -29 -2.2 0 0 -129 -9.9 850 63 5675 436.5 902 164 6513 501.0
KICKOFF RETURNS
No.
Yds
Avg TD
Long
PUNT RETURNS
No.
Yds
Avg TD
Long
Darrius Sims • C.J. Duncan • Ralph Webb • Ryan White • Nathan Marcus VU Total Opponents • Kalija Lipscomb • Ryan White • C.J. Duncan Darrius Sims VU Total Opponents
27 730 27.0 5 48 9.6 2 49 24.5 1 20 20.0 1 3 3.0 36 850 23.6 39 902 23.1
10 149 14.9 5 -10 -2.0 2 4 2.0 1 -5 -5.0 18 138 7.7 20 141 7.1
0 95 0 17 0 26 0 20 0 3 0 95 1 100
0 71 0 4 0 3 0 0 0 71 0 35
VANDERBILT SCORING DRIVES OPP PLAYS YARDS TIME So. Carolina 5 13 3:23 So. Carolina 13 67 6:06 Middle Tenn. 4 -1 1:18 Middle Tenn. 6 30 2:37 Middle Tenn. 3 7 0:50 Middle Tenn. 7 75 3:18 Middle Tenn. 7 63 1:00 Middle Tenn. 4 54 1:48 Middle Tenn. 6 40 2:57 Georgia Tech 11 75 5:20 Western KY 12 76 6:02 Western KY 10 75 5:45 Western KY 5 72 2:32 Western KY 7 75 1:02 Western KY 6 25 0:00 Florida 12 56 4:14 Florida 13 75 6:57 Kentucky 8 23 3:30 Kentucky 14 85 6:47 Georgia 2 2 0:22 Georgia 4 7 1:23 Georgia 8 75 4:04 Tenn. State 5 73 2:48 Tenn. State 11 92 5:45 Tenn. State 5 78 2:51
90
SCORING PLAY Openshaw 36-yd. FG Blasingame 1-yd. run Openshaw 32-yd. FG Blasingame 3-yd. run Webb 1-yd. run Webb 3-yd. run Lipscomb 16-yd. pass from Shurmur Blasingame 1-yd. run Rivers 3-yd. run Lipscomb 10-yd. pass from Shurmur Webb 4-yd. run Webb 2-yd. run Openshaw 22-yd. FG Webb 2-yd. run Marcus 5-yd. pass from Shurmur Openshaw 38-yd. FG Openshaw 27-yd. FG Openshaw 48-yd. FG Openshaw 26-yd. FG Webb 1-yd. run Openshaw 38-yd. FG Blasingame 2-yd. run Blasingame 1-yd. run Pinkney 21-yd. pass from Shurmur Blasingame 3-yd. run
OPP PLAYS YARDS TIME Tenn. State 4 73 2:00 Tenn. State 12 70 6:19 Auburn 7 41 2:44 Auburn 9 66 4:07 Auburn 13 57 6:57 Auburn 13 46 7:29 Mizzou 7 75 3:26 Mizzou 8 59 3:20 Mizzou 10 75 6:16 Ole Miss 2 76 0:46 Ole Miss 7 72 3:13 Ole Miss 9 90 4:12 Ole Miss 5 21 1:34 Ole Miss 11 72 5:26 Ole Miss 8 72 3:45 Tennessee 6 75 2:26 Tennessee 7 76 3:21 Tennessee 2 80 0:48 Tennessee 7 62 2:43 Tennessee 10 83 3:04 Tennessee 7 49 2:45 Tennessee 5 80 2:40 NCState 8 46 4:12 NCState 11 75 4:36 NCState 3 4 1:26
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SCORING PLAY Blasingame 4-yd. run Sherfield 14-yd. run Openshaw 52-yd. FG Pinkney 8-yd. pass from Shurmur Openshaw 34-yd. FG Openshaw 47-yd. FG Blasingame 4-yd. run Openshaw 24-yd. FG Webb 1-yd. run Webb 4-yd. run Sherfield 5-yd. pass from Shurmur Webb 11-yd. run Openshaw 24-yd. FG Webb 1-yd. run McElwain 3-yd. pass from Shurmur McElwain 18-yd. pass from Shurmur Dobbs 20-yd. pass from Shurmur Webb 9-yd. run Openshaw 31-yd. FG Blasingame 12-yd. run Sims 3-yd. run Webb 28-yd. run Openshaw 52-yd. FG Webb 30-yd. run Blasingame 1-yd. run
2016 STATISTICS FIELD GOALS
FGM-FGA
%
• Tommy Openshaw
15-19
78.9
PUNTING
• Sam Loy TEAM • Reid Nelson VU Total Opponents
No.
Yds
1-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Lg Blk 5-6
Avg
6-6
2-5
2-2 52
0
Long TB FC I-20 Blk
68 2832 41.6 3 34 11.3 2 56 28.0 73 2922 40.0 61 2525 41.4
67 6 15 22 2 28 0 0 0 0 35 0 0 0 0 67 6 15 22 2 62 4 21 26 0
FIELD GOAL SEQUENCE
VANDERBILT
South Carolina Middle Tennessee at Georgia Tech at Western Kentucky Florida at Kentucky at Georgia Tennessee State at Auburn at Missouri Ole Miss Tennessee vs. NC State
(36), 45 (32) (41) (22) (38), (27) (48), 49, (26) (38) 48 (52), (34), (47) (24) (24) (31) (52), 27
OPPONENT
(48), (55) (39), 44
25, (25) (42), (26) (46), (28) (45), (22), (36) (37) (45), (53), (33), 35 55, 21 (23) (41), (25), 37
Numbers in (parentheses) indicate successful field goals.
INDIVIDUAL DEFENSIVE STATISTICS # Name
GP
Solo
41 Zach Cunningham 13-13 13 • LaDarius Wiley 13-7 14 • Ryan White 12-10 40 Ja’karri Thomas 13-7 20 • Oren Burks 13-10 5 Torren McGaster 13-11 3 • Taurean Ferguson 13-10 31 • Tre Herndon 13-13 2 • Arnold Tarpley III 12-7 69 Adam Butler 13-13 49 • Jonathan Wynn 12-10 77 • Nifae Lealao 13-11 34 • Dare Odeyingbo 13-3 43 • Jordan Griffin 13-1 8 • Joejuan Williams 11-0 99 Landon Stokes 13-9 52 Nigel Bowden 3-3 11 • Charles Wright 12-0 30 • Bryce Lewis 13-2 94 Torey Agee 13-0 21 • Donovan Sheffied 13-0 28 • Dallas Rivers 13-0 7 • Emmanuel Smith 9-0 74 • Jay Woods 13-2 44 Nehemiah Mitchell 11-0 9 • Caleb Peart 10-0 87 Winston Guillory 6-0 17 • Tommy Openshaw 13-0 39 • Bailey McElwain 13-4 83 • Nathan Marcus 13-12 25 • Josh Smith 9-1 23 • Khari Blasingame 13-1 6 Darrius Sims 12-1 7 • Ralph Webb 13-13 10 • Trent Sherfield 13-7 1L • Sam Loy 13-0 24 Jalen Banks 11-0 19 • C.J. Duncan 13-3 4 • Donaven Tennyson 8-1 26 • Andrew Rector 3-0 16 • Kalija Lipscomb 12-8 14 • Kyle Shurmur 13-13 89 Sean Dowling 13-5 TM TEAM 8-0 VU Total 13-0 Opponents 13-0
Tackles Ast
Sacks Total TFL/Yds No-Yards
71 54 125 16.5-31 50 26 76 2.5-16 49 26 75 3.5-6 31 28 59 3.5-5 40 19 59 6.5-22 39 18 57 3.0-6 38 14 52 3.0-8 30 11 41 0.5-3 29 11 40 3.0-14 18 13 31 7.5-38 20 8 28 2.0-2 15 7 22 4.0-7 10 11 21 4.0-13 12 9 21 1.5-2 14 5 19 1.5-5 7 11 18 0.5-1 5 9 14 . 9 4 13 3.5-14 7 3 10 . 2 7 9 . 4 3 7 . 3 4 7 . 4 2 6 . 2 4 6 0.5-4 . 6 6 0.5-1 3 2 5 . 2 2 4 . 3 1 4 . 2 1 3 . 2 1 3 . 2 1 3 0.5-3 1 2 3 . 2 1 3 . 2 1 3 . 2 . 2 . 1 . 1 . 1 . 1 . . 1 1 . . 1 1 . . 1 1 . 1 . 1 . 1 . 1 . 1 . 1 . . . . . 535 328 863 68-201 528 317 845 78.0-319
Pass Def Int-Yds BrUp
. . 1.0-11 . . . . . 3.5-17 1-59 . 1-0 . 1-0 . 2-4 0.5-5 . 4.0-26 . 1.0-1 . 2.5-3 . 1.0-7 . . . . . 0.5-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-78 5-63 32-217 11-164
3 4 6 . 6 10 6 8 2 1 3 3 1 . 2 1 . . . . . . 1 . 1 . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 54
QBH
Fumbles Rcv-Yds FF
1 4-13 2 1 2-55 2 . . 2 . . . 5 . 1 1 2-0 . . 1-22 2 . 1-27 . . 2-0 2 2 . . 3 . . 1 . . 1 1-0 . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . 2 1-0 1 . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . 0--3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 14-114 13 35 4-0 7
VAN D E R B I LT FO OTBALL 2017
Blocked Kick Saf 1 .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 .
91
2016 STATISTICS PASSING
(Comp-Att-Yds-TD-Int)
Kyle Shurmur Wade Freebeck S. Carolina 8-22-73-0-0 0-1-0-0-0 Middle Tennessee 15-28-113-1-0 DNP at Georgia Tech 17-26-149-1-1 3-5-41-0-0 at WKU 18-29-279-1-1 DNP Florida 9-25-82-0-1 3-7-36-0-1 at Kentucky 17-29-141-0-0 DNP at Georgia 7-18-109-0-0 DNP Tennessee State 15-23-143-1-0 DNP at Auburn 24-36-221-1-1 DNP at Missouri 17-29-252-0-2 DNP Ole Miss 17-30-273-2-0 DNP Tennessee 21-34-416-2-1 DNP vs. NC State 19-46-158-0-3 DNP VU TOTALS 204-375-2409-9-10 6-13-77-0-1
RUSHING
#-Yds/TD SC
MT
GT
TOP INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES OF 2016
Category Player, Opponent RUSHING YARDS 211, Ralph Webb (vs. Middle Tennessee) RUSH ATTEMPTS 29, Ralph Webb (vs. Middle Tennessee) PASSING YARDS 416, Kyle Shurmur (vs. Tennessee) PASS COMPLETIONS 24, Kyle Shurmur (at Auburn) RECEPTIONS 9, Trent Sherfield (vs. Tennessee) RECEIVING YARDS 180, Trent Sherfield (vs. Tennessee) TDS SCORED 3, Ralph Webb (at WKU & vs. Ole Miss) TOTAL TACKLES 19, Zach Cunningham (at Georgia) SOLO TACKLES 10, Jakarri Thomas (vs. Florida) & Ryan White (vs. Tennessee) QB SACKS 2.0, Adam Butler (vs. Florida) TACKLES FOR LOSS 3.0, Zach Cunningham (vs. So. Carolina) LONGEST KICKOFF RETURN 95, Darrius Sims (at Georgia) LONGEST PUNT RETURN 71, Kalija Lipscomb (vs. NC State)
WKU FLA UK UGA TSU
AU
MIZ MISS TENN NCST
• Ralph Webb 250-1283/13 20-97/0 29-211/2 18-69/0 27-95/3 24-110/0 18-100/0 19-48/1 9-125/0 13-46/0 11-34/1 20-123/3 21-114/2 21-111/1 • Khari Blasingame 97-449/10 15-68/1 6-19/2 5-11/0 6-19/0 5-41/0 5-26/0 5-17/1 14-100/3 9-30/0 14-64/1 9-36/0 2-16/1 2-2/1
Darrius Sims
41-271/1
DNP
-
-
1-(-6)/0 2-23/0
-
1-18/0 5-50/0 5-29/0 7-86/0 10-48/0 7-16/1 3-7/0 - 1-14/1 3-25/0 - - - 1-45/0 - 4-9/0 - 1-3/0 2-15/0 6-52/0 - 6-49/0 1-(-4)/0 1-2/0 DNP DNP - 1-13/0 DNP 1-16/0 1-2/0 DNP Wade Freebeck 3-9/0 2-7/0 DNP 1-2/0 DNP - DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP • Kalija Lipscomb 3-5/0 1-(-1)/0 - - - - - - - 1-2/0 - DNP - 1-4/0 • Sam Dobbs 1-5/0 - - - - - - - - - - - 1-5/0 • Bailey McElwain 1-0/0 - - - - - - - - - - 1-0/0 - • Tommy Openshaw 1-(-2)/0 - 1-(-2)/0 - - - - - - - - - - TEAM 4-(-7)/0 DNP - DNP - - - 3-(-6)/0 - - DNP 1-(-1)/0 DNP DNP • Sam Loy 1-(-29)/0 - - - - 1-(-29)/0 - - - - - - - • Kyle Shurmur 50-(-129)/0 2-(-8)/0 2-(-13)/0 2-(-4)/0 8-2/0 3-(-8)/0 8-12/0 4-(-15)/0 2-(-2)/0 1-(-8)/0 8-(-46)/0 2-(-15)/0 1-(-11)/0 7-(-13)/0 • Trent Sherfield 7-97/1 1-9/0 1-4/0 - - - - • Dallas Rivers 20-92/1 - 5-7/1 2-6/0 - - - • Josh Crawford 14-66/0 DNP 1-5/0 2-1/0 DNP 2-10/0 1-3/0 • Donaven Tennyson 4-28/0 1-(-3)/0 - - DNP DNP DNP
RECEIVING
#-Yds/TD SC MT GT WKU FLA UK UGA TSU AU MIZ MISS TENN NCST
• C.J. Duncan 44-494/0 2-24/0 1-(-2)/0 1-22/0 5-66/0 3-31/0 5-51/0 - 4-33/0 • Trent Sherfield 34-472/1 - 4-26/0 2-22/0 2-38/0 - 4-21/0 2-19/0 3-15/0 • Caleb Scott 24-466/0 - - 3-31/0 1-66/0 1-11/0 - 1-12/0 - • Kalija Lipscomb 27-319/2 1-15/0 1-16/1 6-59/1 3-56/0 3-43/0 3-11/0 1-27/0 2-26/0 • Jared Pinkney 22-274/2 - 2-32/0 3-24/0 3-41/0 - 1-16/0 - 4-50/1 • Ralph Webb 21-166/0 3-28/0 1-(-5)/0 2-15/0 2-4/0 2-17/0 1-5/0 2-44/0 1-15/0 • Nathan Marcus 11-73/1 1-6/0 1-9/0 1-8/0 1-5/1 2-15/0 2-7/0 - - • Sam Dobbs 6-73/1 - 2-18/0 - 1-3/0 - 1-30/0 - -
7-79/0 5-89/0 4-40/0 1-14/0 6-47/0 1-9/0 2-42/0 2-72/1 9-184/0 3-24/0 4-70/0 3-63/0 3-47/0 4-117/0 4-49/0 3-25/0 2-28/0 DNP - 2-13/0 3-17/1 1-11/0 3-41/0 2-42/0 2-3/0 1-6/0 - 2-21/0 2-13/0 - 1-6/0 2-17/0 - - - - 1-20/1 1-2/0 Darrius Sims 5-61/0 DNP - - - - - - 1-4/0 - 1-4/0 2-53/0 1-0/0 • Bailey McElwain 6-35/2 - 1-4/0 - - - - 1-7/0 - 1-0/0 1-3/0 1-3/1 1-18/1 Latevius Rayford 3-26/0 - - 1-2/0 DNP DNP - - - 1-14/0 - - - 1-10/0 • Dallas Rivers 2-13/0 - - 1-7/0 - - - - - 1-6/0 - - - • Khari Blasingame 4-8/0 1-0/0 1-9/0 - - 1-1/0 - - - 1-(-2)/0 - - - Sean Dowling 1-6/0 - 1-6/0 - - - - - - - - - - -
PUNT RETURNS
#-Yds SC MT GT WKU FLA UK UGA TSU AU MIZ MISS TENN NCST
KICK RETURNS
#-Yds SC MT GT WKU FLA UK UGA TSU AU MIZ MISS TENN NCST
• Kalija Lipscomb 10-149 - 1-11 1-7 1-3 2-14 - 3-27 - - 1-16 DNP - 1-71 • C.J. Duncan 2-4 2-4 - - - - - - - - - - - Darrius Sims 1-(-5) DNP - - - - - - - - - 1-(-5) - • Ryan White 5-(-10) - 1-0 - - - 4-(-10) - - - - DNP - Darrius Sims 27-730 DNP 3-95 3-57 3-69 - 3-109 2-124 1-27 - 2-42 1-20 5-105 4-82 • Ralph Webb 2-49 2-49 - - - - - - - - - - - • C.J. Duncan 5-48 - - - - - - - 1-7 2-16 - 2-25 - • Ryan White 1-20 - 1-20 - - - - - - - - DNP - • Nathan Marcus 1-3 - - - - - 1-3 - - - - - - -
92
@VAN DYFO OTBALL
2016 STATISTICS TACKLES
Solo-Assisted-Total
Zach Cunningham • LaDarius Wiley • Ryan White Ja’karri Thomas • Oren Burks • Torren McGaster • Taurean Ferguson • Tre Herndon • Arnold Tarpley III Adam Butler • Jonathan Wynn • Nifae Lealao • Dare Odeyingbo • Jordan Griffin • Joejuan Williams Landon Stokes Nigel Bowden • Charles Wright • Bryce Lewis Torey Agee • Donovan Sheffied • Dallas Rivers • Jay Woods Nehemiah Mitchell • Emmanuel Smith • Caleb Peart Winston Guillory • Tommy Openshaw Darrius Sims • Bailey McElwain Nathan Marcus • Ralph Webb • Khari Blasingame • Josh Smith • Andrew Rector Jalen Banks
SC
MT
GT WKU FLA
UK UGA TSU
AU
MIZ
MISS TENN NCST
71-54-125 6-6 5-5 7-0 4-5 5-9 7-3 6-13 1-3 6-3 9-1 3-2 9-1 3-3 50-26-76 3-1 1-3 5-3 3-4 4-6 5-3 4-3 3-0 5-2 6-0 3-1 7-0 1-0 49-26-75 3-2 4-6 3-0 4-1 1-3 5-4 6-6 5-1 5-1 - DNP 10-0 3-2 31-28-59 - - 2-0 3-6 4-7 10-0 2-6 2-2 3-3 1-0 1-1 - 3-3 40-19-59 5-1 2-2 2-3 4-0 0-2 2-1 0-3 1-1 2-2 7-1 5-1 8-1 2-1 39-18-57 0-2 4-2 1-3 7-2 5-2 1-1 5-4 1-0 6-1 3-1 2-0 3-0 1-0 38-14-52 2-0 2-4 1-0 4-1 1-1 6-1 1-4 2-1 2-2 5-0 8-0 3-0 1-0 30-11-41 1-2 3-1 2-0 5-0 1-3 2-2 0-1 3-1 1-1 2-0 2-0 4-0 4-0 29-11-40 2-0 3-0 DNP 2-0 - 0-1 4-2 2-2 - 3-1 4-1 1-0 8-4 18-13-31 1-0 0-1 3-0 1-0 3-2 0-1 0-1 0-1 2-0 3-0 0-2 2-1 3-4 20-8-28 1-0 - 1-0 2-1 0-1 2-0 1-2 1-2 4-0 DNP 1-0 4-1 3-1 15-7-22 1-0 0-2 - - 0-1 6-0 0-1 1-1 0-1 2-0 2-1 2-0 1-0 10-11-21 2-1 0-1 2-1 - 1-0 - 0-3 1-0 2-2 - 1-0 0-1 1-2 12-9-21 1-0 1-1 1-0 - 0-1 - - 0-2 2-2 - 5-1 2-0 0-2 14-5-19 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-1 DNP - 1-1 1-1 DNP 2-0 2-0 2-1 3-1 7-11-18 1-0 0-1 2-0 0-1 0-1 1-0 0-2 1-2 - 0-1 2-0 - 0-3 5-9-14 1-2 1-5 3-2 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 9-4-13 1-0 1-0 1-0 - 2-0 1-0 0-2 DNP - - 0-2 1-0 2-0 7-3-10 1-0 0-1 - - 1-1 - 2-1 - 1-0 1-0 1-0 - 2-7-9 1-1 0-1 1-1 - - - 0-1 0-1 0-1 - - 0-1 4-3-7 1-0 1-1 - - 0-1 - 0-1 - - 2-0 - - 3-4-7 - - - - - - 0-1 0-2 - 2-1 - 1-0 2-4-6 - 0-2 0-1 - - - - 1-0 - - 1-1 - 0-6-6 0-1 0-2 DNP - - - - - 0-1 0-1 0-1 DNP 4-2-6 - 1-1 1-0 - DNP - 2-1 - DNP - DNP DNP 3-2-5 DNP 2-1 - - - - 0-1 1-0 - - DNP - DNP 2-2-4 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP - 0-1 1-1 1-0 - 3-1-4 - 0-1 - - - 2-0 - - - - - 1-0 2-1-3 DNP 0-1 - - 1-0 - - - - - 1-0 - 2-1-3 - - - - 0-1 - - 1-0 - 1-0 - - 2-1-3 - 1-0 - - 1-0 0-1 - - - - - - 2-1-3 - 1-1 - - - - - - - - - - 1-0 1-2-3 - - - - - - - 0-1 - - - 1-0 0-1 2-1-3 DNP 1-0 DNP - - DNP DNP - - 1-0 - 0-1 0-1-1 0-1 DNP - DNP - DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 1-0-1 1-0 DNP DNP - - - - - - - - - -
FUMBLES
FF/FR 1/0 1/1 2/4 1/0 2/2 0/1 0/2 2/1 2/2 2/0 0/1
• Oren Burks • Charles Wright Zach Cunningham • Ralph Webb • LaDarius Wiley • Tre Herndon Torren McGaster • Taurean Ferguson • Arnold Tarpley III • Ryan White • Dare Odeyingbo
SC MT GT WKU FLA UK UGA TSU 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/1 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/1 0/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0
AU MIZ MISS TENN NCST 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/1 0/0 0/1 1/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/1 1/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0
INTERCEPTIONS-YARDS No.-Yds SC MT GT WKU FLA UK UGA TSU AU MIZ MISS TENN NCST
• Tre Herndon Torren McGaster • Taurean Ferguson • Oren Burks
QB SACKS
Adam Butler • Oren Burks • Nifae Lealao • Jonathan Wynn • Dare Odeyingbo • LaDarius Wiley • Jay Woods • Josh Smith Landon Stokes • Arnold Tarpley III
2-4 - - - 1-0 - 1-4 - - - - 1-0 - - - - - - - 1-0 - - 1-0 - - 1-0 - - - - - - - 1-59 - 1-59 - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - -
UA-A-TOTAL SC MT GT WKU FLA UK UGA TSU AU MIZ MISS TENN NCST 3-2-4.0 - - - - 2.0-13 - - - - - 0.5-3 1.5-10 3-1-3.5 - 1.0-7 - 1.0-1 - - - 1.0-5 - - 0.5-4 - 2-1-2.5 - - - - - - - 1.5-2 - 1.0-1 - - 1-0-1.0 - - - - - - - - - DNP 1.0-1 - 1-0-1.0 - - 1.0-7 - - - - - - - - - 1-0-1.0 - - - - - - 1.0-11 - - - - - 0-1-0.5 - - - - - - - - - - 0.5-4 - 0-1-0.5 DNP - DNP - - DNP DNP - - - - 0.5-3 0-1-0.5 - - - - - - - 0.5-1 - - - - 0-1-0.5 - - DNP - - - - - - - 0.5-5 - -
VAN D E R B I LT FO OTBALL 2017
93
2016 STATISTICS GAME-BY-GAME STARTERS STARTERS (OFF.)
WR WR WR/TE/FB TE
STARTERS (DEF.)
DL DL DL OLB
South Carolina Sherfield Middle Tennessee Sherfield at Georgia Tech Sherfield at Western Kentucky Sherfield Florida Dowling (TE) at Kentucky Sherfield at Georgia Pinkney (TE) Tennessee State Pinkney (TE) at Auburn Sherfield at Missouri Sherfield Ole Miss Tennyson Tennessee Scott NC State (Independence) Scott
Lipscomb Lipscomb Lipscomb Lipscomb Lipscomb Lipscomb
Pinkney (TE) Marcus McElwain (FB) Marcus McElwain (FB) Marcus Duncan (WR) Pinkney Blasingame (RB) Marcus Dowling (TE) Marcus McElwain (FB) Dowling (TE) Marcus Scott McElwain (FB) Marcus Lipscomb Duncan Marcus Lipscomb Dowling (TE) Marcus Dobbs (TE) Pinkney (TE) Marcus Duncan Pinkney Marcus Duncan Pinkney Marcus
South Carolina Wynn Butler Lealao Middle Tennessee Ferguson (N) Butler Lealao at Georgia Tech Wynn Butler Lealao at Western Kentucky Wynn Butler Ferguson (N) Florida Ferguson (N) Butler Lealao at Kentucky Wynn Butler Lealao at Georgia Wynn Butler Lealao Tennessee State Wynn Butler Lealao at Auburn Wynn Butler Lealao at Missouri Odeyingbo Butler Lealao Ole Miss Wynn Butler Lealao Tennessee Wynn Butler Ferguson (N) NC State (Independence) Wynn Butler Ferguson (N)
Burks Burks Burks Burks Burks Burks Burks Stokes Burks Burks Burks J. Smith J. Smith
ILB
QB RB
LT
Shurmur Webb Holden Shurmur Webb Holden Shurmur Webb Holden Shurmur Webb Holden Shurmur Webb Holden Shurmur Webb Holden Shurmur Webb Holden Shurmur Webb Holden Shurmur Webb Holden Shurmur Webb Holden Shurmur Webb Holden Shurmur Webb Holden Shurmur Webb Holden
Cunningham Cunningham Cunningham Cunningham Cunningham Cunningham Cunningham Cunningham Cunningham Cunningham Cunningham Cunningham Cunningham
LG
Crooks Crooks Crooks Crooks Pfeifer Pfeifer Pfeifer Pfeifer Pfeifer Pfeifer Pfeifer Pfeifer Pfeifer
ILB OLB
C RG RT
Gouger Gouger Gouger Gouger Gouger Gouger Gouger Gouger Gouger Gouger Gouger Gouger Gouger
Reagan Reagan Reagan Reagan Reagan Reagan Reagan Reagan Reagan Reagan Reagan Reagan Reagan
CB SS FS
Bowden Ferguson (N) Herndon White Bowden Stokes Herndon White Bowden Stokes Herndon White Thomas Stokes Herndon White Thomas Stokes Herndon White Thomas Ferguson (N) Herndon White Odeyingbo (DL) Herndon White Thomas Thomas Ferguson (N) Herndon White Odeyingbo (DL) Herndon White Thomas Ferguson (N) Stokes Herndon White Ferguson (N) Stokes Herndon Wiley Griffin Stokes Herndon White Griffin Stokes Herndon White
Skule Skule Skule Skule Skule Skule Skule Skule Skule Skule Skule Skule Skule
CB
Wiley McGaster Wiley McGaster Wiley McGaster Wiley McGaster Wiley Lewis Wiley McGaster Tarpley Lewis Tarpley McGaster Tarpley McGaster Tarpley McGaster Tarpley McGaster Tarpley McGaster Tarpley McGaster
TEAM STATISTICAL COMPARISONS GAME-BY-GAME TEAM COMPARISONS (Note: Game totals are displayed in the format TEAM/OPPONENT for each category)
South Carolina Middle Tennessee at Georgia Tech at Western Kentucky Florida at Kentucky at Georgia Tennessee State at Auburn at Missouri Ole Miss Tennessee vs. NC State Totals
Score 1st Downs Rushing Passing Rush Yds L 13-10 14/14 9/4 4/10 42-169/32-121 W 47-24 20/25 12/6 6/19 45-231/21-96 L 38-7 17/21 4/14 12/5 30-85/46-289 W 31-30 19/27 5/12 10/12 42-110/33-205 L 13-6 21/15 10/6 8/7 37-147/35-92 L 20-13 18/20 9/18 9/2 32-141/52-258 W 17-16 9/23 3/4 5/17 32-62/35-75 W 35-17 28/19 16/7 9/10 42-358/23-125 L 23-16 22/16 6/11 15/4 33-120/45-271 L 26-17 18/20 7/7 10/10 43-159/37-187 W 38-17 22/18 9/4 12/12 46-208/27-90 W 45-34 27/27 8/10 18/16 38-192/33-176 L 41-17 18/21 7/5 11/14 35-156/36-141 299-312 253/266 105/108 129/138 497-2138/455-2126
Pass Yds 73/187 113/399 190/222 279/291 118/144 141/49 109/346 143/285 221/115 252/294 273/273 416/340 158/235 2486/3180
Plays-Total Yds Ret. Yds Turnovers 65-242/62-308 53/8 0/2 73-344/86-495 240/96 1/2 61-275/63-511 64/114 1/1 71-389/74-496 99/9 1/3 69-265/63-236 11/31 3/1 62-282/76-307 128/71 1/2 50-171/75-421 151/43 0/0 66-501/53-410 34/59 0/2 71-341/62-386 16/109 1/1 73-411/74-481 58/122 2/1 76-481/78-363 53/160 1/1 73-608/67-516 105/162 1/2 81-314/67-376 153/223 3/1 891-4624/899-5306 1165/1207 15/19
GAME-BY-GAME TEAM COMPARISONS (Note: Game totals are displayed in the format TEAM/OPPONENT for each category)
3rd Down 4th Down Time Poss Margin Yds/Rush Yds/Pass Yds/Play Punting Penalty Yds South Carolina 4-15/6-16 0-1/0-0 33:15/26:45 6:30 4.0/3.8 3.2/6.2 3.7/5.0 8-37.1/7-39.9 33/51 Middle Tennessee 4-12/10-19 1-2/0-2 31:02/28:58 2:04 5.1/4.6 4.0/6.1 4.7/5.8 5-39.4/4-38.5 40/92 at Georgia Tech 4-13/8-15 0-1/0-1 30:28/29:32 0:56 2.8/6.3 6.1/13.1 4.5/8.1 8-40.1/4-42.5 45/55 at Western Kentucky 8-16/3-12 0-0/2-3 32:23/27:37 4:46 2.6/6.2 9.6/7.1 5.5/6.7 6-32.7/3-42.0 51/88 Florida 5-15/6-15 0-1/0-0 32:55/27:05 5:50 4.0/2.6 3.7/5.1 3.8/3.7 6-47.5/7-51.9 47/45 at Kentucky 3-12/4-15 0-2/3-3 27:16/32:44 -5:28 4.4/5.0 4.7/2.0 4.5/4.0 5-42.2/5-36.2 35/42 at Georgia 4-14/6-17 0-0/1-2 24:56/35:04 -10:08 1.9/2.1 6.1/8.6 3.4/5.6 8-47.2/6-38.0 45/53 Tennessee State 4-9/2-7 1-1/0-1 33:05/26:55 6:10 8.5/5.4 6.0/9.5 7.6/7.7 2-38.0/3-39.3 63/63 at Auburn 7-16/4-12 1-2/0-0 35:09/24:51 10:18 3.6/6.0 5.8/6.8 4.8/6.2 4-41.8/2-46.5 26/56 at Missouri 3-14/10-19 0-2/0-1 36:27/23:33 12:54 3.7/5.1 8.4/7.9 5.6/6.5 7-34.6/6-41.5 80/90 Ole Miss 5-15/5-18 1-1/0-3 34:49/25:11 9:38 4.5/3.3 9.1/5.4 6.3/4.7 8-36.6/7-42.4 40/51 Tennessee 8-14/5-11 0-1/0-1 31:31/28:29 3:02 5.1/5.3 11.9/10.0 8.3/7.7 2-33.0/2-39.0 30/35 vs. NC State 6-18/8-15 2-4/0-2 30:12/29:48 0:24 4.5/3.9 3.4/7.6 3.9/5.6 4-48.2/5-37.8 40/5 Totals 65-183/77-191 6-18/6-19 413:28/366:32 46:56 4.3/4.7 6.3/7.2 5.2/5.9 73-40.0/61-41.4 575/726
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2016 STATISTICS 3RD DOWNS
Score Overall
4TH DOWNS
Score Overall
South Carolina L 13-10 Middle Tennessee W 47-24 at Georgia Tech L 38-7 at Western Kentucky W 31-30 Florida L 13-6 at Kentucky L 20-13 at Georgia W 17-16 Tennessee State W 35-17 at Auburn L 23-16 at Missouri L 26-17 Ole Miss W 38-17 Tennessee W 45-34 vs. NC State L 41-17 VANDERBILT TOTALS Opponents
South Carolina L 13-10 Middle Tennessee W 47-24 at Georgia Tech L 38-7 at Western Kentucky W 31-30 Florida L 13-6 at Kentucky L 20-13 at Georgia W 17-16 Tennessee State W 35-17 at Auburn L 23-16 at Missouri L 26-17 Ole Miss W 38-17 Tennessee W 45-34 vs. NC State L 41-17 VANDERBILT TOTALS Opponents
4-15 (26.7%) 4-12 (33.3%) 4-13 (30.8%) 8-16 (50.0%) 5-15 (33.3%) 3-12 (25.0%) 4-14 (28.6%) 4-9 (44.4%) 7-16 (43.8%) 3-14 (21.4%) 5-15 (33.3%) 8-14 (57.1%) 6-18 (33.3%) 65-183 (35.5%) 77-191 (40.3%) 0-1 (0.0%) 1-2 (50.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) 0-2 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) 1-2 (50.0%) 0-2 (0.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) 2-4 (50.0%) 6-18 (33.3%) 6-19 (31.6%)
1st Qtr
3-5 (60.0%) 1-4 (25.0%) 3-4 (75.0%) 0-3 (0.0%) 1-4 (25.0%) 1-3 (33.3%) 0-3 (0.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) 1-4 (25.0%) 1-3 (33.3%) 0-2 (0.0%) 1-3 (33.3%) 0-2 (0.0%) 12-41 (29.3%) 14-38 (36.8%)
1st Qtr
0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-2 (0.0%) 2-3 (66.7%)
2nd Qtr
0-3 (0.0%) 3-4 (75.0%) 0-3 (0.0%) 5-6 (83.3%) 1-3 (33.3%) 0-2 (0.0%) 2-4 (50.0%) 1-2 (50.0%) 3-4 (75.0%) 1-5 (20.0%) 2-5 (40.0%) 1-3 (33.3%) 2-5 (40.0%) 21-49 (42.9%) 19-51 (37.3%)
2nd Qtr
0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 1-2 (50.0%) 1-3 (33.3%)
3rd Qtr
0-3 (0.0%) 0-2 (0.0%) 0-2 (0.0%) 2-3 (66.7%) 1-3 (33.3%) 1-3 (33.3%) 0-3 (0.0%) 0-2 (0.0%) 3-4 (75.0%) 1-2 (50.0%) 1-3 (33.3%) 4-5 (80.0%) 3-6 (50.0%) 16-41 (39.0%) 26-47 (55.3%)
3rd Qtr
0-0 (0.0%) 1-2 (50.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) 3-6 (50.0%) 1-1 (100.0%)
4th Qtr
1-4 (25.0%) 0-2 (0.0%) 1-4 (25.0%) 0-3 (0.0%) 2-5 (40.0%) 1-4 (25.0%) 2-4 (50.0%) 3-4 (75.0%) 0-4 (0.0%) 0-4 (0.0%) 2-5 (40.0%) 2-3 (66.7%) 1-5 (20.0%) 15-51 (29.4%) 18-55 (32.7%)
4th Qtr
0-1 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 1-3 (33.3%) 2-8 (25.0%) 2-12 (16.7%)
VANDERBILT–INSIDE OPPONENT 20-YARD LINE
Opponent Score
Times Times Total Rush Pass FG ---------------Failed in Red Zone--------------in RZ Scored Pts TDs TDs TDs Made FGA Downs Int Fumb Half Gm
South Carolina L 13-10 2 2 10 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Middle Tennessee W 47-24 7 7 45 6 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Georgia Tech L 38-7 1 1 7 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Western Kentucky W 31-30 5 5 31 4 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Florida L 13-6 2 2 6 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Kentucky L 20-13 2 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 at Georgia W 17-16 3 3 17 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tennessee State W 35-17 4 4 28 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Auburn L 23-16 2 2 10 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Missouri L 26-17 4 3 17 2 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 Ole Miss W 38-17 6 6 38 5 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tennessee W 45-34 6 6 38 5 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 vs. NC State L 41-17 2 1 7 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 VU Season Totals: 43 of 46 (93.5%) 46 43 257 32 24 8 11 1 2 0 0 0 0
OPPONENTS–INSIDE VANDERBILT 20-YARD LINE
Opponent Score
Times Times Total Rush Pass FG ---------------Failed in Red Zone--------------in RZ Scored Pts TDs TDs TDs Made FGA Downs Int Fumb Half Gm
South Carolina L 13-10 3 1 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 Middle Tennessee W 47-24 4 3 21 3 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 at Georgia Tech L 38-7 4 3 21 3 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 at Western Kentucky W 31-30 6 4 23 3 2 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 Florida L 13-6 3 2 10 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 at Kentucky L 20-13 3 3 17 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Georgia W 17-16 3 3 13 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tennessee State W 35-17 2 2 10 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Auburn L 23-16 3 2 10 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 at Missouri L 26-17 5 2 13 2 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 Ole Miss W 38-17 3 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 Tennessee W 45-34 5 3 17 2 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 vs. NC State L 41-17 5 3 21 3 1 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 Opponent Season Totals: 32 of 49 (65.3%) 49 32 186 23 14 9 9 4 5 2 3 3 0
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THE LAST TIME... VANDERBILT VANDERBILT – INDIVIDUALS The Last Time...
OPPONENTS OPPONENT – INDIVIDUALS Player, Date
Player scored 3 TDs Ralph Webb, vs. Ole Miss (3, 11/19/2016) Player scored 4 TDs or more Earl Bennett, vs. Kentucky (5, 11/12/2005) QB passes for 3 TDs Kyle Shumur, at Tennessee (3, 11/28/2015) QB passes for 4+ TDs Johnny McCrary, vs. Old Dominion (5, 11/1/2014) QB passed for 200-299 yards Kyle Shurmur, vs. Ole Miss (273, 11/19/2016) QB passed for 300-399 yards J. McCrary, vs. Austin Peay (368, 9/19/2015) QB passed for 400+ yards Kyle Shurmur, vs. Tennessee (416, 11/26/2016) 70+ yard reception Shurmur to Sherfield, vs. Tennessee (76, 11/26/2016) Rushed for 100-199 yards Ralph Webb, vs. NC State (111, 12/26/2016) Rushed for 200-299 yards Ralph Webb, vs. Middle Tennessee (211, 9/10/2016) Rushed for 300+ yards Frank Mordica, vs. Air Force (321, 11/18/1978) 70+ yard rush Ralph Webb, at Florida (74, 11/7/2015) Rushed for 3+ TD Ralph Webb, vs. Ole Miss (3, 11/19/2016) Receiver had 100-199 yards T. Sherfield, C. Scott, vs. Tenn. (184, 117, 11/26/2016) Receiver had 200+ yards Trent Sherfield, vs. Austin Peay (240, 9/1/2015) Had 3+ TD receptions Earl Bennett, vs. Richmond (3, 9/1/2007) Returned kickoff for TD Darrius Sims, vs. South Carolina (100, 9/120/2014) Returned punt for TD Jonathan Krause, at Wake Forest (83, 11/24/2012) Returned INT for TD Oren Burks, vs. Kentucky (30, 11/14/2015) Returned fumble for TD Taurean Ferguson, at Kentucky (22, 10/8/2016) Kicked three or more FGs Tommy Openshaw, at Auburn (3, 11/5/2016) Kicked 50+ yard FG Tommy Openshaw, vs. NC State (52, 12/26/2016) Had 70+ yard punt Tommy Openshaw, vs. Missouri (78, 10/24/2015) Recorded 10+ total tackles White & Cunningham, vs. Tennessee (10, 11/26/2016) Posted 10+ solo tackles Ryan White, vs. Tennessee (10, 11/26/2016) Recorded 3+ tackles for loss Zach Cunningham, vs. S. Carolina (3.0, 9/1/2016) Posted 2+ interceptions Oren Burks, vs. Kentucky (2, 11/14/2015) Posted 2+ fumble recoveries Zach Cunningham, at Florida (2,11/7/2015) Posted 3+ passes defended Torren McGaster, at MTSU (10/13/2015) Blocked opponent punt Andrew Rector, vs. Kentucky (11/14/2015) Returned blocked punt for TD Stephen Weatherly, vs. UMass (11, 9/13/2014) Blocked opponent FG Zach Cunningham, at Auburn (11/5/2016) Blocked a PAT attempt Adam Butler, at Georgia (10/4/2014) Scored on safety Team, vs. Middle Tennessee (9/10/2016)
VANDERBILT – TEAM The Last Time...
Achieved 30+ first downs Topped 500+ Yards in Total Offense 300 or more passing yards 400 or more passing yards Rushed for 200-299 yards Rushed for 300-399 yards Rushed for 400+ yards Scored 40 points or more Held foe under 100 total yards Held foe to less than 200 total yards Held foe under 100 rushing yards Held foe under 100 passing yards Held foe scoreless
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Opponent, Date vs. Old Dominion (33, 11/1/2014) vs. Tennessee (608, 11/26/2016) vs. Austin Peay (394, 9/19/2015) vs. Tennessee (416, 11/26/2016) vs. Middle Tennessee (231, 9/10/2016) vs. Tennessee State (358, 10/22/2016) vs. Presbyterian (410, 9/15/2012) vs. Tennessee (45, 11/26/2016) vs. Chattanooga (93, 9/6/2003) vs. Missouri (188, 10/24/2015) vs. Ole Miss (90, 11/19/2016) at Kentucky (49, 10/8/2016) at Kentucky (40-0, 11/3/2012)
The Last Time a VU Opponent...
Player (Team) Date
Player scored 3 TDs Jaylen Samuels, vs. NC State (3, 12/26/2016) Player scored 4 TDs or more Justin Boyles, at Duke (4, 10/28/2006) QB passes for 3 TDs Ryan Finley, vs. NC State (3, 12/26/2016) QB passes for 4+ TDs Johnny Manziel, at Texas A&M (4, 10/26/2013) QB passed for 200-299 yards Ryan Finley, vs. NC State (235, 12/26/2016) QB passed for 300-399 yards Joshua Dobbs, vs. Tennessee (340, 11/26/2016) QB passed for 400+ yards Bo Wallace, Ole Miss (403, 11/10/2012) 70+ yard reception Lock to Moore, at Missouri (82, 11/12/2016) Rushed for 100-199 yards Josh Malone, vs. Tennessee (121, 11/26/2016) Rushed for 200+ yards Arian Foster, at Tennessee (223, 11/19/2005) Rushed for 3+ TDs Dedrick Mills, at Georgia Tech (3, 9/17/2016) 70+ yard rush Pharoh Cooper, vs. So. Carolina (70, 9/20/2014) Receiver had 100-199 yards Jaylen Samuels, vs. NC State (104, 12/26/2016) Receiver had 200+ yards Craig Yeast, at Kentucky (269, 11/13/1998) Had 3+ TD receptions Jaylen Samuels, vs. NC State (3, 12/26/2016) Returned kickoff for TD Nyheim Hines, vs. NC State (100, 12/26/2016) Returned punt for TD Cameron Sutton, at Tennessee (85,11/28/2015) Returned INT for TD Niles Clark, vs. NC State (32, 12/26/2016) Returned fumble for TD Christian Holmes, at Miss. State (51, 11/22/2014) Kicked at least three FGs Daniel Carlson, at Auburn (3, 11/5/2016) Kicked 50+ yard FG Daniel Carlson, at Auburn (53, 11/5/2016) Had 70+ yard punt Ryan Janvion, vs. Wake Forest (71, 11/30/2013) Recorded 10+ total tackles Darrell Williams, at Auburn (11, 11/5/2016) Recorded 3+ tackles for loss Chris Johnson, at WKU (4.0, 9/24/2016) Blocked VU punt Drell Greene, at WKU (9/24/2016) Returned blocked punt for TD L. Mathis, vs. Charleston So. (17, 10/11/2014) Blocked VU FG Sharrif Floyd, at Florida (11/5/2011) Scored on VU safety Team, at Tennessee (11/28/2015)
OPPONENT – TEAM
The Last Time a VU Opponent...
Team, Date
Achieved 30+ first downs in game Ole Miss (30, 9/26/2015) Topped 500+ Yards in Total Offense Tennessee (516, 11/26/2016) 300 or more passing yards Tennessee (340, 11/26/2016) 400 or more passing yards Ole Miss (403, 11/10/2012) Rushed for 200-299 yards at Auburn (271, 11/5/2016) Rushed for 300-399 yards Tennessee (331,11/28/2015) Rushed for 400+ yards vs. Georgia Tech (404, 10/31/2009) Scored 40 points or more vs. NC State (41, 12/26/2016) Held Vanderbilt under 200 total yards at Georgia (171, 10/15/2016) Held Vanderbilt under 100 rushing yards at Georgia (62, 10/15/2016) Held Vanderbilt under 100 passing yards vs. South Carolina (73, 9/1/2016) Held Vanderbilt scoreless vs. Texas A&M (25-0, 11/21/2015)
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STATS/GAME RECAP COMMODORES LET 10-0 HALFTIME LEAD ESCAPE IN HOME LOSS TO CAROLINA
THREE-AND-OUT POSSESSIONS So. Carolina Middle Tenn. at GA Tech at WKU Florida at Kentucky at Georgia Tenn. State at Auburn at Missouri Ole Miss Tennessee NC State
Vanderbilt Opponent Three-&-Outs/Drives Three-&-Outs/Drives 6/13 (46.2%) 4/13 (30.8%) 3/15 (20.0%) 2/15 (13.3%) 4/13 (30.7%) 2/12 (16.7%) 3/13 (23.1%) 2/12 (16.7%) 1/11 (9.1%) 3/12 (25.0%) 1/12 (8.3%) 3/13 (23.1%) 5/12 (41.7%) 3/12 (25.0%) 0/10 (0%) 1/9 (11.1%) 0/10 (0%) 1/11 (9.1%) 4/15 (26.7%) 4/15 (26.7%) 5/15 (33.0%) 4/16 (25.0%) 1/13 (7.7%) 1/12 (8.3%) 2/14 (14.3%) 2/14 (14.3%) 35/166 (21.1%) 32/166 (19.3%)
CAREER STARTS CHART OFFENSE
Consecutive 2016 2015 2014 2013 Total Starts Ralph Webb, RB 13 12 12 - 37 37 Trent Sherfield, WR 7 12 0 - 19 0 Kyle Shurmur, QB 13 5 - - 18 16 Nathan Marcus, TE 12 2 3 - 17 9 Bruno Reagan, OL 13 2 - - 15 15 Justin Skule, OL 13 2 - - 15 13 Caleb Scott, WR 3 9 1 - 13 2 C.J. Duncan, WR 3 0 9 - 12 0 Ean Pfeifer, OL 9 - - - 9 9 Kalija Lipscomb, WR 8 - - - 8 0 Jared Pinkney, TE 7 - - - 7 0 Bailey McElwain, FB 4 - - - 4 0 Bailey Granier, OL 0 3 - - 3 0 Khari Blasingame, RB 1 1 - - 2 0 Sam Dobbs, TE 1 1 - - 2 0 Donaven Tennyson, WR 1 - - - 1 0
DEFENSE Consecutive
2016 2015 2014 2013 Total Oren Burks, LB 10 12 7 - 29 Tre Herndon, CB 13 12 0 - 25 Taurean Ferguson, CB 11 1 6 - 17 Jonathan Wynn, DL 10 4 2 - 16 Nifae Lealao, DL 11 5 0 - 15 Arnold Tarpley III, safety 7 7 0 - 14 Ralph White, safety 12 1 1 - 14 Jay Woods, DL 0 5 5 - 10 LaDarius Wiley, safety 7 0 0 - 7 Dare Odeyingbo, DL 3 0 - - 3 Emmanuel Smith, LB 0 2 0 - 2 Bryce Lewis, CB 1 0 - - 1 Jordan Griffin, LB 1 0 - - 1 Josh Smith, LB 1 0 - - 1
Starts 0 25 4 3 1 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
NASHVILLE – Will Muschamp had no worries about sending Elliott Fry out for the longest field goal of his career. Even though this was the coach’s first game, he had seen the kicker connect repeatedly in clutch situations. Fry kicked a career-long 55-yard field goal with 35 seconds left, and the South Carolina Gamecocks rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to beat Vanderbilt 13-10 Thursday night in Muschamp’s debut as head coach. Muschamp started Orth at quarterback and also played freshman Brandon McIlwain. But it was Orth who went back into the ame game in the third quarter and threw for 152 yards Sept. 1, 2016 rallying the Gamecocks to their eighth straight win over Vanderbilt in the SEC opener for both teams. Nashville Vanderbilt now is 0-3 in season openers under coach Derek Mason, though his Commodores did manage to score an offensive touchdown in the first half. But Tommy Openshaw missed a 45-yard field goal wide left with 3:44 left, and Vandy turned it over on downs with 14 seconds left. “Every decision we made will be questioned,” Mason said. “The bottom line is we didn’t win this game.” Fry also kicked a 48-yard field goal in the third quarter, and Deebo Samuel atoned for a fumbled punt in the first quarter by scoring an 8-yard TD on an end-around with 7:30 left. Fry had total confidence he could connect from 55 after barely coming up short from 62 in warmups.
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SCORING SUMMARY TEAM SOUTH CAROLINA VANDERBILT
1 2 3 4 FINAL RECORD 0 0 3 10 13 1-0, 1-0 3 7 0 0 10 0-1, 0-1
1st: VANDY: Openshaw 36-yd field goal, 5-13 3:23. 2nd: VANDY: Blasingame 1-yd run (Openshaw kick), 13-67 6:06. 3rd: SC: Fry 48-yd field goal, 10-47 4:47. 4th: SC: Samuel 8-yd run (Fry kick), 9-84 3:53. SC: Fry 55-yd field goal, 7-36 3:09.
STATISTICS
FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
SC
14 32-121 187 30-16-0 62-308 2-8 0-0 7-39.9 2-2 7-51 26:45 6 of 16 0 of 0 1-3 1-10
VANDERBILT 14 42-169 73 23-8-0 65-242 2-4 2-49 8-37.1 1-0 5-33 33:15 4 of 15 0 of 1 2-2 0-0
RUSHING: SC – Turner 13-70; B. McIlwain 7-29; Orth 5-8; Samuel 1-8; Williams 5-7; TEAM 1-(-1). VANDY – Webb 20-97; Blasingame 15-68; Sherfield 1-9; Freebeck 2-7; Lipscomb 1-(-1); Tennyson 1-(-3); Shurmur 2-(-8). PASSING: SC – Orth 11-19-0-152; B. McIlwain 5-11-0-35. VANDY – Shurmur 8-22-0-73; Freebeck 0-1-0-0. RECEIVING: SC – Edwards 8-101; Turner 3-27; Samuel 2-36; Hurst 2-17; Crosby 1-6. VANDY – Webb 3-28; Duncan 2-24; Lipscomb 1-15; Marcus 1-6; Blasingame 1-0.
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2016 GAME RECAPS COMMODORES USE BIG SECOND QUARTER TO TOP MIDDLE TENNESSEE
GEORGIA TECH JUMPS AHEAD EARLY, NOTCHES NON-CONFERENCE WIN
NASHVILLE – Derek Mason turned the lights out in the locker room for 10 minutes during a weather delay that lasted for an hour, 44 minutes. He wanted his Commodores to picture themselves playing good football. Aside from a blocked punt on the first play once the game resumed, Ralph Webb and the Commodores did just that. Webb ran for a career-high 211 yards and two touchdowns as Vanderbilt easily handled the weather delay and beat Middle Tennessee 47-24. “We did what this team hasn’t done since I’ve ame been here,” Mason said. “I mean just responded all Sept. 10, 2016 the way around.” Vanderbilt (1-1) took control with a 28-point secNashville ond quarter after trailing 10-5 at the end of the first, the final two TDs coming after the storm. Middle Tennessee blocked a field goal on the first play after resuming the game, setting up Brent Stockstill’s 5-yard TD pass to Ty Lee to pull within 19-17. The Commodores answered by scoring two TDs in a span of 87 seconds, the last a 3-yard TD by Webb giving him 102 yards before halftime. Vanderbilt also forced two turnovers to win its second straight in this series against an in-state rival. Stockstill finished with 399 yards passing and three TDs for Middle Tennessee (1-1), which was trying to start 2-0 for the first time since 2001.
ATLANTA, Ga. – Justin Thomas threw an 81-yard touchdown pass to Marcus Marshall on the first play of the game, Dedrick Mills ran for three touchdowns and Georgia Tech beat Vanderbilt 38-7, holding the Commodores scoreless in the final three quarters. Mills ran for 58 yards with touchdown runs of 15, 4 and 5 yards. His last two scoring runs came in the third quarter, when Georgia Tech extended a 17-7 halftime lead. Thomas threw for 136 yards and ran for 84 yards ame before sitting out the final quarter as Georgia Tech Sept. 17, 2016 (3-0) remained undefeated against Vanderbilt (1-2) since World War II. Atlanta, Ga. The Yellow Jackets gained momentum for Thursday night’s visit from No. 5 Clemson as they won their sixth straight game in the series and improved to 12-0-1 against the Commodores since 1941. Vanderbilt was held to 275 total yards, including 69 yards rushing on 18 carries by Ralph Webb, who led the Southeastern Conference in rushing through two games. Georgia Tech produced a surprising 222 yards passing, including a late 77-yarder from backup Matthew Jordan to Clinton Lynch. The Commodores were held to 85 yards rushing.
SCORING SUMMARY
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TEAM 1 2 MIDDLE TENNESSEE 10 7 VANDERBILT 5 28
3 7 0
4 FINAL RECORD 0 24 1-1, 0-0 14 47 1-1, 0-1
1st: VANDY: Openshaw 32-yd field goal, 4-(-1) 1:18. MT: Rooker 39-yd field goal, 10-45 2:53. VANDY: Team safety. MT: James 1-yd pass from Stockstill (Rooker kick), 11-79 3:22. 2nd: VANDY: Blasingame 3-yd run (Openshaw kick), 6-30 2:37. VANDY: Webb 1-yd run (Openshaw kick), 3-7 0:50. MT: Lee 5-yd pass from Stockstill (Rooker kick), 3-7 0:30. VANDY: Webb 3-yd run (Openshaw kick), 7-75 3:18. VANDY: Lipscomb 16-yd pass from Shurmur (Openshaw kick), 7-63 1:00. 3rd: MT: Smith 4-yd pass from Stockstill (Rooker kick), 8-62 2:30. 4th: VANDY: Blasingame 1-yd run (Openshaw kick), 4-54 1:48. VANDY: Rivers 3-yd run (Openshaw kick), 6-40 2:5.
STATISTICS
FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
MT
25 21-96 399 65-38-1 86-495 0-0 3-15 4-81 0-0 4-38.5 2-1 9-92 28:58 10 of 19 0 of 2 3-4 2-13
VANDERBILT 20 45-231 113 28-15-0 73-344 1-55 2-11 4-115 1-59 5-39.4 2-1 4-40 31:02 4 of 12 1 of 2 7-7 1-7
RUSHING: MT – Mathers 13-65; Stockstill 5-24; West 2-11; Garnett 1-(-4). VANDY – Webb 29-211; Blasingame 6-19; Rivers 5-7; Crawford 1-5; Sherfield 1-4; Openshaw 1-(-2); Shurmur 2-(-13). PASSING: MT – Stockstill 38-65-1-399. VANDY – Shurmur 15-28-0-113. RECEIVING: MT – James 14-183; Mathers 6-63; Lee 6-53; Smith 5-57; West 3-2; Anderson 2-36; Ducksworth 1-6; Brown 1-6; Stockstill 0-(-7). VANDY – Sherfield 4-26; Pinkney 2-32; Dobbs 2-18; Lipscomb 1-16; Blasingame 1-9; Marcus 1-9; Dowling 1-6; McElwain 1-4; Duncan 1-(-2); Webb 1-(-5).
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TEAM VANDERBILT GEORGIA TECH
1 7 14
2 3 0 0 3 14
4 FINAL RECORD 0 7 1-2, 0-1 7 38 3-0, 1-0
1st: GT: Marshall 81-yd pass from Thomas (Butker kick), 1-81 0:14. VANDY: Lipscomb 10-yd pass from Shurmur (Openshaw kick), 11-75 5:20. GT: Mills 15-yd run (Butker kick), 8-64 4:21. 2nd: GT: Butker 41-yd field goal, 11-60 2:24. 3rd: GT: Mills 4-yd run (Butker kick), 10-72 4:49. GT: Mills, D. 5-yd run (Butker kick), 5-64 2:46. 4th: GT: Lynch 77-yd pass from Jordan (Butker kick), 3-75 1:21.
STATISTICS
FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
VANDERBILT 17 30-85 190 31-20-1 61-275 0-0 1-7 3-57 1-0 8-40.1 0-0 5-45 30:28 4 of 13 0 of 1 1-1 1-7
GT
21 46-289 222 17-8-1 63-511 0-0 0-0 2-50 1-64 4-42.5 1-0 4-55 29:32 8 of 15 0 of 1 3-4 1-9
RUSHING: VANDY-Webb 18-69; Blasingame 5-11; Rivers 2-6; Freebeck 1-2; Crawford 2-1; Shurmur 2-(-4). GT-Thomas 11-84; Lynch 3-77; Mills 14-58; Green 2-23; Searcy 2-12; Willis 1-11; McClellan 1-9; Marshall 3-8; Griffin 2-3; Marshall 5-2; Jordan 2-2. PASSING: VANDY-Shurmur 17-26-1-149; Freebeck 3-5-0-41. GT-Thomas 6-13-0-136; Jordan 1-2-1-77; Team 0-1-0-0; Marshall 1-1-0-9. RECEIVING: VANDY-Lipscomb 6-59; Scott 3-31; Pinkney 3-24; Sherfield 2-22; Webb 2-15; Duncan 1-22; Marcus 1-8; Rivers 1-7; Rayford 1-2. GT-Lynch 2-87; Searcy 2-25; Marshall 1-81; Stewart 1-16; Aasen 1-9; Mills 1-4.
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2016 GAME RECAPS VANDERBILT DROPS CLOSE DECISION TO NATIONALLY RANKED GATORS
DORES EARN OVERTIME VICTORY; RALLY TO WIN AT WESTERN KENTUCKY BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- Vanderbilt’s defense turned away a 2-point conversion play at the end of the first overtime as the Commodores escaped with a 31-30 victory over Western Kentucky. Kyle Shurmur’s 5-yard pass to Nathan Marcus on the first possession of overtime gave Vanderbilt (2-2) its first lead of the game, and Tommy Openshaw added the point after for the Commodores. Western Kentucky (2-2) answered quickly, needing just two plays to find the end zone on Mike White’s 8-yard pass to Shaquille Johnson in overtime. ame Hilltoppers coach Jeff Brohm elected to go for Sept. 24, 2016 two points. White rolled to his right, but his pass Bowling Green, Ky was deflected into the air off Anthony Wales’ helmet and ruled incomplete, as Vanderbilt players rushed the field to celebrate the comeback victory. The Commodores went 75 yards in the final 1:02 of regulation in seven plays to tie the game at 24-24 and force overtime. A pass interference call in the end zone on Western Kentucky’s De’Andre Simmons against Vanderbilt’s Trent Sherfield gave the Commodores the ball at the Hilltopper 2 with three seconds to play in regulation. Vanderbilt running back Ralph Webb, who had three rushing touchdowns in the game, leaped from just inside the 5 and landed just beyond the front edge of the end zone for the tying score.
NASHVILLE -- The Florida Gators aren’t in the mood to pick apart a road win in the Southeastern Conference, especially after last week’s ugly loss. No matter what they might need to fix. Jordan Scarlett ran for a 4-yard touchdown with Eddy Pineiro adding a pair of field goals as No. 23 Florida held off Vanderbilt 13-6. Florida (4-1, 2-1 SEC) came up with two interceptions and two sacks on a day where the Gators defense otherwise struggled against one of the nation’s worst offenses with three starting linemen missing ame most of the game. Ralph Webb ran for 110 yards as Vanderbilt Oct. 1, 2016 outgained Florida 265-236 in total offense. The Nashville Commodores (2-3, 0-2) had a final chance to force overtime until Nick Washington intercepted a Wade Freebeck pass with 54 seconds left sealing the Gators’ win. The Gators never trailed and led 10-3 after Scarlett scored on a 4-yard touchdown run, and Pineiro kicked a 42-yard field goal as the half expired. Pinero added a 26-yarder with 8:17 left. Florida had a chance to pad its lead after Vanderbilt punter Sam Loy fumbled the snap and lost the ball with 5:07 left with the Commodores trailing 13-6. But Austin Appleby fumbled the snap on second-and-goal at the Vanderbilt 1 with 2:56 left giving the Commodores one last chance.
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TEAM 1 2 3 4 OT FINAL RECORD VANDERBILT 0 7 7 10 7 31 2-2 WESTERN KENTUCKY 7 7 0 10 6 30 2-2
1st: WKU: WALES 4-yd run (NUSS kick), 14-75 3:54. 2nd: WKU: FANT 61-yd pass from FERGUSON (SIMCOX kick), 2-92 0:40. VANDY: Webb 4-yd run (Openshaw kick), 12-76 6:02. 3rd: VANDY: Webb 2-yd run (Openshaw kick), 10-75 5:45. 4th: WKU: WALES 20-yd run (SIMCOX kick), 8-80 2:32. VANDY: Openshaw 22-yd field goal, 5-72 2:32. WKU - NUSS 25-yd field goal, 10-67 4:27. VANDY - Webb 2-yd run (Openshaw kick), 7-75 1:02. OT: VANDY - Marcus 5-yd pass from Shurmur (Openshaw kick), 6-25 0:00. WKU JOHNSON 8-yd pass from WHITE, 3-25 0:00.
STATISTICS
FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
VANDERBILT
19 42-110 279 29-18-1 71-389 1-27 1-3 3-69 1-0 6-32.7 1-0 5-51 32:23 8 of 16 0 of 0 5-5 1-1
WKU
27 33-205 291 41-24-1 74-496 0-0 1-(-1) 0-0 1-10 3-42.0 3-2 11-88 27:37 3 of 12 2 of 3 4-6 3-22
RUSHING: VANDY-Webb 27-95; K. Blasingame 6-19; Shurmur 8-2; Sims 1-(-6). WKU-WALES, Anthony 24-152; NORRIS, N. 3-34; TAYLOR 2-11; WHITE 2-5; FANT 1-5; BAKER 1-(-2). PASSING: VANDY-Shurmur 18-29-1-279. WKU-WHITE 22-39-1-222; FERGUSON 2-2-0-69. RECEIVING: VANDY-Duncan 5-66; Lipscomb 3-56; Pinkney 3-41; Trent Sherfield 2-38; Ralph Webb 2-4; Scott 1-66; Marcus 1-5; Dobbs 1-3. WKU-TAYLOR 9-112; FANT 5-95; NORRIS, N. 4-45; JOHNSON, S. 3-19; WALES 2-16; DONATELL, S. 1-4.
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TEAM FLORIDA VANDERBILT
1 2 0 10 0 3
3 0 3
4 FINAL RECORD 3 13 4-1, 2-1 0 6 2-3, 0-2
2nd: UF: Scarlett 4-yd run (Pineiro kick), 6-53 2:01. VANDY: Openshaw 38-yd field goal, 12-56 4:14. UF: Pineiro 42-yd field goal, 8-40 2:13. 3rd: VANDY: Openshaw 27-yd field goal, 13-75 6:57. 4th: UF: Pineiro 26-yd field goal, 10-78 3:52.
STATISTICS
FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
FLORIDA 15 35-92 144 28-19-0 63-236 0-0 2-(-4) 1-29 2-6 7-51.9 1-1 4-45 27:05 6 of 15 0 of 0 2-3 2-12
VANDERBILT
21 37-147 118 32-12-2 69-265 0-(-3) 2-14 0-0 0-0 6-47.5 2-1 6-47 32:55 5 of 15 0 of 1 2-2 2-13
RUSHING: UF – Scarlett 12-55; Perine 6-28; Cronkrite 2-13; Thompson 7-11; Appleby 3-(-1); Powell 1-(-2); Team 4-(-12). VANDY – Webb 24-110; Blasingame 5-41; Sims 2-23; Crawford 2-10; Shurmur 3-(-8); Loy 1-(-29). PASSING: UF – Appleby 19-28-0-144. VANDY – Shurmur 9-25-1-82; Freebeck 3-7-1-36. RECEIVING: UF – Goolsby 8-37; Powell 4-23; Callaway 3-36; Lewis 2-39; Cleveland 2-9. VANDY – Lipscomb 3-43; C.J. Duncan 3-31; Webb 2-17; Marcus 2-15; Scott 1-11; Blasingame 1-1.
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2016 GAME RECAPS VANDERBILT FALLS BEHIND EARLY, LATE RALLY NOT ENOUGH AT KENTUCKY LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Stephen Johnson rushed for a touchdown and converted a big fourth-and-1 play late in the game leading to Austin MacGinnis’ 28-yard field goal, while the Wildcats’ defense stifled Vanderbilt late to win 20-13. Needing a spark to slow Vanderbilt’s momentum after scoring 10 straight points, the Wildcats turned to their ground game led by Benny Snell Jr. (20 carries, 94 yards) and Jojo Kemp with just under 8 minutes remaining. The duo positioned Kentucky to cash in a third and final time on fourth down as Johnson stretched for 1 yard to the Commodores’ ame 19. Kentucky didn’t take a chance on a final fourthOct. 8, 2016 and-1 at the 10, and MacGinnis’ kick with 1:38 left Lexington, Ky. provided a cushion that proved huge as Vanderbilt, with no timeouts, quickly drove 59 yards to the 8 seeking at least a tie. But several passes by Vandy’s Kyle Shurmur were incomplete, including a fourth-down attempt that went off Kalija Lipscomb’s hands with 2 seconds left. Kentucky (3-3, 2-2 SEC) is now halfway toward its goal of a postseason berth. Vanderbilt (2-4, 0-3 SEC) fell short in its quest to give coach Derek Mason his first conference road win. Kemp added a 4-yard TD run for the Wildcats. Kemp, Johnson and Stanley “Boom” Williams each ran for at least 54 yards as Kentucky gained 258 on 52 attempts.
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SCORING SUMMARY TEAM VANDERBILT KENTUCKY
1 2 3 0 7 10
3 7 0
4 FINAL RECORD 3 13 2-4, 0-3 3 20 3-3, 2-2
1st: UK: Kemp 4-yd run (MacGinnis kick), 9-75 3:01. VANDY: Openshaw 48-yd field goal, 8-23 3:30. 2nd: UK: Johnson 3-yd run (MacGinnis kick), 13-47 5:16. UK: MacGinnis 46-yd field goal, 15-52 6:23. 3rd: VANDY: Ferguson 22-yd fumble recovery (Openshaw kick). 4th: VANDY: Openshaw 26-yd field goal, 14-85 6:47. UK: MacGinnis 28-yd field goal, 13-56 6:20.
STATISTICS
FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
VANDERBILT 18 32-141 141 30-17-0 62-282 1-22 4-(-10) 4-112 1-4 5-42.2 2-1 7-35 27:16 3 of 12 0 of 2 1-2 0-0
KENTUCKY
20 52-258 49 24-10-1 76-307 0-0 1-0 3-71 0-0 5-36.2 1-1 5-42 32:44 4 of 15 3 of 3 3-3 4-22
RUSHING: VANDY – Webb 18-100; K. Blasingame 5-26; Shurmur 8-12; Crawford 1-3. UK – Snell 20-94; Johnson 10-55; Kemp 12-55; S. Williams 9-54; TM 1-0. PASSING: VANDY – Shurmur 17-29-0-141; TEAM 0-1-0-0. UK – Johnson 10-24-1-49. RECEIVING: VANDY – Duncan 5-51; Sherfield 4-21; Lipscomb 3-11; Marcus 2-7; Dobbs 1-30; Pinkney 1-16; Webb 1-5. UK – Conrad 3-13; Johnson 2-20; Badet 2-8; Timmons 1-7; Kemp 1-1; S. Williams 1-0.
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VANDERBILT EARNS BIG ROAD WIN; LATE TOUCHDOWN BEATS GEORGIA ATHENS, Ga. -- Derek Mason finally picked up the sort of victory that should ease some of the heat on the Vanderbilt coach. Just the opposite for Georgia’s Kirby Smart, who is facing plenty of scrutiny after a stunning loss to the Commodores. Vanderbilt claimed its first SEC road win in Mason’s three seasons as coach, upsetting Georgia 17-16 on Khari Blasingame’s 2-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter and a huge fourth-down stop late in the game Saturday. The victory set off a wild celebration as the Vanderbilt players raced over to Sanford Stadium’s ame famous hedges to celebrate with a small group of Oct. 15, 2016 black-and-gold-clad fans. “I told our young men this morning that if we Athens, Ga. wanted to do something epic, we needed to make sure we took the fight to them,” Mason said. For Vanderbilt (3-4, 1-3), it was only the third win over Georgia in the last 22 meetings between the SEC East rivals. “You saw a football team committed to doing one thing, and that’s going on the road and getting a win,” Mason said. “We also talked about a new season, the second half of the season.” After Georgia went ahead late, Vanderbilt responded with a 75-yard, eightplay to reclaim the lead when Blasingame powered over with 9:43 to go.
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SCORING SUMMARY TEAM VANDERBILT GEORGIA
1 7 3
2 0 3
3 3 7
4 FINAL RECORD 7 17 3-4, 1-3 3 16 4-3, 2-3
1st: VANDY: Webb 1-yd run (Openshaw kick), 2-2 0:22. UGA: R. Blankenship 45-yd field goal, 9-51 3:43. 2nd: UGA: R. Blankenship 22-yd field goal, 14-84 7:23. 3rd: VANDY: Openshaw 38-yd field goal, 4-7 1:23. UGA: Nauta 17-yd pass from Eason (R. Blankenship kick), 6-77 2:32. 4th: UGA: R. Blankenship 36-yd field goal, 5-20 2:24. VANDY: K. Blasingame 2-yd run (Openshaw kick), 8-75 4:04.
STATISTICS
FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 3rd-Down Conversions 4th-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
VANDERBILT 9 32-62 109 18-7-0 50-171 3-27 2-124 8-47.2 2-0 5-45 24:56 4 of 14 0 of 0 3-3 1-11
GEORGIA
23 35-75 346 40-27-0 75-421 3--1 3-44 6-38.0 2-0 8-53 35:04 6 of 17 1 of 2 3-3 3-19
RUSHING: VANDY – Webb 19-48; Sims 1-18; K. Blasingame 5-17; TEAM 3-(-6); Shurmur 4-(-15). UGA – Chubb 16-40; Michel 13-28; Eason 3-6; Herrien 2-1; McKenzie 1-0. PASSING: VANDY – Shurmur 7-18-0-109. UGA – Eason 27-40-0-346. RECEIVING: VANDY – Webb 2-44; Sherfield 2-19; Lipscomb 1-27; Scott 1-12; McElwain 1-7. UGA – Nauta 5-74; Ridley 5-67; McKenzie 4-56; Godwin 3-36; Wims 3-32; 2-42; Chigbu 2-20; Payne 2-14; Woerner 1-5.
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2016 GAME RECAPS COMMODORES EARN HOMECOMING VICTORY OVER TENNESSEE STATE
RANKED AUBURN HOLDS OFF VANDERBILT ON THE PLAINS
NASHVILLE -- Vanderbilt went to its running game to make an impressive comeback against Tennessee State. After falling behind by three points late in the first half, the Commodores rattled off three unanswered touchdowns en route to a 35-17 win over Tennessee State. “The biggest thing was being ahead of the chains, being good on first and second downs so you don’t have to be in those bad situations,” Commodores quarterback Kyle Shurmur said. “So if like we’re in third and short it’s so much better than third-and-8 ame or third-and-9.” Oct. 22, 2016 Vanderbilt’s Ralph Webb rushed for 125 yards and Khari Blasingame ran for 100 and three touchdowns. Nashville Shurmur completed 15 of 23 passes for 143 yards and one touchdown, giving Vanderbilt (4-4) its fifth homecoming win in the past six years. Vanderbilt fell behind 17-14 late in the first half before the rattling off three straight touchdowns. Ronald Butler completed 19 of 30 passes for 285 yards, two touchdowns and one interception for Tennessee State (5-2) in the second all-time meeting between the Nashville schools that are only three miles apart. Vanderbilt took its first lead at 21-17 with 1:46 left in the half after Darrius Sims had a 33-yard run to the 3 and Blasingame punched it in to cap a fiveplay, 78-yard drive.
AUBURN, Ala. -- An injured Sean White came off the bench to throw a touchdown pass and Josh Holsey intercepted a last-minute throw to lift No. 9 Auburn to a come-from-behind, 23-16 win over Vanderbilt. The Tigers (7-2, 5-1 Southeastern Conference, No. 11 AP) sputtered after starting John Franklin III in place of White, who had an unspecified injury. White returned to open the second half with Auburn down 13-10, then threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Darius Slayton and led two field goal drives. Auburn coach Gus Malzahn said White was “banged up” and didn’t take a snap in practice leading up to the game. ame Vandy (4-5, 1-4) stayed alive into the final minagainst the 26-point favorites thanks to Caleb Nov. 5, 2016 ute Scott’s 29-yard catch of a tipped ball on fourth and Auburn, Ala. 18. The Commodores moved to Auburn’s 30 before Holsey’s interception put it away. The drive was set up when Daniel Carlson’s attempt at his fourth field goal was blocked. Alabama native Zach Cunningham leapt over the line at the snap and knocked it down. White completed 10 of 13 passes for 106 yards and Kamryn Pettway ran 25 times for 173 yards. Shurmur completed 24 of 36 passes for 221 yards and a touchdown. He also had a 21-yarder on the final drive before the pick.
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TEAM TENN. STATE VANDERBILT
1 2 14 3 7 14
3 0 7
4 FINAL RECORD 0 17 5-2, 2-1 7 35 4-4, 1-3
1st: TSU: SMITH, P. 93-yd pass from BUTLER, R. (CLARK, L. kick), 2-94 1:04. VANDY: K. Blasingame 1-yd run (Openshaw kick), 5-73 2:48. TSU: SMITH, P. 2-yd pass from BUTLER, R. (CLARK, L. kick), 11-75 6:00. 2nd: VANDY: Pinkney 21-yd pass from Shurmur (Openshaw kick), 11-92 5:45 TSU: CLARK, L. 37-yd field goal, 7-45 3:24. VANDY: K. Blasingame 3-yd run (Openshaw kick), 5-78 2:51. 3rd: VANDY: K. Blasingame 4-yd run (Openshaw kick), 4-73 2:00. 4th: VANDY: Sherfield 14-yd run (Openshaw kick), 12-70 6:19.
STATISTICS
TENNESSEE ST.
FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
19 23-125 285 30-19-1 53-410 0-0 4-59 0-0 3-39.3 3-1 9-63 26:55 2 of 7 0 of 1 2-2 1-5
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RUSHING: TSU – Evans 9-69; Butler 8-40; Curtis 6-16. VANDY – Webb 9-125; Blasingame 14-100; Sims 5-50; Crawford 6-49; Sherfield 1-14; Tennyson 1-13; Rivers 4-9; Shurmur 2-(-2). PASSING: TSU – Butler19-30-1-285. VANDY – Shurmur 15-23-0-143; TEAM 0-1-0-0. RECEIVING: TSU – Smith 7-170; Newbold 5-62; Evans 2-29; Medley 2-16; Morris 2-5; Rowland. 1-3. VANDY – Pinkney 4-50; Duncan 4-33; Sherfield 3-15; Lipscomb 2-26; Webb 1-15; Sims 1-4.
1 2 3 3 10 0 7 3 10
4 FINAL RECORD 3 16 4-5, 1-4 3 23 7-2, 5-1
1st: VANDY: Openshaw 52-yd FG 7-41 2:44. AU: Johnson 3-yd run (Carlson kick), 9-63 3:25. 2nd: VANDY: Pinkney 8-yd pass from Shurmur (Openshaw kick), 9-66 4:07. AU: Carlson 45-yd field goal, 10-47 2:47. VANDY: Openshaw 34-yd FG, 13-57 6:57. 3rd: AU: Slayton 21-yd pass from White (Carlson kick), 12-75 4:13. AU: Carlson 53-yd FG, 9-39 3:41. 4th: VANDY: Openshaw 47-yd field goal, 13-46 7:29. AU: Carlson 33-yd FG, 6-42 2:19.
VANDERBILT 28 42-358 143 24-15-0 66-501 0-0 2-34 1-0 2-38.0 0-0 5-63 33:05 4 of 9 1 of 1 4-4 3-8
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STATISTICS
VANDERBILT
FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
22 33-120 221 38-24-1 71-341 0-0 2-16 0-0 4-41.8 2-0 5-26 35:09 7 of 16 1 of 2 2-2 0-0
AUBURN
16 45-271 115 17-12-0 62-386 1-6 4-103 1-0 2-46.5 2-1 5-56 24:51 4 of 12 0 of 0 2-3 1-8
RUSHING: VANDY – Webb 13-46; Blasingame 9-30; Sims 5-29; Sherfield 3-25; Lipscomb 1-2; Crawford 1-(-4); Shurmur 1-(-8). AU – Pettway 25-173; Franklin 7-59; Johnson 9-36; White 1-5; Truitt 1-1; Stove 1-(-1); TEAM 1-(-2). PASSING: VANDY – Shurmur 24-36-1-221; TEAM 0-2-0-0. AU – White 10-13-0-106; Franklin 2-4-0-9. RECEIVING: VANDY – Duncan 7-79; Scott 4-70; Lipscomb 3-25; Pinkney 3-17; Webb 2-3; Rayford 1-14; Sherfield 1-9; Rivers 1-6; McElwain 1-0; Blasingame 1-(-2). AU – Slayton 2-27; Smith 2-23; Davis 2-23; Davis 2-15; Stove 2-9; Cox 1-15; Johnson 1-3.
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2016 GAME RECAPS VANDERBILT DROPS CLOSE DECISION ON THE ROAD AT MISSOURI
VANDERBILT GOES ON 31-0 RUN DURING HOME VICTORY OVER OLE MISS
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Drew Lock completed 22 of 37 passes for 294 yards and two touchdowns as Missouri defeated Vanderbilt 26-17. It marks Missouri’s first SEC victory since Lock’s starting debut, a 24-10 victory over South Carolina on Oct. 3, 2015. Each team opened with a three-and-out before Damarea Crockett’s 6-yard touchdown run gave Missouri (3-7, 1-5) a lead it would never relinquish. Crockett had 20 carries for 154 yards and the touchdown. J’Mon Moore caught eight passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns, including an 82-yard score with 9:50 remaining in the second quarter, and Johnathon Johnson added four ame catches for 73 yards. Nov. 12, 2016 Kyle Shurmur was 17 of 29 for 252 yards and two Columbia, Mo. interceptions, one of which Missouri cornerback Aarion Penton returned 19 yards for a touchdown, the second of his career. C.J. Duncan caught five passes for 89 yards and Caleb Scott had three catches for 63 yards. Missouri gained 481 yards despite a 13-minute differential in time of possession. It’s the Tigers’ highest yardage total in SEC play since Nov. 15, 2014 when they gained 587 yards en route to a 34-27 victory over Texas A&M.
NASHVILLE -- Derek Mason had Vanderbilt baseball coach Tim Corbin talk to his football team about not being afraid of success and how to handle the roller-coaster of emotions during a game. The Commodores showed Saturday night they listened very well. Ralph Webb ran for 123 yards and three touchdowns, and Vanderbilt scored 31 straight points in beating Mississippi 38-17. With the win, Vanderbilt (5-6, 2-5 ) assured Mason his best record yet in his third season. The Commodores now need a win in their regular season finale to become bowl eligible ame for the first time since 2013. Their APR is so good Nov. 19, 2016 that five wins could be enough, winning a sixth game would be even better. Nashville “Listen that’s exactly what we’re going to do,” Mason said. “We’re going to line ourselves up and try to get ourselves ready to go play one more game because that’s what we’re guaranteed. And you know what? We’re looking forward to this one.” Kyle Shurmur threw for 273 yards and two touchdowns, and the Commodores also had three sacks. Vanderbilt was the first SEC opponent that Mississippi played this season that hadn’t been ranked, and the Commodores snapped the Rebels’ two-game win streak. Now the Rebels (5-6, 2-5) need a win in the Egg Bowl to extend its bowl streak.
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SCORING SUMMARY TEAM VANDERBILT MISSOURI
1 2 0 10 6 13
3 7 0
4 FINAL RECORD 0 17 4-6, 1-5 7 26 3-7, 1-5
1st: MU: Crockett 4-yd run (McCann kick failed), 6-35 1:38. 2nd: MU: Penton 19-yd INT return (McCann kick). MU: Moore 82-yd pass from Lock (McCann kick failed), 1-82 0:12. VANDY: Blasingame 4-yd run (Openshaw kick), 7-75 3:26. VANDY: Openshaw 24-yd FG, 8-59 3:20. 3rd: VANDY: Webb 1-yd run (Openshaw kick), 10-75 5:16. 4th: MU: Moore 4-yd pass from Lock (Tesson kick), 13-85 3:33.
STATISTICS
VANDERBILT
FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
18 43-159 252 30-17-2 73-411 1-16 2-42 0-0 7-34.6 1-0 7-80 36:27 3 of 14 0 of 2 3-4 1-1
MISSOURI
20 37-187 294 37-22-0 74-481 4-47 4-48 2-27 6-41.5 2-1 7-90 23:33 10 of 19 0 of 1 2-5 6-41
RUSHING: VANDY – Sims 7-86; Blasingame 14-64; Webb 11-34; Tennyson 1-16; Rivers 1-3; Crawford 1-2; Shurmur 8-(-46). MU – Crockett 20-154; Witter 8-24; Lock 4-14; Zanders 1-0; TEAM 4-(-5). PASSING: VANDY – Shurmur 17-29-2-252; Blasingame 0-1-0-0. MU-Lock 22-37-0-294. RECEIVING: VANDY – Duncan 5-89; Scott 3-63; Sherfield 2-42; Lipscomb 2-28; Pinkney 1-11; Webb 1-6; Marcus 1-6; Sims 1-4; McElwain 1-3. MU – Moore 8-138; Mason 5-21; Johnson 4-73; Culkin 3-47; Floyd 1-12; Blanton 1-3.
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SCORING SUMMARY TEAM OLE MISS VANDERBILT
1 10 7
2 3 0 0 7 17
4 FINAL RECORD 7 17 5-6, 2-5 7 38 5-6, 2-5
1st: OM: Wunderlich 23-yd field goal, 9-75 4:09. OM: Judd 21-yd pass from Patterson (Wunderlich kick), 1-21 0:11. VANDY: Webb 4-yd run (Openshaw kick), 2-76 0:46. 2nd: VANDY: Sherfield 5-yd pass from Shurmur (Openshaw kick), 7-72 3:13. 3rd: VANDY: Webb 11-yd run (Openshaw kick), 9-90 4:12. VANDY: Openshaw 24 yd field goal, 5-21 1:34. VANDY: Webb 1-yd run (Openshaw kick), 11-72 5:26. 4th: OM: Engram 38-yd pass from Patterson (Wunderlich kick), 9-65 2:20. VANDY: McElwain 3-yd pass from Shurmur (Openshaw kick), 8-72 3:45.
STATISTICS
FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
OLE MISS 18 27-90 273 51-26-0 78-363 0-0 1-23 5-137 0-0 7-42.4 1-1 6-51 25:11 5 of 18 0 of 3 1-3 2-15
VANDERBILT
22 46-208 273 30-17-0 76-481 1-13 1--5 3-45 0-0 8-36.6 2-1 5-40 34:49 5 of 15 1 of 1 6-6 3-17
RUSHING: OM – Judd 10-63; Patterson 13-32; Brazley 2-0; Pellerin 1-0; Lodge 1-(-5). VANDY – Webb 20-123; Sims 10-48; Blasingame 9-36; Rivers 2-15; Tennyson 1-2; McElwain 1-0; TEAM 1-(-1); Shurmur 2-(-15). PASSING: OM – Patterson 20-42-0-222; Pellerin 6-9-0-51. VANDY – Shurmur 17-30-0-273. RECEIVING: OM – Engram 6-102; Jefferson 6-52; Adeboyejo 5-47; Judd 3-34; Brown 3-16; Lodge 2-6; Stringfellow 1-16. VANDY – Duncan 4-40; Scott 3-47; Pinkney 3-41; Sherfield 2-72; Sims 2-53; Marcus 2-17; McElwain 1-3.
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2016 GAME RECAPS DORES EARN THIRD WIN IN FIVE YEARS OVER VOLS IN CONVINCING FASHION
COMMODORES FALL TO WOLFPACK IN INDEPENDENCE BOWL
NASHVILLE -- The Vanderbilt Commodores have a black bowling ball with a star “V” to celebrate earning a bowl berth on the field. The bragging rights that go with a very big win over their in-state rival only makes the victory that much sweeter. Kyle Shurmur threw for a career-high 416 yards, and Vanderbilt scored the final 21 points in an upset of No. 24 Tennessee 45-34 that erased any doubts the Commodores belong in a bowl. The Commodores (6-6, 3-5) earned a bowl berth for the first time since 2013 thanks to their ame Academic Progress Rate (APR) score before kickoff. Nov. 26, 2016 Then they went out and turned in the best offensive performance yet in picking up their sixth win this Nashville year and improving coach Derek Mason’s best record in his third season. “That’s the way we wanted it,” Mason said. “We wanted a victory. At the end of the day, we didn’t want to sneak in the back door. We wanted to kick in the door and walk through the front door.” Vanderbilt scored its most points against an SEC opponent since scoring 49 against Mississippi State on Sept. 25, 1971. The Commodores outgained Tennessee 608-516 in beating the Vols for the third time in five seasons. Tennessee led 31-24 at halftime, but the Commodores outscored the Vols controlled the second half, outscoring the 21-3 after intermission.
SHREVEPORT, La. -- Jaylen Samuels caught three touchdown passes from Ryan Finley, Nyheim Hines returned a kickoff for a 100-yard touchdown and NC State beat Vanderbilt 41-17 in the Camping World Independence Bowl. NC State (7-6) won three of its final four games to finish with a winning record. The Wolfpack built a 28-3 lead by midway through the third quarter -- largely thanks to Samuels’ touchdown catches of 9, 55 and 17 yards -- and then held off a brief Vanderbilt rally. Samuels’ three touchdown catches were an Independence Bowl record. Finley, who completed ame 19 of 30 passes for 235 yards, hit Samuels six times Dec. 26, 2016 for 104 yards. State coach Dave Doeren said Samuels’ Shreveport, La. bigNC night wasn’t necessarily planned, but when Vanderbilt loaded the defense to stop the run, he was the man who was open. Vanderbilt (6-7) had a lot of momentum going into the game thanks to surprising wins over Mississippi and Tennessee to end the regular season. But the Commodores’ offense -- which scored a combined 83 points against the Rebels and Volunteers -- struggled for most of the night. “We looked a little rusty,” Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason said. “All the way around -- special teams, offense and defense. We just didn’t look like the Vanderbilt team that came out of the regular season.”
SCORING SUMMARY
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TEAM TENNESSEE VANDERBILT
1 2 14 17 7 17
3 3 7
FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
TENNESSEE 27 33-176 340 34-31-0 67-516 0-0 0-0 7-162 1-0 2-39.0 3-2 4-35 28:29 5 of 11 0 of 1 3-5 1-11
VANDERBILT
27 38-192 416 35-21-1 73-608 0-0 0-0 5-105 0-0 2-33.0 0-0 4-30 31:31 8 of 14 0 of 1 6-6 2-13
RUSHING: UT – Kamara 10-69; Dobbs 13-53; Kelly 9-52; Jennings, 1-2. VANDY – Webb 21-114; Rivers 6-52; Sims 7-16; Blasingame 2-16; Dobbs 1-5; Shurmur 1-(-11). PASSING: UT – Dobbs 31-34-0-340. VANDY – Shurmur 21-34-1-416; Sherfield 0-1-0-0. RECEIVING: UT – Kamara 8-72; Malone 7-121; Croom 7-38; Jennings 4-75; Wolf 4-33; Kelly 1-1. VANDY – Sherfield 9-184; Scott 4-117; Pinkney 2-42; Webb 2-21; Dobbs 1-20; McElwain 1-18; Duncan 1-14; Sims 1-0.
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TEAM 1 2 3 4 FINAL RECORD NC STATE 0 14 14 13 41 7-6 VANDERBILT 3 0 7 7 17 6-7
4 FINAL RECORD 0 34 8-4, 4-4 14 45 6-6, 3-5
1st: UT: Kamara 14-yd run (Medley kick), 5-56 1:50. VANDY: McElwain 18-yd pass from Shurmur (Openshaw kick), 6-75 2:26. UT: Kamara 21-yd pass from Dobbs (Medley kick), 7-75 3:09. 2nd: UT: Kamara 1-yd run (Medley kick), 2-27 0:23. VANDY: Dobbs 20-yd pass from Shurmur (Openshaw kick), 7-76 3:21. VANDY: Webb 9-yd run (Openshaw kick), 2-80 0:48. UT Medley 41-yd field goal, 4-6 1:14. VANDY: Openshaw 31-yd field goal, 7-62 2:43. UT: Malone 27-yd pass from Dobbs (Medley kick), 7-72 2:52. 3rd: UT: Medley 25-yd field goal, 9-79 3:49. VANDY: Blasingame 12-yd run (Openshaw kick), 10-83 3:04. 4th: VANDY: Sims 3-yd run (Openshaw kick), 7-49 2:45. VANDY: Webb 28-yd run (Openshaw kick), 5-80 2:40.
STATISTICS
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1st: VANDY: Openshaw 52-yd field goal, 8-46 4:12. 2nd: NCST: Samuels 9-yd pass from Finley (Haskins kick), 7-41 3:30. NCST: Samuels 55-yd pass from Finley (Haskins kick), 4-81 0:50. 3rd: NCST: Gallaspy 5-yd run (Haskins kick), 4-18 1:52. NCST: Samuels 17-yd pass from Finley (Haskins kick), 9-58 2:28. VANDY: Webb 30-yd run (Openshaw kick), 11-75 4:36. 4th: VANDY: Blasingame 1-yd run (Openshaw kick), 3-4 1:26. NCST: Hines 100-yd KOR (Haskins kick). NCST: Clark 32-yd INT return.
STATISTICS
NC STATE
FIRST DOWNS 21 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 36-141 PASSING YDS (NET) 235 Passes Att-Comp-Int 31-19-0 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 67-376 Punt Returns-Yards 2-48 2-118 Kickoff Returns-Yards 3-57 Interception Returns-Yards 5-37.8 Punts (Number-Avg) 1-1 Fumbles-Lost 1-5 Penalties-Yards 29:48 Possession Time 8 of 15 Third-Down Conversions 0 of 2 Fourth-Down Conversions 3-5 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 5-30 Sacks By: Number-Yards
VANDERBILT
18 35-156 158 46-19-3 81-314 1-71 4-82 0-0 4-48.2 1-0 4-40 30:12 6 of 18 2 of 4 1-2 0-0
RUSHING: NC STATE – Dayes 9-47; Gallaspy 11-26; Finley 4-24; Nichols 2-15; McClendon 4-10; Samuels 2-9; Hines, N. 1-4; Bodine 2-3; Louis, S. 1-3. VANDY – Webb 21-111; Sherfield 1-45; Sims 3-7; Lipscomb 1-4; K. Blasingame 2-2; Shurmur 7-(-13). PASSING: NC STATE – Finley 19-30-0-235; McClendon 0-1-0-0. VANDY – Shurmur 19-46-3-158. RECEIVING: NC STATE – Samuels 6-104; Hines 6-69; Louis 2-21; Gallaspy 2-0; Cherry 1-24; Dayes 1-13; Harmon 1-4. VANDY – Duncan 6-47; Scott 4-49; Sherfield 3-24; Lipscomb 2-13; Webb 2-13; Rayford 1-10; Dobbs 1-2.
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RECORDS: TOTAL OFFENSE CAREER TOTAL OFFENSE LEADERS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Name Years Rushes Yards Jay Cutler 2002-05 453 1,256 Greg Zolman 1998-2001 228 -274 Whit Taylor 1979-82 331 420 Eric Jones 1986-88 389 1,211 Kurt Page 1981-84 116 -225 Chris Nickson 2005-08 348 1,463 Jordan Rodgers 2011-12 208 491 Damian Allen 1994-97 241 29 Larry Smith 2008-11 249 518 Marcus Wilson 1989-92 444 1,468
Passes Yards Plays Total Yards 1,242 8,697 1,695 9,953 1,156 7,981 1,384 7,607 1,016 6,307 1,347 6,727 661 5,029 1,050 6,240 936 6,233 1,052 6,008 541 3,406 889 4,869 535 4,063 743 4,554 699 3,704 940 3,888 631 3,223 880 3,741 320 2,036 764 3,504
SINGLE-SEASON TOTAL OFFENSE LEADERS
Name Year Rushes Yards Passes Yards Plays Total Yards 1. Jay Cutler 2005 106 215 462 3,073 568 3,288 2. Kurt Page 1983 60 -144 493 3,178 553 3,034 3. Eric Jones 1988 144 305 360 2,548 504 2,853 4. Chris Nickson 2006 146 694 292 2,085 438 2,779 5. Whit Taylor 1982 153 198 406 2,481 559 2,679 6. Jay Cutler 2003 115 299 327 2,347 442 2,646 7. Eric Jones 1987 179 665 229 1,954 408 2,619 8. Jordan Rodgers 2012 91 71 319 2,539 410 2,610 9. Greg Zolman 2001 69 -8 357 2,512 426 2,504 10. Austyn Carta-Samuels 2013 75 115 281 2,268 356 2,383 11. Greg Zolman 2000 46 -62 354 2,441 400 2,379 12. Kurt Page 1984 41 -64 350 2,405 391 2,341 13. KYLE SHURMUR 2016 50 -129 375 2,409 425 2,280 14. Whit Taylor 1981 64 -65 357 2,318 421 2,253 15. Jay Cutler 2004 109 349 241 1,844 350 2,193 16. Greg Zolman 1999 79 -90 300 2,059 379 1,969 17. Jordan Rodgers 2011 117 420 216 1,524 333 1,944 18. Jay Cutler 2002 123 393 212 1,433 335 1,826 19. Fred Fisher 1973 130 373 234 1,450 364 1,823 20. Damian Allen 1997 104 184 283 1,544 387 1,728
JAY CUTLER
A 2015 Vanderbilt Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, Cutler virtually rewrote Commodore passing records as a four-year starter from 2002-05.
SINGLE-SEASON ALL-PURPOSE YARDAGE LEADERS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Name Warren Norman Corey Harris Doug Mathews Tony Jackson Kwane Doster
Year 2009 1991 1969 1992 2002
All-Purpose Yards Description of Yardage 1,941 yards (783 rushing; 108 receiving; 1050 KOR) 1,827 yards (1103 rushing; 283 receiving; 441 KOR) 1,744 yards (849 rushing; 218 receiving; 607 KOR returns; 70 PR) 1,560 yards (652 rushing; 114 receiving; 794 KOR) 1,523 yards (798 rushing; 109 receiving; 616 KOR)
MISCELLANEOUS TOTAL OFFENSE RECORDS INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-GAME (RUSHING & PASSING) Most Plays Most Yards Highest Avg.
(79) Jay Cutler vs. Kentucky, 2005 (521) Whit Taylor vs. Tennessee, 1981 (14.8) Bill Wade vs. MTSU, 1950
INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-SEASON (RUSHING & PASSING) Most Plays Highest Avg. (min. 95 plays)
(568) Jay Cutler, 2005 (7.1) Bill Wade, 1950
INDIVIDUAL CAREER (RUSHING & PASSING) Most Plays Highest Avg. (min. 250 plays)
TEAM SINGLE-GAME (RUSHING & PASSING) Most Plays Most Yards Highest Avg.
(1,695) Jay Cutler, 2002-05 (6.1) Bill Wade, 1949-51 (94) vs. Kentucky, 2005 (798) vs. Northwestern, 1952 (8.7) vs. Miami, Fla., 1948
TEAM SINGLE-SEASON (RUSHING & PASSING) Most Plays Most Yards Highest Avg. Per Game
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(874) 2012 (4,936) 2012 (415.5) 1974
WHIT TAYLOR
Taylor ranks among the leaders in numerous Vanderbilt offensive categories, including career total offense and passing yards.
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RECORDS: SCORING SINGLE-SEASON SCORING 1. 2. T-3. T-3. T-3. 6. T-7 T-7. T-7. T-10. T-10.
Name Year TDs 2-pt. Conv Jack Jenkins 1941 12 - Carey Spear 2012 - - Jerron Seymour 2013 14 - Zac Stacy 2011 14 - Allama Matthews 1982 14 - TOMMY OPENSHAW 2016 - - RALPH WEBB 2016 13 - Ronnie Gordon 1994 13 - Jamie O’Rourke 1974 13 - Charley Horton 1955 12 - Ricky Anderson 1982 0 0
PATs FGs Points 15-? 1-? 90 27-27 20-24 87 - - 84 - - 84 - - 84 36-36 15-19 81 - - 78 - - 78 - - 78 1-3 - 73 31-31 14-22 73
CAREER SCORING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Name Years TDs 2-Pt. Conv PATs FGs Points Bryant Hahnfeldt 2005-08 - - 117-121 46-72 255 Carey Spear 2010-13 1 - 101-102 39-50 224 John Markham 1997-2000 - - 68-77 47-68 209 Ricky Anderson 1981-84 - - 72-75 40-75 192 TOMMY OPENSHAW 2014- - - 71-71 35-49 181 Zac Stacy 2009-12 30 - - - 180 Johnny Clark 1986-89 - - 57-62 36-52 165 Dean Davidson 1947-50 26 - - - 156 Jordan Matthews 2010-13 25 - - - 150 RALPH WEBB 2014- 24 - - - 144
ALLAMA MATTHEWS
An All-America tight end, Matthews helped the Commodores to the 1982 Hall of Fame Bowl by catching 14 touchdown passes that season.
MISCELLANEOUS SCORING RECORDS INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-GAME Most Touchdowns Scored
(5) Earl Bennett, vs. Kentucky, 2005; Frank Mordica, vs. Air Force, 1978 (9) Zack Clinard, vs. Tennessee Tech, 1947 (8) Zack Clinard, vs. Marshall, 1948; Z. Clinard, vs. Tennessee Tech, 1947 (30) Earl Bennett, vs. Kentucky, 2005; Frank Mordica, vs. Air Force, 1978 (4) John Markham, vs. Duke, 2000; Hawkins Golden, vs. Georgia, 1973 (5) John Markham, at TCU, 2000; Rob Chura, at Kentucky, 1992; Ricky Anderson, at Kentucky, 1982; Greg Martin, vs. Oklahoma, 1977
Most Extra Point Attempts Most Extra Points Made Most Points Scored Most Field Goals Made Most Field Goal Attempts
INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-SEASON Most Touchdowns Scored
(14) Jerron Seymour, 2013; Zac Stacy, 2011; Allama Matthews, 1982 (40) Zack Clinard, 1948 (48) Zack Clinard, 1948 (20) Carey Spear, 2012 (24) Carey Spear, 2012 (12 of 14, 85.7%) Hawkins Golden, 1973
Most Extra Points Made Most Extra Point Attempts Most Field Goals Made Most Field Goal Attempts Highest Field Goal Pct.
INDIVIDUAL CAREER
FRANK MORDICA
Most Touchdowns Scored Most PAT Made Most PAT Attempts Most Field Goals Made Most Field Goal Attempted Highest Field Goal Pct. Most Points Scored
The single-game rushing leader shares the team mark for touchdowns in a single game with former wide receiver Earl Bennett. Both scored five touchdowns in a game.
TEAM SINGLE-SEASON Most Total Points Scored
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(30) Zac Stacy, 2009-12 (117) Bryant Hahnfeldt, 2005-08 (121) Bryant Hahnfeldt, 2005-08 (47) John Markham, 1997-2000 (72) Bryant Hahnfeldt, 2005-08 (72%) Jeff Owen, 1988-92 (255) Bryant Hahnfeldt, 2005-08 (514 in 10 games) 1915
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RECORDS: RUSHING LONGEST RUSHING PLAYS
Yearly Rushing Leaders Year 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951 1950 1949 1948 1947 1946
Name RALPH WEBB RALPH WEBB RALPH WEBB Jerron Seymour Zac Stacy Zac Stacy Warren Norman Warren Norman Jared Hawkins C. Jackson-Garrison Chris Nickson C. Jackson-Garrison Norval McKenzie Norval McKenzie Kwane Doster Lew Thomas Jared McGrath Rodney Williams Rodney Williams Jimmy Williams Jason Dunnavant Jermaine Johnson Jermaine Johnson Tony Jackson Tony Jackson Corey Harris Carlos Thomas Carlos Thomas Eric Jones Eric Jones Carl Woods Carl Woods Carl Woods Carl Woods Keith Edwards Van Heflin Terry Potter Frank Mordica Frank Mordica Frank Mordica Adolph Groves Lonnie Sadler Jamie O’Rourke Jamie O’Rourke Lonnie Sadler Jamie O’Rourke Steve Burger Doug Mathews Allan Spear Jim Whiteside Jim Whiteside Jim Whiteside Bob Sullins Bill Waldrup Hank Lesesne Hank Lesesne Jim Johnson Tom Moore Tom Moore Phil King Phil King Phil King Don Hunt Charley Horton R.C. Allen R.C. Allen Jim Tabor Herb Rich Herb Rich Dean Davidson J. P. Moore
Att. Yards Avg. TDs 250 1,283 5.1 13 277 1,152 4.2 5 212 907 4.3 4 164 716 4.4 14 208 1,141 5.5 10 201 1,193 5.9 14 77 459 6.0 4 145 783 5.4 3 139 593 4.3 4 148 594 4.0 5 146 694 4.8 9 97 539 5.6 8 102 446 4.4 1 162 639 3.9 5 160 798 5.0 3 105 675 6.4 5 133 527 4.0 5 148 644 4.4 8 126 608 4.8 3 98 527 5.4 2 131 374 2.9 3 267 1072 4.0 4 167 877 5.3 7 120 607 5.1 3 114 652 5.7 3 229 1103 4.8 4 113 680 6.0 6 61 254 4.2 2 144 305 2.1 5 179 665 3.7 6 107 552 5.1 2 160 615 3.8 5 192 688 3.6 4 160 644 4.0 4 88 340 3.9 3 105 374 3.6 3 149 579 3.9 7 162 830 5.1 6 173 1065 6.2 8 133 449 3.4 3 96 347 3.6 2 175 536 3.1 4 201 933 4.6 12 132 592 4.2 4 122 423 3.5 1 165 677 4.1 4 162 552 3.4 10 167 849 5.1 2 142 438 3.1 4 105 255 2.3 4 94 267 3.1 2 103 297 2.8 2 133 512 3.8 3 67 244 3.7 3 105 214 2.0 1 112 325 2.9 1 77 312 4.1 3 125 676 5.4 8 145 584 4.0 4 115 438 3.8 1 129 651 5.0 7 98 628 6.4 5 95 474 5.0 4 75 461 6.1 1 106 397 3.7 2 74 321 4.5 2 111 654 5.9 6 177 668 3.8 5 95 514 5.4 4 90 461 5.1 6 73 263 3.6 3
Yards Player 90 Zac Stacy 86 Zac Stacy 81 Bill Marinangel 80 Rand Dixon 80 Zealand Thigpen 80 Van Heflin 80 Warren Norman 79 Frank Mordica 78 Jermaine Johnson 77 Phil King 77 Frank Mordica 77 Zac Stacy
Opponent at Wake Forest Presbyterian Alabama at Cincinnati LSU at Air Force at Ole Miss Alabama So. Carolina MTSU Air Force Ole Miss
Date 11/24/2012 9/15/2012 9/14/1996 10/13/1934 11/6//1948 11/17/1979 9/18/2010 9/30/1978 10/22/1994 10/22/1955 11/18/1978 9/17/2011
SINGLE-GAME RUSHING YARDS
ZAC STACY
In 2012, Stacy finished his career with 3,143 rushing yards and a school-record 30 rushing TDs. He also ranks second on the Vanderbilt single-season rushing list with 1,193 rushing yards (2011).
Yards Player 321 Frank Mordica 214 Doug Mathews 211 RALPH WEBB 198 Zac Stacy 187 Frank Mordica 187 Jamie O’Rourke 184 Zac Stacy 180 Zac Stacy 180 Corey Harris 177 Jermaine Johnson
Opponent vs. Air Force at Tulane vs. Middle Tenn. vs. Army vs. Citadel at Tulane at Wake Forest at Wake Forest at Army at Georgia
Date 11/18/1978 11/1/1969 9/10/2016 10/22/2011 9/22/1979 10/30/1971 11/26/2011 11/24/2012 11/2/1991 10/15/1994
SINGLE-SEASON RUSHING YARDS
Name RALPH WEBB, 2016 Zac Stacy, 2011 RALPH WEBB, 2015 Zac Stacy, 2012 Corey Harris, 1991 Jermaine Johnson, 1995 Frank Mordica, 1978 Jamie O’Rourke, 1974 RALPH WEBB, 2014 Jermaine Johnson, 1994
Name RALPH WEBB, 2014- Zac Stacy, 2009-12 Frank Mordica, 1976-79 Carl Woods, 1983-86 Jamie O’Rourke, 1971, 73-74 Jermaine Johnson, 1993-95 Jared McGrath, 1997-2000 Lonnie Sadler, 1972-75 Rodney Williams, 1998-2001 C. Jackson-Garrison, 2004-07 Everett Crawford, 1984-87
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Att. Yards Avg. TDs 250 1,283 5.1 13 201 1,193 5.9 14 277 1,152 4.2 5 208 1,141 5.5 10 229 1,103 4.8 4 267 1,072 4.0 4 173 1,065 6.2 8 201 933 4.6 12 212 907 4.3 4 167 877 5.3 7
CAREER RUSHING YARDS
COREY HARRIS
Harris' 1,103 rushing yards in 1991 is the fifth highest total in team history.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. T-10. T-10.
Att. Yards Avg. TDs 739 3,342 4.5 22 581 3,143 5.4 30 546 2,632 4.8 18 619 2,490 4.0 15 498 2,202 4.4 20 486 2,152 4.4 13 492 2,151 4.4 9 569 2,096 3.7 8 452 2,021 4.5 16 410 1,814 4.4 18 395 1,814 4.6 12
SINGLE-SEASON RUSHING LEADERS BY CLASS Seniors 1. Zac Stacy, 2012 2. Corey Harris, 1991 3. Jamie O’Rourke, 1974 4. Doug Matthews, 1969 5. Frank Mordica, 1979 6. Tom Moore, 1959 7. Lew Thomas, 2001 8. Herb Rich, 1949 9. Everett Crawford, 1987 10. Tony Jackson, 1993
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Yards 1,141 1,103 933 849 830 676 675 668 621 607
Juniors Yards 1. RALPH WEBB, 2016 1,283 2. Zac Stacy, 2011 1,193 3. Jermaine Johnson, 1995 1,072 4. Frank Mordica, 1978 1,065 5. Eric Jones, 1987 665 6. James Tabor, 1950 654 7. Tony Jackson, 1992 652 8. Phil King, 1956 651 9. Norval McKenzie, 2003 639 10. Carl Woods, 1985 615
Sophomores Yards 1. RALPH WEBB, 2015 1,152 2. Jermaine Johnson, 1994 877 3. Jerron Seymour, 2013 716 4. Chris Nickson, 2006 694 5. Carl Woods, 1984 688 6. Carlos Thomas, 1990 680 7. Jamie O’Rourke, 1971 677 8. Rodney Williams, 1999 644 9. Phil King, 1955 628 10. Ronnie Gordon, 1994 577
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Freshmen 1. RALPH WEBB, 2014 2. Kwane Doster, 2002 3. Warren Norman, 2009 4. Carl Woods, 1983 5. Rodney Williams, 1998 6. Cliff Deese, 1992 7. Jimmy Williams, 1997 8. Jared McGrath, 1997 9. Zac Stacy, 2009 10. Dean Davidson, 1947
Yards 907 798 783 644 608 538 527 491 478 461
RECORDS: RUSHING CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF 1O0-YARD RUSHING PERFORMANCES Date 12/26/2016 11/26/2016 11/19/2016 10/22/2016 10/22/2016 10/8/2016 10/1/2016 9/10/2016 11/28/2015 11/14/2015 11/7/2015 10/3/2015 11/1/2014 9/13/2014 9/28/2013 12/31/2012 11/24/2012 10/20/2012 9/15/2012 9/15/2012 11/26/2011 11/12/2011 10/27/2011 10/22/2011 9/17/2011 11/13/2010 9/18/2010 9/26/2009 9/5/2009 9/5/2009 11/15/2008 9/13/2008 8/28/2008 9/15/2007 10/28/2006 9/20/2006 9/24/2005 9/17/2005 10/23/2004 11/15/2003 9/6/2003 11/16/2002 10/26/2002 10/19/2002 9/21/2002 9/21/2002 9/7/2002 10/27/2001 10/27/2001 9/29/2001 11/6/1999 10/9/1999 9/25/1999 11/7/1998 10/31/1998 10/10/1998 10/3/1998 9/19/1998 11/2/1996 11/25/1995 11/4/1995 10/28/1995
Player Opponent Yards RALPH WEBB NC State 111 RALPH WEBB Tennessee 114 RALPH WEBB Ole Miss 123 KHARI BLASINGAME Tenn. State 100 RALPH WEBB Tenn. State 125 RALPH WEBB Kentucky 100 RALPH WEBB Florida 110 RALPH WEBB Middle Tennessee 211 RALPH WEBB Tennessee 149 RALPH WEBB Kentucky 113 RALPH WEBB Florida 118 RALPH WEBB Middle Tennessee 155 RALPH WEBB Old Dominion 166 RALPH WEBB UMass 116 Jerron Seymour UAB 107 Zac Stacy NC State 107 Zac Stacy Wake Forest 180 Zac Stacy Auburn 169 Brian Kimbrow Presbyterian 137 Zac Stacy Presbyterian 174 Zac Stacy Wake Forest 184 Zac Stacy Kentucky 135 Zac Stacy Arkansas 128 Zac Stacy Army 198 Zac Stacy Ole Miss 169 Kennard Reeves Kentucky 105 Warren Norman Ole Miss 111 Warren Norman Rice 119 Zac Stacy Western Carolina 133 Warren Norman Western Carolina 105 Chris Nickson Kentucky 118 Jared Hawkins Rice 107 Chris Nickson Miami (Ohio) 166 Cassen Jackson-Garrison Ole Miss 119 Chris Nickson Duke 150 Cassen Jackson-Garrison Temple 142 Cassen Jackson-Garrison Richmond 119 Jeff Jennings Ole Miss 103 Kwane Doster Eastern Kentucky 117 Jay Cutler Kentucky 129 Norval McKenzie Chattanooga 102 Kwane Doster Kentucky 111 Kwane Doster Connecticut 109 Kwane Doster Georgia 118 Kwane Doster Ole Miss 101 Norval McKenzie Ole Miss 101 Jay Cutler Furman 107 Rodney Williams Duke 155 Lew Thomas Duke 123 Lew Thomas Auburn 173 Jared McGrath Florida 125 Rodney Williams The Citadel 127 Jared McGrath Duke 111 Jared McGrath Florida 101 Rodney Williams Duke 106 Rodney Williams Western Michigan 156 Rodney Williams Texas Christian 115 Rodney Williams Ole Miss 112 Marcus A. Williams UAB 111 Jermaine Johnson Tennessee 110 Jermaine Johnson Kentucky 137 Jermaine Johnson Ole Miss 133
Date 9/23/1995 9/2/1995 11/5/1994 10/22/1994 10/15/1994 10/15/1994 10/8/1994 10/8/1994 9/17/1994 9/3/1994 9/3/1994 9/3/1994 11/13/1993 9/4/1993 9/4/1993 11/14/1992 9/12/1992 11/9/1991 11/9/1991 11/2/1991 10/19/1991 10/19/1991 9/21/1991 11/10/1990 10/20/1990 9/22/1990 11/21/1987 11/7/1987 10/31/1987 10/17/1987 9/12/1987 10/4/1986 11/30/1985 11/9/1985 10/24/1984 9/29/1984 9/8/1984 11/5/1983 10/1/1983 9/11/1982 10/24/1981 12/1/1979 11/17/1979 10/27/1979 10/13/1979 9/22/1979 12/2/1978 11/18/1978 10/14/1978 9/30/1978 11/13/1976 9/18/1976 11/1/1975 11/30/1974 11/30/1974 11/16/1974 10/20/1973 10/6/1973 9/9/1972 9/9/1972 11/20/1971 11/6/1971
Player Jermaine Johnson Jermaine Johnson Jermaine Johnson Jermaine Johnson Jermaine Johnson Ronnie Gordon Eric Lewis Jermaine Johnson Jermaine Johnson Ronnie Gordon Jermaine Johnson Cliff Deese Tony Jackson Cliff Deese Tony Jackson Tony Jackson Tony Jackson Marcus Wilson Corey Harris Corey Harris Sam Chalmers Corey Harris Corey Harris Carlos Thomas Carlos Thomas Marcus Wilson Everett Crawford Eric Jones Eric Jones Eric Jones Everett Crawford Carl Woods Carl Woods Everett Crawford Everett Crawford Carl Woods Carl Woods Carl Woods Carl Woods Ernie Goolsby Van Heflin Terry Potter Van Heflin Frank Mordica Frank Mordica Frank Mordica Frank Mordica Frank Mordica Frank Mordica Frank Mordica Frank Mordica Adolph Groves Lonnie Sadler Lonnie Sadler Jamie O’Rourke Jamie O’Rourke Lonnie Sadler Jamie O’Rourke Walter Overton Paul Brogdon Jamie O’Rourke Jamie O’Rourke
Opponent Yards Texas Christian 117 Alabama 114 Kentucky 109 South Carolina 121 Georgia 177 Georgia 126 Cincinnati 134 Cincinnati 104 Ole Miss 104 Wake Forest 114 Wake Forest 100 Wake Forest 113 Navy 120 Wake Forest 118 Wake Forest 110 Navy 128 Duke 125 Kentucky 107 Kentucky 157 Army 180 Georgia 111 Georgia 169 LSU 113 Kentucky 171 Georgia 112 LSU 136 Maryland 125 Kentucky 101 Rutgers 101 Georgia 100 Memphis 113 Duke 112 Tennessee 127 Kentucky 113 Ole Miss 121 Alabama 115 Kansas State 116 Kentucky 119 Tulane 128 Memphis 134 Ole Miss 110 Tennessee 127 Air Force 167 Ole Miss 115 Auburn 103 Citadel 187 Tennessee 114 Air Force 321 Auburn 148 Alabama 106 Air Force 148 Wake Forest 139 Virginia 147 Tennessee 100 Tennessee 152 Tulane 133 Georgia 109 Virginia 173 Chattanooga 101 Chattanooga 107 Tampa 120 Kentucky 101
RALPH WEBB
Career-leading rusher Webb has surpassed 100 rushing yards in 13 games, the most by any Dore. Date 9/30/1971 11/21/1970 11/22/1969 11/22/1969 11/1/1969 11/17/1962 11/28/1959 11/7/1959 10/24/1959 9/21/1957 9/21/1957 9/29/1956 10/29/1955 10/22/1955 10/6/1951 9/29/1951 9/30/1950 9/24/1949 11/19/1949 11/13/1948 10/23/1948 10/9/1948 11/29/1947 11/8/1947 10/12/1946
Player Jamie O’Rourke Mack Brown Doug Mathews Watson Brown Doug Mathews Henry Lesesne Tom Moore Tom Moore Tom Moore Phil King Jim Butler Phil King Charley Horton Phil King Richard Foster Rives Allen Jim Tabor Herb Rich Dean Davidson Dean Davidson Herb Rich Herb Rich Robert Berry Dean Davidson J.P. Moore
Opponent Yards Tulane 187 Tampa 156 Davidson 138 Davidson 118 Tulane 214 Tulane 109 Tennessee 107 Kentucky 117 Virginia 119 Missouri 103 Missouri 105 Chattanooga 116 Virginia 106 MTSU 138 Alabama 104 Auburn 122 Auburn 111 Georgia Tech 102 Marshall 125 Marshall 132 Yale 131 Ole Miss 101 Tennessee 105 Tennessee Tech 125 Florida 107
MISCELLANEOUS RUSHING RECORDS INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-GAME
Most Rushing Yards (321) Frank Mordica, 1978 Most Rush Attempts (35) Jermaine Johnson vs. Kentucky, 1995; Jermaine Johnson vs. Florida, 1995; Jamie O’Rourke vs. Tulane, 1971 Average Per Rush (15.4) Lew Thomas at Duke, 2001 Most Touchdowns Scored (5) Frank Mordica vs. Air Force, 1978
INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-SEASON
Most Rushing Yards Most Rushes Average Per Rush Most Touchdowns Scored
(1,283) RALPH WEBB, 2016 (277) RALPH WEBB, 2015 (6.4) Lew Thomas, 2001; Phil King, 1955 (14) Jerron Seymour, 2013; Zac Stacy, 2011
Most Rushing Yards Most Rushes Avg. Per Rush Most Touchdowns Scored
(3,342) RALPH WEBB, 2014(739) RALPH WEBB, 2014(5.7) Charley Horton, 1952-55 (30) Zac Stacy, 2009-12
INDIVIDUAL CAREER
TEAM SINGLE-GAME
Most Net Yards Gained Most Rushes Most First Downs Rushing Average Per Rush
TEAM SINGLE-SEASON
Most Net Yards Gained Most Attempts Most First Downs Rushing Average Per Rush Average Per Game Most Touchdowns Scored
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(606) vs. Tennessee Tech, 1942 (78) vs. Tulane, 1971 (27) vs. Davidson, 1969 (9.1) vs. Air Force, 1978 (2,894) 1974 (613) 1974 (149) 1974 (4.7) 1974 (263.1) 1974 (35) 1948
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RECORDS: PASSING Yearly Passing Leaders Year Name 2016 KYLE SHURMUR 2015 Johnny McCrary 2014 Johnny McCrary 2013 Austyn Carta-Samuels 2012 Jordan Rodgers 2011 Jordan Rodgers 2010 Larry Smith 2009 Larry Smith 2008 Mackenzi Adams 2007 Mackenzi Adams 2006 Chris Nickson 2005 Jay Cutler 2004 Jay Cutler 2003 Jay Cutler 2002 Jay Cutler 2001 Greg Zolman 2000 Greg Zolman 1999 Greg Zolman 1998 Greg Zolman 1997 Damian Allen 1996 Damian Allen 1995 Damian Allen 1994 Ronnie Gordon 1993 Ronnie Gordon 1992 Marcus Wilson 1991 Marcus Wilson 1990 Mike Healy 1989 John Gromos 1988 Eric Jones 1987 Eric Jones 1986 Mark Wracher 1985 John Gromos 1984 Kurt Page 1983 Kurt Page 1982 Whit Taylor 1981 Whit Taylor 1980 Whit Taylor 1979 Van Heflin 1978 Van Heflin 1977 Mike Wright 1976 Randy Hampton 1975 Fred Fisher 1974 David Lee 1973 Fred Fisher 1972 Steve Lainhart 1971 Steve Burger 1970 Denny Painter 1969 Watson Brown 1968 John Miller 1967 Roger May 1966 Gary Davis 1965 Bob Kerr 1964 David Waller 1963 Jon Cleveland 1962 Hank Lesesne 1961 Hank Lesesne 1960 Hank Lesesne 1959 Russ Morris 1958 Boyce Smith 1957 Boyce Smith 1956 Boyce Smith 1955 Don Orr 1954 Jim Looney 1953 Jim Looney 1952 Bill Krietemeyer 1951 Bill Wade 1950 Bill Wade 1949 Jamie Wade 1948 Bob Berry 1947 Jamie Wade 1946 Jamie Wade
Att. Comp. Pct. Yards TDs INTs 204 375 54.4 2,409 9 10 267 146 54.7 1,533 6 12 152 78 51.3 985 9 8 281 183 68.7 2,268 11 9 319 191 59.9 2,539 15 5 216 108 50.0 1,542 9 10 247 117 47.4 1,262 6 5 227 106 46.7 1,126 4 7 156 77 49.4 882 5 8 182 101 55.5 1,043 9 6 292 160 54.8 2,085 15 13 462 273 59.1 3,073 21 9 241 147 61.0 1,844 10 5 327 187 57.2 2,347 18 13 212 103 48.6 1,433 10 9 357 186 52.1 2,512 14 9 354 187 52.8 2,441 13 14 300 154 51.3 2,059 10 16 145 69 47.6 969 4 7 283 128 45.2 1,544 8 10 279 118 42.2 1,472 5 11 136 62 45.6 728 4 7 203 86 42.4 991 2 9 98 40 40.8 400 0 4 164 75 45.7 1,030 5 9 63 32 50.8 491 3 6 130 75 57.7 1,041 10 1 320 154 48.1 1,744 9 12 360 196 54.4 2,548 11 14 229 139 60.7 1,954 16 11 134 75 56.0 827 2 10 224 124 55.4 1,483 6 10 350 203 58.0 2,405 16 9 493 286 58.0 3,178 14 29 406 228 56.2 2,481 22 12 357 209 58.5 2,318 15 10 173 72 41.6 899 1 13 124 64 51.6 748 4 10 155 76 49.0 984 3 11 211 106 50.2 1,383 5 7 107 53 49.5 805 3 5 106 51 48.1 552 1 11 159 85 53.5 1,173 7 8 234 128 48.1 1,450 11 5 89 34 38.2 524 3 9 134 57 42.5 671 1 9 106 43 40.6 563 1 5 111 69 62.2 696 6 8 201 99 49.3 1,164 5 18 149 82 55.0 929 9 15 153 62 40.5 777 0 13 82 33 40.2 346 2 8 141 61 43.3 646 1 11 94 39 41.5 512 2 13 157 65 41.4 741 3 9 126 50 39.7 607 7 19 130 54 41.5 620 4 8 92 44 47.8 579 1 4 105 49 46.7 638 6 5 98 49 50.0 664 8 10 57 27 47.4 361 1 6 80 30 37.5 486 2 10 132 54 40.9 813 4 7 82 61 74.4 362 1 9 153 69 45.1 999 4 12 223 110 49.3 1,609 13 10 177 76 42.9 1,596 16 19 143 62 43.4 1,021 8 12 27 15 55.6 360 3 1 70 27 38.6 506 3 5 44 12 27.3 222 1 3
KURT PAGE
Page set many of the Vanderbilt single-season passing records during the 1983 season that were eventually topped by Jay Cutler in 2005.
LONGEST PASSING PLAYS Yards Quarterback-Receiver 88 Marcus Wilson-Clarence Sevillian 87 Tom Gray-Bill Fuqua 86 Mike Healey-Clarence Sevillian 85 Bill Wade-Bucky Curtis 84 Greg Zolman-Tavarus Hogans 82 John Gromos-Carl Parker 82 Damian Allen-Todd Yoder 80 Jay Cutler-Brandon Smith 79 Mackenzi Adams-Sean Walker 79 Denny Painter-Dave Strong 79 Eric Jones-Rodney Barrett
Opponent vs. Tennessee vs. LSU vs. Duke vs. Alabama vs. Ole Miss vs. Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee vs. Tennessee vs. Duke vs. Tulane vs. Alabama
Year 1992 1945 1991 1950 1999 1985 1996 2004 2008 1969 1988
SINGLE-GAME PASSING YARDS Yards Quarterback 464 Whit Taylor 452 Whit Taylor 446 Chris Nickson 441 Greg Zolman 416 KYLE SHURMUR 395 Jay Cutler 391 Whit Taylor 368 Johnny McCrary 361 Jay Cutler 358 Kurt Page 353 Kurt Page 347 Kurt Page 347 Kurt Page
Opponent Date at Tennessee 11/28/1981 vs. Air Force (Hall of Fame Bowl) 12/31/1982 at Kentucky 11/11/2006 vs. Kentucky 11/10/2001 vs. Tennessee 11/26/2016 vs. Kentucky 11/12/2005 vs. Tennessee 11/27/1982 vs. Austin Peay 9/19/2015 at Florida 11/5/2005 vs. Memphis 10/29/1983 vs. Iowa State 9/17/1983 vs. Alabama 9/24/1983 at Kentucky 11/10/1984
SINGLE-SEASON PASSING LEADERS BY CLASS
Seniors Yards 1. Jay Cutler, 2005 3,073 2. Eric Jones, 1988 2,548 3. Jordan Rodgers, 2012 2,539 4. Greg Zolman, 2001 2,512 5. Whit Taylor, 1982 2,481 6. Kurt Page, 1984 2,405 7. Austyn Carta-Samuels, 2013 2,268 8. John Gromos, 1989 1,744 9. Damian Allen, 1997 1,544 10. David Lee, 1974 1,173
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Juniors 1. Kurt Page, 1983 2. Greg Zolman, 2000 3. Whit Taylor, 1981 4. Eric Jones, 1987 5. Jay Cutler, 2004 6. Bill Wade, 1950 7. Jordan Rodgers, 2011 8. Damian Allen, 1996 9. Mike Wright, 1977 10. Larry Smith, 2010
Yards 3,178 2,441 2,318 1,954 1,844 1,596 1,524 1,472 1,383 1,262
Sophomores Yards 2,409 1. KYLE SHURMUR, 2016 2. Jay Cutler, 2003 2,347 3. Chris Nickson, 2006 2,085 4. Greg Zolman, 1999 2,059 5. Johnny McCrary, 2015 1,533 6. Fred Fisher, 1973 1,450 7. John Miller, 1968 1,164 8. Larry Smith, 2009 1,126 9. Mackenzi Adams, 2007 1,043 10. Mike Healey, 1990 1,041
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Freshmen 1. John Gromos, 1985 2 Jay Cutler, 2002 3. Johnny McCrary, 2014 4. Greg Zolman, 1998 5. Watson Brown, 1969 6. Tim Richardson, 1985 7. David Wallace, 1998 8. Patton Robinette, 2013 9. Whit Taylor, 1979 10. Mike Healey, 1989
Yards 1,483 1,433 985 969 696 684 678 642 609 574
RECORDS: PASSING SINGLE-SEASON PASSING YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Quarterback Kurt Page, 1983 Jay Cutler, 2005 Eric Jones, 1988 Jordan Rodgers, 2012 Greg Zolman, 2001 Whit Taylor, 1982 Greg Zolman, 2000 KYLE SHURMUR, 2016 Kurt Page, 1984 Jay Cutler, 2003
Att. Comp. 493 286 462 273 360 195 319 191 357 186 406 228 354 187 375 204 350 203 327 187
Pct. Yards TDs 58.0 3,178 14 59.1 3,073 21 54.4 2,548 11 59.9 2,539 15 52.1 2,512 14 56.2 2,481 22 52.8 2,441 13 54.4 2,409 9 58.0 2,405 16 57.2 2,347 18
CAREER PASSING YARDS Quarterback 1. Jay Cutler, 2002-05 2. Greg Zolman, 1998-2001 3. Whit Taylor, 1979-82 4. Kurt Page, 1981-84 5. Eric Jones, 1986-88 6. Jordan Rodgers, 2011-12 7. Damian Allen, 1994-97 8. John Gromos, 1985, 87-89 9. Chris Nickson, 2005-08 10. Bill Wade, 1949-51
Att. Comp. Pct. Yards TDs 1,242 710 57.2 8,697 59 1,156 596 51.6 7,981 41 1,016 555 54.6 6,307 41 936 531 56.7 6,233 35 661 365 55.2 5,029 32 535 299 55.5 4,063 24 699 307 43.9 3,704 17 580 297 51.2 3,514 17 541 284 52.8 3,406 29 437 201 46.0 3,397 31
CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF 250-YARD PASSING PERFORMANCES Date 11/26/2016 11/19/2016 11/12/2016 9/24/2016 9/12/2015 9/19/2015 11/1/2014 10/5/2013 9/28/2013 8/29/2013 11/10/2012 11/5/2011 10/9/2010 9/26/2009 9/1/2007 11/11/2006 11/4/2006 10/28/2006 11/19/2005 11/12/2005 11/5/2005 10/22/2005 9/24/2005 9/17/2005 9/10/2005 9/1/2005 11/20/2004 10/9/2004 9/4/2004 10/25/2003 10/4/2003 9/20/2003 12/1/2001 11/10/2001 10/13/2001 9/8/2001 8/30/2001 11/25/2000 11/11/2000 10/14/2000 9/23/2000 9/16/2000 9/2/2000 11/13/1999
Quarterback Opponent Yards KYLE SHURMUR Tennessee 416 KYLE SHURMUR Ole Miss 273 KYLE SHURMUR Missouri 252 KYLE SHURMUR Western Kentucky 279 Johnny McCrary Georgia 295 Johnny McCrary Austin Peay 368 Johnny McCrary Old Dominion 281 Austyn Carta-Samuels Missouri 338 Austyn Carta-Samuels UAB 334 Austyn Carta-Samuels Ole Miss 300 Jordan Rodgers Ole Miss 279 Jordan Rodgers Florida 297 Larry Smith Eastern Michigan 253 Larry Smith Rice 268 Chris Nickson Richmond 284 Chris Nickson Kentucky 446 Chris Nickson Florida 298 Chris Nickson Duke 250 Jay Cutler Tennessee 315 Jay Cutler Kentucky 395 Jay Cutler Florida 361 Jay Cutler South Carolina 339 Jay Cutler Richmond 263 Jay Cutler Ole Miss 314 Jay Cutler Arkansas 278 Jay Cutler Wake Forest 276 Jay Cutler Tennessee 314 Jay Cutler Rutgers 260 Jay Cutler South Carolina 270 Jay Cutler South Carolina 319 Jay Cutler Mississippi State 295 Jay Cutler TCU 250 Greg Zolman Ole Miss 286 Greg Zolman Kentucky 441 Greg Zolman Georgia 316 Greg Zolman Alabama 253 Greg Zolman Middle Tennessee 300 Greg Zolman Tennessee 258 Greg Zolman Kentucky 263 Greg Zolman Georgia 334 Greg Zolman Duke 266 Greg Zolman Ole Miss 278 Greg Zolman Miami (Ohio) 307 Greg Zolman Kentucky 270
Date 9/18/1999 10/24/1998 10/12/1996 10/21/1989 9/30/1989 11/26/1988 11/12/1988 11/5/1988 11/5/1988 10/22/1988 10/1/1988 9/24/1988 10/31/1987 9/19/1987 11/16/1985 10/26/1985 9/6/1985 11/10/1984 9/22/1984 9/15/1984 11/26/1983 11/12/1983 11/5/1983 10/29/1983 10/15/1983 10/8/1983 10/1/1983 9/24/1983 9/17/1983 12/31/1982 11/27/1982 11/13/1982 10/16/1982 10/9/1982 11/28/1981 10/31/1981 9/19/1981 9/12/1981 10/19/1974 11/2/1962 12/1/1951 10/7/1950 9/30/1950
Quarterback Opponent Yards Greg Zolman Ole Miss 344 Greg Zolman South Carolina 279 Damian Allen North Texas 251 John Gromos Georgia 299 John Gromos Alabama 324 Eric Jones Tennessee 272 Eric Jones Army 287 Eric Jones Kentucky 251 Eric Jones Kentucky 251 Eric Jones Ole Miss 255 Eric Jones Duke 257 Eric Jones Alabama 327 Eric Jones Rutgers 267 Eric Jones Duke 342 John Gromos Virginia Tech 316 Tim Richardson Ole Miss 304 Mark Wracher Alabama 290 Kurt Page Kentucky 347 Kurt Page Kansas 270 Kurt Page Maryland 316 Kurt Page Tennessee 329 Kurt Page Virginia Tech 256 Kurt Page Kentucky 345 Kurt Page Memphis 358 Kurt Page Georgia 303 Kurt Page Florida 261 Kurt Page Tulane 282 Kurt Page Alabama 347 Kurt Page Iowa State 353 Whit Taylor Air Force (Hall of Fame) 452 Whit Taylor Tennessee 391 Whit Taylor Virginia Tech 252 Whit Taylor Georgia 257 Whit Taylor Florida 287 Whit Taylor Tennessee 464 Whit Taylor Memphis 268 Whit Taylor Mississippi State 288 Whit Taylor Maryland 259 Bill Lee Georgia 271 Henry Lesesne Boston College 254 Bill Wade Tennessee 251 Bill Wade Alabama 297 Bill Wade Auburn 275
GREG ZOLMAN
Zolman ranks No. 2 all-time with 7,981 passing yards.
ERIC JONES
Threw for 250+ yards on seven occasions in 1988.
MISCELLANEOUS PASSING RECORDS INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-GAME
Most Attempts (66) Jay Cutler vs. Kentucky, 2005 Most Completions (39) Jay Cutler vs. Kentucky, 2005 Most TD Passes (5) Johnny McCrary, vs. Old Dominion, 2014; Jay Cutler vs. Kentucky, 2005; Bill Wade vs. Auburn, 1950 Most Passes had Intercepted (5) Hank Lesesne vs. Alabama, 1961 Highest Completion Pct. (81.8%) Hank Lesesne vs. Georgia, 1961
INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-SEASON (minimum of 100 pass attempts)
Most Attempts (493) Kurt Page, 1983 Most Completions (286) Kurt Page, 1983 Most TD Passes (22) Whit Taylor, 1982 Most Passes had Intercepted (29) Kurt Page, 1983 Highest Completion Pct. (68.7%) Austyn Carta-Samuels, 2013 Fewest INTs (1 interception in 130 attempts) Mike Healey, 1990
INDIVIDUAL CAREER Most Attempts Most Completions
(1,242) Jay Cutler, 2002-05 (710) Jay Cutler, 2002-05
Most TD Passes Most Passes had Intercepted Highest Completion Pct. Lowest Pct. of INTs
TEAM SINGLE-GAME Most Attempts Most Completions Most TDs By Passing Most First Downs Passing Most Passes had Intercepted Highest Completion Pct. Most Yards Gained
(59) Jay Cutler, 2002-05 (44) Kurt Page, 1981-84 (57.2%) Jay Cutler, 2002-05 (3.01) Mike Healey, 1989-91 (66) vs. Kentucky, 2005 (39) vs. Kentucky, 2005 (6) vs. Virginia Tech, 1982 (20) vs. Tennessee, 1981 (5) vs. Alabama, 1981; vs. Kentucky, 1983 (87.5%) vs. Northwestern, 1952 (464) vs. Tennessee, 1981
TEAM SINGLE-SEASON
Most Attempts (519) 1983 Most Completions (296) 1983 Highest Completion Pct. (59.8) 1987 Most Passing TDs (26) 1982
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(149) 2005 (31) 1983 (3,299) 1983 (299.9) 1983
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RECORDS: RECEIVING INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-SEASON RECEPTIONS
Yearly Receiving Leaders Year 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951 1950 1949 1948 1947 1946
Receiver C.J. DUNCAN TRENT SHERFIELD Steven Scheu Jordan Matthews Jordan Matthews Jordan Matthews Brandon Barden John Cole Sean Walker Earl Bennett Earl Bennett Earl Bennett Brandon Smith Erik Davis Dan Stricker Dan Stricker Dan Stricker Tavarus Hogans Tavarus Hogans Jimmy Williams Todd Yoder Sanford Ware Kenny Simon Kenny Simon Clarence Sevillian Corey Harris Clarence Sevillian Brad Gaines Boo Mitchell Carl Parker Everett Crawford Everett Crawford Keith Edwards Keith Edwards Allama Matthews Wamon Buggs Wamon Buggs Preston Brown Martin Cox Martin Cox Martin Cox Barry Burton Jesse Mathers Jesse Mathers Walter Overton Gary Chesley Curt Chesley Curt Chesley Curt Chesley Bob Goodridge Rusty Cantwell Toby Wilt Bennett Baldwin Bennett Baldwin Jeff Starling Jeff Starling Jeff Starling Tom Moore Tom Moore Phil King Bob Taylor Joe Stephenson Joe Stephenson Charles Hawkins Ben Roderick Ben Roderick Bucky Curtis Bucky Curtis Bucky Curtis John North John North
Rec. Yards TDs 44 494 0 51 659 3 39 525 4 112 1,477 7 94 1,323 8 41 778 5 34 425 3 36 382 1 36 520 3 75 830 5 82 1,146 6 79 876 9 41 553 3 41 638 8 44 620 6 65 1,079 8 61 994 5 53 837 1 28 366 3 24 183 2 21 471 3 34 402 1 20 271 1 15 166 0 33 701 5 23 283 0 29 536 4 67 634 2 78 1213 5 42 806 12 40 517 2 50 533 2 60 576 2 97 909 0 61 797 14 54 778 4 37 448 0 52 786 3 40 674 3 48 783 3 38 738 3 31 306 2 23 369 2 34 423 1 20 317 2 19 253 0 33 393 0 44 516 5 48 543 0 79 1114 6 17 157 0 13 171 0 20 261 1 15 176 1 34 494 2 25 273 4 14 127 1 14 170 2 12 135 0 14 172 2 12 187 1 11 204 1 16 352 1 19 269 2 29 384 1 40 627 5 27 791 9 22 446 5 12 259 3 11 197 1 11 100 0
Receiver Jordan Matthews Keith Edwards Jordan Matthews Earl Bennett Earl Bennett Bob Goodridge Boo Mitchell Earl Bennett Chuck Scott Brad Gaines
1. 2. 3. 4. T-5. T-5. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Year 2013 1983 2012 2006 2005 1967 1988 2007 1983 1989
Rec. 112 97 94 82 79 79 78 75 70 67
Yards 1,477 909 1,323 1,146 876 1,114 1,213 830 971 634
Avg. 13.2 9.4 14.1 14.0 11.1 14.1 15.6 11.1 13.9 9.5
TDs 7 0 8 6 9 6 5 5 9 2
INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-SEASON RECEIVING YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Receiver Jordan Matthews Jordan Matthews Boo Mitchell Earl Bennett Bob Goodridge Dan Stricker Dan Stricker Chuck Scott Chuck Scott Keith Edwards
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Receiver Jordan Matthews Earl Bennett Keith Edwards Boo Mitchell Dan Stricker Chuck Scott Everett Crawford Martin Cox Curt Chesley Erik Davis
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Receiver Jordan Matthews Boo Mitchell Dan Stricker Earl Bennett Martin Cox Chuck Scott Clarence Sevillian Erik Davis Keith Edwards Carl Parker
Year Rec. Yards Avg. TDs 2013 112 1,477 13.2 7 2012 94 1,323 14.1 8 1988 78 1,213 15.6 5 2006 82 1,146 14.0 6 1967 79 1,114 14.1 6 2001 65 1,079 16.6 8 2000 61 994 16.3 5 1984 54 975 18.1 8 1983 70 971 13.9 9 1983 97 909 9.4 0
CAREER RECEPTIONS
Years Rec. Yards Avg. TDs 2010-13 262* 3,759* 13.4 24 2005-2007 236 2,852 12.1 20 1980, 82-83 200 1,757 8.8 3 1985-88 188 2,964 15.8 9 1999-2002 182 2,880 15.8 21 1981-84 145 2,219 15.3 20 1984-87 143 1,503 10.5 4 1975-78 132 2,275 17.2 9 1968-70 125 1,452 11.6 5 2002-2005 124 1,767 14.3 14
CAREER RECEIVING YARDS
Years Rec. Yards Avg. TDs 2010-13 262* 3,759* 13.4 24 1985-88 188 2,964 15.8 9 1999-2002 182 2,880 15.8 21 2005-07 236 2,852 12.1 20 1975-78 132 2,275 17.2 9 1981-84 145 2,219 15.3 20 1989-92 99 1,978 20.0 12 2002-2005 124 1,767 14.3 14 1980, 82-83 200 1,757 8.8 3 1983, 85-87 118 1,721 14.6 16
* – SEC records
SINGLE-SEASON RECEIVING LEADERS BY CLASS
Seniors 1. Jordan Matthews, 2013 2. Bob Goodridge, 1967 3. Boo Mitchell, 1988 4. Allama Matthews, 1982 5. Keith Edwards, 1984 6. Norman Jordan, 1982 T-7. Wamon Buggs, 1981 T-7. Chuck Scott, 1984 9. Tavarus Hogans, 1999 10. Preston Brown, 1979
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Rec. 112 79 78 61 60 56 54 54 53 52
Juniors 1. Keith Edwards, 1983 2. Jordan Matthews, 2012 3. Earl Bennett, 2007 4. Chuck Scott, 1983 5. Brad Gaines, 1988 6. Dan Stricker, 2001 7. Allama Matthews, 1981 8. Norman Jordan, 1981 T-9. C.J. DUNCAN, 2016 T-9. Curt Chesley, 1969
Rec. 97 94 75 70 67 65 50 49 44 44
Sophomores Rec. 1. Earl Bennett, 2006 82 2. Dan Stricker, 2000 61 3. TRENT SHERFIELD, 2015 51 T-4. Chris Boyd, 2012 50 T-5. Everett Crawford, 1985 50 6. Martin Cox, 1977 48 T-7. Carl Parker, 1985 45 T-7. Corey Harris, 1989 45 9. Keith Edwards, 1982 43 T-10. Erik Davis, 2003 41 T-10. Jordan Matthews, 2011 41
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Freshmen Rec. 1. Earl Bennett, 2005 79 2. Gerald Mitchell, 1985 45 3. John Cole, 2009 36 4. Jesse Mathers, 1973 34 5. Chris Boyd, 2011 31 T-6. C.J. DUNCAN, 2014 28 T-6. Brandon Barden, 2008 28 8. KALIJA LIPSCOMB, 2016 22 9. Jonathan Krause, 2010 24 10. Jimmy Williams, 1997 23
RECORDS: RECEIVING CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF 100-YARD RECEIVING PERFORMANCES Date Player Opponent Yards 11/26/2016 TRENT SHERFIELD Tennessee 184 11/26/2016 CALEB SCOTT Tennessee 117 9/19/2015 TRENT SHERFIELD Austin Peay 240 10/11/2014 C.J. DUNCAN Charleston Southern 119 1/4/2014 Jordan Matthews Houston 143 11/30/2013 Jordan Matthews Wake Forest 125 11/23/2013 Jordan Matthews Tennessee 133 11/16/2013 Jordan Matthews Kentucky 141 10/5/2013 Jordan Matthews Missouri 123 9/28/2013 Jordan Matthews UAB 115 9/28/2013 Jonathan Krause UAB 108 9/21/2013 Jonathan Krause UMass 105 9/14/2013 Jordan Matthews South Carolina 106 9/7/2013 Jordan Matthews Austin Peay 111 8/29/2013 Jordan Matthews Ole Miss 178 11/24/2012 Jordan Matthews Wake Forest 144 11/17/2012 Jordan Matthews Tennessee 115 11/10/2012 Jordan Matthews Ole Miss 153 10/27/2012 Jordan Matthews UMass 112 10/13/2012 Jordan Matthews Florida 131 9/22/2012 Chris Boyd Georgia 110 9/22/2012 Jordan Matthews Georgia 119 8/30/2012 Jordan Matthews South Carolina 147 10/29/2011 Jordan Matthews Arkansas 151 11/5/2011 Jordan Matthews Florida 170 11/12/2011 Jordan Matthews Kentucky 131 10/9/2010 John Cole Eastern Michigan 103 10/18/2008 Sean Walker Duke 138 9/15/2007 Earl Bennett Ole Miss 100 9/1/2007 Earl Bennett Richmond 223 11/11/2006 Earl Bennett Kentucky 220 11/4/2006 Marlon White Florida 121 11/4/2006 Earl Bennett Florida 157 10/28/2006 Earl Bennett Duke 184 10/7/2006 Earl Bennett Ole Miss 179 11/19/2005 Earl Bennett Tennessee 167 11/12/2005 George Smith Kentucky 110 11/5/2005 Erik Davis Florida 127 10/22/2005 Earl Bennett South Carolina 204 9/24/2005 Earl Bennett Richmond 124 9/17/2005 Erik Davis Ole Miss 107 9/10/2005 Erik Davis Arkansas 110 11/20/2004 Brandon Smith Tennessee 160 11/20/2004 Marlon White Tennessee 118 10/9/2004 Brandon Smith Rutgers 150 10/25/2003 Erik Davis South Carolina 103 10/4/2003 Brandon Smith Mississippi State 124 8/30/2003 Erik Davis Ole Miss 138 10/19/2002 Dan Stricker Georgia 109 9/21/2002 M.J. Garrett Ole Miss 128 9/7/2002 Dan Stricker Furman 132 12/1/2001 Dan Stricker Ole Miss 169 10/10/2001 Dan Stricker Kentucky 204 10/10/2001 Rodney Williams Kentucky 102 10/27/2001 Dan Stricker Duke 101 10/13/2001 Dan Stricker Georgia 137 8/30/2001 M.J. Garrett MTSU 219 11/25/2000 Dan Stricker Tennessee 114 10/21/2000 Dan Stricker South Carolina 117 9/23/2000 Dan Stricker Duke 147 9/16/2000 Dan Stricker Ole Miss 144 9/9/2000 Dan Stricker Alabama 121 11/13/1999 Tavarus Hogans Kentucky 144 11/6/1999 Tavarus Hogans Florida 153 9/25/1999 Tavarus Hogans Duke 113 9/18/1999 Tavarus Hogans Ole Miss 178 10/31/1998 Anthony Jones Duke 108 10/12/1996 Todd Yoder North Texas 106 9/21/1996 Todd Yoder Ole Miss 122 11/11/1995 Sanford Ware Louisiana Tech 101 11/28/1992 Clarence Sevillian Tennessee 222 9/12/1992 Clarence Sevillian Duke 104
Date Player 10/12/1991 Corey Harris 11/17/1990 Mark Johnson 9/29/1990 Clarence Sevillian 11/11/1989 Corey Harris 10/21/1989 Brad Gaines 9/30/1989 Corey Harris 9/23/1989 Corey Harris 11/26/1988 Boo Mitchell 10/8/1988 Boo Mitchell 10/1/1988 Boo Mitchell 9/24/1988 Boo Mitchell 9/17/1988 Boo Mitchell 9/10/1988 Boo Mitchell 11/21/1987 Carl Parker 11/7/1987 Carl Parker 9/26/1987 Boo Mitchell 9/19/1987 Carl Parker 11/16/1985 Carl Parker 11/9/1985 Everett Crawford 10/26/1985 Tony Pearcey 10/5/1985 Boo Mitchell 9/14/1985 Boo Mitchell 12/1/1984 Chuck Scott 11/10/1984 Keith Edwards 1/10/1984 Chuck Scott 10/6/1984 Chuck Scott 9/15/1984 Chuck Scott 11/12/1983 Chuck Scott 11/5/1983 Chuck Scott 10/29/1983 Keith Edwards 10/15/1983 Keith Edwards 10/8/1983 Keith Edwards 9/24/1983 Chuck Scott 12/31/1982 Norman Jordan 11/27/1982 Phil Roach 11/27/1982 Chuck Scott 10/9/1982 Allama Matthews 9/25/1982 Allama Matthews 11/28/1981 Norman Jordan 11/28/1981 Allama Matthews 10/7/1981 Wamon Buggs 9/19/1981 Wamon Buggs 9/19/1981 Allama Matthews 10/27/1979 Preston Brown 10/20/1979 Preston Brown 10/6/1979 Preston Brown 11/4/1978 Martin Cox 9/30/1978 Martin Cox 11/12/1977 Martin Cox 11/27/1976 Martin Cox 11/13/1976 Martin Cox 11/6/1976 Martin Cox 10/2/1976 Bill Kemp 12/1/1973 Barry Burton 9/22/1973 Doug Martin 10/24/1970 Karl Weiss 10/19/1968 Curtis Chesley 9/28/1968 Curtis Chesley 9/21/1968 Curtis Chesley 12/2/1967 Bob Goodridge 11/18/1967 Bob Goodridge 10/28/1967 Bob Goodridge 10/14/1967 Bob Goodridge 9/30/1967 Bob Goodridge 11/17/1962 Marion Starling 11/1/1952 Malcolm Cook 10/18/1952 Malcolm Cook 11/3/1951 Ben Roderick 11/3/1950 Bucky Curtis 10/21/1950 Bucky Curtis 10/7/1950 Bucky Curtis 9/23/1950 Bucky Curtis
SINGLE-GAME RECEIVING YARDS Yards Receiver 240 TRENT SHERFIELD 223 Earl Bennett 222 Clarence Sevillian 220 Earl Bennett 219 M.J. Garrett 204 Earl Bennett 204 Dan Stricker 201 Bob Goodridge 196 Bucky Curtis 184 TRENT SHERFIELD 184 Earl Bennett 184 Boo Mitchell 179 Earl Bennett 178 Jordan Matthews 178 Tavarus Hogans 177 Bob Goodridge 177 Allama Matthews 177 Carl Parker
Opponent vs. Austin Peay vs. Richmond vs. Tennessee at Kentucky vs. MTSU at So. Carolina at Duke at Navy at Alabama vs. Tennessee at Duke at Kansas at Ole Miss vs. Ole Miss vs. Ole Miss vs. William & Mary at Tennessee at Duke
Date 9/19/2015 9/1/2007 11/28/1992 11/11/2006 8/30/2001 10/22/2005 10/27/2001 11/18/1967 10/7/1950 11/26/2016 10/28/2006 9/14/1985 10/7/2006 8/29/2013 10/2/1999 9/30/1967 11/28/1981 9/19/1987
Opponent Yards Auburn 107 Army 100 Alabama 131 Kentucky 110 Georgia 168 Alabama 147 Ohio 105 Tennessee 140 Georgia 129 Duke 138 Alabama 159 Rutgers 104 Mississippi State 144 Maryland 115 Kentucky 169 Alabama 143 Duke 177 Virginia Tech 133 Kentucky 119 Ole Miss 116 Tulane 100 Kansas 184 Tennessee 121 Kentucky 147 Kentucky 113 Tulane 145 Maryland 162 Virginia Tech 151 Kentucky 146 Memphis 130 Georgia 141 Florida 124 Alabama 159 Air Force 173 Tennessee 144 Tennessee 118 Florida 102 Alabama 152 Tennessee 101 Tennessee 177 Georgia 139 Mississippi State 102 Mississippi State 118 Ole Miss 175 Georgia 125 Tulane 108 Memphis 116 Alabama 133 Air Force 105 Tennessee 105 Air Force 104 Kentucky 105 Tulane 105 Tennessee 105 Mississippi State 114 Ole Miss 107 Georgia 109 Army 128 VMI 123 Tennessee 105 Navy 201 Florida 106 Alabama 130 William & Mary 177 Tulane 106 Washington & Lee 125 Florida 109 Chattanooga 111 Arkansas 163 Florida 120 Alabama 196 MTSU 120
1. 2. T-3. T-3. 5.
Jordan Matthews, 2010-13 Dan Stricker, 1909-2002 Earl Bennett, 2005-07 Chuck Scott, 1981-84 Allama Matthews, 1981-82
Single Season 1. 2. T-3. T-3. T-3. T-6. T-6. T-6. T-6. T-6.
Allama Matthews, 1982 Carl Parker, 1987 Bucky Curtis, 1950 Chuck Scott, 1983 Earl Bennett, 2005 Jordan Matthews, 2012 Chris Boyd, 2011 Chuck Scott, 1984 Dan Stricker, 2001 Erik Davis, 2003
Matthews established new SEC records with 112 catches in a season, 262 career receptions and 3,759 receiving yards.
EARL BENNETT
Bennett posted 236 career catches, 2,852 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns during a three-year career (2005-07).
MISCELLANEOUS RECEIVING RECORDS
TOUCHDOWNS
Career
JORDAN MATTHEWS
24 21 20 20 18 14 12 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 8
INDIVIDUAL SINGLE GAME
Most Receptions (20) Norman Jordan, vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl, 1982 Most Receiving Yards (240) Trent Sherfield, Austin Peay, 2015 Most TD Receptions (5) Earl Bennett, vs. Kentucky, 2005 * Highest Avg. Per Rec. (min. 5) (37.0 yds) Clarence Sevillian, vs. Tennessee, 1992 (6 for 222 yds)
INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-SEASON Most Receptions Most Receiving Yards Most TD Receptions
112, Jordan Matthews, 2013 * 1,477, Jordan Matthews, 2013 (14) Allama Matthews, 1982
INDIVIDUAL CAREER
Most Receptions 262, Jordan Matthews, 2010-13 * Most Receiving Yards 3,759, Jordan Matthews, 2010-13 * Most TD Receptions 24, Jordan Matthews, 2010-13 *equals or sets SEC record
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RECORDS: PUNT RETURNS SINGLE-SEASON PUNT RETURN AVG.
Yearly Punt Return Leaders Year 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951 1950 1949 1948 1947 1946
Returner No. Yards Avg. KALIJA LIPSCOMB 10 149 14.9 RYAN WHITE 20 150 7.5 TREY ELLIS 9 49 5.4 Jonathan Krause 18 64 3.6 Jonathan Krause 25 281 11.2 Jonathan Krause 19 78 4.1 John Cole 18 143 7.9 Alex Washington 25 118 4.7 D.J. Moore 17 244 14.4 Alex Washington 25 165 6.6 Alex Washington 10 56 5.6 Earl Bennett 12 76 6.3 Dominique Morris 11 82 7.5 Ronald Hatcher 36 298 8.3 Grant Brigham 11 47 4.3 Ronald Hatcher 15 107 7.1 Ronald Hatcher 23 216 9.4 Jimmy Williams 38 285 7.5 Alvin Duke 14 144 10.3 Alvin Duke 32 277 8.7 Alvin Duke 33 305 9.2 Sanford Ware 25 197 7.8 Sanford Ware 21 81 3.9 Jeff Brothers 13 68 5.2 Jeff Brothers 20 246 12.3 Robert Davis 18 113 6.3 Corey Harris 9 27 3.0 Corey Harris 23 209 9.1 Derrick Payne 15 61 4.1 Carl Parker 10 49 4.9 Thanh Anderson 23 107 4.7 Mike MacIntyre 18 39 2.2 Manuel Young 19 93 4.9 Rick Risser 8 68 8.5 Manuel Young 24 163 6.8 Manuel Young 27 163 6.8 Manuel Young 6 38 6.3 Mark Brown 16 46 2.9 Preston Brown 6 101 16.8 Preston Brown 21 137 6.5 Preston Brown 16 213 13.3 Jay Chesley 25 178 7.1 Jay Chesley 12 123 10.3 Phil Atter 11 91 8.3 Walter Overton 24 200 8.3 Walter Overton 21 202 9.6 Curt Chesley 12 76 6.3 Watson Brown 5 79 15.8 Doug Mathews 30 354 11.8 Bob Goodridge 13 82 6.3 Bernie Kemple 4 23 5.8 Chuck Boyd 8 113 14.1 Steve Bevil 7 90 12.6 Toby Wilt 11 94 8.5 Terrell Dye 9 70 7.8 Thom Garden 9 71 7.8 Ed Creagh 18 106 5.9 Dillon Johnston 10 100 10.0 David Ray 10 299 19.9 Phil King 8 99 12.4 Phil King 20 247 12.4 Charley Horton 21 220 10.5 Charley Horton 13 172 13.2 Charley Horton 5 116 23.2 Charley Horton 8 169 21.1 Richard Foster 14 123 8.8 Richard Foster 7 89 12.7 Lee Nalley 35 498 14.2 Lee Nalley 43 791 18.4 Lee Nalley 34 419 12.3 J.P. Moore 32 643 20.1
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Name (Min: 200 ret. yards) No. Yards Lee Nalley, 1948 43 791 D.J. Moore, 2008 17 244 Lee Nalley, 1949 35 498 Phil King, 1956 20 247 Lee Nalley, 1947 34 419 Doug Matthews, 1968 30 354 Jonathan Krause, 2012 25 281 Alvin Duke, 1996 33 305 Alvin Duke, 1997 32 277 Ronald Hatcher, 2003 36 298
Avg. TDs 18.4 3 14.4 0 14.2 1 12.4 1 12.3 1 11.8 2 11.2 2 9.2 1 8.7 0 8.3 0
CAREER PUNT RETURN YARDS
JONATHAN KRAUSE
Krause returned two punts for touchdowns in 2012, becoming the first Commodore to do so since 1968.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Name Lee Nalley, 1947-49 Alvin Duke, 1996-98 Charley Horton, 1952-55 Ronald Hatcher, 2000-03 Preston Brown, 1976-79 Doug Matthews, 1968-69 Jonathan Krause, 2010-13 Jimmy Williams, 1997-00 Walter Overton, 1971-72 Manuel Young, 1981-84
No. Yards Avg. TDs 112 1,708 15.3 5 79 726 9.2 1 47 677 14.4 3 76 647 8.5 0 59 497 10.6 2 43 424 9.9 2 61 423 6.9 2 53 403 7.6 1 45 402 8.9 1 59 363 6.2 0
MISC. PUNT RETURN RECORDS INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-GAME Most Punt Returns Most Return Yards
(8) J.P. Moore, vs. Florida, 1946 Lee Nalley, vs. Ole Miss, 1948 (203) Lee Nalley, vs. Kentucky, 1948
INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-SEASON Most Punt Returns Highest Return Avg. Most TDs - Punt Returns
(43) Lee Nalley, 1948 19.9 (10 for 199) David Ray, 1958 (3) Lee Nalley, 1948
INDIVIDUAL CAREER
Most Punt Returns Most TDs - Punt Returns Highest Avg. Per Return (min. 25)
TEAM SINGLE-GAME Most Punts Returned Most Yards Returned Avg. Gain Per Return
(11) NC State, 1946 (203) Kentucky, 1948 33.8 (6 for 203) Kentucky, 1948
TEAM SINGLE-SEASON
LEE NALLEY
Nalley held both team and NCAA records. He returned five punts for touchdowns, averaging 15.3 yards on 112 career returns.
(112) Lee Nalley, 1947-49 (5) Lee Nalley (15.3) Lee Nalley
Most Punts Returned Highest Avg. Per Return Most TDs On Punt Returns
907 (55 attempts) 1948 (16.5) 1948 (3) 1948
CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF PUNT RETURNS FOR TOUCHDOWNS Date 11/24/2012 11/24/2012 9/15/2012 11/6/2010 11/4/2000 9/11/1999 9/14/1996 9/18/1993 10/21/1989 11/22/1980 12/2/1979
112
Player Jonathan Krause Casey Hughes Jonathan Krause Javon Marshall Matt Stewart Jimmy Williams Alvin Duke Gabe Banks Corey Harris Tom Burson Lyle Kilpatrick
Opponent Yards Wake Forest 83 Wake Forest 0 (block) UMass 40 Florida 4 (block) Florida 24 (block) No. Illinois 65 Alabama 88 Ole Miss Block Georgia 60 Chattanooga 46 Tennessee 5 (block)
Date 9/16/1978 10/23/1976 9/25/1971 11/7/1969 11/22/1968 9/21/1968 10/30/1965 10/9/1965 11/7/1964 11/16/1958 9/20/1958
Player Preston Brown Preston Brown Walter Overton Watson Brown Doug Mathews Doug Mathews Steve Bevil Chuck Boyd Steve Bevil William Smith David Ray
Opponent Yards Arkansas 90 Air Force 84 Miss. State 57 Kentucky 62 Davidson 89 VMI 72 Tulane 67 Alabama 69 Kentucky 72 Florida 53 Missouri 81
Date 10/27/1956 11/5/1955 9/26/1953 11/7/1952 10/29/1949 12/3/1948 10/29/1948 10/16/1948 11/14/1947
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Player Phil King Charley Horton Charley Horton Charley Horton Lee Nalley Lee Nalley Lee Nalley Lee Nalley Lee Nalley
Opponent Yards MTSU 93 Kentucky 62 Pennsylvania 87 Miami (Fla.) 58 Auburn 60 Miami (Fla.) 59 Auburn 52 Kentucky 88 Miami (Fla.) 88
RECORDS: KICK RETURNS LONGEST KICK RETURNS
Yearly Kick Return Leaders Year Returner No. Yards 2016 Darrius Sims 27 730 2015 Darrius Sims 25 497 2014 Darrius Sims 31 760 2013 Darrius Sims 25 571 2012 Brian Kimbrow 22 486 2011 Andre Hal 31 738 2010 Warren Norman 22 558 2009 Warren Norman 40 1,050 2008 D.J. Moore 21 407 2007 D.J. Moore 32 823 2006 Alex Washington 19 364 2005 Earl Bennett 19 405 2004 Kwane Doster 30 575 2003 Kwane Doster 26 568 2002 Kwane Doster 24 616 2001 Ronald Hatcher 29 595 2000 Ray Perkins 14 344 1999 Jimmy Williams 17 376 1998 Jimmy Williams 29 678 1997 Jimmy Williams 20 476 1996 Corey Chavous 16 394 1995 Cliff Deese 22 473 1994 Gabe Banks 26 469 1993 Tony Jackson 31 753 1992 Tony Jackson 32 794 1991 Corey Harris 22 445 1990 Mark Johnson 25 525 1989 Corey Harris 20 484 1988 Mark Johnson 27 521 1987 Mark Johnson 28 635 1986 Mark Johnson 27 582 1985 Clay Parker 19 409 1984 Kenny Weatherspoon 17 337 1983 Clay Parker 17 368 1982 Clay Parker 15 341 1981 Clay Parker 13 270 1980 James Williams 19 446 1979 Lucius High 15 313 1978 Terry Potter 8 152 1977 Preston Brown 24 438 1976 Preston Brown 17 380 1975 Martin Cox 19 462 1974 Ed Parrish 12 264 1973 Doug Nettles 20 437 1972 Doug Nettles 23 566 1971 Doug Nettles 22 447 1970 Jeff Peebles 33 646 1969 Doug Mathews 26 607 1968 Dave Strong 17 348 1967 Dave Strong 28 577 1966 Rusty Cantwell 17 405 1965 Toby Wilt 16 337 1964 Toby Wilt 13 307 1963 Toby Wilt 14 289 1962 Arthur Guepe 10 224 1961 Steve Shaw 7 162 1960 Ed Creagh 11 248 1959 Tom Moore 9 210 1958 Tom Moore 4 106 1957 Phil King 8 240 1956 Gerald Hudson 5 101 1955 Charley Horton 8 156 1954 Charley Horton 5 113 1953 Charley Horton 15 284 1952 William Stack 7 143 1951 Richard Foster 7 181 1950 Mac Robinson 10 182 1949 Lee Nalley 8 226 1948 Herb Rich 6 166 1947 Bobby Berry 6 135 1946 J.P. Moore 5 161
Avg. 27.0 19.9 24.5 22.8 22.1 23.8 25.4 26.2 19.4 25.7 19.2 21.3 19.2 21.8 25.7 20.5 24.6 22.1 23.4 23.8 24.6 21.5 18.0 24.3 24.8 20.2 21.0 24.2 19.3 22.7 21.6 21.5 19.8 21.6 22.7 20.8 23.5 20.9 19.0 18.3 22.4 24.3 22.0 21.9 24.6 20.3 19.6 23.3 20.4 20.6 23.8 21.0 23.6 20.6 22.4 23.1 22.5 23.3 26.5 30.0 20.2 19.5 22.6 18.9 20.4 25.9 18.2 28.3 27.7 22.5 32.2
Yards Player 100 Darrius Sims 100 Preston Brown 99 Warren Norman 97 Tony Jackson 97 Lee Nalley 96 Jimmy Williams 96 Andre Hal 95 Darrius Sims 95 Kwane Doster 95 Doug Nettles 94 Jack Hudson 92 Mark Johnson
Opponent vs. South Carolina at Ole Miss at South Carolina vs. Duke at Florida at Kentucky vs. Georgia at Georgia at Ole Miss at Virginia vs. Virginia at Tulane
Year 2014 1977 2009 1992 1949 1998 2011 2016 2002 1971 1955 1987
SINGLE-SEASON KICK RETURN AVG.
DARRIUS SIMS
The team's career leader in return yardage, Sims' 27.0-yard average in 2016 set a modern-day team record.
Returner (Min: 10) Darrius Sims, 2016 Warren Norman, 2009 D.J. Moore, 2007 Kwane Doster, 2002 Warren Norman, 2010 Tony Jackson, 1992 Ray Perkins, 2000 Corey Chavous, 1996 Doug Nettles, 1972 Darrius Sims, 2014
1. 2. T-3. T-3. 5. 6. T-7. T-7. T-7. 10.
No. Yards 27 730 40 1,050 32 823 24 616 22 558 32 794 14 344 16 394 23 566 31 760
Avg. TDs 27.0 0 26.2 3 25.7 0 25.7 0 25.4 0 24.8 1 24.6 0 24.6 0 24.6 0 24.5 2
CAREER KICK RETURN YARDAGE
Returner Darrius Sims, 2013-16 Mark Johnson, 1986-90 Tony Jackson, 1989-93 Kwane Doster, 2002-04 Jimmy Williams, 1997-00 Warren Norman, 2009-13 Corey Harris, 1988-91 Preston Brown, 1976-79 Doug Nettles, 1971-73 Clay Parker, 1981-82, 85
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
No. 105 107 85 80 73 64 74 80 65 64
Yards 2,496 2,263 2,004 1,759 1,677 1,640 1,614 1,497 1,450 1,388
Avg. TDs 23.8 2 21.1 1 23.6 1 22.0 0 22.8 1 25.3 3 21.8 0 18.7 1 22.3 1 21.7 0
KICK RETURNS FOR TOUCHDOWNS
KWANE DOSTER
As a freshman in 2002, Doster set a SEC single-season record with 243 kickoff return yards at Ole Miss.
Date 9/20/2014 9/20/2014 10/15/2011 10/31/2009 10/24/2009 10/10/2009 11/13/1998 9/12/1992 10/3/1987 10/22/1977 10/2/1971 10/29/1955 10/15/1949
Returner Darrius Sims Darrius Sims Andre Hal Warren Norman Warren Norman Warren Norman Jimmy Williams Tony Jackson Mark Johnson Preston Brown Doug Nettles Jack Hudson Lee Nalley
Opponent Yards vs. South Carolina 100 vs. South Carolina 91 vs. Georgia 96 vs. Georgia Tech 80 at South Carolina 99 at Army 76 at Kentucky 96 vs. Duke 97 at Tulane 92 at Ole Miss 100 at Virginia 95 vs. Virginia 94 at Florida 96
MISCELLANEOUS KICK RETURN RECORDS INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-GAME
TEAM SINGLE-GAME
Most Kick Returns for TDs 2, Darrius Sims, vs. So. Carolina, 2014 Most Kick Returns (8) 4x, most recently by Kwane Doster, at Ole Miss, 2002 Most Kickoff Return Yardage (243) Kwane Doster, at Ole Miss, 2002
INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-SEASON Most Kickoff Returns (40) Warren Norman, 2009 Most Kickoff Return Yards (1,050) Warren Norman, 2009 Most Kickoff Returns for Touchdown (3) Warren Norman, 2009 Highest Return Avg. Darrius Sims, 2016 (27.0 avg., 27 for 730 yards)
Most Kickoffs Returned Most Yards Returned
TEAM SINGLE-SEASON Most Kickoffs Returned Most Yards Returned
INDIVIDUAL CAREER
Most Kickoff Returns Most Kick Return Yards Average Per Return (min. 25)
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(9) Alabama, 1990; Auburn, 1990 (266, 7 returns) South Carolina, 2014 (58) 1990 (1,194) 1987 (107) Mark Johnson, 1986-88, 1990 (2,496) Darrius Sims, 2013-16 (25.3) Warren Norman, 2009-11
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RECORDS: KICKING FIELD GOALS OF 50+ YARDS
Yearly Field Goal Leaders Year Kicker FG-FGA Pct. Long 2016 TOMMY OPENSHAW 15-19 78.9 52 2015 TOMMY OPENSHAW 12-19 63.2 49 2014 TOMMY OPENSHAW 8-11 72.7 48 2013 Carey Spear 15-19 78.9 54 2012 Carey Spear 20-24 83.3 52 2011 R. Fowler/C. Spear 4-7 66.7 37 2010 Ryan Fowler 8-13 61.5 31 2009 Ryan Fowler 16-21 76.2 47 2008 Bryant Hahnfeldt 13-18 72.2 48 2007 Bryant Hahnfeldt 13-20 65.0 45 2006 Bryant Hahnfeldt 8-17 47.1 51 2005 Bryant Hahnfeldt 12-17 70.6 48 2004 Patrick Johnson 7-14 50.0 44 2003 Tolga Ertugrul 5-10 50.0 38 2002 Greg Johnson 8-13 61.5 46 2001 Chuck Folino 3-6 50.0 38 2000 John Markham 14-18 77.8 52 1999 John Markham 12-16 75.0 49 1998 John Markham 13-21 61.9 49 1997 John Markham 8-13 61.5 49 1996 Brett Speakman 7-12 58.3 39 1995 Steve Yenner 8-14 57.1 55 1994 Steve Yenner 5-13 38.5 42 1993 Steve Yenner 8-13 61.5 53 1992 Rob Chura 10-20 50.0 51 1991 Jeff Owen 11-14 78.5 50 1990 Jeff Owen 7-11 63.6 42 1989 Johnny Clark 10-14 71.4 47 1988 Johnny Clark 12-18 66.7 43 1987 Johnny Clark 14-20 70.0 54 1986 Alan Herline 11-18 61.1 46 1985 Alan Herline 9-15 60.0 51 1984 Ricky Anderson 16-19 84.2 53 1983 Ricky Anderson 10-16 62.5 52 1982 Ricky Anderson 14-22 63.6 49 1981 Mike Woodard 8-10 80.0 48 1980 Mike Woodard 5-11 45.4 42 1979 Mike Woodard 6-10 60.0 47 1978 Mike Woodard 5-8 62.5 52 1977 Greg Martin 9-16 56.3 43 1976 Greg Martin 7-17 41.2 46 1975 Mike Adams 12-19 63.2 49 1974 Mike Adams 11-13 84.6 42 1973 Hawkins Golden 12-14 85.7 55 1972 Hawkins Golden 4-9 44.4 52 1971 Taylor Stokes 1-5 20.0 40 1970 Bob Bayless 6-8 75.0 41 1969 Ernie Perez 1-5 20.0 36 1968 Ernie Perez 3-7 42.9 44 1967 Thomas Meriwether 2-4 50.0 36 1966 Reinhard Klaass 2-5 40.0 44 1965 Richard Lemay 2-7 28.6 41 1964 Richard Lemay 3-4 75.0 45 1963 no attempts - - 1962 Grady Wade 2-4 50.0 1961 Grady Wade 2-7 28.6 1960 Russ Morris 1-? - 1959 Russ Morris 1-? - 1958 Joe Bates 1-? - 1957 no attempts - - 1956 no attempts - - 1955 no attempts - - 1954 Bobby Goddall 1-? - 1953 no attempts - - 1952 no attempts - - 1951 Dick Foster 2-5 40.0 39 1950 Gordon McCarter 1-1 100.0 1949 no attempts - - 1948 no attempts - - 1947 Zach Clinard 2-2 100.0 -
Yards 55 55 54 54 53 53 52 52 52 52 52 52 52 52 51 51 51 50 50 50
CAREY SPEAR
Spear set team records by making 20 field goals in 2012 and amassing 99 points scored in 2013.
Kicker Opponent Steve Yenner vs. Louisiana Tech Hawkins Golden vs. Tampa Carey Spear at South Carolina Johnny Clark vs. Auburn Ricky Anderson vs. Kentucky Steve Yenner vs. Auburn TOMMY OPENSHAW vs. NC State TOMMY OPENSHAW at Auburn Carey Spear at Wake Forest Steve Yenner vs. Louisiana Tech Hawkins Golden vs. Tennessee Mike Woodard vs. Ole Miss Ricky Anderson vs. Alabama John Markham vs. Duke Bryant Hahnfeldt vs. Temple Rob Chura vs. Navy Alan Herline vs. Kansas Carey Spear vs. UAB Carey Spear at Wake Forest Jeff Owen vs. Georgia
Year 1995 1973 2013 1987 1984 1993 2016 2016 2012 1995 1972 1978 1983 2000 2006 1992 1985 2013 2012 1991
SEASON SCORING BY KICKER 1. 2. 3. 4. T-5. T-5. 7. T-8. T-8. T-10. T-10.
Kicker Carey Spear, 2013 Carey Spear, 2012 TOMMY OPENSHAW Ricky Anderson, 1982 Johnny Clark, 1987 Ricky Anderson, 1984 Bryant Hahnfeldt, 2008 Ryan Fowler, 2009 Bryant Hahnfeldt, 2005 Bryant Hahnfeldt, 2007 Mike Adams, 1974
FGs 13-19 20-24 15-19 14-22 14-20 16-19 13-18 16-21 12-17 13-20 11-13
PATs TDs Pts. 48-48 1 99 27-27 - 87 36-36 - 81 31-31 - 73 28-30 - 70 22-24 - 70 30-30 - 69 20-20 - 68 33-34 - 68 28-29 - 67 34-35 - 67
CAREER SCORING BY KICKER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Name Bryant Hahnfeldt, 2005-08 Carey Spear, 2010-13 John Markham, 1997-00 Ricky Anderson, 1981-84 TOMMY OPENSHAW, 2014- Johnny Clark, 1986-89 Mike Woodard, 1978-81 Ryan Fowler, 2009-12
FGs PATs TDs Pts. 46-72 117-121 - 255 39-50 101-102 1 224 47-68 68-77 - 209 40-57 72-75 - 192 35-49 71-71 - 176 36-52 57-62 - 165 24-39 80-83 - 152 28-41 61-62 - 145
JOHN MARKHAM
Markham holds the team record with 47 career field goals. He also ranks second in total points scored.
MISCELLANEOUS PLACEKICKING RECORDS INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-GAME
Most PAT ATTs (9) Zack Clinard, vs. Tenn. Tech, 1947 Most PATs Made (8) Zack Clinard, vs. Marshall, 1948; and vs. Tenn. Tech, 1947 Most FG ATTs (5) John Markham, vs. TCU, 2000 Rob Chura, Kentucky, 1992 Ricky Anderson, Kentucky, 1982 Greg Martin, Oklahoma, 1977 Most FGs Made (4) John Markham, vs. Duke, 2000 Hawkins Golden, vs. Georgia, 1973
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INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-SEASON Most PATs Made Most PAT ATTs Most FGs Made Most FG ATTs Most Points Scored Highest FG Pct.
(48) Carey Spear, 2013 (48) Carey Spear, 2013; Zack Clinard, 1948 (20) Carey Spear, 2012 (24) Carey Spear, 2012 (99) Carey Spear, 2013 (85.7%) Hawkins Golden, 1973
INDIVIDUAL CAREER Most Points Scored Most PATs Made Most PAT ATTs Most FGs Made Most FG ATTs Highest FG Pct.
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(255) Bryant Hahnfeldt, 2005-08 (117) Bryant Hahnfeldt, 2005-08 (121) Bryant Hahnfeldt, 2005-08 (47) John Markham, 1998-00 (72) Bryant Hahnfeldt, 2005-08 (78.0%) Carey Spear, 2010-13
RECORDS: PUNTING LONGEST PUNTS
Yearly Punting Leaders Year Punter
Punts
2016 SAM LOY 68 2015 TOMMY OPENSHAW 79 2014 Colby Cooke 66 2013 Taylor Hudson 48 2012 Richard Kent 59 2011 Richard Kent 64 2010 Richard Kent 84 2009 Brett Upson 81 2008 Brett Upson 68 2007 Brett Upson 61 2006 Brett Upson 52 2005 Bryant Hahnfeldt 36 2004 Abtin Iranmanesh 40 2003 Abtin Iranmanesh 69 2002 Greg Johnson 66 2001 Joe Webb 57 2000 Joe Webb 64 1999 John Markham 60 1998 Joe Webb 62 1997 Joe Webb 76 1996 Bill Marinangel 77 1995 Bill Marinangel 70 1994 Bill Marinangel 56 1993 Bill Marinangel 68 1992 David Lawrence 57 1991 David Lawrence 54 1990 David Lawrence 44 1989 David Lawrence 64 1988 Tim Richardson 31 1987 Johnny Clark 35 1986 Alan Herline 55 1985 Alan Herline 66 1984 Ricky Anderson 58 1983 Ricky Anderson 53 1982 Jim Arnold 74 1981 Jim Arnold 71 1980 Jim Arnold 70 1979 Jim Arnold 60 1978 Roger Alsup 51 1977 Cody Whitt 66 1976 Mike Wright 65 1975 Barry Burton 62 1974 Barry Burton 54 1973 Barry Burton 39 1972 John Schaffler 65 1971 John Schaffler 74 1970 Steve Smith 66 1969 Steve Smith 56 1968 Steve Smith 69 1967 Jack Calhoon 65 1966 Alex Maclean 79 1965 Jerry Shuford 80 1964 Jerry Shuford 67 1963 Jerry Shuford 69 1962 Hank Lesesne 67 1961 Hank Lesesne 41 1960 Hank Lesesne 33 1959 Russ Morris 67 1958 Boyce Smith 59 1957 Boyce Smith 39 1956 Boyce Smith 39 1955 Don Orr 30 1954 Tommy Harkins 23 1953 Floyd Teas 16 1952 Billy Holmes 64 1951 Dick Foster 75 1950 Dean Davidson 41 1949 Bill Wade 46 1948 Zack Clinard 59 1947 Zack Clinard 50 1946 J.P. Moore 51
Yards 82 80 79 79 79 78 78 78 75 75 74 73 72 71 71 71
Avg. 41.6 40.9 42.4 42.9 44.9 42.5 41.8 43.1 40.1 39.2 37.4 41.1 38.2 39.8 43.8 41.4 38.6 40.8 37.6 38.9 46.6 42.7 40.8 36.5 41.1 42.7 41.1 40.6 36.4 35.6 41.0 43.2 48.2 42.9 45.8 43.5 44.2 41.9 36.3 40.5 38.8 39.8 40.2 38.3 37.9 39.4 40.3 39.5 36.1 36.4 37.1 40.5 38.4 36.8 38.4 41.5 36.7 37.4 33.6 33.5 33.6 35.3 30.1 38.4 35.5 34.6 38.1 37.2 36.8 40.6 41.1
Punter Opponent Ricky Anderson Georgia Abtin Iranmanesh Georgia Bill Marinangel South Carolina Jim Arnold Ole Miss Barry Burton Georgia Barry Burton Kentucky TOMMY OPENSHAW Missouri Joe Webb Alabama Taylor Hudson South Carolina Floyd Teas Alabama Hank Lesesne Kentucky Jim Arnold Miami (Fla.) Floyd Teas Alabama Jerry Shuford Alabama Cody Whitt Ole Miss David Lawrence Tennessee
Year 1984 2003 1996 1981 1973 1975 2015 2001 2013 1953 1960 1980 1953 1953 1977 1992
SEASON PUNTING AVERAGE
JIM ARNOLD
Arnold was a first team All-America in 1983, and averaged 43.9 yards for his Commodore career.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. T-10. T-10.
Punter (40 or more) Ricky Anderson, 1984 Bill Marinangel, 1996 Jim Arnold, 1982 Richard Kent, 2012 Jim Arnold, 1980 Greg Johnson, 2002 Jim Arnold, 1981 Alan Herline, 1985 Brett Upson, 2009 Taylor Hudson, 2013 Ricky Anderson, 1983
No. 58 77 74 59 72 66 71 66 81 48 53
Yards 2,793 3,586 3,386 2,652 3,180 2,891 3,089 2,853 3,488 2,059 2,274
Avg. 48.2 46.6 45.8 44.9 44.2 43.8 43.5 43.2 43.1 42.9 42.9
CAREER PUNTING AVERAGE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. T-10. T-10.
Punter No. Yards Avg. Ricky Anderson, 1981-84 111 5,067 45.6 Jim Arnold, 1979-82 277 12,171 43.9 Richard Kent, 2010-12 207 8,882 42.9 Colby Cooke, 2013-15 81 3,470 42.8 Alan Herline, 1983-86 121 5,108 42.2 Bill Marinangel, 1993-96 272 11,336 41.7 David Lawrence, 1989-92 219 9,058 41.4 Brett Upson, 2006-09 271 10,557 40.4 Jerry Moore, 1941-42, 46 128 5,093 39.8 Cody Whitt, 1977-78 86 3,418 39.7 Barry Burton, 1973-75 155 6,153 39.7 requirement of at least 75 career punts
RICKY ANDERSON
Anderson earned All-America honors in 1984 by averaging 48.2 yards per punt.
MISCELLANEOUS PUNTING RECORDS INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-GAME
Most Punts Highest Avg.
(14) Boyce Smith vs. Florida, 1958; John Schaffler vs. Louisville, 1971 (53.1) Jim Arnold vs. No. Carolina,1982 (8 punts for 425 yards)
INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-SEASON Most Punts Most Yards Punting
(84) Richard Kent, 2010 (3,511) Richard Kent, 2010
TEAM SINGLE-GAME PUNTING Most Punts Fewest Punts Highest Avg. (min. 5)
(16) vs. Louisville, 1971 (0) several times; last game vs. LSU, 1990 (53.1) vs. North Carolina, 1982
TEAM SINGLE-SEASON PUNTING Most Punts Most Yards Punting Highest Average Punt
(89) 1946 (3,530) 1946 (47.6) 1984
INDIVIDUAL CAREER PUNTING Most Punts Most Yards Punting Career Average
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(277) Jim Arnold, 1979-82 (12,171) Jim Arnold, 1979-82 (45.6) Ricky Anderson, 1981-84
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YEARLY DEFENSIVE LEADERS
JAMIE DUNCAN
CHRIS MARVE
Total Tackles 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973
Zach Cunningham Zach Cunningham Nigel Bowden Kenny Ladler Kenny Ladler Chris Marve Sean Richardson Chris Marve Patrick Benoist Jonathan Goff Jonathan Goff Moses Osemwegie Moses Osemwegie Moses Osemwegie Hunter Hillenmeyer Antuian Bradford Matt Stewart Jamie Winborn Jamie Winborn Carlton Hall Jamie Duncan Jamie Duncan Gerald Collins Shelton Quarles Shelton Quarles Rod Keith Shelton Quarles DeMond Winston DeMond Winston Chris Gaines Chris Gaines Mark Woehler Manuel Young Bob O’Conner Bob O’Conner Joe Staley Andrew Coleman Andrew Coleman Randy Sittason Edward Smith Randy Sittason Tom Galbierz Tom Galbierz Tom Galbierz
Solo Tackles 125 103 78 90 90 91 98 121 109 113 93 118 94 126 168 116 108 141 131 129 152 120 122 99 106 95 109 169 122 214 119 95 102 111 140 129 174 140 150 155 85 148 111 136
HUNTER HILLENMEYER
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CHRIS GAINES
2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973
Zach Cunningham Zach Cunningham Torren McGaster Kenny Ladler K. Ladler/J. Marshall Chris Marve Sean Richardson Chris Marve Chris Marve D.J. Moore Jonathan Goff Moses Osemwegie Moses Osemwegie Moses Osemwegie Hunter Hillenmeyer Antuian Bradford Jamie Winborn Jamie Winborn Jamie Winborn Carlton Hall Jamie Duncan Jamie Duncan Gerald Collins Shelton Quarles Shelton Quarles Rod Keith Aaron Smith DeMond Winston DeMond Winston Chris Gaines Chris Gaines Mark Woehler Manuel Young Bob O’Conner Manuel Young Andrew Coleman Andrew Coleman Andrew Coleman Randy Sittason Edward Smith Randy Sittason Tom Galbierz Tom Galbierz Bo Patton
KARL JORDAN
ALAN YOUNG
Tackles for Loss 71 69 46 65 60 49 67 57 56 63 67 83 66 78 116 80 62 95 79 83 113 73 74 70 56 48 45 70 72 136 81 74 73 54 84 82 108 88 114 122 61 105 65 84
2016 Zach Cunningham 2015 Zach Cunningham 2014 Stephen Weatherly 2013 Butler/May/Azubike 2012 Chase Garnham 2011 Tim Fugger 2010 R. Lohr/C. Marve 2009 Casey Hayward 2008 Broderick Stewart 2007 Marcus Buggs 2006 Marcus Buggs 2005 Moses Osemwegie 2004 M. Osemwegie/R. Dinwiddie 2003 Jovan Haye 2002 Hunter Hillenmeyer 2001 A. Bradford/C. Losey 2000 Matt Stewart 1999 Jamie Winborn 1998 Jamie Winborn 1997 Carlton Hall 1996 Jamie Duncan 1995 Shuckman/Stallworth 1994 James Manley 1993 Alan Young 1992 Gary Rogers 1991 Gary Rogers 1990 Mike Gandolfo 1989 DeMond Winston 1988 D. Cunningham/D. Sartor 1987 C. Gaines/D. Winston 1986 Chris Gaines 1985 John Windham 1984 Karl Jordan 1983 Karl Jordan 1982 Steven Bearden 1981 Steven Bearden 1980 N/A 1979 Coleman/Staley 1978 Dennis Gothard 1977 Kimmie Weaver 1976 Edward Smith
QB Sacks
16.5 16.5 12.5 9.5 12.5 13.5 8.0 8.5 9.5 12.0 10.5 9.5 6.0 12.5 11.0 7.5 12.5 23.0 15.0 11.0 14.0 6.0 15.0 17.0 12.0 8.0 9.0 8.0 6.0 9.0 7.0 10.0 10.0 14.0 13.0 16.0 9.0 7.0 7.0
ZACH CUNNINGHAM
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2016 Adam Butler 4.0 2015 Zach Cunningham 4.5 2014 Stephen Weatherly 4.5 2013 Kyle Woestmann 6.0 2012 Chase Garnham 7.0 2011 Tim Fugger 8.0 2010 Rob Lohr 4.0 2009 Greg Billinger 3.5 2008 Lewis/Stewart/Stone 5.0 2007 Broderick Stewart 6.0 2006 Curtis Gatewood 7.0 2005 Osemwegie/Booker/Harrison 3.0 2004 Herdley Harrison 3.0 2003 Jovan Haye 8.5 2002 Hunter Hillenmeyer 4.0 2001 H. Hillenmeyer/C. Losey 2.5 2000 Matt Stewart 6.5 1999 Matt Stewart 6.5 1998 Jamie Winborn 8.0 1997 Glenn Young 7.5 1996 Jamie Duncan 6.0 1995 Jay Stallworth 6.0 1994 James Manley 9.0 1993 Alan Young 12.0 1992 Gary Rogers 6.0 1991 Alan Young 4.5 1990 Mike Gandolfo 5.0 1989 DeMond Winston 5.0 1988 Derrick Sartor 3.0 1987 C. Gaines/D. Winston 4.0 1986 DeMond Winston 3.0 1985 John Windham 7.0 1984 Karl Jordan 4.5 1983 N/A 1982 N/A 1981 N/A 1980 N/A 1979 N/A 1978 N/A 1977 N/A 1976 N/A
GLENN YOUNG
YEARLY DEFENSIVE LEADERS
D.J. MOORE
COREY CHAVOUS
INTERCEPTIONS
PASSES DEFENDED
2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973
TRE HERNDON 2 OREN BURKS 3 T. FERGUSON/T. McGaster 2 Kenny Ladler 5 Trey Wilson 3 Casey Hayward 7 Casey Hayward 6 Myron Lewis 4 D.J. Moore 6 D.J. Moore 6 R. Langford/D. Spead 3 Reshard Langford 3 Bill Alford 3 Dominique Morris 3 Jonathan Shaub 3 Jerrol Jackson 3 Jimmy Williams 4 J. Williams/R. Jones 2 Jimmy Williams 4 F. Vinson/ C. Chavous 3 Corey Chavous 3 DeReal Finklin 3 Corey Chavous 3 Byron King 4 Robert Davis 3 Robert Davis 4 R.Davis/S. Medes 2 Chris Donnelly 5 S.Law/D. Cunningham 3 Andrew Baker 4 T. Price/A. Roman 2 Noel Wells 4 Manuel Young 5 Bob O’Conner 3 Leonard Coleman 8 Six tied 1 Leonard Coleman 4 John Chandler 3 Walter Jordan 3 William Wilson 4 Reginald Calvin 4 Ralph Oaks 7 Jay Chesley 5 Thomas Wingfield 8
STEVE BEARDEN
2016 Torren McGaster 10 2015 Torren McGaster 13 2014 OREN BURKS 7 2013 Andre Hal 18 2012 Andre Hal 16 2011 Casey Hayward 17 2010 Casey Hayward 17 2009 Myron Lewis 8 2008 D.J. Moore 7 2007 Myron Lewis 12 2006 Darlron Spead 5 2005 Josh Allen 5 2004 Andrew Pace 7 2003 Dominique Morris 8 2002 Rushen Jones 10 2001 Jerrol Jackson 5 2000 J.Williams/R.Jones 7 1999 Jimmy Williams 10 1998 Ainsley Battles 9 1997 Corey Chavous 10 1996 Fred Vinson 14 1995 DeReal Finklin 9 1994 Matt Anderson 6 1993 Robert Davis 16 1992 A.Smith/R.Davis 11 1991 Rico Francis 7 1990 Robbie Young 6 1989 Chris Donnelly 14 1988 Bill Fitzpatrick 6 1987 Andy Baker 5 1986 Thanh Anderson 7 1985 Kermit Sykes 7 1984 Thanh Andersom 12 1983 Sykes/Coleman 10 1982 Leonard Coleman 11 1981 Young/Bryant 5 1980 Leonard Coleman 11 1979 Charles Harris 4 1978 N/A 1977 Reginald Calvin 6 1976 Reginald Calvin 4 1975 N/A 1974 N/A 1973 N/A
FRED VINSON
SHELTON QUARLES
JAMIE WINBORN
FUMBLE RECOVERIES 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973
Zach Cunningham Zach Cunningham J. Sealand/V. Taylor Andrew Williamson Six tied S. Clarke/W. May John Stokes Patrick Benoist Ryan Hamilton M. Lewis/D. Spead C. Gatewood/D.J. Moore Moses Osemwegie Dominique Morris Andrew Pace Brandon Walthour Hunter Hillenmeyer Matt Stewart Ainsley Battles Alphonso Harvey F. Vinson/R. Aulds Antony Jordan Eric Vance Five tied G. Collins/E. Vance John DeWitt Shelton Quarles Four tied D. Winston/J. Walker Steve Law Joe Gentry Mark Woehler Marvin Thomas Steve McCoy Three tied Glenn Watson Four tied T. Moore/M. Young Gilmore/Staley Robin Giltner Reginald Calvin Brenard Wilson N/A N/A N/A
4 3 2 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 3 2 4 3 2 3 4 3 2 1 3 2 1 2 2 4 1 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 4 2 3 2 4 5 4
DESMOND WINSTON
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FORCED FUMBLES 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973
Five tied 2 Zach Cunningham 4 ARNOLD TARPLEY III 2 Kenny Ladler 5 D. Herring/K. Woestmann 2 A. Barnes/T. Fugger 3 Tim Fugger 4 Chris Marve 3 Chris Marve 4 Myron Lewis 2 Theo Horrocks 4 M. Osemwegie/A. Pace 2 Dominique Morris 4 Jovan Haye 3 Seven tied 1 Chuck Losey 4 A. Bradford/J. Winborn 2 Matt Stewart 3 Ainsley Battles 3 Five tied 1 Jamie Duncan 5 Three tied 2 Three tied 1 Alan Young 2 Gary Rogers 2 Shelton Quarles 5 Four tied 1 DeMond Winston 3 Eight tied 1 Chris Gaines 3 Five tied 2 Chris Gaines 2 K. Jordan/A. Fitz 2 Rick Risser 3 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
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RECORDS: INTERCEPTIONS Longest Interception Returns Yards Player 100 Trey Wilson 100 Archibald Barnes 98 John Gamble 95 David Ray 86 Danny Byers 79 Ryan Hamilton 66 Jay Chesley 66 Lee Nalley 65 Robert Hines 63 Larry Frank 59 OREN BURKS 59 Lamont Turner
Opponent Year vs. Presbyterian 2012 vs. Tennessee 2011 vs. Citadel 1966 vs. Tulane 1958 vs. Tennessee 1953 vs. Ole Miss 2008 vs. Ole Miss 1974 vs. Marshall 1948 vs. Middle Tenn. 1951 vs. Virginia 1953 vs. Middle Tenn. 2016 vs. Georgia 1999
Most Single-Season Interceptions T-1. T-1. T-3. T-3. T-3. T-6. T-6. T-6. T-6. T-10. T-10. T-10. T-10. T-10. T-10. T-10. T-10. T-10. T-10.
Player Leonard Coleman, 1982 Scott Wingfield, 1973 Casey Hayward, 2011 Ed Oaks, 1975 Donald Gleisner, 1952 Casey Hayward, 2010 D.J. Moore, 2008 D.J. Moore, 2007 David Malone, 1964 Kenny Ladler, 2013 Myron Lewis, 2008 Chris Donnelly, 1989 Manuel Young, 1984 Jay Chesley, 1974 Ken Stone, 1971 Christie Hauck, 1969 Neal Smith, 1968 Russ Morris, 1959 Donald Gleisner, 1951
Player Leonard Coleman, 1980-83 Casey Hayward, 2008-11 D.J. Moore, 2006-08 Ken Stone, 1970-72 Donald Gleisner, 1950-52 Corey Chavous, 1994-97 Reshard Langford, 2005-08 Manuel Young, 1980-84 Christie Hauck, 1967-69 Myron Lewis, 2006-09 Jimmy Williams, 1997-2000 Robert Davis, 1990-93 Ed Oaks, 1973-75 Neal Smith, 1967-69
No. Yards Avg. TDs 8 101 12.6 0 8 63 7.9 0 7 107 15.3 1 7 117 16.7 0 7 51 7.3 0 6 13 2.2 0 6 56 9.3 0 6 53 8.8 1 6 20 3.3 0 5 61 12.2 0 5 -3 -0.6 0 5 26 5.2 0 5 26 5.2 0 5 121 24.2 2 5 49 9.8 0 5 38 7.6 1 5 37 7.1 0 5 40 8.0 0 5 84 16.8 0
No. Yards Avg. TDs 15 212 14.1 1 15 222 14.8 1 13 109 8.4 1 13 117 9.0 0 13 147 10.9 0 12 5 0.4 0 11 216 19.6 1 11 43 3.9 0 11 91 8.3 1 10 71 7.1 0 10 158 15.8 0 10 229 22.9 1 10 160 16.0 0 10 77 7.7 1
CASEY HAYWARD
Hayward intercepted seven passes as a senior in 2011, including two in his final appearance as a Commodore. He shares the team record with 15 career interceptions.
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An eventual first round pick of the Indianapolis Colts, Coleman shares the team's singleseason mark with eight INTs and career mark with 15 picks.
INTERCEPTION RETURNS FOR TOUCHDOWN Date
Most Career Interceptions T-1. T-1. T-3. T-3. T-3. 6. T-7. T-7. T-7. T-10. T-10. T-10. T-10. T-10.
LEONARD COLEMAN
11/14/2015 9/27/2014 9/15/2012 10/27/2012 9/3/2011 9/3/2011 9/10/2011 9/17/2011 11/19/2011 9/18/2010 11/22/2008 9/20/2008 9/29/2007 9/23/2006 10/22/2005 10/9/2004 9/6/2003 10/16/1999 11/2/1996 11/6/1993 11/7/1992 9/14/1991 10/13/1984 9/22/1984 10/15/1983 9/13/1975 11/16/1974 10/26/1974 11/25/1972 9/25/1971 10/19/1968 10/29/1966 9/17/1966 10/16/1965 11/9/1957 11/28/1953 10/24/1953 11/13/1948
Defender
OREN BURKS Darrius Sims Trey Wilson Trey Wilson Trey Wilson Trey Wilson Casey Hayward Trey Wilson Archibald Barnes Eddie Foster Reshard Langford Ryan Hamilton D.J. Moore Marcus Buggs Cheron Thompson Dominique Morris Dominique Morris Lamont Turner Antony Jordan Robert Davis Brad Brown Rico Francis Armando Fitz Tim Johnson Leonard Coleman Tate Rich Jay Chesley Jay Chesley Tommy Tompkins Doug Nettles John Burns Chip Healy John Gamble Sid Ransom Phil King Danny Byers Laurence Frank Lee Nalley
Opponent Yards
Kentucky 30 Kentucky 13 Presbyterian 100 UMass 17 Elon 21 Elon 21 Connecticut 50 Ole Miss 52 Tennessee 100 Ole Miss 21 Tennessee 42 Ole Miss 79 Eastern Michigan 24 Tennessee State 0 South Carolina 29 Rutgers 29 Chattanooga 47 Georgia 59 Alabama-Birmingham 41 Kentucky 45 Kentucky 13 SMU 31 LSU 32 Kansas 48 Georgia 29 Chattanooga 35 Tulane 23 Ole Miss 66 Tampa 44 Mississippi State 28 Georgia 29 Tulane 35 Citadel 98 Virginia Tech 32 Kentucky 54 Tennessee 86 Virginia 63 Marshall 66
MISCELLANEOUS INTERCEPTION RECORDS INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-GAME INTERCEPTIONS
Most Passes Intercepted (3) Ryan Hamilton, at Ole Miss, 2008; Chris Donnelly, vs. Memphis, 1989; Leonard Coleman, vs. Chattanooga, 1980; John Chandler, vs. Memphis, 1979; Scott Wingfield, vs. Virginia, 1973
INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-SEASON INTERCEPTIONS Most Yards on INT Returns Most TDs on INT Returns
(128) Archibald Barnes, 2011 (2) Jay Chesley, 1974; Trey Wilson, 2011 & 2012
INDIVIDUAL CAREER INTERCEPTIONS Most Yards Returned Most INTs Returned for TDs
(229) Robert Davis, 1990-93 (4) Trey Wilson, 2009-12
TEAM SINGLE-GAME INTERCEPTIONS Most Passes Intercepted Most Yards Returned
(7) Auburn, 1948 (128) Tennessee, 2011
TEAM SINGLE-SEASON INTERCEPTIONS Most Passes Intercepted Most Yards Returned Most TDs off INT Returns
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(24) 1948, 1982 (406) 2011 (4) 2011
DEFENSIVE RECORDS ANDREW COLEMAN
Known as the "Secretary of Defense," Coleman set a Commodore all-time record with 458 tackles during a career from 1978-81.
FUMBLE RETURNS FOR TOUCHDOWN Date 10/8/2016 9/13/2014 8/28/2014 11/31/2008 11/3/2007 11/6/2004 10/9/1999 10/2/1999 10/11/1997 11/9/1996 9/2/1995 10/15/1994 10/19/1991 10/22/1988 9/22/1984 10/9/1982 11/29/1969 11/1/1969 10/18/1969 11/21/1953 9/22/1951
Player Opponent Yards TAUREAN FERGUSON Kentucky 20 Adam Butler UMass 0 OREN BURKS Ole Miss 0 Sean Richardson Boston College (Music City Bowl) 0 Darlron Spead Florida 36 Moses Osemwegie Florida 0 Nate Morrow Citadel 65 Jamie Winborn Mississippi State 26 Jay Stallworth Northern Illinois 43 Jamie Duncan Florida 31 Eric Vance Alabama 37 Robert Sheffield Georgia 2 Corey Harris Georgia 51 Steve Law Ole Miss 46 Steve McCoy Kansas 0 Rob Monaco Florida 0 Christie Hauck Tennessee 1 Christie Hauck Tulane 70 Allan Spear Georgia 1 James Cunningham MTSU 0 Bob Hines MTSU 66
LONGEST FUMBLE RETURNS FOR TOUCHDOWN Yards 70 66 65 51 46 43 37 31 26 26
Player Jay Chesley Bob Hines Nate Morrow Corey Harris Steve Law Jay Stallworth Eric Vance Jamie Duncan Jamie Winborn Darlron Spead
Opponent Tulane MTSU Citadel Georgia Ole Miss Northern Illinois Alabama Florida Mississippi State Florida
Date 11/16/1974 9/22/1951 10/9/1999 10/5/1991 10/22/1988 10/11/1997 9/2/1995 11/9/1996 10/2/1999 11/3/2007
ROBERT DAVIS
Davis twice topped the Commodore secondary in passes defended, and ranks second all-time with 36 pass breakups.
INDIVIDUAL DEFENSIVE RECORDS SINGLE GAME Most Tackles Tackles for Loss
(37) Chris Gaines, vs. Tulane, 1987 (5.0) Stephen Weatherly, 2014
SINGLE SEASON
Total Tackles (214) Chris Gaines, 1987 Tackles for Loss (23) Jamie Winborn, 1999 Quarterback Sacks (since 1984) (12) Alan Young, 1993 Forced Fumbles (5) Kenny Ladler, 2013; Jamie Duncan, 1996; Shelton Quarles, 1991 Fumble Recoveries (5) Reginald Calvin, 1977 Interceptions (8) Leonard Coleman, 1982; Scott Wingfield, 1973 Defensed Passes (18) Andre Hal, 2013
CAREER
Total Tackles Tackles for Loss Forced Fumbles Fumble Recoveries Interceptions Defensed Passes Quarterback Sacks (since 1984)
(458) Andrew Coleman (45) Jamie Winborn (8) Tim Fugger; Chris Marve (7) Zach Cunningham (15) Casey Hayward; Leonard Coleman (46) Casey Hayward (21.5) Alan Young
TEAM SINGLE-GAME RECORDS Fewest Rush Attempts Allowed (16) vs. Georgia 1994; Davidson, 1969 Fewest Net Rushing Yards Allowed (-15) vs. Louisville, 1941 Fewest Pass Attempts Allowed (1) vs. Tennessee, 1951 Fewest Pass Completions Allowed (0) vs. Tenn. Tech, 1941 & 1947; Maryland, 1948; Ole Miss, 1950; Missouri, 1957 Lowest Pct. Comp (min. 10 attempts) .000 (0 for 12) vs. Maryland, 1948 Fewest Plays Allowed (37) vs. Chattanooga, 1950 Fewest Total Yards Allowed (14) vs. Tenn. Tech, 1941 Most Times Opponents Forced to Punt (13) Florida, 1958; North Carolina State, 1946; Miami, 1952 Lowest Avg. Per Opponent Punt (min. 5) 21.6, vs. MTSU, 1951 Fewest Total First Downs Allowed (2) vs. Tenn. Tech, 1941; Louisville, 1941 Most Opponent Fumbles (9) Ole Miss, 1949; Georgia Tech, 1951 Ole Miss, 1951 Most Fumbles Lost by Opponent (7) Ole Miss, 1951 Most First Downs (40) vs. Davidson, 1969, (27 rush, 13 pass) Most First Downs by Rushing (27) vs. Davidson, 1969 Most First Downs by Passing (20) vs. Tennessee, 1981 Most Penalties Assessed (15) vs. Washington & Lee, 1952 Most Yards Penalized (149) vs. Auburn, 1950 Most Fumbles (8) vs. Tenn. Tech, 1946; LSU, 1949; Tennessee, 1952; Ole Miss, 1979 Most Fumbles Lost (7) vs. Ole Miss, 1979
MISCELLANEOUS TEAM SEASON RECORDS Most First Downs Most Penalties (by Vanderbilt) Most Yards Penalized Most Fumbles Most Fumbles Lost
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(258) 2005 (81) 2011 (708) 1950 (41) 1979 (25) 1979
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YEARLY STATISTICS YEARLY VANDERBILT OFFENSIVE STATS
First Rushing Rushing Passing Passing Passing Total Total T otal Avg. Downs Att.-Yds. Yds./Avg. Att./Com./INT Yards Yds./Avg. Off. Off./Avg Pts. Pts.
2016 253 497-2138 2015 182 495-1856 2014 193 383-1316 2013 245 504-1807 2012 246 524-2162 2011 223 497-2138 2010 180 421-1666 2009 194 451-1920 2008 192 471-1737 2007 229 481-1802 2006 212 385-1795 2005 258 361-1266 2004 209 439-1634 2003 239 477-1740 2002 198 481-2082 2001 201 367-1475 2000 193 338-1062 1999 185 402-1270 1998 161 402-1284 1997 163 427-1430 1996 129 371-759 1995 150 433-1329 1994 195 533-2494 1993 152 565-2149 1992 177 578-2435 1991 198 611-2597 1990 229 538-2498 1989 179 363-768 1988 232 454-1509 1987 237 544-2206 1986 212 444-1544 1985 216 376-1014 1984 234 368-1155 1983 220 319-816 1982 198 348-848 1981 224 349-908 1980 165 NA-1908 1979 187 522-2234 1978 162 579-1892 1977 149 NA-1175 1976 159 515-1350 1975 144 507-1406 1974 233 NA-2865 1973 196 529-1766 1972 158 486-1497 1971 166 559-1798 1970 176 494-1441 1969 195 471-1689 1968 161 NA-1304 1967 148 396-780 1966 103 415-762 1965 113 508-1272 1964 128 441-1189 1963 101 419-1163 1962 122 NA-958 1961 118 408-1253 1960 120 396-1274 1959 121 468-1649 1958 126 415-1403 1957 146 459-1739 1956 129 489-1905 1955 155 567-2323 1954 122 384-1368 1953 130 390-1562 1952 141 NA-1422 1951 145 437-1283 1950 164 468-1928 1949 141 NA-1701 1948 141 533-2367 1947 133 456-1833 1946 102 NA-1467
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164.5 154.7 109.7 139.0 166.3 164.5 138.8 160.0 133.6 150.2 149.6 115.1 148.5 145.0 173.5 134.1 96.5 115.5 116.7 130.0 69.0 120.8 226.7 195.4 221.4 236.1 227.1 69.8 137.2 200.5 140.4 92.2 105.0 74.2 77.1 82.5 173.5 203.1 172.0 106.8 122.7 127.7 260.5 160.5 136.1 163.5 131.0 168.9 130.4 78.0 76.2 127.2 118.9 116.3 95.8 125.3 127.4 164.9 140.3 173.9 190.5 258.1 152.0 156.2 142.2 116.6 175.3 170.1 215.2 183.3 163.0
392-210-11 376-192-16 357-180-19 376-243-16 350-207-5 346-179-18 360-169-11 352-170-10 319-157-12 355-193-12 337-187-14 467-274-9 285-169-5 347-196-15 257-128-12 377-195-11 373-194-15 318-163-17 326-151-20 296-132-10 292-122-12 259-116-15 208-88-9 157-55-13 177-80-9 149-74-12 233-116-9 421-201-17 370-202-15 256-153-11 321-155-23 384-213-15 437-246-16 519-296-31 454-252-14 476-269-20 209-89-17 239-131-19 207-90-15 283-137-13 232-105-14 211-84-21 212-119-13 256-141-6 254-90-30 179-71-12 280-125-16 267-139-22 239-123-21 259-143-15 219-82-13 136-56-16 186-76-11 149-61-13 229-96-19 172-63-19 196-76-14 128-60-7 155-70-11 134-58-15 114-48-12 110-39-10 163-65-15 150-62-20 165-75-13 230-113-12 186-79-20 186-77-18 110-49-8 146-51-11 94-37-9
2486 2062 2149 2958 2774 2270 1913 1756 1594 2117 2417 3086 2049 2485 1669 2647 2466 2222 1660 1600 1482 1205 1004 546 1147 1127 1594 2316 2652 2123 2076 2644 2920 3299 2837 3036 1175 1532 1177 1683 1589 965 1676 1584 1351 852 1524 1702 1415 1787 906 601 896 734 1101 733 813 782 913 776 641 626 970 793 1039 1659 1628 1253 940 910 503
191.2 171.8 179.1 227.5 213.4 174.6 159.4 146.3 122.6 176.4 201.4 280.5 186.3 207.1 139.1 240.6 224.2 202.0 150.9 145.5 134.7 109.5 92.3 49.6 104.3 102.5 144.9 210.5 241.1 193.0 188.7 240.3 265.5 299.9 257.9 276.0 106.8 139.2 107.0 153.0 144.5 87.7 152.4 144.0 122.8 77.5 138.5 170.2 141.5 178.7 90.6 60.1 89.6 73.4 110.1 73.3 81.3 78.2 91.3 77.6 64.1 69.6 107.8 79.3 103.9 150.8 148.0 125.3 85.5 91.0 55.9
4624 355.7 3918 326.5 3465 288.8 4765 366.5 4936 379.7 4408 339.1 3579 298.2 3676 306.3 3331 256.2 3919 326.6 4212 351.0 4352 395.6 3683 334.8 4225 352.1 3751 312.6 4122 374.7 3528 320.7 3492 317.5 2944 267.6 3030 275.5 2241 203.7 2534 230.4 3498 318.0 2695 245.0 3582 325.6 3724 338.5 4092 372.0 3084 280.4 4161 378.3 4329 393.5 3620 329.1 3658 332.5 4075 370.5 4115 374.1 3685 335.0 3944 358.5 3083 280.3 3766 342.4 3069 279.0 2858 259.8 2939 267.2 2370 215.5 4541 412.8 3350 304.5 2848 258.9 2650 240.9 2965 269.5 3401 340.1 2719 271.9 2547 254.7 1668 166.8 1873 187.3 2085 208.5 1897 189.7 2059 205.9 1986 198.6 2087 208.7 2431 243.1 2316 231.6 2515 251.5 2546 254.6 2949 327.7 2338 259.8 2355 235.5 2461 246.1 2942 267.5 3556 323.3 2954 295.4 3307 300.6 2743 274.3 1970 218.9
299 23.0 182 15.2 206 17.2 391 30.1 390 30.0 347 26.7 203 16.9 196 16.3 249 19.2 260 21.7 264 22.0 299 27.2 212 19.3 235 19.6 221 18.4 226 20.5 193 17.5 252 22.9 142 12.9 138 12.5 122 11.1 122 11.1 203 18.5 137 12.5 224 20.4 205 18.6 227 20.6 162 14.7 202 18.4 286 26.0 193 17.5 166 15.1 276 25.1 183 16.6 293 24.4 211 19.2 140 12.7 179 16.3 164 14.9 141 12.8 131 11.9 119 10.8 313 26.1 181 16.5 139 12.6 137 12.5 201 18.3 242 24.2 163 16.3 164 16.4 72 7.2 85 8.5 79 7.9 73 7.3 62 6.2 95 9.5 74 7.4 138 13.8 131 13.1 113 11.3 147 14.7 240 21.8 134 14.9 131 13.1 151 15.1 201 18.3 252 22.9 177 17.7 328 29.8 182 18.2 108 12.0
YEARLY OPPONENTS OFFENSIVE STATS
First Rushing Rushing Passing Passing Passing Total Total Total Avg. Downs Att./Yds. Yds./Avg. Att./Com./INT Yards Yds./Avg. Off. Off./Avg. Pts. Pts.
2016 266 455-2126 2015 206 427-1718 2014 263 498-2205 2013 260 460-1922 2012 236 482-1848 2011 281 473-1697 2010 239 519-2316 2009 220 540-2374 2008 229 491-1881 2007 215 412-1538 2006 219 453-1872 2005 217 416-1869 2004 228 446-2139 2003 242 506-2169 2002 261 491-2239 2001 273 469-2226 2000 219 422-1961 1999 170 430-1491 1998 242 453-1928 1997 160 415-1169 1996 194 473-1665 1995 219 429-1521 1994 228 444-1864 1993 201 397-1453 1992 190 428-1775 1991 197 449-2286 1990 272 557-3153 1989 203 524-2095 1988 227 488-2076 1987 236 508-2428 1986 223 552-2742 1985 249 491-2078 1984 223 506-1835 1983 203 506-2099 1982 220 574-2147 1981 225 609-2405 1980 233 NA-2737 1979 245 644-3376 1978 247 659-3343 1977 196 NA-2514 1976 199 631-2832 1975 181 595-2321 1974 163 NA-1921 1973 190 549-2375 1972 184 635-2530 1971 180 559-2266 1970 191 582-2137 1969 188 480-2124 1968 152 NA-1408 1967 186 536-2090 1966 168 413-1687 1965 112 440-1366 1964 144 440-1422 1963 127 428-1491 1962 159 NA-2052 1961 156 496-2242 1960 150 471-1889 1959 123 462-1367 1958 131 478-1472 1957 135 516-1776 1956 121 491-1663 1955 128 466-1296 1954 125 419-1675 1953 183 431-1986 1952 131 NA-1818 1951 164 646-2349 1950 177 512-2122 1949 122 NA-1767 1948 107 426-993 1947 114 NA-1353 1946 83 NA-1024
163.5 143.2 183.8 147.8 142.2 130.5 193.0 197.8 144.7 128.2 156.0 169.9 194.5 180.8 186.6 202.4 178.3 135.5 175.3 106.3 151.4 138.3 169.5 132.1 161.4 207.8 286.6 190.5 188.7 220.7 249.3 188.9 166.8 190.8 195.2 218.6 248.8 306.9 303.9 228.5 257.5 211.0 174.6 215.9 230.0 206.0 194.3 212.4 140.8 209.0 168.7 136.6 142.2 149.1 205.2 224.2 188.9 136.7 147.2 177.6 166.3 144.0 186.1 198.6 181.8 213.5 192.9 176.7 90.3 135.3 113.8
444-271-5 387-213-6 346-215-6 449-272-18 432-232-11 398-216-19 349-221-9 305-171-12 362-193-20 367-217-16 293-176-14 326-188-8 304-198-9 328-184-10 337-216-6 333-213-9 343-182-11 276-152-6 348-214-13 279-155-8 313-166-11 345-210-10 305-169-11 318-174-13 288-148-13 248-138-8 233-132-8 265-130-19 299-174-11 248-146-13 198-122-6 347-199-10 332-188-14 273-156-12 308-164-24 203-115-6 224-118-9 183-103-10 177-84-7 188-91-11 155-72-9 204-88-14 NA-NA-16 189-86-15 164-61-11 196-87-13 207-108-14 267-129-23 259-117-15 197-107-14 209-104-14 152-78-14 163-83-13 154-68-9 140-74-9 154-70-10 146-74-10 165-62-18 151-76-16 103-47-11 129-54-12 125-54-9 121-60-8 185-101-13 152-58-20 125-53-18 197-80-19 153-63-11 207-88-24 168-65-17 151-41-11
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3180 2488 2620 2690 2493 2499 2715 1979 2274 2365 2360 2462 2288 2393 2630 3155 2339 1980 2925 1857 1834 2517 2332 2423 1852 1768 2013 1947 2132 2051 1767 2648 2315 2122 1781 1770 1708 1410 1284 1212 892 986 1216 1285 882 1035 1326 1637 1293 1554 1301 849 1021 834 1043 865 865 925 763 596 679 702 892 1455 703 861 1298 985 1051 788 558
244.6 207.3 218.3 206.9 191.8 192.2 226.2 164.9 174.9 197.1 196.7 223.8 208.0 199.4 219.2 286.8 212.6 180.0 265.9 168.8 166.7 228.8 212.0 220.3 168.4 160.7 183.0 177.0 193.8 186.5 160.6 240.7 210.5 192.9 161.9 160.9 155.3 128.2 116.7 110.2 81.1 89.6 110.5 116.8 80.2 94.1 120.5 163.7 129.3 155.4 130.1 84.9 102.1 83.4 104.3 86.5 86.5 92.5 76.3 59.6 67.9 78.0 99.1 145.5 70.3 78.3 118.0 98.5 95.5 78.8 62.0
5306 408.2 4206 350.5 4825 402.1 4612 354.8 4341 333.9 4196 322.8 5031 419.2 4353 362.8 4155 319.6 3903 325.2 4232 352.7 4331 393.7 4427 402.5 4562 380.2 4869 405.8 5381 489.2 4300 390.9 3471 315.5 4853 441.2 3026 275.1 3499 318.1 4038 367.1 4196 381.5 3876 352.4 3627 329.7 4054 368.5 5166 469.6 4042 367.5 4208 382.5 4479 407.2 4509 410.0 4726 429.6 4150 377.3 4221 383.7 3928 357.1 4175 379.5 4445 404.1 4786 435.1 4627 420.6 3726 338.7 3724 338.5 3307 300.6 3137 285.1 3660 332.7 3412 310.2 3301 300.1 3643 331.2 3761 376.1 2701 270.1 3644 364.4 2988 298.8 2215 221.5 2443 244.3 2345 234.5 3094 309.4 3107 310.7 2754 275.4 2292 229.2 2235 223.5 2372 237.2 2342 234.2 1998 222.0 2567 285.2 3441 344.1 2521 252.1 3210 291.8 3420 310.9 2752 275.2 2044 185.8 2147 214.7 1582 175.8
312 24.0 252 21.0 399 33.2 320 24.6 243 18.7 281 21.6 374 31.2 280 23.3 255 19.6 271 22.6 284 23.7 321 29.2 286 26.0 358 29.8 368 30.6 402 36.5 273 24.8 256 23.3 369 33.5 204 18.5 234 21.3 281 25.5 277 25.2 290 26.4 277 25.2 267 24.3 457 41.5 265 24.1 277 25.2 355 32.3 347 31.5 308 28.0 277 25.2 274 24.9 242 20.2 281 25.5 352 32.0 418 38.1 418 38.1 276 25.1 282 25.6 200 18.2 199 16.6 262 23.8 243 22.1 208 18.9 213 19.4 264 26.4 147 14.7 241 24.1 237 23.7 180 18.0 122 12.2 146 14.6 215 21.5 220 22.0 193 19.3 106 10.6 71 7.1 118 11.8 113 11.3 86 7.8 169 18.8 258 25.8 199 19.9 195 17.7 216 19.6 183 18.3 73 6.6 85 8.5 43 4.8
YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORDS Year
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Head Coach
1890 1891 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953
1 3 4 6 7 5 3 6 1 7 4 6 8 6 9 7 8 5 7 7 8 8 8 5 2 9 7 5 4 5 5 7 8 5 6 6 8 8 8 7 8 5 6 4 6 7 3 7 6 2 3 8 6 5 3 3 5 6 8 5 7 6 3 3
- - - - - 1 2 1 - - 1 1 - 1 - - - 1 1 - 1 - 1 - - - 1 - - 2 1 1 1 1 1 - - 2 - - - - 2 3 - - 1 - - 1 1 - - - 1 - - - 1 - - - 2 -
Elliott H. Jones Elliott H. Jones Elliott H. Jones W.J. Keller Henry Thornton C.L. Upton R.G. Acton R.G. Acton R.G. Acton J.L. Crane J.L. Crane W.H. Watkins W.H. Watkins J.H. Henry Dan McGugin Dan McGugin Dan McGugin Dan McGugin Dan McGugin Dan McGugin Dan McGugin Dan McGugin Dan McGugin Dan McGugin Dan McGugin Dan McGugin Dan McGugin Dan McGugin Ray Morrison Dan McGugin Dan McGugin Dan McGugin Dan McGugin Dan McGugin Dan McGugin Dan McGugin Dan McGugin Dan McGugin Dan McGugin Dan McGugin Dan McGugin Dan McGugin Dan McGugin Dan McGugin Dan McGugin Ray Morrison Ray Morrison Ray Morrison Ray Morrison Ray Morrison Red Sanders Red Sanders Red Sanders E.H. Alley Doby Bartling Doby Bartling Red Sanders Red Sanders Red Sanders Bill Edwards Bill Edwards Bill Edwards Bill Edwards Art Guepe
0 1 4 1 1 3 2 0 5 2 4 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 2 3 0 1 1 3 6 1 1 3 2 1 3 0 0 2 3 3 1 1 2 2 2 4 1 3 3 3 5 2 3 7 6 2 4 0 0 6 4 4 2 5 4 5 5 7
Year
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T
Head Coach
1954 2 7 - Art Guepe 1955 8 3 - Art Guepe 1956 5 5 - Art Guepe 1957 5 3 2 Art Guepe 1958 5 2 3 Art Guepe 1959 5 3 2 Art Guepe 1960 3 7 - Art Guepe 1961 2 8 - Art Guepe 1962 1 9 - Art Guepe 1963 1 7 2 Jack Green 1964 3 6 1 Jack Green 1965 2 7 1 Jack Green 1966 1 9 - Jack Green 1967 2 7 1 Bill Pace 1968 5 4 1 Bill Pace 1969 4 6 - Bill Pace 1970 4 7 - Bill Pace 1971 4 6 1 Bill Pace 1972 3 8 - Bill Pace 1973 5 6 - Steve Sloan 1974 7 3 2 Steve Sloan 1975 7 4 - Fred Pancoast 1976 2 9 - Fred Pancoast 1977 2 9 - Fred Pancoast 1978 2 9 - Fred Pancoast 1979 1 10 - George MacIntyre 1980 2 9 - George MacIntyre 1981 4 7 - George MacIntyre 1982 8 4 - George MacIntyre 1983 2 9 - George MacIntyre 1984 5 6 - George MacIntyre 1985 3 7 1 George MacIntyre 1986 1 10 - Watson Brown 1987 4 7 - Watson Brown 1988 3 8 - Watson Brown 1989 1 10 - Watson Brown 1990 1 10 - Watson Brown 1991 5 6 - Gerry DiNardo 1992 4 7 - Gerry DiNardo 1993 5 6 - Gerry DiNardo 1994 5 6 - Gerry DiNardo 1995 2 9 - Rod Dowhower 1996 2 9 - Rod Dowhower 1997 3 8 - Woody Widenhofer 1998 2 9 - Woody Widenhofer 1999 5 6 - Woody Widenhofer 2000 3 8 - Woody Widenhofer 2001 2 9 - Woody Widenhofer 2002 2 10 - Bobby Johnson 2003 2 10 - Bobby Johnson 2004 2 9 - Bobby Johnson 2005 5 6 - Bobby Johnson 2006 4 8 - Bobby Johnson 2007 5 7 - Bobby Johnson 2008 7 6 - Bobby Johnson 2009 2 10 - Bobby Johnson 2010 2 10 - Robbie Caldwell 2011 6 7 - James Franklin 2012 9 4 - James Franklin 2013 9 4 - James Franklin 2014 3 9 - Derek Mason 2015 4 8 - Derek Mason 2016 6 7 - Derek Mason Vanderbilt All-time Record 594-607-50
MCGUGIN
A native of Iowa and Michigan graduate, Dan McGugin coached Vanderbilt for three decades, compiling a 197-55-19 overall record. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.
ALL-TIME COACHING RECORDS Head Coach
Elliott H. Jones W.J. Keller Henry Thornton C.L. Upton R.G. Acton J.L. Crane W.H. Watkins J.H. Henry Dan McGugin* Ray Morrison Red Sanders** E.H. Alley Doby Bartling Bill Edwards Art Guepe Jack Green Bill Pace Steve Sloan Fred Pancoast George MacIntyre Watson Brown Gerry DiNardo Rod Dowhower Woody Widenhofer Bobby Johnson Robbie Caldwell James Franklin Derek Mason
Years
1890-92 1893 1894 1895 1896-98 1899-1900 1901-02 1903 1904-34 1918/35-39 1940-48 1943 1944-45 1949-52 1953-62 1963-66 1967-72 1973-74 1975-78 1979-85 1986-90 1991-94 1995-96 1997-2001 2002-09 2010 2011-13 2014-
W
8 6 7 5 10 11 14 6 197 29 36 5 6 21 39 7 22 12 13 25 10 19 4 15 29 2 24 13
L T
5 1 - 1 - 3 1 7 3 6 1 2 1 1 55 19 22 2 22 2 0 6 1 19 2 54 7 29 4 38 3 9 2 31 - 52 1 45 25 18 40 66 10 15 24 -
TOTALS 127 594 607 50 * Coach McGugin missed the 1918 season on military duty during World War I.
** Coach Sanders missed the 1943-45 seasons on military duty during World War II.
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SANDERS
Red Sanders returned to his alma mater in 1940, leading Vanderbilt to a 36-22-2 record before moving to UCLA. Sanders is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.
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YEARLY RESULTS 1890 (1-0) Coach: Elliott H. Jones Captain: Elliott H. Jones 11/27 Nashville* W 40-0 1891 (3-1) Coach: Elliott H. Jones Captain: Elliott Jones 11/7 Sewanee W 22-0 11/14 Washington (Mo.)* L 6-24 11/26 Sewanee* W 26-4 12/4 Washington (Mo.) W 4-0 1892 (4-4) Coach: Elliott H. Jones Captain: Elliott H. Jones 10/15 Sewanee L 4-22 10/21 Tennessee* W 22-4 10/28 Nashville* W 40-0 11/5 Washington (Mo.)* L 4-14 11/12 Sewanee* L 14-28 11/17 Tennessee W 10-0 11/19 Georgia Tech W 20-10 11/24 North Carolina* L 0-24 1893 (6-1) Coach: W.J. Keller Captain: W.J. Keller --- Memphis* W 68-0 --- Sewanee W 10-8 11/6 Auburn L 10-30 11/12 Georgia* W 35-0 11/19 Louisville W 36-12 11/23 Sewanee* W 10-0 12/1 Central (Ky.)* W 12-0 1894 (7-1) Coach: Henry Thornton Captain: W.J. Keller 10/6 Memphis W 64-0 10/20 Centre* W 6-0 10/27 Louisville L 8-10 11/4 Auburn W 20-4 11/10 Mississippi* W 40-0 11/21 Central (Ky.)* W 34-6 11/24 Cumberland W 62-0 11/29 Sewanee* W 12-0 1895 (5-3-1) Coach: C.L. Upton Captain: W.P. Connell 10/12 Missouri L 0-16 10/19 Central (Ky.) W 10-0 10/26 North Carolina* L 0-12 11/2 Centre* T 0-0 11/7 Auburn W 9-6 11/12 Nashville AC W 20-4 11/16 Virginia L 4-6 11/23 Georgia W 6-0 11/28 Sewanee W 18-6 1896 (3-2-2) Coach: R.G. Acton Captain: W.P. Connell 10/10 Kentucky* W 6-0 10/17 Centre L 0-46
Nov. 27, 1890
On Thanksgiving, Vanderbilt plays its first game, topping nearby Peabody Normal School. Elliott Jones was coach and captain.
Nov. 7, 1891
10/24 --- --- --- 11/27
Central (Ky.)* Missouri Southwestern Nashville* Sewanee
1897 (6-0-1) Coach: R.G. Acton Captain: H.M. Boogher Kentucky State W 24-0 Central (Ky.)* W 14-0 10/19 VMI* W 12-0 10/30 Kentucky W 50-0 --- North Carolina W 31-0 11/26 Sewanee* W 10-0 12/7 Virginia* T 0-0 1898 (1-5) Coach: R.G. Acton Captain: Joe Goodson 10/22 Cincinnati* L 0-10 10/29 Georgia L 0-4 11/5 Nashville* W 5-0 11/12 Virginia L 0-18 11/19 Central (Ky.)* L 0-10 11/25 Sewanee* L 4-19 1899 (7-2) Coach: J.L. Crane Captain: Walter H. Simmons 10/6 Cumberland W 32-0 10/13 Miami (Ohio)* W 12-0 10/20 Cincinnati* L 0-6 10/30 Indiana* L 0-20 11/4 Mississippi W 11-0 11/11 Bethel* W 22-0 11/18 Texas* W 6-0 11/25 Central (Ky.)* W 21-16 Nashville W 5-0 1900 (4-4-1) Coach: J.L. Crane Captain: J.F.H. Barbee 10/6 Mississippi* W 6-0 10/13 Texas L 0-22 10/22 Tennessee* T 0-0 --- Centre* L 0-11 11/3 North Carolina* L 0-48 --- Central (Ky.)* W 27-0 --- Sewanee* L 10-11 --- Bethel* W 29-0 11/29 Nashville* W 18-0 1901 (6-1-1) Coach: W.H. Watkins Captain: John E. Edgerton 10/5 Kentucky* W 22-0 10/12 Central (Ky.)* W 25-0 10/19 Georgia* W 47-0 10/26 Auburn W 44-0 11/2 Washington (Mo.) L 11-12 11/9 Tennessee* W 22-0 11/16 Sewanee* T 0-0 11/28 Nashville W 10-0
Dec. 7, 1897
After ending the season 6-0 and unscored upon, Vanderbilt agrees to host Virginia for the Southern Championship. The teams play to a classic 0-0 tie in front of 2,500 fans.
Vanderbilt and Sewanee, charter members of the Southern Intercollegiate Conference, play their first game. The rivalry, typically reserved for Thanksgiving Day, continues into WWII. Vanderbilt owned a 40-8-4 advantage.
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T 0-0 L 6-26 W 36-0 T 0-0 W 10-4
1902 (8-1) Coach: W.H. Watkins Captain: H.W. Davis 9/27 Cumberland W 45-0 10/11 Mississippi W 29-0 10/18 Central (Ky.) W 24-17 10/25 Tennessee* W 12-5 11/1 Washington (Mo.)* W 33-12 11/8 Kentucky* W 16-5 11/15 Tulane W 23-5 11/17 LSU* W 27-5 11/27 Sewanee* L 5-11 1903 (6-1-1) Coach: J.H. Henry Captain: Frank Kyle 10/3 Cumberland* L 0-6 10/10 Alabama* W 30-0 10/17 Tennessee* W 40-0 10/24 Mississippi W 33-0 10/31 Georgia W 33-0 11/7 Texas T 5-5 11/14 Washington (Mo.)* W 41-0 11/21 Sewanee* W 10-5 1904 (9-0) Coach: Dan McGugin Captain: Thomas B. Graham 10/1 Mississippi State* W 61-0 10/8 Georgetown (Ky.)* W 66-0 10/15 Mississippi* W 69-0 10/22 Missouri Mines* W 29-4 10/29 Central (Ky.) W 97-0 11/5 Tennessee* W 22-0 11/12 Nashville* W 81-0 11/19 Centre W 22-0 11/24 Sewanee* W 27-0 1905 (7-1) Coach: Dan McGugin Captain: Innis Brown 9/30 Maryville* W 97-0 10/7 Alabama* W 34-0 10/14 Michigan L 0-18 10/21 Tennessee* W 45-0 10/28 Texas* W 33-0 11/4 Auburn* W 54-0 11/18 Clemson* W 41-0 11/30 Sewanee* W 68-4 1906 (8-1) Coach: Dan McGugin Captain: Daniel B. Blake Jr. 10/6 Kentucky* W 28-0 10/13 Mississippi* W 29-0 10/20 Alabama* W 78-0 10/27 Texas* W 45-0 10/3 Michigan L 4-10 11/10 Rose Polytechnic* W 33-0 11/17 Georgia Tech W 37-6 11/24 Carlisle* W 4-0 11/23 Sewanee* W 20-0
Scholars in Uniform
1908 (7-2-1) Coach: Dan McGugin Captain: J. Vaughn Blake 9/26 Southwestern* W 11-5 10/3 Maryville* W 32-0 10/10 Rose Polytechnic* W 32-0 10/17 Clemson* W 41-0 10/24 Mississippi* W 29-0 10/31 Michigan L 6-24 11/7 Tennessee* W 16-9 11/14 Ohio State* L 6-17 11/21 Washington (Mo.) W 28-0 11/26 Sewanee* T 6-6 1909 (7-3-0) Coach: Dan McGugin Captain: H.H. Williams 9/25 Southwestern* W 52-0 10/2 Mercer* W 28-5 10/9 Rose Polytechnic* W 28-3 10/16 Alumni* L 0-3 10/23 Auburn* W 17-0 10/30 Mississippi* W 17-0 11/6 Tennessee* W 51-0 11/13 Ohio State L 0-5 11/20 Washington (Mo.) W 12-0 11/25 Sewanee* L 5-16 1910 (8-0-1) Coach: Dan McGugin Captain: W.D. Neely 9/24 Mooney* W 34-0 10/1 Rose Polytechnic* W 23-0 10/8 Castle Heights* W 14-0 10/15 Tennessee* W 18-0 10/22 Yale T 0-0 10/29 Mississippi* W 9-2 11/5 LSU* W 22-0 11/12 Georgia Tech W 23-0 11/24 Sewanee* W 23-6 1911 (8-1) Coach: Dan McGugin Captain: Ray Morrison 9/30 Birmingham So.* W 40-0 10/7 Maryville* W 46-0 10/14 Rose Polytechnic* W 33-0 10/21 Central (Ky.)* W 45-0 10/28 Michigan L 8-9 11/4 Georgia* W 17-0 11/11 Kentucky W 18-0 11/18 Mississippi* W 21-0 12/9 Sewanee* W 31-0
The "Point-A-Minute" Commodores
Two top players on the 1903 squad, John J. Tigert and Bob Blake, became Rhodes scholars after their playing days.
McGugin's first squad in 1904, left, went 9-0, outscoring its opponents by a remarkable 452-4 margin.
Nov. 24, 1906
The famed Carisle Indians fall 4-0 to the Commodores.
The "Commodores"
In 1897, former QB William Beard first applied the "Commodore" nickname as a staffer at the Nashville Banner.
1907 (5-1-1) Coach: Dan McGugin Captain: R.E. Blake 10/5 Kentucky* W 40-0 10/12 Navy T 6-6 10/19 Rose Polytechnic* W 65-10 11/2 Michigan* L 0-8 11/9 Mississippi* W 60-0 11/16 Georgia Tech* W 54-0 11/23 Sewanee* W 17-12
Sept. 17, 1904
One-time Michigan star and law school grad Dan McGugin arrives as Vanderbilt's coach. By the time he retires, McGugin will become a legend of the sport.
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Nov. 7, 1908
Vanderbilt wins its 20th straight versus Southern Conference foes,16-9 over Tennessee.
YEARLY RESULTS 1912 (8-1-1) Coach: Dan McGugin Captain: Lewie Hardage 9/28 Bethel* W 105-0 10/5 Maryville* W 100-3 10/12 Rose Polytechnic* W 54-0 10/19 Georgia W 46-0 10/26 Mississippi* W 24-0 11/2 Virginia* W 13-0 11/9 Harvard L 3-9 11/16 Central (Ky.)* W 23-0 11/23 Auburn T 7-7 11/28 Sewanee* W 16-0 1913 (5-3) Coach: Dan McGugin Captain: Enoch Brown 10/4 Maryville* W 59-0 10/11 Central (Ky.)* W 48-0 10/18 Henderson-Brown* W 33-0 10/25 Michigan L 2-33 11/1 Virginia L 0-34 11/8 Tennessee* W 7-6 11/15 Auburn* L 6-14 11/22 Sewanee* W 63-13 1914 (2-6) Coach: Dan McGugin Captain: Ammie Sikes 10/3 Henderson-Brown* W 42-6 10/10 Michigan L 3-23 10/17 Central (Ky.)* W 59-0 10/24 North Carolina* L 9-10 10/31 Virginia* L 7-20 11/7 Tennessee L 14-16 11/14 Auburn L 0-6 11/21 Sewanee* L 13-14 1915 (9-1) Coach: Dan McGugin Captain: H.R. Cohen 9/25 MTSU* W 51-0 10/2 Southwestern* W 47-0 10/9 Georgetown (Ky.)* W 75-0 10/13 Cumberland* W 60-0 10/16 Henderson-Brown* W 100-0 10/23 Mississippi W 91-0 10/30 Tennessee* W 35-0 11/6 Virginia L 10-35 11/13 Auburn W 17-0 11/28 Sewanee* W 28-3 1916 (7-1-1) Coach: Dan McGugin Captain: Irby R. "Rabbit" Curry 9/30 Southwestern* W 86-0 10/7 Transylvania* W 42-0 10/14 Kentucky W 45-0 10/21 Mississippi* W 35-0 10/28 Virginia* W 27-6 11/4 Rose Polytechnic* W 67-0 11/11 Tennessee L 6-10 11/18 Auburn W 20-9 11/25 Sewanee* T 0-0
1917 (5-3) Coach: Dan McGugin Captain: Alfred T. Adams 10/6 Transylvania* W 41-0 10/13 Chicago L 0-48 10/20 Kentucky* W 5-0 10/27 Howard (Samford)* W 69-0 11/3 Georgia Tech L 0-83 11/10 Alabama W 7-2 11/17 Auburn* L 7-31 11/29 Sewanee* W 13-6 1918 (4-2) Coach: Ray Morrison Captain: Herman Daves 10/19 Camp Greenleaf* L 0-6 10/26 Camp Hancock* L 6-25 11/2 Kentucky* W 33-0 11/9 Tennessee* W 76-0 11/16 Auburn W 21-0 11/28 Sewanee* W 40-0 1919 (5-1-2) Coach: Dan McGugin Captain: Josh Cody 10/4 Union (Tenn.)* W 41-0 10/11 Tennessee* T 3-3 10/18 Georgia Tech L 0-20 10/25 Auburn* W 7-6 11/1 Kentucky* T 0-0 11/8 Alabama* W 16-12 11/15 Virginia* W 10-6 11/27 Sewanee* W 33-21 1920 (5-3-1) Coach: Dan McGugin Captain: John C. Floyd 10/2 Birmingham-So.* W 54-0 10/9 Tennessee W 20-0 10/16 Georgia Tech* L 0-44 10/23 Auburn L 6-56 10/30 Kentucky* W 20-0 11/6 Alabama L 7-14 11/13 MTSU W 34-0 11/20 Virginia* T 7-7 11/27 Sewanee* W 21-3 1921 (7-0-1) Coach: Dan McGugin Captain: W.J. Wade 10/1 MTSU* W 34-0 10/8 Mercer* W 42-0 10/15 Kentucky W 21-14 10/22 Texas W 20-0 10/29 Tennessee* W 14-0 11/5 Alabama W 14-0 11/13 Georgia* T 7-7 11/19 Sewanee* W 9-0 1922 (8-0-1) Coach: Dan McGugin Captain: Jess C. Neely 9/30 MTSU* W 38-0 10/7 Henderson-Brown* W 33-0 10/14 Michigan* T 0-0 10/21 Texas W 20-10
The Golden Years
Dan McGugin's Commodores took on all comers, and rarely failed to deliver a victory. Traveling by rail across much of the nation, the program compiled a 124-30 record from 1904-22.
Playing the Texas State Fair
Before Oklahoma and Texas started the Red River Shootout, it was Vanderbilt vs. Texas at the Texas State Fair in Dallas. Vanderbilt won five of seven games with the Longhorns between 1921 and 1928.
Overpowering Commodores
From 1910 to 1912, McGugin's teams went 24-2-1, and outscored their opponents by a combined 816-35 margin. Above, fans line Curry Field with Model Ts to watch 1910 game.
10/28 Mercer* 11/4 Tennessee 11/11 Kentucky* 11/18 Georgia 11/25 Sewanee*
W 25-0 W 14-6 W 9-0 W 12-0 W 26-0
1923 (5-2-1) Coach: Dan McGugin Captain: Oliver W. Kuhn 10/6 Howard (Samford)* W 27-0 10/13 Michigan L 0-3 10/20 Texas L 0-16 10/27 Tulane* W 17-0 11/3 Mississippi State* T 0-0 11/10 Tennessee* W 51-7 11/17 Georgia* W 35-7 11/24 Sewanee* W 7-0 1924 (6-3-1) Coach: Dan McGugin Captain: E.E. Kelly 9/27 Henderson-Brown* W 13-0 10/4 Birmingham So.* W 61-0 10/11 Quantico Marines T 13-13 10/18 Tulane L 13-21 10/25 Georgia* L 0-3 11/1 Auburn* W 13-0 11/8 Mississippi State* W 18-0 11/15 Georgia Tech W 3-0 11/22 Minnesota W 16-0 11/29 Sewanee* L 0-16 1925 (6-3) Coach: Dan McGugin Captain: Gil Reese 9/26 MTSU* W 27-0 10/3 Henderson-Brown* W 41-0 10/10 Texas* W 14-6 10/17 Tennessee* W 34-7 10/24 Georgia L 7-26 10/31 Mississippi* W 7-0 11/7 Georgia Tech* L 0-7 11/14 Auburn L 9-10 11/21 Sewanee* W 19-7 1926 (8-1) Coach: Dan McGugin Captain: Neil Cargile 9/25 MTSU* W 69-0 10/2 Alabama L 7-19 10/9 Bryson* W 48-0 10/16 Texas W 7-0 10/23 Georgia* W 14-13 10/30 Southwestern* W 50-0 11/6 Georgia Tech W 13-7 11/13 Tennessee* W 20-3 11/20 Sewanee* W 13-0 1927 (8-1-2) Coach: Dan McGugin Captain: Vernon Sharp Jr. 9/24 Chattanooga W 45-18 10/1 Ouachita* W 39-10 10/8 Centre W 53-6 10/15 Texas L 6-13 10/22 Tulane* W 32-0
Aug. 10, 1918
One of the greatest and most beloved Dores of all-time, Irby "Rabbit" Curry, gave his life defending America in the skies over France. Curry was a standout quarterback from 1914-16, a scholar and student leader. As a senior, classmates elected him "Bachelor of Ugliness" – the highest award given to a male Vanderbilt undergrad.
10/29 Kentucky 11/5 Georgia Tech* 11/12 Tennessee 11/19 Maryland* 11/26 Sewanee* 12/3 Alabama
W 34-6 T 0-0 T 7-7 W 39-20 W 26-6 W 14-7
1928 (8-2) Coach: Dan McGugin Captain: James Armistead 9/29 Chattanooga W 20-0 10/6 Colgate* W 12-7 10/13 Texas W 13-12 10/20 Tulane W 13-6 10/27 Virginia* W 34-0 11/3 Kentucky* W 14-7 11/10 Georgia Tech L 7-19 11/17 Tennessee* L 0-6 11/24 Centre* W 26-0 12/1 Sewanee* W 13-0 1929 (7-2) Coach: Dan McGugin Captain: John Neil Brown 9/28 Mississippi* W 19-7 10/5 Ouachita* W 26-6 10/12 Minnesota L 6-15 10/19 Auburn W 41-2 10/26 Maryville* W 33-0 11/2 Alabama* W 13-0 11/9 Georgia Tech* W 23-7 11/16 Tennessee L 0-13 11/23 Sewanee* W 26-6 1930 (8-2) Coach: Dan McGugin Captain: Joe Scheffer 9/29 Chattanooga* W 39-0 10/4 Minnesota W 33-7 10/11 Virginia Tech W 40-0 10/18 Spring Hill* W 27-6 10/25 Alabama L 7-12 11/1 Mississippi* W 24-0 11/8 Georgia Tech W 6-0 11/15 Tennessee* L 0-13 11/22 Auburn* W 27-0 12/1 Maryland* W 22-7 1931 (5-4) Coach: Dan McGugin Captain: Amos Leonard 9/26 Western Kentucky* W 52-6 10/3 North Carolina* W 13-0 10/10 Ohio State W 26-21 10/17 Tulane* L 0-19 10/24 Georgia L 0-9 10/31 Georgia Tech W 49-7 11/7 Maryland* W 39-12 11/14 Tennessee L 7-21 11/26 Alabama* L 6-14
Oct. 14, 1922
McGugin invites powerful Michigan as the Commodores' initial opponent in Dudley Field. The teams play to a 0-0 tie before a huge crowd. The tie was preserved when captain Jess Neely recovered a fumble near in Commodore goal.
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McGugin's Assistants
Dan McGugin, middle, is shown in 1922 with new assistant Wallace Wade, far left, an eventual Hall of Famer. The 1922 team captain, Jess Neely, later became a legend.
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YEARLY RESULTS 1932 (6-1-2) Coach: Dan McGugin game captains selected 9/24 Mercer* W 20-7 10/1 North Carolina W 39-7 10/8 Western Kentucky* W 26-0 10/15 Tulane T 6-6 10/22 Georgia* W 12-6 10/29 Georgia Tech* W 12-0 11/5 Maryland W 13-0 11/12 Tennessee* T 0-0 11/24 Alabama L 0-20
1937 (7-2/4-2 4th) Coach: Ray Morrison Captain: Carl C. Hinkle Jr. 9/25 Kentucky* W 12-0 10/2 Chicago* W 18-0 10/8 Southwestern W 17-6 10/13 SMU* W 6-0 10/2 (#20) LSU* (#6) W 7-6 10/31 (#7) Georgia Tech L 0-14 11/7 Sewanee* W 41-0 11/13 Tennessee W 13-7 11/25 (#12) Alabama* (#4) L 7-9
1933 (4-3-3/2-2-2 6th) first year of Southeastern Conference Coach: Dan McGugin game captains selected 9/23 Cumberland* W 50-0 9/30 Oklahoma T 0-0 10/7 North Carolina* W 20-13 10/14 Ohio State L 0-20 10/21 Mississippi State* T 7-7 10/28 LSU T 7-7 11/4 Georgia Tech W 9-6 11/11 Sewanee* W 27-14 11/18 Tennessee L 6-33 11/30 Alabama* L 0-7
1938 (6-3/4-3 6th) Coach: Ray Morrison Captain: Marvin A. Franklin Jr. 9/24 Washington (Mo.) W 20-0 10/1 Western Kentucky* W 12-0 10/8 Kentucky W 14-7 10/15 Mississippi* W 13-7 10/22 (#16) LSU L 0-7 10/29 Georgia Tech* W 13-7 11/5 Sewanee* W 14-0 11/12 Tennessee* (#4) L 0-14 11/24 Alabama L 0-7
1934 (6-3/4-3 6th) Coach: Dan McGugin Captain: Eugene Beck 9/29 Mississippi State* W 7-0 10/6 Georgia Tech W 27-12 10/13 Cincinnati W 32-0 10/20 Auburn* W 7-6 10/27 LSU* L 0-29 11/3 Geo. Washington W 7-6 11/10 Sewanee* W 19-0 11/17 Tennessee* L 6-13 11/29 Alabama* L 0-34 1935 (7-3/5-1 2nd) Coach Ray Morrison Captain: Charles W. Geny 9/21 Union (Tenn.)* W 34-0 9/28 Mississippi State* W 14-9 10/5 Cumberland* W 32-7 10/12 Temple L 3-6 10/19 Fordham L 7-13 10/26 LSU* L 2-7 11/2 Georgia Tech W 14-13 11/9 Sewanee* W 46-0 11/16 Tennessee W 13-7 11/28 Alabama* W 14-6 1936 (3-5-1/1-3-1 9th) Coach: Ray Morrison Captain: Herbert G. Plasman 9/26 MTSU* W 45-0 10/3 Chicago W 37-0 10/10 Southwestern* L 0-12 10/17 SMU L 0-16 10/24 Georgia Tech* T 0-0 10/31 LSU* (#8) L 0-19 11/7 Sewanee* W 14-0 11/14 Tennessee* L 13-26 11/25 Alabama (#3) L 6-14
1939 (2-7-1/1-6 11th) Coach: Ray Morrison Captain: Raymond Andrus 9/23 Tennessee Tech* T 13-13 9/30 Rice W 13-12 10/7 Kentucky* L 13-21 10/14 VMI* L 13-20 10/21 Georgia Tech L 6-14 10/28 LSU* L 6-12 11/4 Mississippi L 7-14 11/11 Sewanee* W 25-7 11/18 Tennessee (#1) L 0-13 11/30 Alabama L 0-39 1940 (3-6-1/1-5-1 11th) Coach: Red Sanders Captain: John Ellis 9/28 Washington & Lee* W 19-0 10/5 Princeton L 6-7 10/12 Kentucky* T 7-7 10/19 Georgia Tech L 0-19 10/26 LSU L 0-7 11/2 Mississippi L 7-13 11/9 Sewanee* W 20-0 11/16 Tennessee Tech* W 21-0 11/23 Alabama (#17) L 21-25 11/30 Tennessee* (#6) L 0-20 1941 (8-2/3-2 6th) Coach: Red Sanders Captain: Joe Atkinson 9/27 Purdue W 3-0 10/4 Tennessee Tech* W 42-0 10/11 Kentucky W 39-15 10/18 (#18) Georgia Tech* W 14-7 10/25 (#15) Princeton* W 46-7 11/1 (#10) Tulane* L 14-34 11/8 Sewanee* W 20-0 11/15 Louisville W 68-0 11/22 Alabama* (#7) W 7-0 11/29 (#12) Tennessee L 7-26
Nov. 29, 1934
After three decades at the helm of Commodore football, Dan McGugin steps aside to become athletics director. He retired with a remarkable 197-55-19 record. He ranks No. 20 all-time for most wins by a NCAA FBS head coach.
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1942 (6-4/2-4 8th) Coach: Red Sanders Captain: Fred Holder 9/26 Tennessee Tech* W 52-0 10/3 Purdue* W 26-0 10/10 Kentucky W 7-6 10/17 (#12) Mississippi State* L 0-33 10/24 Centre* W 66-0 10/31 Tulane L 21-28 11/7 Mississippi W 19-0 11/14 Union (Tenn.) W 27-0 11/21 Alabama (#9) L 7-27 11/28 Tennessee* (#10) L 7-19 1943 (5-0) Coach: E.H. Alley Captains: James Hamilton, Bob Hamilton; Captain-Elect Bernie Rohling joined the U.S. Marine Corps Tennessee Tech W 30-0 Camp Campbell W 40-14 Milligan* W 26-6 Carson-Newman* W 12-6 Tennessee Tech* W 47-7 1944 (3-0-1) Coach: Doby Bartling Captains: Lee Austin, Dick Bostick 10/7 Sewanee T 0-0 10/28 Tennessee Tech* W 19-7 11/4 Tennessee Tech W 20-9 11/23 Sewanee* W 28-7 1945 (3-6/2-4 9th) Coach: Doby Bartling Captains: Dick Bostick, James Hamilton 9/29 Tennessee Tech* W 12-0 10/6 Mississippi* L 7-14 10/13 Florida W 7-0 10/20 Kentucky* W 19-6 10/27 LSU (#13) L 7-39 11/3 VMI* L 13-27 11/10 Chattanooga* L 6-13 11/17 Alabama* (#3) L 0-71 12/1 Tennessee (#17) L 0-45 1946 (5-4/3-4 7th) Coach: Red Sanders Captain: Alf Satterfield 9/28 Tennessee Tech* W 35-0 10/5 Mississippi W 7-0 10/12 Florida* W 20-0 10/19 Kentucky L 7-10 10/26 LSU* L 0-14 11/2 Auburn W 19-0 11/9 N.C. State* (#20) W 7-0 11/16 Alabama L 7-12 11/30 Tennessee* (#8) L 6-7 1947 (6-4/3-3 5th) Coach: Red Sanders Captains: John North, Tex Robertson 9/27 Northwestern W 3-0 10/4 Alabama* W 14-7 10/11 (#10) Mississippi* (#18) W 10-6 10/18 (#10) Kentucky* (#20) L 0-14 10/25 (#19) LSU* (#18) L 13-19
Oct. 23, 1937
W 28-0 W 68-0 W 33-7 L 6-20 L 7-12
1948 (8-2-1/4-2-1 4th) Coach: Red Sanders Captain: John Clark 9/25 Georgia Tech* L 0-13 10/2 Alabama T 14-14 10/9 Mississippi (#14) L 7-20 10/16 Kentucky W 26-7 10/23 Yale W 35-0 10/29 Auburn W 47-0 11/6 LSU* W 48-7 11/13 Marshall* W 56-0 11/20 Maryland* W 34-0 11/27 (#15) Tennessee* W 28-6 12/3 (#12) Miami (Fla.) W 33-6 1949 (5-5/4-4 7th) Coach: Bill Edwards Captain: Carl Copp 9/24 Georgia Tech L 7-12 10/1 Alabama* W 14-7 10/8 Mississippi* W 28-27 10/15 Florida W 22-17 10/22 Arkansas* L 6-7 10/29 Auburn* W 26-7 11/5 LSU (#17) L 13-33 11/12 Tulane* L 14-41 11/19 Marshall* W 27-6 11/26 Tennessee (#18) L 20-26 1950 (7-4/3-4 9th) Coach: Bill Edwards Captain: Russ Faulkinberry 9/23 MTSU* W 47-0 9/30 Auburn* W 41-0 10/7 Alabama* (#12) W 27-22 10/14 (#19) Mississippi* W 20-14 10/21 (#13) Florida* L 27-31 10/28 Arkansas W 14-13 11/3 Chattanooga W 34-12 11/11 LSU* L 7-33 11/18 Memphis W 29-13 11/25 Tulane L 6-35 12/2 Tennessee* (#4) L 0-43
9/22 9/29 10/6 10/13 10/20 10/27 11/3 11/10 11/17 11/24 12/1
1951 (6-5/3-5 7th) Coach: Bill Edwards Captain: Bob Werckle MTSU* W 22-7 Auburn L 14-24 Alabama* W 22-20 Mississippi W 34-20 Florida L 13-33 Georgia Tech* (#3) L 7-8 Chattanooga* W 19-14 LSU W 20-13 Tulane* L 10-14 Memphis* W 13-7 Tennessee (#1) L 27-35
Vanderbilt Head Coach Red Sanders, far left, hired excellent assistants. In 1941, his staff included a future legend in Paul "Bear" Bryant, who mentored Commodore linemen in the 1941-42 seasons.
Nov. 22, 1941
McGugin picked one of his best Commodore players, Ray Morrison, as a replacement. Morrison came after a stellar tenure as SMU's coach.
Auburn* Tennessee Tech* Miami (Fla.) Maryland* Tennessee
Sanders' 1941 Staff
Early in the game against No. 6 LSU, tackle Greer Ricketson took the ball cleverly hidden on the ground by the Vanderbilt quarterback and rambled 50 yards for a score. The Dores would win 7-6.
Looking Within to Replace a Legend
11/1 11/8 11/14 11/22 11/29
In his second year, Sanders returned the Dores to prominence. Their 7-0 win over Alabama on this date gave the team an 8-1 mark.
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Defense After WWII
Sanders' 1946 squad posted five shutouts, including four against conference foes.
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THE 1955 COMMODORES
Coached by Art Guepe, the 1955 Commodores win six straight games to get to the Gator Bowl where they defeat No. 8 Auburn 25-13. 1952 (3-5-2/1-4-1 11th) Coach: Bill Edwards Captains: John Cheadle, Don Wade 9/20 Georgia* L 7-19 9/27 Virginia L 0-27 10/4 Northwestern T 20-20 10/11 Mississippi* T 21-21 10/18 Florida* W 20-13 10/25 Georgia Tech (#5) L 0-30 11/1 Wash. & Lee* W 67-7 11/7 Miami (Fla.) W 9-0 11/15 Tulane L 7-16 11/29 Tennessee* (#9) L 0-46
9/26 10/3 10/10 10/17 10/24 10/31 11/7 11/14 11/21 11/28
1953 (3-7/1-5 7th) Coach: Art Guepe Captain: Larry Stone Pennsylvania L 7-13 Alabama* L 12-21 Mississippi L 6-28 Baylor (#8) L 6-47 Virginia* W 28-13 Georgia Tech* (#8) L 0-43 Kentucky* (#14) L 14-40 Tulane W 21-7 MTSU* W 31-13 Tennessee L 6-33
1954 (2-7/1-5 11th) Coach: Art Guepe Captains: Pete Williams, John Hall 9/25 Baylor (#10) L 19-25 10/2 Alabama L 14-28 10/9 Mississippi* (#7) L 7-22 10/16 Georgia L 14-16 10/30 Rice (#19) L 13-34 11/6 Kentucky L 7-19 11/13 Tulane* L 0-6 11/20 Villanova* W 34-19 11/27 Tennessee* W 26-0 1955 (8-3/4-3 5th) Coach: Art Guepe Captains: Larry Frank, Jim Cunningham 9/24 Georgia L 13-14 10/1 Alabama* W 21-6 10/8 Mississippi L 0-13
1956 (5-5/2-5 8th) Coach: Art Guepe Captains: Don Orr, Art Demmas 9/22 Georgia* W 14-0 9/29 (#15) Chattanooga* W 46-7 10/6 (#18) Alabama W 32-7 10/13 (#13) Mississippi (#7) L 0-16 10/20 Florida* L 7-21 10/27 MTSU* W 23-13 11/3 Virginia W 6-2 11/10 Kentucky L 6-7 11/17 Tulane* L 6-13 12/1 Tennessee* (#2) L 7-27 1957 (5-3-2/3-3-1 6th) Coach: Art Guepe Captains: Bob Laws, Phil King 9/21 Missouri* T 7-7 9/28 Georgia W 9-6 10/5 Alabama* T 6-6 10/12 Mississippi* (#14) L 0-28 10/19 Penn State W 32-20 11/2 LSU* W 7-0 11/9 Kentucky* W 12-7 11/16 Florida L 7-14 11/23 The Citadel* W 27-0 11/30 Tennessee (#18) L 6-20 1958 (5-2-3/2-1-3 4th) Coach: Art Guepe Captains: Billy Grover 9/20 Missouri 9/27 Georgia* 10/4 (#20) Alabama 10/11 Clemson* (#8) 10/18 Florida (#18) 10/25 Virginia*
W 12-8 W 21-14 T 0-0 L 7-12 T 6-6 W 39-6
Returning Nalley
Oct. 16, 1948
After a 20-7 loss at No. 14 Ole Miss, Vanderbilt defeats Kentucky 26-7, starting an eight-game win streak. The Commodores outscored the eight opponents 307-26. By season's end, AP pollsters ranked Red Sanders' squad No. 12 in the nation.
10/14 Chattanooga W 12-0 10/22 MTSU* W 46-0 10/29 Virginia* W 34-7 11/5 Kentucky* (#17) W 34-0 11/12 Tulane W 20-7 11/19 Florida* W 21-8 11/26 (#19) Tennessee L 14-20 12/31 Auburn (#8 )^ W 25-13 ^ Gator Bowl, Jacksonville, Fla.
Nobody could return a punt like Lee Nalley. From 1947-49, Nalley set numerous NCAA records, including running back five punts for touchdowns.
Oct. 7, 1950
Behind Nashville native and All-SEC quarterback Bill Wade, the Commodores beat No. 12 Alabama 27-22 in Mobile. The team reaches a No. 13 ranking.
10/31 11/8 11/15 11/29 #15
Miami, Fla. Kentucky Tulane* Tennessee*
W 28-15 T 0-0 W 12-0 L 6-10
1959 (5-3-2/3-2-2 6th) Coach: Art Guepe Captain: Tom Moore 9/26 Georgia (#17) L 6-21 10/3 Alabama* T 7-7 10/10 Mississippi* (#5) L 0-33 10/17 Florida* (#19) W 13-6 10/24 Virginia W 33-0 10/31 Minnesota L 6-20 11/7 Kentucky* W 11-6 11/14 Tulane T 6-6 11/21 Florence (Ala.) State* W 42-7 11/28 Tennessee W 14-0
9/24 10/1 10/8 10/15 10/22 10/29 11/5 11/12 11/19 11/26
1960 (3-7/1-6 12th) Coach: Art Guepe Captain: Fred Riggs Georgia* Alabama (#15) Mississippi* (#2) Florida Marquette Clemson* Kentucky William & Mary* Tulane* Tennessee*
L 7-18 L 0-21 L 0-26 L 0-12 W 23-6 W 22-20 L 0-27 W 22-8 L 0-20 L 0-35
1961 (2-8/1-6 12th) Coach: Art Guepe Captains: Cody Brinkley, Ed Creagh 9/23 West Virginia* W 16-6 9/30 Georgia W 21-0 10/7 Alabama* (#4) L 6-35 10/14 UCLA L 21-28 10/21 Florida* L 0-7 10/28 Mississippi (#2) L 0-47 11/11 Kentucky* L 3-16 11/17 Tulane L 14-17 11/25 South Carolina* L 7-23 12/2 Tennessee L 7-41
Scoreless Ties
1962 (1-9/1-6 12th) Coach: Art Guepe Captains: Jule Crocker, Mike Reese 9/22 West Virginia L 0-26 9/29 Georgia* L 0-10 10/6 Alabama (#2) L 7-17 10/13 The Citadel* L 6-21 10/20 Florida L 7-42 10/27 Mississippi* (#7) L 0-35 11/3 Boston College* L 22-27 11/10 Kentucky L 0-7 11/17 Tulane W 20-0 12/1 Tennessee* L 0-30 1963 (1-7-2/0-5-2 10th) Coach: Jack Green Captain: Sam Sullins 9/21 Furman* 9/28 Georgia 10/5 Alabama* (#2) 10/19 Florida* 10/26 Mississippi (#5) 11/2 Boston College 11/9 Kentucky* 11/16 Tulane 11/23 Geo. Washington* 11/30 Tennessee*
1964 (3-6-1/1-4-9th) Coach: Jack Green Captains: Dave Malone, Bill Juday, Willard Fuqua 9/19 Georgia Tech L 2-14 9/26 Georgia* L 0-7 10/3 Alabama (#4) L 0-24 10/10 Wake Forest* W 9-6 10/17 Geo. Washington W 14-0 10/24 Mississippi* T 7-7 11/7 Kentucky L 21-22 11/14 Tulane* L 2-7 11/20 Miami, Fla.* L 17-35 11/28 Tennessee* W 7-0
Competing on the road in 1958, the Commodores played to 0-0 ties at Alabama and Kentucky, and to a 6-6 draw at Florida.
Oct. 14, 1955
A 12-0 shutout of Chattanooga sparks Vanderbilt run that leads to the team's first bowl appearance. Gator Bowl officials paired the Commodores against No. 8 Auburn after Vanderbilt's 7-3 regular season.
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L 13-14 L 0-20 L 6-21 L 0-21 L 7-27 L 6-19 T 0-0 T 10-10 W 31-0 L 0-14
Dec. 31, 1955
Bouyed by five fumble recoveries, the Commodores defeat Auburn 25-13 in the 11th annual Gator Bowl. The offensive attack was led by All-America halfback Charley Horton, at left, and quarterback Don Orr, who scored two touchdowns despite playing with a dislocated elbow.
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THE 1974 COMMODORES
Coached by Steve Sloan, the 1974 Vanderbilt squad defeats Florida en route to a 7-3-1 regular season and postseason appearance in the Peach Bowl.
9/18 9/25 10/2 10/9 10/16 10/23 10/30 11/6 11/13 11/27
1965 (2-7-1/1-5 9th) Coach: Jack Green Captain: Lane Wolbe Georgia Tech* T 10-10 Georgia L 10-24 Wake Forest L 0-7 Alabama* L 7-22 Virginia Tech* W 21-10 Mississippi L 7-24 Tulane W 13-0 Kentucky* L 0-34 Miami, Fla.* L 14-28 Tennessee (#9) L 3-21
1966 (1-9/0-6 10th) Coach: Jack Green Captains: Dave Maddux, Jim Thomas 9/17 The Citadel* W 24-0 9/24 Georgia Tech L 0-42 10/1 Florida* L 0-13 10/15 Virginia Tech L 6-21 10/22 Alabama (#4) L 6-42 10/29 Tulane* L 12-13 11/5 Kentucky L 10-14 11/12 Navy* L 14-30 11/19 Mississippi L 0-34 11/26 Tennessee L 0-28 1967 (2-7-1/0-6 9th) Coach: Bill Pace Captains: Bob Goodridge, Sid Ransom 9/23 Georgia Tech* L 10-17 9/30 William & Mary* W 14-12 10/7 North Carolina W 21-7 10/14 Alabama* (#7) L 21-35 10/28 Florida L 22-27 11/4 Tulane L 14-27 11/11 Kentucky L 7-12 11/18 Navy T 35-35 11/25 Mississippi* L 7-28 12/2 Tennessee (#2) L 14-41
Nov. 28, 1964
A two-yard rushing touchdown by senior running back Bob Sullins – the first of his career – gives Vanderbilt its margin in a 7-0 victory over Tennessee.
Oct. 11, 1969
1968 (5-4-1/2-3-1 8th) Coach: Bill Pace Captains: Mike Giltner, Rex Raines 9/21 VMI* W 25-12 9/28 Army W 17-13 10/5 North Carolina* L 7-8 10/12 Alabama L 7-31 10/19 Georgia (#10) L 6-32 10/26 Florida* (#15) T 14-14 11/2 Tulane* W 21-7 11/9 Kentucky W 6-0 11/23 Davidson W 53-20 11/30 Tennessee* (#7) L 7-10 1969 (4-6/2-3 7th) Coach: Bill Pace Captains: Bob Asher, Bill McDonald 9/20 Michigan L 14-42 9/27 Army* L 6-16 10/4 North Carolina L 22-38 10/11 Alabama* (#13) W 14-10 10/18 Georgia* (#14) L 8-40 10/25 Florida (#10) L 20-41 11/1 Tulane W 26-23 11/8 Kentucky* W 42-6 11/22 Davidson* W 63-8 11/29 Tennessee (#10) L 27-40 1970 (4-7/1-5 9th) Coach: Bill Pace Captains: Steve Fritts, Mal Wall, John Robinson 9/12 Chattanooga* W 39-6 9/19 The Citadel* W 52-0 9/26 Mississippi State L 6-20 10/3 No. Carolina* (#19) L 7-10 10/10 Alabama L 11-35 10/17 Georgia L 3-37 10/24 Mississippi* (#13) L 16-26 10/31 Tulane* L 7-10 11/7 Kentucky W 18-17 11/21 Tampa W 36-28 11/28 Tennessee* (#7) L 6-24
Oct. 26, 1968
Trailing by a touchdown late vs. No. 15 Florida, John Miller hits Jim Cunningham on a 33-yard scoring strike to pull Vanderbilt even in an eventual 14-14 tie.
Playing with a hurt shoulder, Watson Brown hits Jim Cunningham with a game-winning 10-yard touchdown in Commodores' 14-10 victory over No. 13 Alabama.
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1971 (4-6-1/1-5 7th) Coach: Bill Pace Captains: John Carney, John Drake 9/11 Chattanooga* W 20-19 9/18 Louisville* T 0-0 9/25 Mississippi State W 49-19 10/2 Virginia L 23-27 10/9 Alabama* (#6) L 0-42 10/16 Georgia (#8) L 0-24 10/23 Mississippi L 7-28 10/30 Tulane W 13-9 11/6 Kentucky* L 7-14 11/20 Tampa* W 10-7 11/27 Tennessee (#11) L 7-19 1972 (3-8/1-5 7th) Coach: Bill Pace Captains: Jim Avery, Joe Cook, Ken Stone 9/9 Chattanooga* W 24-7 9/23 Mississippi State* L 6-10 9/30 Alabama (#6) L 21-48 10/7 Virginia* W 10-7 10/14 William & Mary W 21-17 10/21 Georgia L 3-28 10/28 Mississippi* L 7-31 11/11 Tulane* L 7-21 11/18 Kentucky L 13-14 11/25 Tampa L 7-30 12/2 Tennessee* (#12) L 10-30 1973 (5-6/1-5 9th) Coach: Steve Sloan Captains: Mark Ilgenfritz, Bo Patton 9/15 Chattanooga* W 14-12 9/22 Mississippi State L 21-52 9/29 Alabama* (#5) L 0-44 10/6 Virginia W 39-22 10/13 William & Mary* W 20-7 10/20 Georgia* W 18-14 10/27 Mississippi L 14-24 11/10 Kentucky* L 17-27 11/17 Tulane L 3-24 11/24 Tampa* W 18-16 12/1 Tennessee (#19) L 17-20
Sept. 15, 1973
1975 (7-4/2-4 6th) Coach: Fred Pancoast Captains: Lonnie Sadler, Tom Galbierz 9/13 Chattanooga* W 17-7 9/20 Rice W 9-6 9/27 Alabama* (#11) L 7-40 10/4 Tulane W 6-3 10/11 Florida (#18) L 0-35 10/18 Georgia* L 3-47 10/25 Mississippi L 7-17 11/1 Virginia* W 17-14 11/8 Kentucky* W 13-3 11/15 Army* W 23-14 11/29 Tennessee W 17-14 1976 (2-9/0-6 9th) Coach: Fred Pancoast Captains: Tom Ballman, David Hale 9/11 Oklahoma* (#5) L 3-24 9/18 Wake Forest* W 27-24 9/25 Alabama (#13) L 14-42 10/2 Tulane* L 13-24 10/9 LSU (#20) L 20-33 10/16 Georgia (#11) L 0-45 10/23 Mississippi* L 3-20 11/6 Kentucky L 0-14 11/13 Air Force* W 34-10 11/20 Cincinnati L 7-33 11/27 Tennessee* L 10-13
Oct. 12, 1974
Steve Sloan directs his first game as Vanderbilt's head coach, guiding the Commodores to a victory over Chattanoga.
Steve Sloan's Commodores show signs of progress, taking a 24-3 lead en route to 24-10 victory over No. 8 Florida.
In 1973
In an early-season practice, assistant Bill Parcells wonders aloud if there's a punter among the team ranks. Tight end Barry Burton raises his hand, wins the job, and becomes an All-American in 1975.
1974 (7-3-2/2-3-1 7th) Coach: Steve Sloan Captain: David Lee 9/14 Chattanooga* W 28-6 9/21 VMI* W 45-7 9/28 Alabama (#4) L 10-23 10/12 Florida* (#8) W 24-10 10/9 Georgia L 31-38 10/26 Mississippi* W 24-14 11/2 Army W 38-14 11/9 Kentucky L 12-38 11/16 Tulane* W 30-22 11/23 Louisville W 44-0 11/30 Tennessee* T 21-21 12/28 Texas Tech ^ T 6-6 ^ Peach Bowl, Atlanta, Ga.
Picture Day, 1974
Mammoth defensive end Dennis Harrison shares a moment with a young Commodore fan.
Dec. 28, 1974
Played on a muddy day in Atlanta, the Peach Bowl (above) between Vanderbilt and Texas Tech was ruled by defense, as the Commodores and Red Raiders slugged to a 6-6 tie.
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YEARLY RESULTS
THE 1982 COMMODORES
Coached by George MacIntyre, Vanderbilt finishes with five straight victories to earn a bid to the Hall of Fame Bowl in Birmingham. 1977 (2-9/0-6 9th) Coach: Fred Pancoast Captains: Ed Parrish, Mitch Lilly, Mike Birdsong, Reggie Calvin 9/10 Oklahoma (#1) L 23-25 9/17 Wake Forest W 3-0 9/24 Alabama* (#10) L 12-24 10/1 Tulane L 7-36 10/8 LSU* (#18) L 15-28 10/15 Georgia* L 13-24 10/22 Mississippi L 14-26 11/5 Kentucky* (#7) L 6-28 11/12 Air Force L 28-34 11/19 Cincinnati* W 13-9 12/1 Tennessee L 7-42 1978 (2-9/0-6 10th) Coach: Fred Pancoast Captains: Randy Sittason, John Wooten 9/16 Arkansas (#2) L 17-48 9/23 Furman* W 17-10 9/30 Alabama (#7) L 28-51 10/7 Tulane* L 3-38 10/14 Auburn* L 7-49 10/21 Georgia (#18) L 10-31 10/28 Mississippi* L 10-35 11/4 Memphis L 14-35 11/11 Kentucky L 2-53 11/18 Air Force* W 41-27 12/2 Tennessee* L 15-41 1979 (1-10/0-6 9th) Coach: George MacIntyre Captains: Mike Ralston, Preston Brown, Ronnie Myrick 9/15 Indiana L 13-44 9/22 The Citadel* L 14-27 9/29 Alabama* (#2) L 3-66 10/6 Tulane L 14-42 10/13 Auburn (#18) L 35-52
10/20 10/27 11/3 11/10 11/17 12/1
Georgia* Mississippi Memphis* Kentucky* Air Force Tennessee
1980 (2-9/0-6 9th) Coach: George MacIntyre Captains: Phil Swindoll, Keith Phillips, Rodney Gurley 9/13 Maryland L 6-31 9/20 Mississippi State* L 14-24 9/27 Alabama (#1) L 0-41 10/11 Tulane* L 21-43 10/18 Georgia (#6) L 0-41 10/25 Mississippi* L 14-27 11/1 Memphis W 14-10 11/8 Kentucky L 10-31 11/15 Miami* L 17-24 11/22 Chattanooga* W 31-29 11/29 Tennessee* L 13-51 1981 (4-7/1-5 10th) Coach: George MacIntyre Captains: Rodney Gurley, Ken Hammond, Andrew Coleman 9/12 Maryland* W 23-17 9/19 Miss. State (#14) L 9-29 9/26 Alabama* (#10) L 7-28 10/3 Miami (Fla.) (#17) L 16-48 10/10 Tulane L 10-14 10/17 Georgia* (#9) L 21-53 10/24 Mississippi W 27-23 10/31 Memphis* W 26-0 11/7 Kentucky* L 10-17 11/21 UT-Chattanooga* W 28-14 11/28 Tennessee L 34-38
Nov. 18, 1978 Nov. 29, 1975
Fred Pancoast's Commodores top Tennessee 17-14 in Knoxville to conclude a 7-4 season with four consecutive victories.
L 10-31 L 28-63 W 13-3 L 10-29 L 29-30 L 10-31
Frank Mordica rushes for 321 rushes and five touchdowns in Vanderbilt's 41-27 victory over Air Force. Mordica's rush total remains tied for the SEC single-game record.
1982 (8-4/4-2 3rd) Coach: George MacIntyre Captains: Allama Matthews, Joe Staley, Whit Taylor 9/11 Memphis W 24-14 9/18 No. Carolina (#11) L 10-34 9/25 Alabama (#4) L 21-24 10/2 Tulane* W 24-21 10/9 Florida* (#14) W 31-29 10/16 Georgia (#4) L 13-27 10/23 Mississippi* W 19-10 11/6 Kentucky W 23-10 11/13 Virginia Tech* W 45-0 11/20 Chattanooga* W 27-16 11/27 Tennessee* W 28-21 12/31 Air Force ^ L 28-36 ^ Hall of Fame Bowl, Birmingham 1983 (2-9/0-6 9th) Coach: George MacIntyre Captains: Steve Bearden, Tom Moore, Phil Roach 9/10 Maryland* (#17) L 14-21 9/17 Iowa State* W 29-26 9/24 Alabama* (#6) L 24-44 10/1 Tulane W 30-17 10/8 Florida (#9) L 10-29 10/15 Georgia* (#8) L 13-20 10/22 Mississippi L 14-21 10/29 Memphis* L 7-24 11/5 Kentucky* L 8-17 11/12 Virginia Tech L 10-21 11/26 Tennessee L 24-34 1984 (5-6/2-4 7th) Coach: George MacIntyre Captains: Steve McKoy, Rob Monaco, Chuck Scott, Manuel Young 9/8 Kansas State* W 26-14 9/15 Maryland W 23-14
Sept. 12, 1981
Playing before a standing-room only crowd, the Commodores christen renovated Vanderbilt Stadium with a 23-17 victory over Maryland.
9/22 Kansas* 9/29 Alabama 10/6 (#19) Tulane* 10/13 LSU (#12) 10/20 Georgia (#14) 10/27 Mississippi* 11/10 Kentucky 11/17 Virginia Tech* 12/1 Tennessee*
W 41-6 W 30-21 L 23-27 L 27-34 L 35-62 W 37-20 L 18-27 L 3-23 L 13-29
1985 (3-7-1/1-4-1 7th) Coach: George MacIntyre Captains: Kermit Sykes, Steve Wade, Will Wolford 9/7 Chattanooga* W 7-0 9/14 Kansas L 16-42 9/21 Iowa State L 17-20 9/28 Alabama* (#15) L 20-40 10/5 Tulane W 24-17 10/12 LSU* (#20) L 7-49 10/19 Georgia* (#16) T 13-13 10/26 Mississippi L 7-35 11/9 Kentucky* W 31-24 11/16 Virginia Tech* L 24-38 11/30 Tennessee (#10) L 0-30 1986 (1-10/0-6 9th) Coach: Watson Brown Captains: Thanh Anderson, Mark Woehler, Carl Woods, Mark Wracher 9/6 Alabama (#5) L 10-42 9/13 Maryland L 21-35 9/20 Tulane* L 17-35 10/4 Duke* W 24-18 10/11 Auburn* (#7) L 9-31 10/18 Georgia L 16-38 10/25 Mississippi L 12-28 11/1 Memphis* L 21-22 11/8 Kentucky L 22-34 11/15 Virginia Tech L 21-29 11/29 Tennessee* L 20-35
Oct. 9, 1982
All-SEC tackle Rob Monaco recovered a Vanderbilt fumble in the end zone for a game-winning touchdown to give the Commodores a 31-29 victory over No. 14 Florida.
Nov. 27, 1982
In a cold rain, Whit Taylor scores on an option rush with 3:00 left to give Vanderbilt a game-clinching lead in 28-21 victory over Tennessee. The win was the Commodores' fifth straight, and ensured a bowl bid.
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Dec. 31, 1982
In a record-breaking offensive display, tailback Norman Jordan catches 20 passes from roommate Whit Taylor in Hall of Fame Bowl appearance.
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THE 2008 COMMODORES
Bobby Johnson's squad wins the program's first bowl in 53 years at the Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl in Nashville. 1987 (4-7/1-5 7th) Coach: Watson Brown Captains: Everett Crawford, Chris Gaines, Daryl Holt, Carl Parker 9/12 Memphis* W 27-17 9/19 Duke L 31-35 9/26 Alabama* (#17) L 23-30 10/3 Tulane L 17-27 10/10 Auburn (#5) L 15-48 10/17 Georgia* (#18) L 24-52 10/24 Mississippi L 14-42 10/31 Rutgers* W 27-13 11/7 Kentucky* W 38-29 11/21 Maryland* W 34-24 11/28 Tennessee L 36-38 1988 (3-8/2-5 9th) Coach: Watson Brown Captains: Eric Jones, Joe Gentry, Mike Johnson, Brent Turner 9/10 Mississippi State* W 24-20 9/17 Rutgers W 31-30 9/24 Alabama (#13) L 10-44 10/1 Duke* L 15-17 10/8 Georgia (#15) L 22-41 10/15 Florida* (#20) W 24-9 10/22 Mississippi* L 28-36 11/5 Kentucky L 13-14 11/12 Army L 19-24 11/19 Memphis L 9-28 11/26 Tennessee* L 7-14 1989 (1-10/0-7 10th) Coach: Watson Brown Captains: John Gromos, Greg Smith, DeMond Winston, Andy McCarroll 9/2 Mississippi State L 7-42 9/23 Ohio* W 54-10 9/30 Alabama* (#13) L 14-20 10/7 Memphis L 10-13
10/14 10/21 10/28 11/4 11/11 11/18 12/2
Florida (#25) Georgia* Mississippi Virginia Tech Kentucky* Tulane* Tennessee (#8)
9/8 9/22 9/29 10/6 10/13 10/20 10/27 11/10 11/17 11/24 12/1
1990 (1-10/1-6 9th) Coach: Watson Brown game captains selected SMU L 7-44 LSU* W 24-21 Alabama L 28-59 Syracuse* L 14-49 Auburn (#6) L 6-56 Georgia L 28-39 Mississippi* (#17) L 13-14 Kentucky L 21-28 Army* L 38-42 Wake Forest* L 28-56 Tennessee* (#12) L 20-49
1991 (5-6/3-4 6th) Coach: Gerry DiNardo Captains: Bobby Craycraft, Rod Keith 9/7 Syracuse (#24) L 10-37 9/14 SMU* W 14-11 9/21 LSU L 14-16 9/28 Alabama* (#22) L 17-48 10/5 Duke L 13-17 10/12 Auburn* (#24) L 22-24 10/19 Georgia* (#17) W 27-25 10/26 Mississippi W 30-27 11/2 Army W 41-10 11/9 Kentucky* W 17-7 11/30 Tennessee L 0-45
Sept. 29, 1984
The Commodores hand Alabama a 30-21 homecoming loss. After the win and a 4-0 start, AP pollsters give Vanderbilt a No. 17 ranking. All-American Chuck Scott, right, hauls in reception.
Sept. 6, 1986
Former Vanderbilt quarterback and fan favorite Watson Brown returns to the sideline for his first game as Commodore head coach.
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1992 (4-7/2-6 5th) Coach: Gerry DiNardo Captains: Marcus Wilson, Robbie Young 9/5 Alabama (#9) L 8-25 9/12 Duke* W 42-37 9/19 Mississippi* (#25) W 31-9 10/3 Auburn L 7-31 10/10 Wake Forest* L 6-40 10/17 Georgia (#10) L 20-30 10/24 So. Carolina* L 17-21 11/7 Kentucky W 20-7 11/14 Navy W 27-7 11/21 Florida* (#9) L 21-41 11/28 Tennessee* (#18) L 25-29 1993 (5-6/2-6 6th) Coach: Gerry DiNardo Captains: Gerald Collins, Tony Jackson, Eric Dahlberg 9/4 Wake Forest W 27-12 9/11 Alabama*(#2) forfeit W 6-17 9/18 Mississippi L 7-49 10/2 Auburn* (#23) L 10-14 10/9 Cincinnati* W 17-7 10/16 Georgia* L 3-41 10/23 So. Carolina L 0-22 11/6 Kentucky* W 12-7 11/13 Navy* W 41-7 11/20 Florida (#8) L 0-52 11/27 Tennessee (#6) L 14-62 1994 (5-6/2-6 5th) Coach: Gerry DiNardo Captains: Gerald Collins, Eric Lewis 9/3 Wake Forest* W 35-14 9/10 Alabama (#11) L 7-17 9/17 Mississippi* L 14-20 10/1 Arkansas L 6-42 10/8 Cincinnati W 34-24 10/15 Georgia W 43-30
Oct. 3, 1987
Chris Gaines, right, put together one of the finest individual defensive efforts in team history, contributing 37 total tackles against Tulane in the Superdome.
1988
Boo Mitchell, below, has five consecutive 100-yard receiving games. He ranks second on the team career receiving yardage.
Oct. 15, 1988
Wearing new gold jerseys for the first time, linebacker Billy Cunningham contributes an interception and two sacks in Vanderbilt's 24-9 upset of No. 20 Florida.
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10/22 So. Carolina* 10/29 Northern Illinois* 11/5 Kentucky 11/19 Florida* (#3) 11/26 Tennessee*
L 16-19 W 17-16 W 24-6 L 7-24 L 0-65
1995 (2-9/1-7 6th) Coach: Rod Dowhower Captain: Sanford Ware 9/2 Alabama* (#11) L 25-33 9/16 Notre Dame (#24) L 0-41 9/23 TCU* L 3-16 9/30 Arkansas* (#23) L 7-35 10/14 Georgia* L 6-17 10/21 So. Carolina L 14-52 10/28 Mississippi L 10-21 11/4 Kentucky* W 14-10 11/11 Louisiana Tech* W 29-6 11/18 Florida (#5) L 7-38 11/25 Tennessee (#5) L 7-12 1996 (2-9/0-8 6th) Coach: Rod Dowhower game captains selected 9/5 Notre Dame* (#6) L 7-14 9/14 Alabama (#13) L 26-36 9/21 Mississippi* L 9-20 10/5 LSU (#14) L 0-35 10/12 North Texas W 19-7 10/19 Georgia L 2-13 10/26 So. Carolina* L 0-27 11/2 UAB* W 31-15 11/9 Florida* (#1) L 21-28 11/16 Kentucky L 0-25 11/30 Tennessee* (#9) L 7-14
1988
"It's Showtime" featuring senior quarterback Eric Jones. Coming off a superb junior season, Vanderbilt initiates Heisman campaign for Jones as season approaches.
Oct. 19, 1991
Tailback Corey Harris takes an errant pitch by Marcus Wilson 51 yards for the deciding points in Vanderbilt's 27-24 victory over No. 17 Georgia. Harris and fellow running back Sam Chalmers both top 100 rushing yards in the Commodore win.
YEARLY RESULTS
THE 2011 COMMODORES
In his first year on campus, James Franklin guides the Dores to a postseason appearance. Vanderbilt faces Cincinnati at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl in Memphis. 1997 (3-8/0-8 6th) Coach: Woody Widenhofer
Captains: Damian Allen, John Bradley, Corey Chavous, Jamie Duncan, Jay Stallworth
8/30 North Texas* 9/11 Alabama* (#15) 9/20 TCU* 9/27 Mississippi 10/4 LSU* (#13) 10/11 Northern Illinois 10/18 Georgia* (#19) 10/25 So. Carolina 11/8 Florida (#13) 11/15 Kentucky* 11/29 Tennessee (#9)
W 29-12 L 0-20 W 40-16 L 3-15 L 6-7 W 17-7 L 13-34 L 3-35 L 3-35 L 10-21 L 10-17
1998 (2-9/1-7 5th) Coach: Woody Widenhofer Captains: Rahim Batten, Fred Vinson, Jared McGrath, Clay Condrey 9/5 Mississippi State L 0-42 9/12 Alabama L 7-32 9/19 Mississippi* L 6-30 10/3 TCU (2OT) L 16-19 10/10 Western Michigan* L 24-27 10/17 Georgia (#13) L 6-31 10/24 So. Carolina* W 17-14 10/31 Duke* (OT) W 36-33 11/7 Florida* (#5) L 13-45 11/14 Kentucky L 17-55 11/28 Tennessee* (#1) L 0-41
1999 (5-6/2-6 5th) Coach: Woody Widenhofer Captains: Jeff Barnett, Ainsley Battles, Lamont Turner, Todd Yoder 9/4 Alabama* (#20) L 17-28 9/11 Northern Illinois* W 34-31 9/18 Mississippi (OT) W 37-34 9/25 Duke W 31-14 10/2 Mississippi State* L 14-42 10/9 The Citadel* W 58-0 10/16 Georgia* (#14) L 17-27 10/23 So. Carolina W 11-10 11/6 Florida (#5) L 6-13 11/13 Kentucky* L 17-19 11/27 Tennessee (#6) L 10-38
2001 (2-9/0-8 6th) 2003 (2-10/1-7 T-5th) Coach: Woody Widenhofer Coach: Bobby Johnson Captains: Antuian Bradford, Jamie Byrum, Captains: Jay Cutler, Justin Geisinger Nate Morrow, Dan Stricker Jovan Haye 8/30 MTSU* L 28-37 8/30 Mississippi* L 21-24 9/8 Alabama* L 9-10 9/6 Chattanooga* W 51-6 9/22 Richmond* W 28-22 9/13 Auburn* L 7-45 9/29 Auburn* L 21-24 9/20 TCU (#20) L 14-30 10/13 Georgia* (#19) L 14-30 9/27 Georgia Tech* (OT) L 17-24 10/20 So. Carolina (#16) L 14-46 10/4 Mississippi State L 21-30 10/27 Duke W 42-28 10/11 Navy* L 27-37 11/3 Florida (#4) L 13-71 10/18 Georgia* (#4) L 8-27 11/10 Kentucky* L 30-56 10/25 So. Carolina L 24-35 11/24 Tennessee (#7) L 0-38 11/8 Florida L 17-35 12/1 Mississippi L 27-38 11/15 Kentucky* W 28-17 11/22 Tennessee L 0-48 2000 (3-8/1-7 5th) 2002 (2-10/0-8 6th) Coach: Woody Widenhofer Coach: Bobby Johnson 2004 (2-9/1-7 T-5th) Captains: Ryan Aulds, Matt Stewart, Captains.: Jamie Byrum, Rushen Jones, Coach: Bobby Johnson Elliott Carson, John Markham Dan Stricker Captains: Jay Cutler, Jovan Haye, 9/2 Miami, Ohio* L 30-33 8/31 Georgia Tech L 3-45 Chris Young, Justin Geisinger 9/9 Alabama (#13) L 10-28 9/7 Furman* W 49-18 9/4 So. Carolina* L 6-31 9/16 Mississippi* L 7-12 9/14 Auburn L 6-31 9/18 Mississippi (OT) L 23-26 9/23 Duke* W 26-7 9/21 Mississippi L 38-45 9/25 Navy L 26-29 9/30 Auburn (#19) L 0-33 9/28 So. Carolina* L 14-20 10/2 Mississippi State* W 31-13 10/7 Wake Forest W 17-10 9/12 MTSU* L 20-21 10/9 Rutgers* L 34-37 10/14 Georgia (#14) L 19-29 10/19 Georgia (#5) L 17-28 10/16 Georgia (#12) L 3-33 10/21 So. Carolina* (#18) L 14-30 10/26 Connecticut* W 28-24 10/23 Eastern Kentucky* W 19-7 11/4 Florida* (#6) L 20-43 11/2 Alabama* (#12) L 8-30 LSU (#19) L 7-24 11/11 Kentucky W 24-20 11/9 Florida* (#23) L 17-21 10/30 Florida* L 17-34 11/25 Tennessee*^ (#25) L 26-28 11/16 Kentucky L 21-41 11/6 Kentucky L 13-14 ^ played at LP Field, Nashville 11/23 Tennessee*^ L 0-24 11/13 11/20 Tennessee* (#15) L 33-38 ^ played at LP Field, Nashville
Cutler in 2005
Oct. 15, 1994
Jermaine Johnson and Ronnie Gordon rush for 177 and 126 yards, respectively, in 43-30 win at Georgia.
Duncan: SEC's Best
Linebacker Jamie Duncan wins SEC Defensive Player of the Year award in 1997.
Sept. 21, 2002
Kwane Doster amasses 344 total yards as a freshman at Ole Miss. The performance includes 101 rushing yards and a SEC-record 243 yards in kickoff returns.
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In his last four games, senior Jay Cutler averaged 352 passing yards and threw for 13 scores. His last pass as a Commodore (left) was a TD to Earl Bennett that gave Vanderbilt a 28-24 win over Tennessee. Cutler was voted the SEC's unanimous Offensive Player of the Year.
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THE 2012 COMMODORES
The 2012 Vanderbilt squad tied a school record with nine wins, and finished the season ranked No. 20 by coaches and No. 23 by the Associated Press. 2005 (5-6/3-5 4th) (Season dedicated to the late Kwane Doster) Coach: Bobby Johnson Captains: Jay Cutler, Moses Osemwegie 9/1 Wake Forest W 24-20 9/10 Arkansas W 28-24 9/17 Mississippi* W 31-23 9/24 Richmond* W 37-13 10/1 MTSU* L 15-17 10/8 LSU* (#11) L 6-34 10/15 Georgia* (#5) L 17-34 10/22 So. Carolina L 28-35 11/5 Florida (#13) (2OT) L 42-49 11/12 Kentucky* L 43-48 11/19 Tennessee W 28-24 2006 (4-8/1-7 6th) Coach: Bobby Johnson Captains: Jonathan Goff, Brian Stamper 9/2 Michigan (#14) L 7-27 9/9 Alabama L 10-13 9/16 Arkansas* L 19-21 9/23 Tennessee State* W 38-9
9/30 10/7 10/14 10/21 10/28 11/4 11/11 11/18
Temple* Mississippi Georgia (#16) So. Carolina* Duke Florida* (#7) Kentucky Tennessee* (#9)
W 43-14 L 10-17 W 24-22 L 13-31 W 45-28 L 19-25 L 26-38 L 10-39
2007 (5-7/2-6 6th) Coach: Bobby Johnson Captains: Jonathan Goff, Theo Horrocks, Chris Williams 9/1 Richmond* W 41-17 9/8 Alabama* L 10-24 9/15 Mississippi* W 31-17 9/29 Eastern Michigan* W 30-7 10/6 Auburn L 7-35 10/13 Georgia* L 17-20 10/20 South Carolina (#6) W 17-6 10/27 Miami (Ohio)* W 24-13 11/3 Florida (#18) L 22-49 11/10 Kentucky* (#25) L 20-27
Nov. 15, 2008
Nov. 12, 2005
Freshman Earl Bennett ties 28-year-old SEC record with five TD receptions vs. Kentucky.
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Tennessee (#19) Wake Forest*
L 24-25 L 17-31
2008 (7-6/4-4 T-3rd) Coach: Bobby Johnson Captains: Reshard Langford, George Smith, Bradley Vierling 8/28 Miami (Ohio) W 34-13 9/4 So. Carolina* (#24) W 24-17 9/13 Rice* W 38-21 9/20 Mississippi W 23-17 10/4 (#19) Auburn* (#13) W 14-13 10/11 (#13) Miss. State L 14-17 10/18 (#22) Georgia (#10) L 14-24 10/25 Duke* L 7-10 11/8 Florida* (#5) L 14-42 11/15 Kentucky W 31-24 11/22 Tennessee* L 10-20 11/29 Wake Forest L 10-23 12/31 Boston Coll. (#24) ^ W 16-14 ^Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl
D.J. Moore becomes 1st Dore of modern era to catch two TD passes and notch two INTs in same game, aiding team's 31-24 win at Kentucky.
2009 (2-10/0-8 6th) Coach: Bobby Johnson Captains: Patrick Benoist, Ryan Hamilton, Bradley Vierling 9/5 Western Carolina* W 45-0 9/12 LSU (#11) L 9-23 9/19 Miss. State* L 3-15 9/26 Rice W 36-17 10/3 Mississippi* (#21) L 7-23 10/10 Army (OT) L 13-16 10/17 Georgia* L 10-34 10/24 So. Carolina (#24) L 10-14 10/31 Georgia Tech* (#12) L 31-56 11/7 Florida (#1) L 3-27 11/14 Kentucky* L 13-24 11/21 Tennessee L 16-31
Dec. 31, 2008
Three field goals by Bryant Hahnfeldt seal Vanderbilt's 16-14 win in 2008 Music City Bowl.
Nov. 26, 2011
Playing on the road, the Dores notch a 41-7 victory over Wake Forest to secure a berth in AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
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Nov. 17, 2012
The Commodores tie a school record with their fifth SEC win, defeating Tennessee 41-18 in Nashville. It was the team's most decisive victory over Tennessee since 1954. It also marked Vanderbilt's sixth straight regular season win.
YEARLY RESULTS
THE 2013 COMMODORES
For the first time in team history, Vanderbilt produces back-to-back bowl victories and nine-win seasons. The Commodores defeat Houston in the BBVA Compass Bowl, finishing the season ranked No. 23 by coaches and No. 24 by Associated Press. 2010 (2-10/1-7 6th) Coach: Robbie Caldwell Captains: Joey Bailey, T.J. Greenstone, Chris Marve, Adam Smotherman 9/4 Northwestern* L 21-23 9/11 LSU* (#16) L 3-27 9/18 Mississippi W 28-14 10/2 Connecticut L 21-40 10/9 Eastern Michigan* W 52-6 10/16 Georgia L 0-43 10/23 South Carolina* L 7-21 10/30 Arkansas (#19) L 14-49 11/6 Florida* L 14-55 11/13 Kentucky L 20-38 11/20 Tennessee* L 10-24 11/27 Wake Forest* L 13-34
2011 (6-7/2-6 T-4th) Coach: James Franklin Captains: Kyle Fischer, Casey Hayward, Chris Marve, Larry Smith, Carey Spear 9/3 Elon W 45-24 9/10 Connecticut* W 24-21 9/17 Mississippi* W 30-7 9/24 South Carolina (#12) L 3-21 10/8 Alabama (#2) L 0-34 10/15 Georgia* L 28-33 10/22 Army* W 44-21 10/29 Arkansas* (#8) L 28-31 11/5 Florida L 21-26 11/12 Kentucky* W 38-8 11/19 Tennessee (OT) L 21-27 11/26 Wake Forest W 41-7 12/31 Cincinnati ^ L 24-31 ^ AutoZone Liberty Bowl
2012 (9-4/5-3 4th) Coach: James Franklin Captains: Archibald Barnes, Wesley Johnson, Walker May, Javon Marshall, Jordan Rodgers, Carey Spear, Zac Stacy, Johnell Thomas 9/3 South Carolina* (#9) L 13-17 9/10 Northwestern L 13-23 9/17 Presbyterian* W 58-0 9/24 Georgia (#5) L 3-48 10/8 Missouri W 19-15 10/15 Florida* (#4) L 17-31 10/22 Auburn* W 17-13 10/29 UMass* W 49-7 11/5 Kentucky W 40-0 11/12 Mississippi W 27-26 11/19 Tennessee* W 41-18 11/26 Wake Forest W 55-21 12/31 (#23) NC State ^ W 38-24 ^ Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl
2013 (9-4/4-4 T-4th) Coach: James Franklin Captains: Austyn Carta-Samuels, Andrew East, Andre Hal, Wesley Johnson, Javon Marshall, Jordan Matthews, Walker May, Carey Spear 8/29 Mississippi* L 35-39 9/7 Austin Peay* W 38-3 9/14 South Carolina L 25-35 9/21 UMASS W 24-7 9/28 UAB* W 52-24 10/5 Missouri* L 28-51 10/19 Georgia* (#15) W 31-27 10/26 Texas A&M (#16) L 24-56 11/9 Florida W 34-17 11/16 Kentucky* W 22-6 11/23 Tennessee W 14-10 11/30 Wake Forest* W 23-21 1/4/04 Houston ^ W 41-24 ^ BBVA Compass Bowl
Oct. 20, 2012
Zac Stacy breaks team career rushing mark during a 169-yard effort in win over Auburn.
Dec. 31, 2012
Vanderbilt ties a school record with nine wins by topping beating NC State in the Music City Bowl.
Nov. 23, 2013
Jordan Matthews breaks SEC career record for catches in 14-10 victory at Tennessee. He leaves campus as the SEC's career receptions leader.
Jan. 4, 2014
The Dores finish 9-4 for second straight year with win in BBVA Compass Bowl.
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THE 2016 COMMODORES
The 2016 Vanderbilt squad closed the season with impressive victories against SEC rivals Ole Miss and Tennessee en route to the Camping World Independence Bowl. 2014 (3-9/0-8 7th) Coach: Derek Mason Captains: Andrew East, Joe Townsend, Kyle Woestmann 8/28 Temple* L 7-37 9/6 Mississippi*^ (#15) L 3-41 9/13 UMass* W 34-31 9/20 South Carolina* (#14) L 34-48 9/27 Kentucky L 7-17 10/4 Georgia (#13) L 17-44 10/11 Charleston So.* W 21-20 10/25 Missouri L 14-24 11/1 Old Dominion* W 42-28 11/8 Florida* L 10-34 11/22 Miss. State (#4) L 0-51 11/29 Tennessee* L 17-24
Sept. 20, 2014
Darrius Sims sets SEC record by returning two kicks for scores against South Carolina.
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2015 (4-8/2-6 4th) Coach: Derek Mason Captains: Darreon Herring, Spencer Pulley, Ryan White 9/3 Western Kentucky* L 12-14 9/12 Georgia* (#10) L 14-21 9/19 Austin Peay* W 47-7 9/26 Mississippi (#3) L 16-27 10/3 Middle Tennessee W 17-13 10/17 South Carolina L 10-19 10/24 Missouri* W 10-3 10/31 Houston (#21) L 0-34 11/7 Florida (#11) L 7-9 11/14 Kentucky* W 21-17 11/21 Texas A&M* L 0-25 11/28 Tennessee L 28-53
Oct. 15, 2016
2016 (6-7/3-5 T-4th) Coach: Derek Mason Captains: Oren Burks, Zach Cunningham, Ralph Webb, Ryan White 9/1 South Carolina * L 10-13 9/10 Middle Tennessee * W 47-24 9/17 Georgia Tech L 7-38 9/24 Western Kentucky W (OT) 31-30 10/1 Florida * (#23) L 6-13 10/8 Kentucky L 13-20 10/15 Georgia W 17-16 10/22 Tennessee State * W 35-17 11/5 Auburn (#11) L 16-23 11/12 Missouri L 17-26 11/19 Mississippi * W 38-17 11/26 Tennessee * (#24) W 45-34 12/26 NC State ^ L 17-41 ^ Camping World Independence Bowl
Zach Cunningham cements All-America status by sealing Dores' 17-16 win at Georgia with a big plays late in the game.
Nov. 26, 2016
The Dores defeat Tennessee for third time in last five years.
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All-time Leading Rusher
Ralph Webb is carried off the field after breaking team's career rushing record in 2016 win over Tennessee.
VU LETTERWINNERS AARON-AZUBIKE
Aaron, Chris 2008-09 Abernathy, George 1970-72 Abernathy, James 1940 Abernathy, Richard 1927-29 Adair, Donald Shayne 1983, 85 Adam, Mike 1999-2002 Adams, Alfred T. (Alf) 1914-17, 1919 Adams, David Bearden 1985 Adams, Mackenzi 2006-09 Adams, Mark 1973-75 Adams, Morton B. 1909 Adams, Ralph 1927-28 Agee, Joe 1936-38 Agee, Sam 1935-36 Agee, Torey 2013-16 Ahrens, William Norman 1954-55 Aiello, Scot 2012 Aker, John 1943 Akin, Lewis Edmond 1958-59 Akos, Patrick Thomas 1989, 91-92 Alford, Bill 2003-04 Allen, Alex 1890 Allen, Brad 2005-07 Allen, Damian Gerard 1995-97 Allen, Carl Edward 1978 Allen, Howard 1891 Allen, James W., Jr. 1945-47 Allen, Josh 2005-08 Allen, Richard M. (Rip) 1890-92 Allen, Rives Calvin 1950-52 Allmon, Mario Lanier 1993 Alsup, Roger Wendell 1975-78 Alsup, Walter David 1972-74 Ames, W.G. 1895 Anderson, Blake 1972 Anderson, Bryant 2005-07 Anderson, Byron Scott 1982-84 Anderson, Charles 1936-37 Anderson, J.M. (Tubby) 1909-10 Anderson, Joe 1937, 1939-40 Anderson, John Neil V. 1947-48 Anderson, Matt 1994 Anderson, Richard Paul 1981-84 Anderson, Thanh 1983-86 Anderson, Walton, H. 1914 Anderton, Kyle 2015-16 Andrus, Raymond 1937-39 Anglin, Leonard 1937-39 Anguiano, Santiago Jim 1995-97 Anthony, Wayne Lamar 1961-63 Archbold, Carl Thomas 1959 Arkan, Kenan 2001-04 Armistead, James C. 1926-28 Armstrong, Homer 1929-31 Arnold, James Edward 1979-82 Arnouts, James Robert 1987-90 Ashabranner, Rob 2008-09 Asher, Robert Dabney (Bob) 1967-69 Askew, Burgess 1931-32 Askew, John C. 1928-30 Askew, Pierce (Yank) 1931 Askew, Wesley L. 1941-42 Ashley, Collin 2009 Atkinson, Eddie 1941-42 Atkinson, Fitzgerald 1914 Atkinson, James Edwin (Eddie) 1946 Atkinson, Joe 1939-41 Atterberry, Derrick 1994 Auckerman, Doug 1989-91 (Tr.) Aulds, Ryan 1997-2000 Austin, Lee 1943-44 Avery, James 1970-72 Azama, Anthony 1994, 1996-97 Azubike, Caleb 2012-15
BADGER-BYRUM
Badger, Brian 1981-83 (Tr.) Baggerley, Bo 2009 Bagley, Sandy 1973 Bailey, Donald Wycoff 1953 Bailey, Jason Arnold 1989 Bailey, Joey 2007-10 Bailey, Kenneth K. (Red) 1925 Bailey, Lee 1987 (Mgr.) Bailey, Lucien L. (Fats) 1917,19-21 Baird, Calvin 1942 Baird, Renfro (Sonny) 1941-42 Baker, Andrew David 1984-87 Baker, Fredrick (Fred) 1995-97 Baker, Isaac B. (Ike) 1918, 20 Baldridge, Duke 1925, 27 Baldwin, Bennett Midgley 1962-64 Ballman, Thomas William 1973-76
Banks, James Gabriel 1992-94 Banks, Jalen 2014-16 Banks, Ladarius 2013, 2015 Banks, Larry Sangster 1962 Banks, Teremy 1996 Barbee, John F. H. 1898-1900 Barbieri, Robby 2011-12 Barden, Brandon 2008-11 Barksdale, Gil 2016 Barnes, Archibald 2009-12 Barnes, Nolan T. 1924 Barnett, Jeff 1996-99 Barr, Richard A. 1891-92 Barrett, Rodney 1984, 1986-88 Barrett, Timothy Craig 1976-78 Barrett, Virgil Caldwell, Jr. 1961-62 Barron, Billy 1942 Barton, Bryan 1936 Baskerville, Charles R. 1890, 92-93 Bates, Joseph Norman 1957-59 Bates, William (Billy) 1943 Batten, Rahim Bagi 1995-97 Battles, Ainsley 1996-99 Bayless, Robert 1970 Baughn, James Harrison 1946-47 Beane, Von Rhea 1937 Beard, Brett 2000-02 Beard, Bruce 1911 Beard, Byron 1932-36 Beard, William E. Billy 1892 Bearden, Steven Ray 1980-83 Beasley, James 1930-32 Beasley, Thomas O. (Bunt) 1916,18 Beck, Eugene 1932-34 Beckleheimer, Herman 1914 Belin, Henry Allen, III 1984-86 Bell, Alvin (Pep) 1920-23 Bell, Charles (Jelly) 1909-10 Bell, Robert H., Jr. 1938-39 Bell, Ryan Manning 1990-93 Bell, Tre 2014-15 Bemis, H.E. 1890 Bennett, Earl 2005-07 Bennett, Richard S. 1979, 1981-82 Bennett, Steve 1973 Benoist, Patrick 2006-09 Benson, Steve 1972, 75 (Mgr.) Bentley, Eric Jason 1989-91 Bernhardt, Thomas Edward 1969-71 Bernstein, Jake 2012-15 Berry, Allen 1930 Berry, Steve 1988-92 (Mgr.) Berry, Julius 1907 Berry, Robert Leo 1946-49 Berry, William Irvin 1947, 1949-50 Berryhill, Grailey L. 1916, 1918-20 Berson, Clarence 1930-31 Berson, Robert 1931-33 Bevil, Steve 1963-64 Bess, George Terrence 1983 Bigelow, Steven Herbert 1968 Bigham, David M. 1969-71(Mgr.) Bigham, William Dean 1977 (Mgr.) Biles, Shelton 1942-43 Bilicic, David 1987-89 (Tr.) Billinger, Greg 2006-09 Billings, Paul Barrett 1950-52 Bills, Sam Crutcher 1958 Binkley, Charles Cody 1959-61 Birdsong, John Michael 1975-77 Black, Benson H. 1895 Black, Terry Rawls 1960 Blackman, Ed 1924 (Mgr.) Blair, Dwight 1970-71 Blair, Frank (Count) 1915-16 Blair, James WilliaM 1974 Blake, R.E. (Bob) 1903-07 Blake, Daniel B. 1902-06 Blake, Vaughn 1925-27 Blake, Vaughn Weldon 1903, 06-08 Bland, S.K. 1892 (Mgr.) Blane, Robert H. 1918 Blasingame, Khari 2015-16 Blocker, George Lane 1979 Blondell, James Mathew 1983 Boensch, Hord 1911,13 Bohner, Richard Hugh 1962-63 Boldt, John Wesley 1949-50 Bolles, W.E. 1891 Bomar, Lynn 1921-24 Bomer, J.O. (Mike) 1912 (Mgr.) Bonner, M.H. 1899 Boogher, Howard M. 1894-97 Booker, Chris 2002-03, 2005-06
Boone, Luther Erskine 1958-59, 61 Booth, Powers 1937 Booth, Vaughn 1925 Booth, William M. 1899, 00-01 Bossier, Derick Juan 1990-91, 93 Bostick, Dick 1943-45 Bourque, Jason 2002-03 Bowden, Nigel 2014-16 Bowen, Gary 1943 Boyd, Charles Ray 1965, 66-68 Boyd, Chris 2011-12 Boyd, Terry Joe 1977-78 Boyer, Dale Eugene 1948-49 Boykin, Brian Keith 1993-96 Boyte, R. 1895 Bradford, Antuian 1998-2001 Bradford, C.R. (Tex) 1921-22 Bradford, Jake 2006-08 Bradford, Mark 1905 (Mgr.) Bradford, Mark Jr. 1927-28 Bradley, Douglas Harold 1986-89 Bradley, John Henderson 1995-97 Bradley, Larry Houston 1990 Brancheau, Curtis 2001-03 Brandon, Zeke 2000-03 Brannon, Teriall 2008-10 Bransford, John 1926-27 Breazeale, Steven Thomas 1991-92 Brent, Steven 2002-03 Bridges, Andrew 2011-14 Brigham, Grant 2002 Brigham, Nick 2004 Bright, Steven 2003-06 Brightwell, Irvin 1941-42 Bristow, Alex 1928 Broadbear, Michael Webster 1962 Brock, Jack 1943-44 Brogdon, Paul Gilliam 1972-75 Brogdon, Preston 1975 Bronner, Jimmie Leander 1981-82 Brooks, Phillip Wayne 1963-65 Brothen, Kevin Gordon 1988-91 Brothers, Donald 1960 Brothers, Jeffrey Lawrence 1 990-93 Brown, Allen 1909-10 Brown, Amy 1989-90 (Tr.) Brown, Bradley David 1992-93 Brown, Brady 2009 Brown, Calvin Smith 1891 Brown, Charles H. 1910-11, 1914-15 Brown, Claud Harold 1952, 56 Brown, Enoch (Nuck) 1910-13 Brown, Eric Wesley 1982-83 Brown, Innis 1903-05 Brown, J. Hamilton 1897-98, 1903-04 Brown, John Neil (Bull) 1926, 28-29 Brown, Lester Watson 1969-70, 72 Brown, Mack 1970 Brown, Malvern 1936 Brown, Mark Thomas 1979-80, 82 Brown, Morton Lindon, Jr. 1966-67 Brown, Mylon 2010-11 Brown, Preston Melville 1976-79 Brown, Ray 2004-06 Brown, Robert Lee 1891 Brown, Robert R. 1910 Brown, Sam 1933-35 Brown, Sperry 1927 Brown, Terry Scott 1987-89 Brown, Tom 1910-13 Brown, Van Thompson 1946-49 Brown, W.C. Foskett 1916 (Mgr.) Brown, William Erik 1989-91 Browning, Manning 1922-23 Bruce, William (1963-65 Mgr.) Brunner, Patrick 2001-03 Bruno, John 1966 Bryan, Claiborne N. (Ick) 1901-03 Bryan, Kenneth M. 1923-25 Bryan, W.J. (Bill) 1922-23 Bryant, Brandon 2006-07 Bryant, Darien 2012-13 Bryant, Timothy Craig 1980-81 Bryngelson, Bill 1943 Bubis, Matt 2007-08 Buck, Howard Lee 1973-74 Buckley, Ray 1902 (Mgr.) Buckner, Allen M. 1919-20 Buckner, Matthew G. 1893 Buggs, Marcus 2004-07 Buggs, Wamon Charles 1978-81 Bulkeley, Richard Chase 1959 Bullen, Stanley Wayne 1981, 83-84 Bullock, Ron 2003, 2005
Burch, Lucius E. 1892-95 Burch, Lucius, E., Jr. 1931 Burge, Len 1937 Burger, Steve 1970-72 Burke, Orvill G. 1898-99 Burke, Vance 1936, 38-39 Burks, Oren 2014-16 Burns, Jason 2003-05 Burns, John 1941 Burns, John Olen 1967-68, 1970 Burns, Red 1942 Burrow, Jabo 2010 Burson, Thomas Eads 1980, 84 Burton, Barry Ferguson 1973-75 Burton, James Boyd 1959 Burton, Larry 1932 Burton, Nelson Lynch 1949-50 Bushmiaer, Binks 1940-41, 1946 Butcher, Wade Elvin, Jr. 1960-61 Butler, Adam 2013-16 Butler, Jim 1956-58 Butler, Karl 2010-13 Butler, Robert A. 1990 (Mgr.) Byers, Daniel Lee 1952-54 Byndom, Raminte’ 1996-99 Byrd, Eugene Leon, Jr. 1973-74 Byrn, Charlie 1942 Byrum, Eric 2001-04 Byrum, Jamie 1999-2002
CAGE-CUTLER
Cage, John Bright 1972-74 (Tr.) Cagle, Richard 2009 Caine, Winston Paulding, Jr. 1958 Caldwell, Jason 2002-03, 2005 Caldwell, Joel 2006-09 Caldwell, William T. 1948 Calhoun, Bedford L. 1946-47 (Mgr.) Calhoun, Donald John 1967 Calhoun, James Richard 1947-49 Callahan, Jeff 1989-90 (Mgr.) Calvin, Reginald Lydell 1974-77 Campbell, Nate 2007-08, 2010 Campbell, Vincent A. 1907 Canington, Larkin Lee 1976 Cannon, Donald Ray 1993 Cantrell, Hubert Randolph 1976 Cantrell, Wayne Edward 1946-48 Cantwell, Frank Pierce, Jr. 1965-66 Capobianco, Robert Stuart 1983-84 Cappelletti, Robert Anthony 1952-54 Cargile, Neil 1924-26 Carlen, Bill 1940 Carloss, Matt 1933-34 Carman, Charles 1913-14, 1916 Carman, George 1917 Carmichael, Dave 1971 Carney, John Wesley 1969-71 Carrier, Michael 1985-87 (Tr.), 1988 (Mgr.) Carroll, Thomas 2008 Carson, Elliott 1997-2000 Carson, James (Kit) 1935-36 Carta-Samuels, Austyn 2012-13 Carter, Aaron 2001-04 Carter, Anthony Brian 1988-91 Carter, David Kelly 1977 Carter, David 2004-05 Carter, Jamail 1996-98 Cartwright, Jeffrey 1981-82, 1984 Cartwright, John 1925 Casella, Joseph Francis 1978 Cate, Billy 1943 Cates, Preston Ellis (Tony) 1992 Cathey, David Grant 1982 Cave, Duncan 1999-2001 Cecil, Ernest Bernard 1975-78 Cecil, Hugh 1925-27 Chalfant, Bertram (Trinny) 1928 Chalmers, Samuel Lenell 1990-93 Chandler, John W. 1976-77, 1979 Chapman, John B. 1927 Charley, Damien Rashid 1995-98 Chastain, Tyler 1987-89 (Mgr.) Chavous, Corey Lamonte 1994-97 Cheadle, John Roaten 1950-52 Chenault, Frank 1938 Cherry, L.W. (Wink) 1936 Cheshire, J. Ross 1909 (Mgr.) Chesley, Curtis Lee 1968-70 Chesley, Gary William 1969, 1971-72 Chesley, Jay Emory 1972, 1974-75 Chester, Martin S. (Yunk) 1912-15 Chester, Sam 1915 Chilton, Bobby 1943
VAN D E R B I LT FO OTBALL 2017
Chorn, Walker K 1906 Chura, Robert Noell 1989-90, 1992 Claffey, Harold (Hal) 1933-35 Claiborne, Daniel W. 1903 Clancy, William Francis 1952 Clark, Allen B., Jr. 1910 Clark, Cory 1972 Clark, John Hayes 1987-89 Clark, John Henry 1942, 1946-48 Clark, Thomas Barron 1963 Clarke, Gary Bruce 1978 Clarke, Steven 2010-13 Clary, Ronald Perry 1950 Clay, Matt 2001-04 Clem, Kerry Mernard 1988, 90 Clemens, John Matthew 1979-82 Clere, Raymond 1936 Cleveland, Hal 1914 (Mgr) Cleveland, Jon Raymond 1962-63 Clinard, Zack Norman 1947-48 Clinton, Richard Dean 1976 Close, Vernon 1931-33 Clunan, Charles William 1949 Cobb, David George 1953 (Mgr.) Cobb, Rodney Allen 1958, 60 Cody, Josh 1914-16, 1919 Coffey, John W. 1891 Cohen, H. Russell 1913-16 Cola, Bara 2002 Cole, John 2009-11 Cole, Kenneth Bridges, Jr. 1978, 80 Coleman, Stephen Albert 1968-69 Coleman, Andrew Lee 1978-81 Coleman, Leonard David 1980-83 Coles, Zach A. 1924-26 Collier, Harris 1938 Collins, Brooks 1997-99 Collins, Christophaer Allen 1964-65, 67 Collins, Gerald Michael 1990-94 Collins, Wilson 1911-12 Combs, James Lee 1968-69 Condrey, Clay Terrell 1995-98 Cooke, Colby 2013 Connell, Allen 1909 Connell, W. 1892-97 Conyers, Percy 1920-22 Conyers, Wally 1998-2001 Cook, Joe 1970-72 Cook, Sylbert M. 1950-52 Cooke, Colby 2014 Cooke, John 1943 Cooper, Kenneth R. 1942,1946-48 Copp, Carl Andrew, Jr. 1946-49 Coppeans, David L. 1995-98 Corbin, William Fizer 1959-61 Corcoran, Ollie 1941, 1946-47 Corlette, Marvin 1898 Corlette, Marvin, Jr. 1927 Cornelius, William R. 1900 Costen, Sam 1904,1906-07 Couch, Robert Charles 1993-95 Council, Francis E. 1923 Coverdale, Jonas 1923 Covington, Cecil B. 1908-10 Covington, Joel B. 1908, 1911-12 Covington, Leslie 1907, 09 Covington, Wiliam T., Jr. 1915 Cox, Allen 1908 (Mgr.) Cox, E.A. 1897-98 Cox, James Martin 1975-78 Cragwall, A.O. 1898-99 Craig, John L. (Honus) 1904-07 Craig, Wesley W. 1890-94 Crawford, Guy 1905-06, 1908 Crawford, James A. 1941-42, 1946 Crawford, James Everett 1984-87 Crawford, John K. 1934-35 Crawford, Josh 2015-16 Crawford, William H. 1960-61-62 Craycraft, Robert 1988-91 Creagh, Charles E., Jr. 1959-61 Creighton, Dudley 1931 Creson, Larry (Kitty) 1925-27 Creson, Robert Paul 1920 Crichlow, Collier 1944 Criddle, Edward S. 1918 Crimm, Lloyd 1931 Crocker, Julian Doss Jr. 1960-62 Crooks, Delando 2014-16 Cropp, David W. 1985 (Mgr.) Cropp, John W. 1959-61 Crosby, Doyle 1998-2001 Crownover, Arthur, Jr. 1927-30 Crutchfield, Wallace 1896-99, 1901
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VU LETTERWINNERS Cuffee, Ryan 1999-02 Culley, David 1973, 75-77 Culpepper, Brandon R. 1992-93 Culpepper, Clifford L. 1972, 74-75 Cummings, Bob 1942 Cummings, Joe 1937 (Mgr.) Cundiff, Dan Bradley 1966-67 Cunningham, Alex 1906 Cunningham, James F. 1953-55 Cunningham, James W. 1968-70 Cunningham, Jordan 2013 Cunningham, William E. 1987-88 Cunningham, Zach 2014-16 Curley, Pete 1933-35 Curlin, Zach 1911-13 Curnutte, Stephen Bryant 1973-75 Curry, Irby Rice (Rabbit) 1913-16 Curtin, Francis William, Jr. 1965-67 Curtis, Allen B. 1898 Curtis, Arnold E. 1947-49 Curtis, Ernest Jackson 1947-50 Custer, Ryan 2006-09 Cutler, Jay 2002-05
DABNEY-DYE
Dabney, John 1902 Dahlberg, Eric Steven 1990-93 Daniels, Bill 1927 Daniels, Bert 1936 Daniels, Dexter 2009-11 Daniels, Jason 2001-2003 Darnell, Alex 1948, 1950-51 Darnell, Jesse Cloyce 1965-66 Darnell, Leonard 1910 Dauphin, Elizabeth 1981-83 (Tr.) Daves, Herman 1912,1917-18 Davidson, Simpson D. 1947-50 Davie, Edgar Byron 1956 Davies, Bradford Jay 1979 Davin, Charles C. 1915 Davis, Abe 1928 Davis, Cato 1897 Davis, Charlton 1939-40 Davis, Daniel Muncaster 1958 Davis, Erik 2002-05 Davis, Gary Michael 1966-67 Davis, H.A. 1892 Davis, H.W. (Huldy) 1899, 1900-02 Davis, Herbert W. 1929, 31 Davis, J.T. 1925 Davis, Jefferson, Jr. 1956 Davis, Kate 1993 (Tr.) Davis, Robert Earl 1990-93 Davis, Simeon Benton, III 1963 Davis, Thomas Larkin 1968 Davis, Thomas W. 1894-96, 1898 Davis, Thomas W., Jr. 1933 Dawson, Michael H. 1965-66 Day, Frank L. 1892 Dean, Richard Darrell 1977-79 Dean, Richard Nils 1974 DeBrossard, Darion 2016 Deese, Clifford Wayne 1992-95 DeGeorge, Chris 2009 DeGraffenreid, Allen 1994-96 DeGraffenreid, Byran 1992-93, 95 DeGroot, Clarence III 1983, 86-87 Deiderich, George R. 1956-58 DeMain, James Henry 1951, 1953 Demmas, Art 1952-53, 55-56 Demmas, Constantine G. 1953 Denny, K. Scott 1979-80 (Tr.) Denson, Bobby Darrell 1982-84 Devane, John Thomas 1968 DeWitt, John Donovan 1990-93 Dickerson, George W. 1977 Dickerson, Gordon 1925 Dickinson, Joe 1936 Dickinson, Overton 1931 Dickison, Leo 1932-34 Diehl, Willie 1970-71 Dietrich, Mark William 1972-74 Diffee, Jimmy 1944 DiNardi, John Carmen 1986 Dinwiddie, Robert 2001-04 Ditto, Adam 1998 Divens, Lamar 2004-05 Dixon, Barron 2011-14 Dixon, Paul Randall 1933-35 Dixon, Sean 2003-06 Doak, E.L. 1895 Dobbs, Sam 2015-16 Dodd, John Speer 1951, 1953 Dodge, Harlow F. 1990
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Donahoo, Duane 1970 Donaldson, Sammy L. 1956 Donnell, Ben Clay 1957-58 Donnelly, Christopher I. 1989-90 Dooling, John David 1990-92 Dorrell, Chandler 2014-15 Dortch, Fred W. 1891, 1893-95 Doss, Aubrey K. 1896 Dossett, Adam 2003 Doster, Kwane 2002-04 Doty, Burnett J. 1920 Dougherty, Lew W. 1911 Douglas, Cedric Dwayne 1993 Dowling, Kevin 1985-86, 1988-89 Dowling, Sean 2014-16 Downs, Bobby 1971 Dozier, Steven 1976-78 (Mgr.) Drake, Bill 1931 Drake, John Allen, Jr. 1969-71 Dralle, James Donald 1983-84 Dubois, Charles 1933-34 Dudchock, Davis 2014 Dudley, Edward Gordon 1957-58 Dudley, Guilford, Jr. 1927-28 Duffey, Mack 1970 Dugan, Terence Patrick 1980-82 Duke, Alvin 1996-98 Duncan, C.J. 2014, 2016 Duncan, Jamie Robert 1995-97 Duncan, Roy Lester 1950, 1952 Duncan, William E, Jr. 1952 Dungan, William Jeff 1977 Dunham, Akeem 2009-11 Dunkerley, Herbert 1938-39 Dunn, Robert E., Jr. 1927-28 Dunnavant, Jason Q. 1995-97 Dunning, Dustin 2002-05 Dunster, Michael E. 1978-79 Durand, Harry 1930-31 Duval, Robert E., III 1969-71 Dwornick, John E. 1982-84, 1986 Dye, John S. 1895-96, 1898 Dye, Terrell Eugen 1960-62
EAMES-EWERS
Eames, Josh 2004-07 Earl, Carl 1933-34 Early, James 1917, 1919-20 East, Andrew 2011-14 Edgerton, John E. 1898-99, 1900-02 Edmondson, Brandon L. 1978, 80 Edwards, Austin 1929 Edwards, Charles Leon 1977-80 Edwards, Keith Y. 1980, 1982-84 Elam, Frank (Pos) 1921 Elder, Rick 1971 Ellington, Edward Perry 1946-48 Elliott, Arnold James, Jr. 1985-88 Elliott, Floyd Strother, Jr. 1976 (Mgr.) Elliott, W. Y., Jr. 1893-95 Ellis, John 1938-40 Ellis, Trey 2014-16 Elrod, Parker 1938 El Sheshai, Nabil 1987-90 English, Timothy J. 1975-78 Erikson, Thor Erik 1986, 1988-90 Ernst, Steven Earl 1967-68 Ertugrul, Tolga 2003 Ervin, Andy Lee 1978-79 Ervin, Norwood Martin 1977-78 Estes, Pat M. 1890 Evans, David Mulbern 1961 Eveland, William Greg 1975-78 Evins, Joe 1932 Ewers, William (Bill) 1944-45
FAGAN-FUQUA
Fagan, Jared 2005-08 Fails, Terence Neil 1950, 1954 Faircloth, Bryan 1926 Fant, Lester G. 1897-98 Farrell, Louis (Tab) 1896-97 Farris, Robert Gordon 1951 Faulkinberry, Russell Miller 1947-50 Ferguson, Dante L. 1985, 87-88 Ferguson, Taurean 2014-16 Fernandez, Medina 1955 (Mgr.) Finklin, DeReal 1993, 95-96 Finnern, Mike 1970 Fischesser, John R. 1985, 87-88 Fischer, Kyle 2008-11 Fisher, Frederick M.l 1972-75 Fitz, Armando Elezar 1983-86 Fitz, Thomas 1985-86, 1988
Fitzgerald, William S. 1893-96 Fitzpatrick, William G. 1988 Flanigan, Mickey 1939-40 Fleming, O.J. 1995-97 Fleming, Mills Edwin 1986--88 Fleming Partee 1936-37 Fletcher, F.M. 1892 Fletcher, William Martin 1981-84 Flowers, Davis 2009 Floyd, John Franklin 1975 Floyd, John (Red) 1915-16, 1919-20 Fly, Christopher 1987-90 (Tr.) Flynn, Barry Burgin 1978-81 Folino, Chuck 2001 Folmar, Jimmy 1941 Ford, Anthony 1998 Ford, Barry Kevin 1990 Ford, Reggie 2011 Ford, Turney 1936-38 Forrest, Marcus Dion 1995-96 Forte, Nick 2008 Fortune, Selman 1930-32 Foster, Eddie 2009-12 Foster, Julian 1930-32 Foster, Ray 1923 Foster, Richard Henry 1950-52 Fottrell, Harold 1928 Foust, Buryl 1929, 31 Fouts, John Matthew 1985-88 Fowler, Ryan 2009-12 Francis, Clyde M. III 1976-79 (Tr.) Francis, Rico 1990-93 Francis, Raymond 1937-38 Frank, Laurence Milton 1952-55 Franklin, Larry 2012-13 Franklin, Marvin Jr. 1936-38 Franklin, Tom 1928 Freebeck, Wade 2014-16 Freeland, Ewing (Big ‘un) 1908-11 Freeman, Richard 2003, 2005 Friel, Gaylord N. (Billy) 1915 Frieman, Eric 2010 Frierson, Greer 1944 Fritts, Steven Bradford 1968-70 Fritz, Gregory William 1972, 1974 Fritz, Emile 1941 Fromang, Blake 2013-15 Fuge, Linc 1971-73 Fugger, Tim 2008-11 Fugler, Clarence 1905 Fulger, Pearly M. 1900 Fullam, Jay 2010 Fuller, Rufus Ardell 1981-84 Funk, Charles Barrett 1959-60 Funk, David Franklin 1978 Funk, Jared 2009-10 Fuqua, John Herman 1968 Fuqua, Lindsay W. 1962-64 Fuqua, William G. 1945-46, 1948
GAFFNEY-GWYNEE
Gaffney, William 1961-62 (Mgr.) Gallalee, William (Bill) 1944 Gallant, Tom 1998-99 Gaines, Bradford L. 1986, 88-89 Gaines, Charles L. 1894 Gaines, Christopher R. 1984-87 Gaines, Ian 2000-01, 2003 Gaines, Robert F. 1961-62 (Mgr.) Galbierz, Thomas R. 1972-75 Gallardo, Don 1996-97 Gamble, John 1964-66 Gandolfo, Michael Peter 1989-91 Garcia, Martin Anthony 1972-74 Garcia, Michael 2007-08 Gardella, Andrew 2001 Garden, Thomas P., Jr. 1959-61 Gardenhire, F.M. 1891 Gardner, Drew 2006-07 Garman, Dennis Paul 1983-84 Garnham, Chase 2010-13 Garrett, Matthew 1996 Garrett, M.J. 1999-2002 Garrison, Frank M. 1975 Gatewood, Curtis 2004-07 Gaudet, Thomas Andrew 1962 Gaulden, Charles 1938-39 Geisinger, Justin 2001-04 Gentry, Joe Ulysses, Jr. 1985-88 Geny, Charles F. (Willie) 1933-34 George, Richard 1980 (Tr.) Gerst, Gerald Garrett 1964 Getter, Nick 2000-03 Gibbs, Julie 1988 (Tr.)
Giboney, Justin 1999-2002 Gibson, Everett 1923, 25 Gibson, Geoffory Jay 1969-70 Gibson, Roy M. 1926, 1928-29 Gillespie, James Ray, Jr. 1986-87 Gillespie, Paul T. 1966-68 Giller, David 2008-10 Gilliland, Frank 1911 (Mgr.) Gilmore, Gerald E. 1979 Giltner, Michael E. 1966-68 Giltner, Robin Lynn 1976-78 Glasgow, McPheeters 1935-36 Gleisner, Donald Allen 1950, 52 Glewwe, Grant S. 1989-90 Goad, Paul Ellis 1952 Goar, Frank 1916-20 Godchaux, Frank A. 1899, 1900 Godchaux, Frank A., Jr. 1920-21 Goff, Jonathan 2004-07 Goldberg, James 1993 (Tr.) Golden, Hawkins 1972-73 Golden, Winfred Lewis 1950-51 Goodall, Robert Harden 1952-54 Goodgame, John 1943 Goodridge, Robert W. 1966-67 Goodson, Joe A. 1893, 97-98 Goolsby, Ernest E. 1981-82 Gordon, Ronnie A. 1993-95 Gorrell, Frank C. 1945-47 Gossage, Matthew E. 1973-75 Gothard, Dennis M. 1975-78 Gouger, Barrett 2013-16 Gracey, Clarence (Pete) 1930-32 Grady, Josh 2012-14 Gragg, Derrick Lamont 1988-91 Graham, Jamie 2008-10 Graham, Joe Harold 1962-64 Graham, Thomas B. 1902-04 Granier, Bailey 2015-16 Grasty, Felix K. 1923 (Mgr.) Graves, Curtis 2014 Graves, Joe 1943-45 Graves, Junius G. 1948, 50 Gray, Thomas 1985-87 Gray, Tommy 1945 Green, Charles C. 1904 (Mgr.) Green, James T. 1985-87 Green, Justin 2007-09 Green, Patrick 1997-98, 00-01 Greene, Mike 1966-67 Greenstone, T.J. 2008-11 Greer, George J. 1916 Gregory, Josh 2012-14 Griffen, Malvern U. 1908-09 Griffin, Darryl 1993 Griffin, Jordan 2015 Grimmett, Hill, Jr. 1936 Gromos, John Paul 1985, 87-89 Grover, Billy Dwain 1956-58 Groves, Adolph Milton, Jr. 1974-76 Gruber, Brian 1997-2000 Gruber, Wayne Edward 1952 Ryley Guay 2016 Gude, Bob 1939-41 Guepe, Arthur Albert 1961-63 Guerin, Sean Michael 1988-89 Guffee, Harry J. 1932-34 Guffee, Paul Owen 1962-64 Guillory, Winston 2016 Gullett, James B. 1929 Gurley, Rodney Steven 1978-81 Gutierrez, Christopher F. 1982 Gwynee, Walter E. 1901
HAGER-HYSONG
Hager, R.B. (Dick) 1908 Hager, Samuel E. 1892 Hagewood, Jack Douglas 1958-59 Haggard, Wallace C. 1919-20 Hahnfeldt, Bryant 2005-08 Hail, Conway 1939 (Mgr.) Hale, Darren 1995 Hale, David Lebron 1974-76 Hale, R.E. 1892 Hale, Ronald Corey 1976, 78-79 Haley, Parnell 1936 Halford, Jack 1948 Hal, Andre 2010-13 Hall, Carlton L. 1994-97 Hall, Gabe 2004-07 Hall, Glenn A. (Spick) 1906-07 Hall, John Richard 1951-54 Hall, Millard Wayne 1960-61 Hall, Robert Hall 1935-36
@VAN DYFO OTBALL
Hall, Scott Richard 1965-67 Haliburton, Ben 1917 Hallman, David Alton 1959 Hambrick, Thomas C. 1931 Hamilton, Bob 1942-43 Hamilton, C.M. 1915-16 Hamilton, Ed Jr. 1902-05 Hamilton, Fred S. 1941-42, 1946 Hamilton, Fred S., Jr. 1969-71 Hamilton, James 1943, 45 Hamilton, Ryan 2006-09 Hammer, Bruce W. 1960-61 Hammerschmidt, J. 1964-66 Hammerschmidt, M. 1969-70 Hammond, Harry K. 1978-81 Hampton, Jerry Randall 1976-77 Hampton, Wade 1933-34 Hancock, Joseph Scott 1980-81 Hanna, Ross 1937-39 Hanner, J.P. 1892-93 Harber, David Mark 1974-75 Hardage, Lewis 1911-12 Harden, James 1939 Harden, W. Holmes 1890-92 Hardy, Edward D. 1916 Hardy, J.C. 1899 Hardy, Lamar 1899 Hardy, Arnold R. 1945, 1948-49 Harkins, Thomas V. 1954-55 Harlow, Gene 1939-40 Harmon, Eric Matthew 1984, 86 Harper, Harding 2013-15 Harris, Charles Edward 1978-79 Harris, Corey Lamont 1988-91 Harris, Robert Anthony 1981 Harrison, Claude 1942 Harrison, Dennis 1974-77 Harrison, Durwood 1971-73 (Mgr.) Harrison, Herdley 2002-05 Hart, Gary Curtis 1962-64 Hart, W.B. 1909 Hart, William 1977 Harvey, Alphonso Will 1995-98 Harwell, W.S. 1900 Hasanoglu, Nezih 1998-2001 Hassett, Charles R. 1896-97 Hasslock, Lewis W. 1907-08 Hatcher, Ronald 2000-01, 03 Hauck, Walter Christie 1967-69 Haun, David 1970-71 Haury, Karl E., Jr. 1969-71 Hause, Francis 1937-38 Hawkins, Charles 1926-28 Hawkins, Charles W. 1951-53 Hawkins, Jared 2006-09 Haye, Jovan 2002-04 Hayes, Brett Lawrence 1988-90 Hayes, Larry Gene 1954-55 Hayes, Larry Wayne 1969-71 Hayes, Frank M. 1914-16 Haygood, Jimmy (Shag) 1904-05 Hays, Sammy 1939 Hays, William 1935-37 Hayward, Casey 2008-11 Head, Paris 2013 Healey, Michael B. 1989-91 Healy, William (Chip) 1966-68 Hebberger, Arthur F. 1950 Heflin, Terence Van 1977-81 Heistand, Ed 1938-40 Heller, Frank R. (Hank) 1920 Henderson, Thomas 1930-32 Henderson, Woodrow 1937-38 Hendrick, Harvey 1917, 19-20 Hendrix, W.R. (Bill) 1924-26 Henley, Guy 1944 Henley, William Roger 1952 Henry, Douglas 1910, 13 Hensley, Eric 2006. 2008-09 Herbert, John 1927-28 Herbert, Robert, Jr. 1928 Herline, Alan Joseph 1984-86 Herndon, Don Wayne 1961 Herndon, Tray 2009-10 Herndon, Tre 2014-16 Herring, Darreon 2012-15 Herrmann, Mark Alan 1982-85 Hewitt, Buddy 1945 Heywood, Humphrey 1953-55 Hicks, Henry Joe 1947-49 Higgins, Gene 1939-40 Hildebrand, James B. 1892-95 Hill, Horace G., Jr. 1918-20 Hill, Jason Devon 1995-97
VU LETTERWINNERS Hill, Jordan 1999-2001 Hill, Merlin Michael 1977 Hill, Page 1936 (Mgr.) Hillenmeyer, Hunter 1999-2002 Hilley, Rayford Carrol 1957-59 Hines, Robert G. 1950-52 Hinkle, Carl Columbus, Jr. 1935-37 Hinkle, Carl C. (Chris) III 1967 Hinton, Ralph 1937-39 Hirsch, Edward M. 1974, 76 Hoats, Joseph Miranda 1968 Hobbs, Maurice (Preacher) 1930 Hobbs, S.F. (Fatty) 1905 Hockaday, Jay 2015 Hogans, Tavarus 1996-99 Holby, William Arthur 1973-75 Holden, Will 2013-16 Holder, Fred 1940-42 Holdgraf, Maurice (Tiny) 1938-40 Holland, Al 1937 Holliday, Hamilton 2004-07 Hollins, Lunsford 1936-38 Holloway, Trey 2002-04 Holmes, Andrew 1926 (Mgr.) Holmes, Billy H. 1952-53, 1955 Holmes, Ducky 1917, 1919-21 Holt, Carleton 1948-50 Holt, Charles E. 1941-42, 1946 Holt, Daryl Ray 1984-87 Holt, Jeffrey Allan 1982-85 Holmes, Brandon 2005-06 Hood, Eddie Lamar 1977-79 Hood, Elliot 2004-06 Hoover, Charles Ellis 1952-55 Hoover, Charles Marcus 1942, 1946 Hoover, John 1970-71 Horrocks, Theo 2004-07 Horton, Charley 1952-55 Horton, Galen 1990-91, 1993 (Tr.) Hoskins, Leon 1931 (Mgr.) House, Markessus 2000-02 Housman, Hardy 1937-39 Houston, Frank K. 1900-02 Houston, George 1931 (Mgr.) Howard, Matthew T. 1961 Howe, John B.A. 1895-96 Howell, Clark 1892, 95 Howell, Joseph T. 1901-03 Hubert, George Wallace 1988-89 Hudgins, Loie Malcolm 1978-81 Hudgins, Ward 1930-31 Hudson, Gary Richard 1960-62 Hudson, Gerald Jack 1954-56 Hudson, Taylor 2013-14 Huffman, Chester C. 1911-14 Huggins, James 1935-38 Huggins, Roy 1939-40 Hughes, Casey 2012-14 Hughes, Charles 1929-31 Hughes, Floyd Ray 1977 Hughes, Robert Littleton 1958 Hughes, Thack 1931 Hughes, Thomas W. 1923 Hughes, Travis Hubert 1957-59 Hughes, William W. 1883-96,99-01 Hughes, William W. Jr. 1927 Humble, John R. 1963-65 Hume, Fred 1901 Humphrey, Howard 1938-39 Humphreys, W. Douglas 1974-77 Hunt, Donald Astin 1953-55 Hunter, Funtaine 2003-06 Hunter, Pat 1973 Hurley, James 1970 Hurst, Dunlap 1959 Hurt, Sidney 1896 Hurter, Drew 1988-91 (Tr.) Husband, Phillip D. 1968 Hutto, James Albert 1947-49 Hutton, W.G. 1897 Hysong, Alex 2014
IACENDA-ISSAGUIRRE
Iacenda, Andrew Scott Ilgenfritz, Mark Ilgenfritz, Scott Carter Illes, Robert John Ingram, John Thomas Iranmanesh, Abtin Irby, Jack Ivey, Robert Barnes Izlar, Paul Roberts P. Izzaguirre, Carlos
1987 1971-73 1976-78 1983-84 1967-69 2002-04 1938-39 1966-67 1975 1943
JABALEY-JUSTICE
Jabaley, Michael Ellis 1954 Jackson, Anthony 1989, 91-93 Jackson, Bobby 1994, 1996 Jackson, Felix 1938 Jackson, Granberry 1894, 95 (Mgr.) Jackson, Jerrol 1999-2001 Jackson, John 1936-37 Jackson, N. Baker 1910 (Mgr.) Jackson, Robert F. 1915, 17 Jackson, Todd 1982 Jackson-Garrison, Cassen 2004-07 Jacobs, Michael W. 1973-75 Jacobs, Wayne 1971-72 Jacobs, William, III (Will) 1994-96 Jacoway, Boyd Gaines 1948-49 Jakes, Janeane 1990 (Tr.) Jalufka, Earl Davis 1953-55 James, William 1970 James, Jesse Ray 1925-27 Jarrett, John 1914-15 Jefcoat, Mark Dwayne 1993-96 Jelesky, Josh 2009-12 Jelks, Andrew 2013-14 Jenkins, Jack 1940-42 Jenkins, William O. 1900 Jennings, Jeff 2004-05, 2007-08 Jewell, Larry Robert 1990 Jewell, Bobby 2010 Johnson, Babe 1900 Johnson, Barney Paul 1976 Johnson, Chris 2006-09 Johnson, David Eugene 1973-76 Johnson, Eugene 1931 Johnson, Greg 2002 Johnson, James Bishop 1959-61 Johnson, Jermaine 1993-95 Johnson, Mark O. 1986-88, 1990 Johnson, Michael E. 1985-88 Johnson, Patrick 2003-06 Johnson, Ralph Lamar 1977 Johnson, Timothy Lewis 1983-86 Johnson, Walter Dillon 1959 Johnson, Warren M. Jr. 1976-77 Johnson, Wesley 2010-13 Johnson, Wilson 2015-16 Johnston, Donald M. 1968-70 Johnston, Fred 1929-31 Johnston, Joseph K. 1983-84, 1986 Johnston, Mason 2010 Jones, Anthony 1998, 00-01 Jones, Billy Mac 1948-49 Jones, Daniel Morgan 1958 Jones, DeAndre 2009-11 Jones, Douglas D. 1985-87 (Mgr.) Jones, Elliott H. 1890-92 Jones, Eric Lenard 1986-88 Jones, Erwin Arthur, Jr. 1952-53 Jones, Grinnell 1901, 03 Jones, Herbert 1910 Jones, Madison 1944 Jones, Michael A. 1994-95 Jones, Ogle (Cowboy) 1926 Jones, Robert Knapp, Jr. 1975-76 Jones, Rushen 1999-2002 Jordan, Antony T. 1994-97 Jordan, Hubert Franklin 1989-90 Jordan, Karl 1980-81, 1983-84 Jordan, Nance (River) 1931-33, Jordan, Norman Wayne 1979-82 Jordan, Walter Arnell 1975-78 Joseph, Anthony A 1972, 74 Josey, Bryan Franklin 1993-94 Joyce, Kevin 2003-06 Juday, William Robert 1962-64 Jumper, James C., Jr. 1976 Justice, David Matthew 1989
KADRI-KYLE
Kadri, Theron 2007-10 Kaelin, Richard Bruce 1966 Kaley, Jack 1943, 45 Kalnas, Patrick John 1984-85 Kammerer, Bill 1939 Kappes, Kathy 1983 (Tr.) Katzentine, Frank 1920 Keathley, Royalyn 1952-53 Keenan, Gene 1987-88 (Tr.) Keene, Arthur 1936-38 Keene, Buford C. (Pete) 1933 Keene, Jesse 1924-26 Keese, Virden Lamar 1949, 51 Keith, Roderick 1988--91 Keller, William J. 1893-94
Kelley, Chester III 1976 Kelly, Everett E. (Tuck) 1922-24 Kelly, Fred 1926-28 Kelly, Harry 1942 Kelly, J.C. 1938 Kelly, William B. 1965-67 (Mgr.) Kelly, Joseph W. 1983-84 Kemp, William Harold, Jr. 1975-78 Kemple, Bernard James 1965-67 Kennedy, Edward F. 1895 Kennedy, Lyndal Ray 1968 Kenny, Thomas Francis 1961-63 Kent, Richard 2010-12 Kentera, Kris 2012-15 Keown, Kyle 2004-06 Kerr, Andrew 1998-99 Kerr, Robert William 1964-65 Killebrew, Joe 1922 (Mgr.) Killebrew, William 1928 (Mgr.) Kilpatrick, Lyle Reed 1977-78 Kilzer, Walter 1942 Kimball, Gary R. 1980 Kimbrow, Brian 2012-13 King, Byron Cleve 1992-93 King, Clarence (Clancy) 1931-32 King, Derek 2012-14 King, John J. 1906-07 King, Philip Edgar 1955-57 Kirk, Michael 1970-72 King, Ryan 2002-05 Kirchoffer, Merritt 2004-07 Kirkes, Leonard 1923 Kirkland, Joseph T., Jr. 1949-50 Kirwan, Pat 1929-31 Kiser, Samuel Hugh III 1969-71 Kiss, Stephen Michael 1964-66 Kittredge, James 2010 Kittrell, Thomas G. 1891-95 Klaass, Reinhard M. 1966-67 Knapp, Bradford 1890-91 Koepke, Bryon Lee 1992-93 Koger, Ben 2003-06 Koger, Domonick 1996-98 Komisar, Sol 1938-39 Kosanovich, Stephen 1986-88 Koshakji, Pierre R. 1984 Kovalcheck, Richard 2006-07 Kovolisky, Brian 2001-03 Kraemer, Michael J. 1985 Krause, Jonathan 2010-13 Krietemeyer, William E. 1952-53 Kubow, Mark W. 1986, 1988-89 Kugler, Doyle Edward 1950 Kuhn, Oliver W. (Doc) 1920-23 Kyle, Charles 1925 Kyle, Frank (Stitch) 1901-05
LACY-LYON
Lacy, Chancellor 1933-34 Ladler, Kenny 2010-13 Lainhart, Stephen P. 1972, 1974 Lakos, T.M. (Mickey) 1950-52 Lamberson, Lambert 1952, 54-55 Lancaster, Bo 1999 Lancaster, James 1924-26 Langford, Reshard 2005-08 Langhorst, Henry F. 1896-98 Lassing, Fitz 2010-13 Latham, Robert 1970-72 Latham, Swayne 1919-20 Latimer, Robert W. 1974-75 Lassiter, R.L. (Big ‘un) 1917 Lauer, Reilly 2007-09 Laughrey, John 2007, 2009 Law, Steven Michael 1986-89 Lawrence, David R. 1989-92 Lawrence, Robert L. III 1942, 46-48 Lawrence, Robert L. 1921-24 Laws, Robert Chesley 1955-57 Lawson, Ronnie 1972 Lea, Clark 2002-04 Lea, Percy 1930 (Mgr.) Leak, William 1928 Lealao, Nifae 2014-16 Leavell, Alvin Ray 1993 Ledyard, Q.R. (Bob) 1924-26 Lee, Bill David 1972-74 Lee, Charles 1931 Lee, Daniel 2005 Leffers, David 1970-72 Lehard, Jack 1942 Leinweber, David 2008 Lekacz, Hayden 2014-15 Lemay, Richard Ervin 1964-65
Leonard, Amos (Mouse) 1929-31 Lercius, Harold 1998-2001 Lesesne, Henry Roby 1960-62 Levine, Alfred T. 1935 (Mgr.) Lewis, Bryce 2015-16 Lewis, Eric Fitzgerald 1991-94 Lewis, Hiram 1998 Lewis, Marcus 1996 Lewis, Myron 2006-09 Lewis, Quavian 2006 Leyendecker, Charles 1930-32 Lilly, Mitchell Keith 1975-77 Lindsay, Dick J.R. 1931 Lindsay, Paul 1922-24 Lindsey, Edwin W. 1899 Lindsey, Robert 1933 (Mgr.) Linville, James H.n 1956-57 Lipe, J.T. 1927-28 Lipperman, Daniel D. 1967, 69 Lipscomb, David 1926-27 Lipscomb, Kalija 2016 Lipscomb, Tom 1914-16, 19 Little, Joe 1937 Llewellyn, Mark B. 1972-74 Lockett, Robert L. 1930 Lockett, Robert W. 1930 Lockhard, James E. 1906 Lockman, Paul 1918-19 Loftley, Taylor 2010-11 Logan, Terrance Michael 1976 Logan, Zach 2005 Logie, David Scott 1982-85 Lohr, Rob 2009-12 Lokey, Warren 1928-29 Long, William Royston 1967-68 Longfellow, Eric Shea 1985-86 Longley, David Bennett 1962 Looney, James Francis 1953-54 Lo Paro, Joe 1936 Losey, Chuck 1998-2002 Love, Royce Earl, Jr. 1992-93, 95 Love, William S. 1902 Lovelace, Carl 1899 Lovelace, James R. 1952 Lovell, Reece 2010 Lowe, R.E. 1912-14 Lowery, William 2000 Loy, Sam 2016 Loyte, Jonathan 2003-04 Lucas, James 1933-35 Luck, Malcolm 1912 Lucky, Joseph Frank 1957 (Mgr.) Luker, Blake 2003 Lusk, Curtis Eugene 1976, 78-79 Lusky, Lehman 1926-28 Lyle, Leslie Neil 1967-69 Lyle, Nick 2001-03 Lynch, Charles D. 1895 Lyon, John Hill 1969
MACINTYRE-MYRICK
MacIntyre, George Michael 1 984-85 MacKenzie, Charles F. 1891 MacLean, Alexander W., IV 1966 MacPherson, Howdy 2002 Mack, Lester Frank 1978 Madden, Jeffrey Lamar 1980-82 Maddux, David Douglas 1964-66 Maddux, James Edward 1946-47 Madison, Charles Scott 1978 Maggard, Delza Boyd 1979 Mahaffey, Dan 1972 Mahan, James 1970-72 Majors, Charles 1938 (Mgr.) Mallory, C. Buford 1898 Malone, David Julian 1962-64 Malone, Oscar Lee 1988 Malone, W. Battle 1893-95 Malsberger, Douglas 1945,48-49 Manier, Miller 1917 (Mgr.) Manier, J. Owsley 1904-06 Manley, James O., III 1992-95 Mann, Hawkins 2014 Mansfield, Vaughn 1930 Manzella, Frank Joseph, Jr. 1979 Maple, Ralph Earl 1957 Maples, Gilbert (Firpo) 1927 Marchetti, Gino 1970-71 Marcus, Nathan 2014-16 Margo, Dee 1973 Marinangel, Bill 1993-96 Markham, John 1997-2000 Marlin, George 1939-41 Marsh, Earl 1931
VAN D E R B I LT FO OTBALL 2017
Marshall, Bert 1937-38 Marshall, George G. 1901 (Mgr.) Marshall, Javon 2010-13 Martemus, Darnell 2004-05 Martin, Carl (Zeke) 1909-11 Martin, Charles P. 1898-99, 1902 Martin, Douglas H. 1972-74 Martin, Gregory Allan 1975-77 Martin, James D. 1948 (Mgr.) Martin, Joe 1948 (Mgr.) Martin, Mike 1999-2002 Martin, Thomas Floyd 1962-63 Marve, Chris 2008-11 Mason, John 1925 Massengale, Avery Carvel 1982 Massey, Felix M. 1899, 1902 Mathenia, Jason 2001 Mathers, Jesse Lee, Jr. 1973-75 Mathews, William Douglas 1968-69 Matlock, Mark Daniel 1977-80 Matthews, Allama Uzair 1981-82 Matthews, Jordan 2010-13 Matthews, Mark Douglas 1979-82 Matthews, Michael Steven 1980-83 Mauerman, George Schmid 1958 May, Daryle Cline 1946-49 May, Derrick Scott 1995 May, Jim 1999-2002 May, Roger Tyler 1966-67 May, Walker 2010-13 Mayes, Cannon Roberts 1949 Mayes, Jeffrey Allan 1985-87 Mazar, Dennis 1971 McAdams, Jeff 1993 (Mgr.) McAlster, J.B. 1897 McArthur, Gene 1943 McCain, John Michael 1977-80 McCall, Danny Campbell 1956-57 McCarley, Trimmer 1939 (Mgr.) McCarroll, Andrew R. 1986-89 McCarroll, John (Mac) III 1983-86 McCarter, Gordon W. 1950 McCaskell, Dave 1971 McClain Sidney 1938 McClellan, Charles 1931 McClure, James 1898 McCown, Jim Elvin 1949 McCoy, Kevin 2013-14 McCoy, Stephen Earl 1981-84 McCrary, Johnny 2014-15 McCullers, David Wayne 1978 McCullough, C.R. 1920-22 McCullough, Theodore J. 1983 McDaniel, Ethan 2001 McDermond, Bill 1994 McDonald, Jim 1943 McDonald, Kenneth 1899, 1900 McDonald, Michael F. 1984-86 McDonald, William H. 1967-69 McElreath, W. A. 1937-38, 1940 McElwain, Bailey 2016 McFarland, James K. 1900 McFerran, Jeffrey Scott 1982 McGaster, Torren 2013-16 McGaughy, Paul 1926, 1928-29 McGehee, Bruce R. 1907-09 McGill, Ralph Emerson 1917, 1919 McGrath, Jared 1997-2000 McGrew, A.J. 1999 McGugin, Dan, Jr. 1929, 1931 McGugin, George Bew 1960, 1961 McHaney, Thad 2010-11 McIlwain, Eugene 1927-29 McIntosh, Jahmel 2012-15 McKee, James Edward 1958-59 McKenzie, K.W. 1921 (Mgr.) McKenzie, Norval 2001-04 McKenzie, Ralph 2002-05 McKibbon, Fred Cox 1924-26 McKinney, Raymond 1953 (Mgr.) McKinnon, Thomas B. 1952-54 McLain, W. Tyler (Fatty) 1905-08 McLean, George D. 1899, 1900-01 McLemore, Morris 1936-38 McNamara, Martin 1928-30 McNamara, Robert J. 1974-77 McNevin, Bill 1930-31 McNutt, William (Billy) 1943 McQueen, Ernest D. 1913 McSwain, Ryan 1999 McWhirter, Terrell 1941 McWhorter, Aaron 1999-2002 Meadows, David 1998-2001 Meadows, Paul 2004-05
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VU LETTERWINNERS Medes, Steven H. 1988-91 Meiers, John F. 1921-23 Melton, Ricky Darren 1991 Mercer, James A. 1977-78 (Mgr.) Mercer, John P. 1977-78 (Mgr.) Merlin, Ed 1935-37 Meriweather, Thomas N. 1967 Metoyer, Johnny 1997-98 Metzger, W.E. (Frog) 1908-11 Meyer, Kelly Hugh 1966, 68 Mikesell, Mark Travis 1990-93 Miles, Darweshi Tarik 1995-96 Milholland, W.G. 1912-13 Miller, Billy 1996-99 Miller, Brevard 1925 (Mgr.) Miller, Gaston 2006, 2008-09 Miller, George Daniel 1968-70 Miller, John Stevens 1968-70 Miller, Nick 2006-07 Miller, Ronald Vincent 1957-59 Miller, Tim 2003, 2005 Mills, Daryl Steven 1973, 75-76 Mills, William 1941 (Mgr.) Milne, Jack F. 1973 Minnick, Norman 1917, 1919 Miron, John Paul 1952 Mitacek, Chris 1999-2001 Mitchell, Gerald B. 1985-88 Mitchell, Michael 1976, 1978, 1980 Mitchell, Nehemiah 2015-2016 Mitchell, R. H. 1890 Mixon, Hugh C. 1920-22 Monaco, Robin Gabriel 1981-84 Monahan, Austin 2007-09, 2011 Monk, Alonza, Jr. 1903 (Mgr.) Monroe, Ronald 2015 Montgomery, John 1944 Mooney, James C. 1919 Moore, Barry Timothy 1978-81 Moore, Cedric DeWayne 1987-89 Moore, Coke 1930-31 Moore, D.J. 2006-08 Moore, Douglas (Red) 1917 Moore, Jerry Porter 1941-42, 1946 Moore, Thomas Lowell 1981-83 Moore, Thomas M.l 1957-59 Mordica, Frank Lucious 1976-79 Morehead, William G. 1929-31 Morgan, Albert J. 1898, 1902 Morgan, Antoine 2002 Morgan, Hugh 1910-13 Morgan, Marty 2002-2004 Morgan, Paul 1994-97 Morris, Dominique 2002-04 Morris, Nathan E. 1892-93 Morris, Russell F., Jr. 1958-60 Morrison, Dwight W. 1907 Morrison, Ray 1908-11 Morrison, Kent 1910-11, 1914-15 Morrow, Garland 1919-20, 1922 Morrow, Nate 1998-2001 Morse, Jared 2010-13 Morton, David H. 1907-08 Moshier, Eugene 1972-74 Moss, W.P. (Bill) 1917, 1919-20 Mullen, Robert W. 1959-60 Mullin, William H., Jr. 1933 Murdock, John Bush 1951 (Mgr.) Murphy, Dan 2001, 2003 Murrah, Wilson F. 1910-11 Murray, Jerry David 1959-60 Murray, Myron Levoughn 1995 Murray, Tom (Buck) 1913 Myers, Joe 1930-32 Myrick, Ronnie 1976-79
NALLEY-NUNGESSER
Nalley, Lee N. Jr. 1947-49 Narewski, Edward 1970 Nay, Bobby Earl 1959-60 Neal, David Joseph 1990-91 Neely, Jesse Claiborne 1920-22 Neely, W.D. (Bill) 1908-10 Neil, John 1923 Neil, Owen Boone 1992-94 Neill, Frank K. 1919-20, 1922 Neill, Sam 1922-23 Nelson, Reid 2016 Nettles, Doug 1971-73 Neuhoff, John 1931 Newman, Charles B. 1951-53 Newman, John L. 1986-88 Newton, Austin 2007-09 Newton, Harry 1931 Nichols, Amy 1993 (Tr.)
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Nichols, John 1900 Nichols, William Ronald 1973-74 Nichter, Colt 2009-12 Nickson, Chris 2005-08 Nickson, Rodrick M. 1976 Nicoll, Russ 1998-2000 Nicolosi, Christine 1990-91 (Tr.) Nilan, George 1926 Noble, Rosevelt L., Jr. 1995-96 Noel, Edwin 1906 Noel, Hayes 1935-36 Noel, Lee Francis 1967-68 Noel, Oscar F. 1905-06, 1910 Noel, Oscar F. III 1933-34 Nolen, Beverly T. 1902 Nomberg, Bernard D. 1989 Norfleet, Vance 1925 Norman, Robert S. 1947-48 (Mgr.) Norman, Newton L. 1916 Norman, Warren 2009-10 Norred, Van 1925-27 North, Donald 1966, 1968 North, John Puckett 1942, 46-47 Northcutt, H.B. (Cutter) 1914-15 Norvell, Spencer 1916 Novak, Andrew Michael 1951-53 Nungesser, Ryan 1999-2001
OAKS-OWENS
Oaks, Ralph Edward 1973-75 O’Connell, Jason M. 1991, 1993 O’Connor, Myles P. 1895-96, 1898 O’Connor, Robert M. 1980-83 Odeyingbo, Dare 2015-16 Oetter, Robert Leighton 1975 (Mgr.) Ohanaja, Kelechi 2002-05 Ohlman, Scott Douglas 1983-84 Olinger, Steven Kent 1982-85 Oliver, Bobby 1933-35 Oliver, James (Country) 1926-28 Olmstead, Tim 2000-01 Olsen, Julian 1940-42 O’Neal, Greg 1969-71 O’Neal, Robert 1971-72 O’Neal, John Elvin 1975-76 Openshaw, Tommy 2014-15 Ordung, John 1971 Orman, John 1934 (Mgr.) O’Rourke, James P. 1971, 1973-74 Orr, Donald Cooper 1954-56 Orr, Perry 1922-23 Orr, Rufus W. (Dub) 1924 Orth, Charles William 1964-66 Osemwegie, Moses 2002-05 Ousley, Charles Roger 1964-66 Overall, P.V. (Putty) 1921 Overbay, John 1986 (Tr.) Overley, Glenn 1933-35 Overton, John 1900 Overton, Walter J. 1971-72, 1974 Owen, Jeffrey Carl 1988-91 Owen, Ralph (Peck) 1925-27 Owen, Thomas 1941, 43, 45-46 Owen, Thomas 1942 Owens, Al 2009-11
PACE-PYLE
Pace, Andrew 2002-05 Page, Kurt Douglas 1981-84 Page, Thomas Everett 1947-49 Page, Walter Robert 1946-49 Painter, Dennis S. 1969-71 Palmer, Abe 1938 Palmer, Ed 1907 (Mgr.) Palumbo, Paul Louis 1976 Papuchis, Jason Avery 1952-54 Panu, Marc 2010-12 Parker, Benny 1929-30 Parker, Carl Wayne 1983, 85-87 Parker, Chester Leon, Jr. 1964-65 Parker, Clayton T. 1981-83, 85 Parker, George Phillip 1964, 66 Parker, Harold 1915 Parker, Jim Mack 1980-82 (Mgr.) Parker, Lorenzo 2001-04 Parker, Michele 1982-85 (Tr.) Parker, William L. 1956 Parr, Travis 1973 Parrish, Charles 1970-72 Parrish, Edward II 1974-77 Patrick, Jim 1945 Patterson, David 1938 Patterson, Michael C. 1967-69 Patterson, Robert C. 1900, 03-05 Patterson, Thomas K. 1946-49
Patton, Bo 1971-73 Patton, John William 1982-83 Paty, Ben 1972 Paul, Bill 1925 Payne, Derrick D. 1988, 1990-92 Parker, George P. 1964, 66 Parker, Lorenzo 2001 Peacher, Brent 2000-01 Peacock, A.F. 1895 Pearcey, Anthony Andre 1985-88 Peart, Caleb 2016 Peay, Charles 1917 Peebles, Arnold 1933-34 Peebles, Joseph E., Jr. 1992 Peebles, Mac 1939-41 Peebles, William 1936 Peeples, Jeff 1970-72 Pegg, Robert Lamoine, Jr. 1966-68 Penny, Jerome Scott 1986 Peoples, Joe 1927 Pepoy, Steve Joseph 1954-55 Perez, Ernest Joseph 1969 Perkins, Ray 2000 Perry, Alex 1901-03 Perry, Carlton 1937-38 Perry, Rufus Arnaz 1982 Perry, Willis Caudie 1983-86 Petrone, Emile, Jr. 1938-40 Petrone, Joseph A. 1977-79 (Tr.) Pettit, Jordan 2000-01 Pfeifer, Ean 2016 Phelps, Carlyle 1933 Phillips, William Keith 1978-80 Phillips, Y.Y., Jr. 1948-50 Phillips, Louis S. 1914-15 Philpot, Richard Horace 1949-51 Piant, Jason 1993 (Mgr.) Pickett, James 1929, 31 Pierce, George 1933 Pierson, Thomas C. 1987-89 Pilcher, Campell 1900 Pilgram, Harold H. 1979 (Mgr.) Pinkney, Jared 2016 Pitman, J.B. 1894 Pittman, Allen 1907 Pittman, Kenneth M. 1972, 74-75 Pitts, Pascal Walter 1995-96 Plasman, Herbert G. 1934-36 Plunkett, Junius 1937-39 Pointer, John Leslie 1976-79 Polytinsky, Eugene B. 1920 Pool, Yelton 1947, 49 Popp, James Richard 1982-85 Porter, P. H. 1890 Porter, S.T. 1921-23, 1925 Porter, W.E. (Slim) 1921-23, 1925 Post, Orville 1941 Potter, James Terry 1977-80 Potts, Hugh F. (Rabbit) 1907 Powell, Andrew J. 1907-08 Powell, Hagan 1931-33 Powell, Micah 2009-11 Powell, Will Ed 1941-42 Powell, William Eugene 1947-49 Power, Daniel Edward III 1964 Powers, T.W. 1898 Preston, Morgan (Bo) 1913 Presznick, Joe 1936 Price, Charlie 1914, 16 Price, Torrey C. 1986-89 Prichard, Joe 1903-06 Priddy, Wade 1985-86 (Tr.) 88-89(Mgr.) Prus, Kenneth John 1988-89 Pruitt, Trent 2012-13 Pryor, Wilbert Dale 1992 Pulce, Kenneth 1986, 88-90 Pulley, Spencer 2011, 13-15 Purdy, Mac 1993 (Mgr.) Purkey, Justin 2000-01 Putnam, Emmett P. 1913-15 Pyatt, Frank 1895 Pyle, James Randall 1987-88 Pyle, Mac 2002-03, 05-06
QUARLES-QUINN
Quarles, Shelton Eugene Quinn, Matt Quinn, Whayne
1990-93 2006 1928-29
RADTKE-RYAN
Radtke, Tyson 2001 Ragland, Charles S. (Hoss) 1915 Ragsdale, Earl 1941 Raines, James Rex 1965, 67-68 Rainey, Horace, Jr. 1938-39
Ralston, Michael A. 1976-79 Ramsey, William 1930 Ransom, Robert S., Jr. 1965-67 Rauschenberger, Robert R. 1985 Ray, Buford (Baby) 1935-37 Ray, David Preston, Jr. 1957-58 Ray, Henry K. (Dough) 1915-16 Ray, William 1951-52, 56-57 Rayburn, Charlie R. 1920 Rayford, Latevius 2013-16 Reagan, Bruno 2015-16 Reams, Boudinot 1897 Reams, Glen H. 1912-14 Rebrovich, Art 1940-42 Rector, Andrew 2016 Redmond, Thomas B., Jr. 1958 Reed, James 1918 Reed, Mark 1970-71 Reed, Robert 1989 Reeder, Duce 1999 Reese, Gil 1922-25 Reese, Michael Gilbert 1960-62 Reese, Renford Renard 1986-89 Reeves, John Murphy 1918-19 Reeves, Kennard 2007-10 Reeves, Terry C. 1968, 1970 Rector, Andrew 2015 Regas, Chris 1971 Regen, Joel Damon 1973-75 Regen, W.D. 1938 Reid, Rayford S. 1924-25 Reif, Adrian 2004-06 Reilly, Edward Joseph 1975 Reinert, Chris 2006-09 Reinschmidt, Clarence 1936-38 Remmers, John 1971-72 Rettig, Terrance Michael 1968-70 Reyer, George 1912-15 Reynolds, Joseph F. 1972-75 Rice, Grantland 1899 Rice, William R., Jr. 1965-66 Rice, Zelotes 1933 Rich, Herbert Richard 1946-49 Rich, David Tate 1972-75 Rich, John 1945 Richard, Amon Jackson 1946 Richards, Jack 1941-42 Richards, Timothy M. 1991 Richardson, Charles 1919 (Mgr.) Richardson, Charles B. 1914-16 Richardson, Doyle E. 1955-57 Richardson, Mark S. 1916-17, 1919 Richardson, Sean 2008-11 Richardson, Timothy 1985-86, 88 Richey, Robert C. 1900 Richter, Harry 1940-42 Ricketson, Greer 1936-37 Ridgeway, Frank 1910 Ridley, Tom 1915 Riggs, Frederick Martin 1958-60 Rigling, William M. 1990 Riley, Timothy L. 1974-76 Rinker, Brad 1989 (Tr.) Risser, David Royce 1990-91 Risser, Rick Gerhardt 1982-83 Ritter, Gerald F. 1948 Ritter, Linda 1990-91 (Tr.) Rivers, Dallas 2014-16 Rivers, Stephen 2014 Rives, Bob 1923-25 Roach, Joe 1915, 16 Roach, Phillip Collins 1980-83 Robb, Joel 1999 Robbins, Charles 1935-36 Robbins, Fred 1909-12 Roberts, Albert 1923 Roberts, Claude 1932 Roberts, Clyde (Dixie) 1930-31 Roberts, Jerry Lee 1976-78 Roberts, John 1901 Roberts, Kenneth L. 1951-52 Robertson, Bill 2005 Robertson, William 1941, 46-47 Robinson, Charles S. 1976 Robinette, Patton 2013-14 Robinson, Everett 1998-01 Robinson, Garner Een 1957 Robinson, Harry T. 1943, 1946 Robinson, John Ray 1968-70 Robinson, Mac Edward 1947-50 Robinson, Thomas M. 1950-52 Robson, Greg 2001-02 Rock, Steve 1998-2000 Rodeffer, Henry DeWitt 1976 Roderick, Benjamin A. 1950-52
@VAN DYFO OTBALL
Rodgers, Jordan 2011-12 Rogers, Britt 1930 (Mgr.) Rogers, Gary Brian 1989-92 Rohling, Bernard 1941-42, 1947 Rojas, Juan 2002 Rolfe, John McKain 1958-59 Rolfe, William Vaughn 1984-86 Rollings, Sean 1982-85 (Tr.) Rollins, Sally 1990-92 (Tr.) Roman, Allan Christian 1986-87 Rooney, E.F. (Mike) 1920 (Mgr.) Rosenblatt, W.F., Jr. 1927-29 Ross, E.B. (Ted) 1908-10 Rothenberg, Darren 1997-2000 Rountree, Walter 1921-23 Rowell, Hendrix 1929 (Mgr.) Rowland, J.H. (Bo) 1923-24 Rucker, Granville 1926-27 Rue, Harrison 1940-41 Ruff, Michael Earl 1979-82 (Mgr.) Ruhm, Herman D. 1890 Rushing, John Bryan 1969-70 Rutledge, Andrew Richard 1976-77 Ryan, Graham 1925-26 Ryals, Chris 1993-94 Ryan, Tom 1920-24
SACKEY-SYKES
Sackey, Jameson 2009, 2011 Sadler, Lonnie R. 1972-75 Sadler, Robert (Bobby) 1944 Saenz, Richard R. 1991-94 Saindon, Patrick Arthur 1979-82 Saltsman, Michael 1996-97, 99-00 Samuels, Eric 2009-12 Sample, Kenneth James 1982-83 Sanchez, Robert David 1982-83 Sanders, Bennett A. 1891 Sanders, Dan 1936 Sanders, Henry R. (Red) 1924-26 Sartor, Leonard Derrick 1987-90 Satterfield, Alfred N. 1941-42, 46 Sayles, Richard 1970 Scales, Joseph Hugh 1955-56 Scanlan, Robert Patrick 1985-88 Scarbrough, A.L. 1900 Scarritt, Charles W. 1891 Schaffler, John 1971-74 Schaffler, Thomas F. 1973-74 Scheffer, Charles 1928-30 Scheffer, Joe 1928-30 Schellenberg, James B. 1973-75 Scheu, Steven 2012-15 Sclant, Bob 1945 Schuckman, Matthew S. 1994-96 Schwartz, William R. 1928-30 Schwill, Herman 1917 Schultz, Jacob 2015-16 Scoggins, James 1933-34 Scott, Caleb 2014-16 Scott, Charles John Miller 1981-84 Sealand, Jake 2012-14 Seaman, Nigel 2002-05 Seaver, Donald Nelson, Jr. 1986-87 See, James Daniel 1989 Seeger, William F. 1915 Semlow, David N. 1966 Sevillian, Clarence M. 1989-92 Sewell, Issac 1898-99 Seymour, Jerron 2011, 2013-14 Seymour, Ryan 2009-12 Shackleford, Burton 1930-33 Shanklin, J. Gordon 1930-31 Shapiro, John 1936 Sharp, Alfred D. (Alf) 1919-1923 Sharp, Dan 1929-31 Sharp, John Bradley 1977-78 Sharp, Thomas H., Jr. 1953 (Mgr.) Sharp, Vernon, Jr. 1925-27 Sharpe, James C. 1926 Shaub, Jonathan 1999-2000, 2002 Shaver, Issac Darrel 1948-49 Shaw, William Steven 1961-63 Shea, Tom P. 1912 Sheffield, Donovan 2015-16 Sheffield, Robert 1994-95 Shelton, Howard W. 1948 Sherfield, Trent 2014-16 Sherman, James 1976, 1978-79 Sherman, N.W. (Dooch) 1917-19 Sherrell, Horace E. 1905-07 Shields, Jason 2000-01 Shipp, Cleveland C. 1912 Shivers, Ernest E. 1900 Short, John Richard 1985-88
VU LETTERWINNERS Shuford, Jerry Franklin 1963-65 Shughart, John Albert, Jr. 1966, 1968 Shurmur, Kyle 2015-16 Sibley, Jesse 1902, 1904 Sikes, Ammie 1911-14 Simmons, Andre 2010 Simmons, Larry 2006-07 Simmons, Robert Dean 1959 Simmons, Robert A., Jr. 1995, 1997 Simmons, Shirley 1981-82 (Tr.) Simmons, Walter 1942 Simmons, Walter H. 1897, 1999-01 Simmons, William G. 1979, 1981 Simon, Kenny Terrell 1993-95 Simone, Tom 1999-2002 Simpkins, Douglas 1933-35 Sims, Darrius 2013-16 Sims, Robert J. 1927-28 Sinquefield, J.L. 1931 Sittason, Randall Gray 1975-78 Skaggs, Cessna Lynn 1957 Skaggs, Luther Michael 1989 Skinner, David Godfrey 1978 Skule, Justin 2015-16 Skupas, John Steven 1964-66 Smart, Felix 1939 Smart, Richard 1898-99 Smilgius, Paul Joseph 1985 Smith, Aaron Wade 1990-93 Smith, Baxter 1932 Smith, Brandon 2001-04 Smith, DeWitt 1936-38 Smith, Elmer R. 1895-97 Smith, Emmanuel 2014-16 Smith, Flavious 1976, 78-80 Smith, Frank B. III 1973-75 Smith, Gary Fred 1961 Smith, George 2005-08 Smith, George Stewart 1960-61 Smith, Gregory Todd 1986-89 Smith, Henry Edward, IV 1975-78 Smith, Howell Stennis 1958 (Mgr.) Smith, Ian 1996 Smith, Jason 1995-98 Smith, Jason A. 1997 Smith, Josh 2015-16 Smith, Larry 2009-11 Smith, Neal 1967-69 Smith, Robert Glenn 1918 Smith, Rupert 1921 Smith, Stacie 1993 (Tr.) Smith, Steven Val 1963-65 Smith, Steven Leslie 1968-70 Smith, Viston R. 1929 Smith, Wade Lipscomb 1982-84 Smith, William Boyce, Jr. 1956-58 Smith, William C. (Dub) 1933-35 Smotherman, Adam 2007-10 Snyder, Eric Ronald 1984-87 Sobel, Richard A., Jr. 1958-59 (Mgr.) Soefker, Brett Alan 1984 Soesbe, Eric Lee 1956-57 Sorensen, Tom 2003 Southall, L.T. 1971-73 Southers, Jared 2016 Southerland, Blake 2010 Spalding, Alanson Reed III 1964 Speakman, Brett 1995-98 Spead, Darlron 2006-08 Spear, Allan Ward III 1968-70 Spear, Carey 2010-13 Spears, Bill 1925-27 Spier, Charles Allen 1947-49 Spaik, Nickolas John 1962-63 Spickard, Anderson 1925 Spraggins, Thomas L. 1927 Spratling, Zachary T. 1980-82 Springfield, Charles W. 1967-69 St. Charles, William 1973-75 (Tr.) Stack, Bill 1923 Stack, Jeffrey H. 1978 (Tr.) Stack, William E. 1952-53, 1955 Stacy, Zac 2009-12 Stafford, Daniel, Jr. 1979-82 Stahl, Noel Francis 1967-69 Stahl, Richard Eric 1984-85 Stahlman, James G. 1915 (Mgr.) Staley, Joseph Hardin 1979-82 Stallworth, Jay A. 1994-97 Stamper, Brian 2003-05, 2007 Stanford, William 1990-91, 1993 Starling, Marion J. 1960-62 Steagall, George W. 1909-10 Steber, John 1942 Stender, Richard Benedict 1968
Stephens, W.R. 1895 Stephenson, Joseph E. 1953-55 Stephenson, Louis A. 1981-84 Stephenson, Sonny 1971-73 (Mgr.) Stepp, Rick 1994 Stevens, Edward C. 1957 Stevens, Heather 1993 (Tr.) Stevenson, John Torrey 1957 Steven, L.H. 1901 Stewart, Broderick 2006-09 Stewart, Jimmy 2012-14 Stewart, Logan 2010-11 Stewart, Matt 1997-2000 Stewart, Mickey 1980-83 (Tr.) Stewart, Willis (Slick) 1908-10 Stewman, Stephen K. 1972-74 Stokes, John 2007-10 Stokes, Landon 2014-16 Stokes, Taylor 1971 Stone, J.N. (Stein) 1904-07 Stone, Kenneth 1970-72 Stone, Lawrence A. 1951-53 Stone, Pete 1971-72 (Mgr.) Stone, Steven 2006-09 Stover, Earl Bishop 1947-50 Stover, Jimmy 2001 Strayhorn, Eugene 1933-34 Stricker, Dan 1999-2002 Stringer, Kenneth 1931 Stringfield, Thomas 1897 Strong, Alan 2007-08 Strong, David Caldwell 1967-69 Strong, Tristan 2009-11 Stuart, James 1934 Stuckey, Shawn D. 1994-95 Stumb, Paul, Jr. 1921 Sturm, Gerald Wilson, Jr. 1956 Suhrheinrich, W. 1932-33 Sullins, Don 1944 Sullins, Robert M. 1961-62, 1964 Sullins, Samuel L., III 1961-63 Sullivan, Francis J. 1981 Sullivan, William G. III 1991-94 Summers, Henry D. 1988 Sutton, Barrett 1970-72 Sutton, Khalil 2004-05 Swab, Victor Jeffrey 1979-80 Swan, Robert P., Jr. 1955-57 Sweeney, James 1936-37 Swindoll, Phillip Lamar 1978-80 Swoopes, Ronnie 2002-05 Sykes, Kermit Aubrey 1982-85
TABOR-TYREE
Tabor, James Carter 1947-50 Tallent, Guy S. 1960 Talley, Marion 1930-32 Tant, Matthew 2002-04 Tant, Jason 2000-01 Tarpley, Arnold, III 2014-16 Tate, Ben 1908 Tate, Wesley 2010-13 Tatum, Lucian L. 1955-56 Taylor, Brian 1998-2000 Taylor, Charles Isaac 1990-91 Taylor, Ford 1893 Taylor, Hillsman (Red) 1904-05 Taylor, J.R. 1927 Taylor, Landon Carter 1950-51 Taylor, Robert Campbell 1951-52 Taylor, Robert D. , III 1956-57 Taylor, Vince 2011-14 Taylor, Wilson Whitney 1979-82 Teague, John K. 1915-16 Teas, Floyd Parson 1953 Teasley, Amos 1935-36 Teats, Richard Lee 1961-62 Telusca, Libnir 2000-03 Tennyson, Donaven 2016 Thigpen, Zealand B. 1947-48 Thomas, Carlos A. 1989-91 Thomas, Ja'karri 2013-16 Thomas, James 1963-64, 1966 Thomas, Jessee 1929-31 Thomas, John 1922 Thomas, Johnell 2009-12 Thomas, Julian 1919-20 Thomas, Lew 1998-2001 Thomas, Marvin Leon 1983-86 Thomas, William Douglas 1980-83 Thomas, William Madison 1959-61 Thomason, O.B. 1945 Thompson, Benjamin W. Jr. 1958 Thompson, Cheron 2002-05 Thompson, Davison W. 1960-61
Thompson, DeWitt C. IV 1966-67 Thompson, Ed 1906 (Mgr.) Thompson, Richard A. 1957 Thompson, William E., Jr. 1964 Thornton, Giff 1980-81 (Tr.) Threalkill, James R. 1977-78 Throgmorton, Rannie 1933-35 Throne, Binford 1891-92 Thro, Linn A. 1917 Thurmond, James C. 1929 Thurmond, Paul E. 1961 Tigert, John J. 1901-03 Tigert, McTyiere 1915 Tipton, R.R. 1941 Tipton, Waymon R. 1976 Tkac, Peter James 1955-56 Todd, Duane D. 1994-95 Tomichek, Jason E. 1993-96 Tomlin, H.B. 1940 (Mgr.) Tomlinson, George 1970-72 Toomay, Patrick Jay 1967-69 Tompkins, Rich 2008-09 Tompkins, Tommy 1971-73 Topmiller, William J. 1972, 1974 Toups, Carroll Marx 1952,1955 Townsend, Joe 2011-14 Townsley, John 2012 Trabue, Charles Clay III 1962-64 Travis, James Kerlin 1957 Trese, Steve 1998-2000 Trice, Brent 2006-09 True-Daniels, Nathan 2003 Truitt, Alex 1934-36 Trundle, Winfield Scott 1960 Tschudy, Steven Robert 1985-86 Tune, Bill 1945 Turner, Lamont 1996-99 Turner, Lester 1945 (Mgr.) Turner, Phil 1931 Turner, Robert 1913-15 Turner, Vance 1913 Turner, W.H. (Peck) 1911-13 Turner, William Brent 1987-88 Tuttle, R.G. 1894 Tyler, Henry Brown 1954-56 Twiss, Christopher Allen 1986 Twyford, William John 1980-83 Tyree, Billy 1945
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Uffelman, Tommy Umoh, Udom Underwood, Marvin Unzicker, Tyler Upson, Brett Utley, Larry Glenn
1933-35 2008-11 1896 1998, 2000 2006-09 1975-76
VALPUT-VINSON
Valput, John William 1967-69 Vance, Eric Devon 1993-96 Vance, Ryan 2007 van der Wal, Dillon 2011-14 Van Dyke, Lee 1983, 85-86 (Mgr.) Van Nort, Diek 1999 Van Rensburg, Ryan 2008-10 Vaughn, Duane 2010 Vaughn, William C.l 1950 (Mgr.) Vaughn, Harry S. 1892 Vierling, Bradley 2006-09 Vincent, John Thomas 1989-92 Vinson, Fred 1995-98
WADE-WYRICK
Wade, Charles, D. 1950-52 Wade, David R., III 1949 (Mgr.) Wade, Grady Lamar 1960-62 Wade, Jamie 1946-49 Wade, Joseph Bruce 1902 Wade, Stephen Lamar 1982-85 Wade, Wheless, Jr. 1938 Wade, William J. 1919-21 Wade, Bill 1949-51 Waddey, Walter Orum 1952 Wadlington, Bill 1944 Wagner, Larry Eugene 1958-59 Wakefield, Henry (Hek) 1921-24 Waldrup, William C., Jr. 1961-63 Walker, Benji 2000-03 Walker, James L. 1922-24 Walker, Joel Wayne 1988-90 Walker, Scott 1990-91 Walker, Sean 2005-08 Walker, W.T. 1891-92 Wall, John C. 1890 Wall, Mal L., Jr. 1967, 1969-70
Wallace, David 1998-99 Waller, David Hager 1963-65 Waller, E.M. 1924-26 Waller, George 1921-25 Walsh, Bob 1972-73 Walter, Nizam Bishara 1992-93 Walthour, Brandon 1999, 2002 Walton, Dan 1939-41 Walton, James Richard 1950 Wanzung, John Carl 1988 Ward, George William 1958 Ward, James E. 1927 (Mgr.) Ward, Scott William 1987 Ward, William 1948 (Tr.) Ware, William Sanford 1993-95 Warner, Howell, Jr. 1927-29 Warren, H.F. (Doc) 1913-14 Warthen, Artis M. 1980-81 Warwick, Bill 1928-30 Washington, Alex 2006-09 Washington, Otis 2003-05 Washington, Reggie 1999-2000 Watkins, Ernest M. 1930-32 Watkins, Jamie 1996-98 Watson, Francis 1931 Watson, Glenn B, Jr. 1981-84 Watson, Herman A., Jr. 1952-54 Watson, Wesley 1935-36 Weatherly, Stephen 2013-15 Weatherspoon, Kenneth 1983-86 Weaver, Kimmie D. 1974-77 Webb, James 1941-42, 1946 Webb, Joe 1997-98, 2000-01 Webb, Ralph 2014-16 Webb, Thomas I. 1900 Weiner, L.D. 1944 Weingart, Joel Frank 1990 Weir, Eric Glenn 1990, 1992 Weiss, Karl Robert 1968-70 Welch, Thomas 2006-09 Welchans, Caleb 2009-11 Wells, Charles Hilliary 1961 Wells, Noel Eugene 1985-87 Werckle, Robert 1947, 1949-51 West, Bob 1927-28 Westgate, Frank N. 1919 Wheeler, Justin 2006-08 White, Chase 2011-13 White, David Joyce 1959 White, Gus Barrett 1977 White, Hal 1935-36 White, Marlon 2003-06 White, Ryan 2014-16 White, Tom 1913 White, William D. 1995 Whiteaker, Raymond 1949 (Mgr.) Whitehead, James T. 1957 Whitesell, John Bell 1983-84 Whiteside, James H. 1965-67 Whitfield, Joe 1931 Whitman, Frank L. 1897-98 Whitman, Harry Moore 1981 Whitman, W.C. 1896 Whitnel, Charles W. 1923-24 Whitnell, W.M. 1913 (Mgr.) Whitsitt, Tom 1931 Whitt, Cody C. 1977 Whittington, David 2005-07 Whorley, John H. 1922 Wiggs, Hubert 1915, 1919 Wilbourn, David M. 1974 Wildman, Ronald J. 1958-60 Wiley, Ladarius 2015-16 Wilham, Derek C. 1990-93 Wilhite, Sam 1915-17 Wilkins, Trey 2013-14 Willet, Kerry Shane 1976 Williams, Arthur (Monk) 1936 Williams, Charles D. 1921 Williams, Chris 2005-07 Williams, Ernest B. 1919-20 Williams, Greg 1972-73 Williams, Henry (Bo) 1907-10 Williams, James E. 1980 Williams, James 2009 Williams, Joejuan 2016 Williams, Jimmy 1997-2000 Williams, John 1985 (Tr.) Williams, Keith 2002 Williams, Kellen 2012-14 Williams, Kirkton Paul 1993-96 Williams, Marcus Allen 1995-96 Williams, Marcus E. 1995-96 Williams, Marcus E. 1979-81 Williams, Pete Turney 1952-54
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Williams, Pryor 1915-16 Williams, Ray Clark 1962 Williams, Rodney 1998-2001 Williams, Roy Lee 1977-79 Williamson, Andrew 2012-15 Williamson, Charles 1901 Williamson, Ford Jay 1956-57 Williamson, James R. 1900-03 Wilson, Brenard Kenric 1975-77 Wilson, Marcus Luther 1989-92 Wilson, Mizell 1920-21 Wilson, Shawn E. 1995-98 Wilson, Thomason H. 1965 Wilson, Trey 2009-12 Wilson, Virgil 1927-29 Wilson, William W. 1978 Wilt, Toby Stack 1963-65 Wimberly, Turner 2008-10 Winborn, Jamie 1998-2000 Windham, John David 1982-85 Wingfield, Thomas S. 1973-74 Winkler, Zach 1996-97, 99 Winston, E. DeMond 1986-89 Wissman, Eric 1996-97 Witt, Craig Hugh 1987-88 Wodka, Mario Chester 1955-57 Woehler, Mark Joseph 1983-86 Woestmann, Kyle 2011-14 Wolbe, Lane Edward 1963-65 Wolford, Doug 2000-02 Wolford, William Charles 1982-85 Womack, Frank 1937 Wood, Chad Andrew 1995 Wood, Joseph Alexander 1969-71 Woodard, Michael Lee 1978-81 Woodroof, Thomas S. 1954-55 Woodroof, Thomas S., Jr. 1976-79 Woods, Andre 1997, 1999 Woods, Carl Frank 1983-86 Woods, DeAndre 2014-16 Woods, Jay 2014-16 Woodson, B. Palmer 1920 Woolridge, W. Birch 1896 Wooldridge, Louis Eric 1988-91 Wooten, John David 1975-78 Worden, Richard L. 1966 (Mgr.) Worley, Jack 1936 Worley, Tully 1898 Wracher, Mark Lee 1983-86 Wright, Charles 2015-16 Wright, Michael Jay 1975-77 Wright, Robert Lee 1967 Wroblewski, Thomas 1987-88, 90 Wroten, Charles L. 1933-34 Wuest, Dustin 1999-00 Wurm, David Joseph 1984-87 Wyatt, James Malcolm 1963-65 Wynn, Jonathan 2014-16 Wynne, Frank O. 1906 Wynter, Gino Aristoteles 1981 Wyrick, Steve 1970
YEARWOOD-YUSK
Yearwood, Jack 1924 Yeiser, Robert J. 1968 Yenner, Steven Charles 1993-95 Yoder, Todd 1996-99 Yokley, Craig Allen 1984-85 Young, Alan S. 1989, 91-93 Young, B. 1929 (Mgr.) Young, Beverly 1931 Young, Brent 1983-86 (Mgr.) Young, Chris 2000-01, 2003-04 Young, Claude 1891 Young, Glenn 1996-97 Young, Hoyle 1924-25 Young, Manuel DeWayne 1980-84 Young, Robert Medford 1989-92 Young, William Alton 1969-71 Yusk, John Francis 1961-62
ZABROWSKI-ZOLMAN
Zabrowski, Edward J. 1977, 1979 Zehnder, Charles 1931 Zerfoss, Tommy 1915-16, 1919 Zolman, Greg 1998-2001
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ALL-AMERICANS ZACH CUNNINGHAM
JORDAN MATTHEWS
CASEY HAYWARD
Cunningham became one of the most decorated players in Vanderbilt history in 2016, earning unanimous firstteam All-America honors after a remarkable season. Among the outlets that named Cunningham as a first-team All-America linebacker were the Walter Camp Football Foundation, FWAA, Associated Press, AFCA, USA Today, ESPN and SI.com. The honors came after Cunningham topped the SEC with 125 total tackles, and ranked among league and NCAA leaders in solo tackles, tackles for loss and fumble recoveries. As a junior in 2015, Cunningham was named as a third-team All-America linebacker by Phil Steele Publications. After the 2016 season, Cunningham was drafted in the second round 57th overall by the Houston Texans.
Jordan Matthews put together arguably the greatest receiving season ever by a SEC player. In 2013, Matthews earned first-team All-America honors from USA Today and Athlon. He was also recognized on All-America teams by Associated Press, SI.com and CBS Sports. In 2013, Matthews set new SEC records with 112 receptions, 262 career catches, and 3,759 receiving yards. Matthews' 1,477 receiving yards in 2013 also broke a team record, as did his career touchdown reception total of 24. As a junior in 2012, Matthews had 94 catches for 1,323 receiving yards and eight touchdown catches. He earned third-team All-America from CBS Sports and Phil Steele that season. Upon graduating, Matthews was selected in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft by Philadelphia where he starts at wide receiver.
Defensive back Casey Hayward capped a remarkable career in 2011 by earning second-team All-America honors from the Walter Camp Football Foundation. He was also recognized on All-America teams by Rivals.com and Yahoo! Sports. Hayward, of Perry, Ga., finished his career with 15 interceptions, and shares the team mark with former All-America Leonard Coleman. As a senior, Hayward contributed seven picks and matched his team record with 17 passes defended, helping the Commodores to an appearance in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. A three-year starter, Hayward also holds the Vanderbilt career mark with 46 passes defended. He was selected by Green Bay in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft. In 2016, he was a Pro Bowl cornerback for the San Diego Chargers.
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D.J. MOORE
DEFENSIVE BACK, 2008 In 2008, Moore became the first cornerback to earn All-America honors in 25 years. He was named second-team All-America by Associated Press, Sporting News, SI.com and Rivals. com after a sensational junior season. Moore posted six interceptions and 58 tackles, contributing to the Dores' 7-6 campaign that ended with a win over Boston College at the Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl. He ended his career tied for second among Commodores with 13 career interceptions. Moore was the SEC's most versatile player in 2008, also seeing action as a running back, wide receiver and return specialist. In a late-season win at Kentucky, he achieved a truly rare feat with a two-interception, two-touchdown catch effort. Moore was selected in the fourth round by the Chicago Bears. He enjoyed a four-year NFL career, playing with Chicago, Carolina and Tampa Bay.
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DEFENSIVE BACK, 2011
EARL BENNETT
JAMIE WINBORN
WIDE RECEIVER, 2006
Bennett concluded his career as the SEC's all-time leading receiver. As a sophomore in 2006, the Birmingham product was named third-team All-America by Rivals.com in 2006 after catching 82 passes. After three years, Bennett left Vandy with 236 career catches, nearly 30 more than any other SEC receiver up to that time. Today, he ranks second all-time in the SEC and at Vanderbilt in career receptions. In 2007, Bennett caught 75 passes, becoming the only receiver in SEC history to post three straight seasons with at least 75 catches. Bennett was a three-time All-SEC recipient. Many fans remember Bennett and Jay Cutler connecting on numerous memorable plays in the 2005 season, including the game-winning touchdown to defeat Tennessee in Knoxville. Bennett was selected by Chicago in the third round of the 2008 draft. He played five years with the Bears.
LINEBACKER, 1999
Winborn was named All-America by Football News following the 1999 season after leading the Dores and the SEC with 141 tackles. It was the second straight year that Winborn led the league in tackles. A two-time Coaches' All-SEC selection, Winborn was the complete linebacker package in 1999. He was a run-stopper who delivered punishing blows, making plays sideline-to-sideline. He led the squad with a team-record 23 tackles for loss. Winborn's season included a 20-tackle, two-sack performance versus South Carolina. Winborn finished his Commodore career with 377 total tackles, 45 tackles for loss, 16.5 quarterback sacks and six forced fumbles. Winborn topped the squad in solo tackles for three consecutive years. Winborn was selected by the 49ers in the 2001 NFL Draft. He has played with the 49ers, Bucs, Broncos and Titans.
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ALL-AMERICANS BILL MARINANGEL
BOO MITCHELL
Marinangel was named first-team All-America by the Sporting News in 1996 after topping the NCAA in punting. Marinangel is perhaps best remembered for one heroic play in his senior year. In the second game against Alabama, Marinangel surprised the Tide special teams and 72,000 onlookers, as he took the snap from center, and then scampered 81 yards for an unbelievable and unlikely touchdown. The run was the longest in the SEC that season. Marinangel’s 46.6-yard average is the second highest single-season in team history. His 79-yard punt versus South Carolina is also tied for the Commodores’ second longest ever.
In 1988, Mitchell was a third-team All-America after compiling one of the finest seasons ever by a Commodore receiver. Teaming with quarterback Eric Jones, Mitchell hauled in 78 catches for 1,213 yards and five touchdowns. The receiving yardage total remains a Vanderbilt team record and the SEC’s seventh highest total ever. He surpassed 100 yards receiving in six games that season. Mitchell burst onto the SEC scene as a freshman, hauling in a team-record 45 receptions. He added 31 and 34 receptions as a sophomore and junior, respectively. Mitchell ranks among team leaders in virtually every career receiving category. He ranks second among Commodores - and fifth all-time in the SEC, with 2,964 receiving yards.
CHRIS GAINES
RICKY ANDERSON
LEONARD COLEMAN
A Nashville native, Gaines was selected first-team All-America by the nation’s football coaches. In 1987, he established an SEC single-season record for total tackles with 214. Tennessean columnist Larry Woody once described Gaines as “sort of a Rambo on a leash." An avid weightlifter, Gaines was one of the strongest Commodores of his era. Gaines also posted one of the greatest efforts ever by a 'Dore as a senior by recording a schoolrecord 37 tackles versus Tulane. After the season, he was named MVP of the Blue-Gray Game after racking up 18 tackles and was named Tennessee Amateur Athlete of the Year by the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. Gaines played two years in the NFL, then returned to Vanderbilt as an assistant football coach from 1995-97.
Anderson arrived on campus as a walk-on. Four years later, he departed as the nation's top punter-kicker in the nation and a consensus All-American. Anderson’s senior season was remarkable. As a punter, he topped the nation with a 48.2-yard average. It remains as the highest yearly punting average ever in the SEC by more than a yard. Anderson's 1984 campaign also is tied for seventh all-time in NCAA history. Following the 1984 season, he was named a consensus first-team All-American. Anderson holds several team kicking marks. Besides the single-season average record, his 82-yard punt against Georgia in 1984 remains the longest in team history. Anderson's career average of 45.6 yards also ranks first, as does his single-season scoring total of 73 points in 1982. He also ranks third on the team’s all-time scoring list with 192 points.
JAMIE DUNCAN LINEBACKER, 1997
Duncan was a dominating linebacker and a player who always rose to the occasion. In 1997, Duncan was named firstteam All-America by the Football Writers Association of America. He was also named secondteam All-America by the Associated
Press and Football News. In 1997, he became the only Commodore player to earn Associated Press SEC Defensive Player of the Year honors. He also received similar recognition from the Mobile Press Register. As a junior, Duncan amassed 152 tackles, six sacks, 14 tackles for loss and five forced fumbles. He finished his career with 425 tackles. His effort against No. 1 Florida remains one of the best ever by a Commodore. Duncan's NFL career included stops at Tampa Bay, St. Louis and Atlanta. Duncan was named to the Vanderbilt Athletics Hall of Fame in 2013.
LINEBACKER, 1987
PUNTER, 1996
PUNTER, 1984
WIDE RECEIVER, 1988
DEFENSIVE BACK, 1983
Coleman was named first-team All-America in 1983 by the Gannett News Service and was a third-team All-America selection by the Associated Press. A consensus All-SEC selection, Coleman left Vanderbilt rated as the nation’s No. 1
cornerback by NFL scouts. Coleman was a four-year starter. As a freshman, he contributed four interceptions, including a team-record tying three picks in a victory over Chattanooga. Coleman’s efforts as a junior was a key for Vanderbilt’s Hall of Fame Bowl season in 1982, including a pair of interceptions in the seasonopening win over Memphis. He finished the year by setting a team mark with eight INTs. He remains tied for team record with 15 career interceptions. Coleman played professionally in the USFL and several seasons in the NFL with the Colts.
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ALL-AMERICANS CHUCK SCOTT
JIM ARNOLD
ALLAMA MATTHEWS
Early in his career, Scott struggled to make an impact at flanker. He just needed to switch positions. In 1983, Scott blossomed after moving to tight end. Scott hauled in 70 receptions and nine touchdowns to tie the existing NCAA record for catches by a tight end. He was named first-team All-America by The Sporting News. Scott followed up that season by posting 54 receptions and eight TD catches in 1984. Scott also contributed 21 receptions in the Commodores' 1982 Hall of Fame Bowl season. A two-time Academic All-SEC selection, Scott ranks among the team leaders in several career receiving records. His 20 career touchdown receptions remains the second most in school history. Scott also ranks sixth all-time with 145 catches and fifth with 2,219 receiving yards,
Arnold became the first Vanderbilt kicking specialist to receive AllAmerica honors, paving the way for several kicking standouts to follow in his footsteps. A native of Dalton, Ga., Arnold quickly impacted the squad, breaking the freshman mark with a 41.9-yard avg. By the time he graduated, coach George McIntyre said, "Jim’s the best kicker in the country, pro or college." As a senior in 1982, he was named to six All-America teams after averaging a then-record 45.8-yard average. Arnold ended his career with a 43.9-yard average. Arnold's senior average remains third all-time by a Dore and fifth all-time by a SEC punter. He owns two of the longest punts in team history, including a 79-yarder at Ole Miss. After Vanderbilt, Arnold took his game to the NFL, enjoying an 11-year pro career. He was inducted into the Vanderbilt Athletics Hall of Fame in 2009.
Early in his Vanderbilt career, coaches tried Matthews at safety and receiver. Once all parties settled on tight end, Matthews put together one of the finest receiving campaigns ever, helping spark the team’s run to the Hall of Fame Bowl. In 1982, Matthews was named first-team All-America by Football News after posting 61 receptions for 797 yards and 14 TDs, most ever by a Commodore. Later that season, Matthews was also named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Year by the Atlanta Touchdown Club. Matthews also earned first-team All-SEC honors by the Associated Press and United Press International in 1982. He concluded his career with 18 touchdowns. Matthews was drafted and played three seasons with the Atlanta Falcons.
PRESTON BROWN
BARRY BURTON
BOB ASHER
TIGHT END, 1983
BACK, 1979
Brown was named third-team All-America as a senior after posting career receiving marks in 1979. He topped all SEC receivers with 52 catches, good for 786 yards and three TDs. Brown’s season was topped by three 100-yard receiving games, including a 175-yard output versus Ole Miss. Brown also was a dynamic returner for the Commodores. He remains sixth on team's all-time leaders for kickoff returns and fifth in punt returns. Brown also returned three kickoffs for scores. His 100-yard kickoff return against Ole Miss in 1977 remains the longest in team history. After finishing his senior season, Brown played in the Blue-Gray Classic and Senior Bowl. He played three seasons for the New England Patriots and one year each for the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns.
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PUNTER, 1982
TIGHT END, 1974
As a junior in 1974, the Nashville native helped the Dores to a 7-4 regular season record and berth in the 1974 Peach Bowl. He was named first-team All-America by Football News. He was also a first-team All-SEC
pick. Burton was a genuine triple-threat. In addition to receiving, he also ran the end-around, and handled punting duties. In 1974, Burton caught 22 passes for 378 yards and three touchdowns; ran 31 times for 307 yards and a score; and punted 54 times for a 40.2-yard average. As a senior, Burton came back to catch a career-high 31 passes and two touchdowns. Burton has two of the longest punts in team history: a 79-yarder versus Georgia in 1973 and a 78-yarder versus Kentucky in 1975.
TIGHT END, 1982
OFFENSIVE TACKLE, 1969 Virginia native Asher started every game of his three-year varsity Vanderbilt career, concluding with the Associated Press and NEA naming him to the first-team All-American squad at tackle. Asher was known as an impenetrable pass blocker, regarded by observers as one of the top blocking tackles in school history. He also earned first-team All-SEC and All-South honors as a junior. Asher later played in the College All-Star Game, the Senior Bowl, the North-South Shrine Game and the Canadian American Bowl. In 1970, he was drafted by Dallas. One of his Cowboys' teammates was a former Vanderbilt teammate, defensive lineman Pat Toomay. Together, they played key roles in the Cowboy's 1971 squad that eventually won the Super Bowl.
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ALL-AMERICANS CHIP HEALY
GEORGE DIEDERICH
CHARLEY HORTON
A product of Chattanooga, Healy's AllAmerica recognition as a defensive standout set the stage for numerous Commodore linebackers to follow in his footsteps. In 1968, Healy was named first-team All-American by the Central Press and second-team All-American by The Sporting News. Healy played superb defense as a junior after injurying his knee the previous spring. As a senior, Healy topped the Commodores in total tackles. He registered six interceptions in his career. Healy played in the East-West Shrine Bowl and Senior Bowl, and was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1968 draft. He played two seasons in the NFL.
Known to his teammates as “LuLu”, Deiderich was a two-way line standout for the Commodores, culminating a Vanderbilt career by earning first-team All-America honors by Associated Press, the nation’s coaches, Look Magazine, and the FWAA. He was also named first-team All-SEC in 1957 and 1958. Deiderich played both offensive and defensive guard. Deiderich was also an outstanding track athlete, setting a school record in the high hurdles. After his senior season, Deiderich represented the Commodores at the Senior Bowl. Drafted by the Rams, Deiderich decided to take his football talents north of the border to Montreal in the Canadian Football League.
Horton was named thirdteam AllAmerica by INS after a superb 1955 season in which he established a then-school mark of 12 TDs. Horton’s outstanding play propelled the Dores to an 8-3 season and their first ever bowl game – a 25-13 win over Auburn in the Gator Bowl. Horton had a knack for getting the Dores on the scoreboard, as he scored the first touchdown in seven of the 10 regular season contests in the 1955 season. Horton was an outstanding returner, and still ranks second all-time with a 14.4-yard punt return average. Though selected 11th overall by the Rams in the 1956 draft, Horton joined the military. Horton is a member of the 2015 Vanderbilt Athletics Hall of Fame class.
BOB WERCKLE
BUCKY CURTIS
A New Jersey native, Werckle overcame injuries to become one of the team's finest linemen. In 1951, he was named as a second-team All-America by INS and the AP. By 1949, he was given little chance to succeed after twice breaking a leg in practice. By 1950, the injury jinx was beaten, with Werckle playing more minutes than any teammate. Across the South, Werckle was known for his blocking and tackling abilities. In 1951, Werckle earned first-team All-SEC recognition after serving as a captain. Werckle was selected in the NFL Draft by Detroit. Later, he earned with distinction as a Marine Corps officer in Korea.
One of the team's first downfield receiving threats, Curtis was selected first-team AllAmerican by the Football Writers, INS and Look Magazine in 1950. He ranked among the nation's best receiving yardage in 1950. As a senior, Curtis led the team to a 7-4 record, and set a SEC mark with 791 receiving yards. He still ranks fifth all-time on the team with 17 TDs. After his senior season, Curtis was named MVP of the Senior Bowl, and played in the College All-Star Game. He was selected in the second round of the NFL Draft by Cleveland. He went on to serve in the Navy. In 1975, he received the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award. Curtis was inducted into the 2010 Vanderbilt Athletics Hall of Fame class.
LINEBACKER, 1968
BILL WADE
QUARTERBACK, 1951 A Nashville legend, Wade was the 1951 SEC Player of the Year and a second-team All-America by the Associated Press. A Look Magazine coverboy, Wade set virtually every Commodore passing record. As a junior in 1950, Wade threw for 16 TDs, a total not eclipsed by a Vanderbilt quarterback until Whit Taylor threw for 22 TDs in 1982. Wade is one of the team's most celebrated players. He remains the only Vanderbilt player selected No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft – taken by Los Angeles in 1952. He had a 14-year career with the Rams and Chicago, and led the Bears to the 1963 NFL title, rushing for two TDs in the championship game over the N.Y. Giants. Wade is is a member of the first Vanderbilt Athletics Hall of Fame class inducted in 2008. He died in early 2016 after a long illness.
GUARD, 1958
RUNNING BACK, 1955
TACKLE, 1951
RECEIVER, 1950
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ALL-AMERICANS BOB GUDE CENTER, 1941
Gude played three years of tremendous football before entering the military service during World War II. Gude was named to the FoxMovietone
All-America team in 1941. As a center, Gude was frequently compared to former Commodore greats Carl Hinkle and Pete Gracey. After his senior season, Gude was selected by Chicago Bears in the 1942 NFL Draft. Gude played two seasons of pro football, starting with the Bears in 1942, then returning with Philadelphia in 1946.
JOHN BROWN GUARD, 1929
A senior captain, John Neil Brown was named first-team All-America by the nation’s coaches. He also was a three-time AllConference recipient. Known as "Bull," Brown helped anchor both sides of the line of scrimmage. Brown was a key contributor on the line for the 1926 Commodores. He missed 1927, only to return as a standout in 1928-29. One of his best defensive games came against University of Minnesota legendary running back Bronko Nagurski. Brown also was a standout rightfielder on the Vanderbilt baseball team.
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CARL HINKLE
PETE GRACEY
CENTER, 1937
Hinkle continued the Dore tradition of quality centers. The 1937 captain was named first-team All-America by the Associated Press, Grantland Rice and
Liberty. He was an ironman, playing every minute in seven games in 1937. Named the SEC’s Most Valuable Player, Hinkle guided the squad within inches of the Rose Bowl. Though selected by Philadelphia in the 11th round of the 1938 NFL Draft, Hickle decided on another career path. After graduating, he entered West Point and earned the highest cadet honor. He then served with distinction in WWII. Hinkle was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1959. He was inducted into the 2010 Vanderbilt Athletics Hall of Fame class.
CENTER, 1932
A native of nearby Franklin, Clarence “Pete” Gracey was an anchor on both the offensive and and defensive fronts. In 1932, he became the last of 13 All-American players mentored by coach Dan McGugin. While the last of McGugin's prize pupils, Gracey also ushered in a decade of superb Vandy centers, including Carl Hinkle and Bob Gude. In Gracey’s final season, he opened holes for such backs as Dixie Roberts and Larry Burton as a center. A possible undefeated season ended in the finale when the Dores fell to Alabama. A versatile athlete, he also lettered in baseball and basketball.
DICK ABERNATHY
BILL SPEARS
END, 1928
QUARTERBACK, 1927
Abernathy earned AllAmerica honors as an end in 1928, helping the Dores to an 8-2 record. Abernathy had a key 38-yard touchdown catch that enabled the Commodores
to defeat visiting Colgate, 12-7. A week later in Dallas, Abernathy blocked a punt that was recovered in the end zone which would stand up to be the winning score in the Commodores’ 13-12 win over Texas.
One of Vandy's top offensive players ever, Spears was an acclaimed quarterback for some of McGugin's best Vanderbilt teams. In 1927, he was selected first-team All-America by NEA and
Associated Press. In 1927, he guided the squad to an 8-1-2 record, including a win over Tulane when noted writer Blinkey Horn described Spears as “All-World” after a two-touchdown effort. Spears concluded his career by outgaining the entire Alabama squad in a 14-7 Vanderbilt win. Spears went on to chair his own law firm. He was a significant contributor to Vanderbilt, serving on the Board of Trust from 1954 until his death in 1992.
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ALL-AMERICANS
HENRY WAKEFIELD
LYNN BOMAR END, 1923
JOSH CODY
TACKLE, 1915-16, 1919
"RABBIT" CURRY
Known as “Hek,” Wakefield was a two-way standout for McGugin's Commodores. In 1924, he was named first-team All-America by INS, Lawrence Perry, Outing and Billy Evans publications. In 1922, Wakefield helped the Dores to a 8-0-1 campaign. He was a starter in the inaugural 0-0 game in Dudley Field against Michigan. Wakefield starred on teams that went 26-5-4. As injuries mounted in 1924, Wakefield was named captain. He quickly proved worthy of the honor, scoring twice in a win over Auburn, then defeating Georgia Tech with a 37-yard drop-kick field goal.
A superb blocker and outstanding runner, Bomar was the first great end of the Dan McGugin Era. Bomar was named All-America by Walter Camp. Known to fans as the “Blonde Bear,” Bomar helped Vanderbilt to “the Championship of the South.” His athletic career ended in 1924 when he suffered a brain hemorrhage following a blow to the chin. Though temporarily in danger, he fully recovered and enjoyed a distinguished law enforcement career. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1956.
Cody is arguably the most decorated player in Vanderbilt team history. Known as a punishing blocker, Cody is the only Commodore ever to earn All-America honors in three different seasons. The Football Writers Association honored Cody after the 1915, 1916 and 1919 seasons. Cody was the main ingredient of a powerful offensive line that propelled Vanderbilt to 23 wins in 25 games. He sparked the McGugin's famous "Point-A-Minute" offense of 1915. Cody became a successful head coach, serving in that role at Clemson and Temple. Cody was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame in 1970.
A legend in team history, Curry was superb on and off the field. Small in stature, Curry's display of talent, heart and leadership was cherished by fans. Selected as a third-team AllAmerica in 1916, Curry was a field general at QB who displayed a knack for brilliant runs. The Texan guided the team to a 7-1-1 record in 1916 and directed the famous “Point-AMinute” squad of 1915. He was also elected junior class president and as the school's prestigious Bachelor of Ugliness by the student body. Curry’s life was cut short. Just two years after graduating, Curry died when his plane was shot down over France in WWI.
LEWIS HARDAGE
RAY MORRISON
W.E. METZER
OWSLEY MANIER
After transferring from Auburn to enter Dental School, Hardage was part of what observers called the Commodores’ fastest backfield. Hardage starred on tremendous squads. As captain in 1911-12, he helped Vanderbilt go 16-2-1 overall, and outscore their opponents 578-27. Hardage earned third-team All-America and All-Southern Conference recognition as a senior. Hardage dominated several games in 1912, scoring 95 points for the squad that topped the nation in points. He also was a chief factor in a pair of early season blowouts, 105-0 over Bethel and 100-0 against Maryville.
When Morrison ended his career in 1911, McGugin called him “the best I ever saw.” More than two decades later, a panel of writers tabbed Morrison as VU's top QB through its first 50 years. An All-Americab in 1911, Morrison was a talented player and leader. In his two years, the team went 16-1-1. He later became a great coach, serving 34 seasons at the collegiate level. While McGugin served in the military during 1918, he was the team’s interim coach. When McGugin retired in 1934, Morrison was his handpicked successor. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1954.
Metzger was Dan McGugin's first great lineman, earning third-team All-America recognition in 1910. In 1909, Metzger was a sensation in the backfield, rushing for fourscores to singlehandedly beat Mercer 28-0, before suffering a leg fracture. In 1910, he moved to the line, anchoring a unit that helped produce an 8-0-1 record. On defense, he assisted a unit that allowed only eight points. Metzger shared the spotlight with QB Ray Morrison in 1911. He played brilliantly, helping the Commodores to an 8-1 record.
Joining the team in Dan McGugin’s first year on campus, Manier was a three-year starter and a big reason why Vanderbilt became an instant Southern power under McGugin. As the team’s fullback, Manier was named All-America in 1906, becoming the first Commodore so honored. He was an offensive machine for McGugin’s squad, scoring three times against Kentucky and on five occasions in 78-0 victory over Alabama. Manier was a key factor in the Commodores' 24-1 overall record. Eventually, Manier returned to academia, and became professor emeritus of clinical medicine at the Vanderbilt School of Medicine.
END, 1924
BACK, 1912
QUARTERBACK, 1911
GUARD, 1910
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BACK, 1906
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BOWL RECAPS 1955 GATOR BOWL
12/31/1955 • Gator Bowl, Jacksonville, Fla.
1974 PEACH BOWL
12/28/1974 • Fulton Co. Stadium, Atlanta, Ga.
VANDERBILT 25 AUBURN 13
TEXAS TECH 6 VANDERBILT 6
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Still hurting from a dislocated elbow suffered in the Tennessee game, quarterback Don Orr scored two touchdowns and set up another as the Commodores defeated No. 8-ranked Auburn in the 11th Gator Bowl 25-13. The Vanderbilt defense provided a huge lift for the Commodores, recovering five fumbles in the victory. Vanderbilt’s first score was set up when Orr recovered an Auburn fumble. Eight plays later, Joe Stephenson ran seven yards for the VU touchdown. Auburn answered on a 38-yard TD pass from Howell Tubbs to Rob James in the second quarter, but the rest of the game belonged to the Black and Gold. On Vanderbilt’s following possession, Orr carried the ball 44 yards to the Tigers’ 28. He then passed to Joe Scales, who advanced to the Auburn 4-yard line. On the next play, Orr carried the ball over the line after a fake to fullback Phil King to give Vanderbilt a 13-7 lead at the half. At the opening of the third quarter, Vanderbilt guard Sonny Tatum recovered an Auburn fumble, and the Commodores marched quickly into scoring position as Orr crossed the goal line for his second touchdown of the day to make the score 19-7. Both teams scored once more in the fourth quarter. Vanderbilt’s score came on a one-yard run off right tackle by Charley Horton. Vanderbilt coach Art Guepe cleared his bench in the final minutes, using 38 of the 39 men dressed for the game. Capitalizing on Auburn’s five fumbles and using an ailing quarterback, the Commodores captured its first bowl appearance.
TEAM VANDERBILT AUBURN
SCORING SUMMARY
1 2 3 4 FINAL RECORD 7 6 6 6 25 8-3, 4-3 0 7 0 6 13 8-2-1, 5-1-1
1ST QUARTER: VANDERBILT – Stephenson 7-yd. pass from Orr (Jalufka kick). 2ND QUARTER:: AUBURN – James 38-yd. pass from Tubbs (Tubbs kick). VANDERBILT – Orr 4-run (kick failed). 3RD QUARTER: VANDERBILT – Orr 1-yd. run (kick failed). 4TH QUARTER: VANDERBILT – Horton 1-yd. run (kick failed). AUBURN – Phillips 7-yd. pass from Cook (kick failed)
VANDY AUBURN
First Downs 15 15 Rush/Pass/Penalty 11-4-0 9-6-0 Rushing Attempts 44 45 Net Rushing Yards 177 159 Passing (Att-Comp-Int) 8-5-1 13-7-0 Net Passing Yards 94 142 Offensive Plays 52 58 Total Net Yards 271 301 Fumbles (Number-Lost) 1-0 5-5 Penalties 5-54 6-59 Interceptions 0-0 1-14 Punts-Yards 4-127 3-87 Punt Average 31.8 29.0 Punt Returns 0-0 2-6 Kickoff Returns 2-36 6-121
TEAM TEXAS TECH VANDERBILT
SCORING SUMMARY
1 2 3 4 FINAL RECORD 0 0 3 3 6 6-4-2, 3-4 0 3 0 3 6 7-3-2, 2-3-1
2ND QUARTER: VANDERBILT – Adams 31-yard FG. 3RD QUARTER: TEXAS TECH – Hall 26-yard FG. 4TH QUARTER: VANDERBILT – Adams 26-yard FG. TEXAS TECH – Hall 35-yard FG.
TEXAS TECH VANDY
First Downs Rush/Pass/Penalty Rushing Attempts Net Rushing Yards Passes (Att-Comp-Int) Net Passing Yards Total Offensive Plays Total Net Yards Fumbles (Number-Lost) Penalties Interceptions Punts-Yards Punt Average Punt Ruturns Kickoff Returns
RUSHING: VANDERBILT – King 10-33, Horton 13-57, Orr 10-43, Hunt 6-39, Scales 1-3, Morgan 1-6, Tkac 2-(-3), Jabaley 1-(-1). AUBURN – James 9-42, Childress 15-58, Tubbs 11-15, Hoppe 6-33, Shell 2-5, Cooke 2-6. PASSING: VANDERBILT – Orr 6-4-67-1, Sturm 2-1-27-0. AUBURN – Tubbs 9-4-101-0, Cooke 3-3-41-0, Burbank 1-0-0. RECEIVING: VANDERBILT – Scales 2-44, Stephenson 2-23, Brown 1-27. AUBURN – James 2-51, Childress 1-22, Elliott 2-41, Philips 2-28.
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ATLANTA, Ga. – The 1974 Peach Bowl was a game with no champion but two winners, the Commodores and Texas Tech Red Raiders. Despite the effective rushing of Red Raider tailback Larry Isaac and fullback Cliff Hoskins, the Commodore defense held Texas Tech without points in the first half and entered halftime with a 3-0 lead after Mark Adams kicked a 31-yard field goal with 10 minutes remaining. Neither team was able to muster much offense in the third quarter, though Texas Tech did tie the score at 3-3 after a drive stalled at the Vanderbilt 16-yard line. Early in the fourth quarter, the Commodores’ freshman lineman Dennis Harrison stopped a deep Texas Tech threat by blocking a Red Raider field goal attempt. The Tech drive started following one of two Vanderbilt turnovers during the game. After the blocked field goal, the Commodores responded with a possession that ended with Adams’ second field goal of the day, a 26-yarder that resulted in a 6-3 Vanderbilt margin. However, Texas Tech tied the game at the 2:00 mark on a 35-yard field goal by Brian Hall. On its final drive, Vanderbilt could not move into scoring range. The Commodore offense struggled much of the day, with quarterback David Lee hitting just five of 14 attempts. Running back Jamie O’Rourke had 76 rushing yards. The limited offensive production from both teams resulted in numerous defensive and scoring records being set in the game. Within hours of the conclusion, Vanderbilt Head Coach Steve Sloan announced he was leaving his position to accept the head coaching job at Texas Tech.
19 17-2-0 65 306 10-3-1 35 75 341 3-2 1-14 1-0 6-215 35.8 0-0 3-88
10 7-3-0 41 140 17-5-1 60 58 200 1-1 1-5 1-41 8-321 40.1 1-26 3-63
RUSHING: TEXAS TECH – Hoskins 13-116, Isaac 20-101, Garner 9-38, Taylor 8-34, Williams 3-27, Duniven 12-(-10). VANDERBILT – O’Rourke 17-76, Sadler 8-31, Garcia 4-21, Groves 2-14, Mathers 1-0, Lee 9-(-2). PASSING: TEXAS TECH – Duniven 8-3-0, 35 yards. Williams 1-0-0, 0 yards. Roberts 1-0-1, 0 yards. VANDERBILT – Lee 14-5-1, 60 yds. Fisher 3-0-0.
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BOWL RECAPS 1982 HALL OF FAME BOWL
2008 MUSIC CITY BOWL
VANDERBILT 28 AIR FORCE 36
BOSTON COLLEGE 14 VANDERBILT 16
12/31/1982 •Legion Field, Birmingham, Ala.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Without question, the Hall of Fame Bowl was one of college football’s most exciting 1982 postseason games. The game matched one of the nation’s most potent aerial attacks featuring Vanderbilt All-SEC quarterback Whit Taylor and one of America’s most devastating rushing attacks in the Falcons’ vaunted option attack. Offensively, this game lived up to the hype as 33 Hall of Fame records were broken and another eight were tied in Legion Field. Unfortunately for Vanderbilt, Air Force walked away the winner 36-28 after a remarkable comeback. For three quarters, Whit Taylor was unstoppable. Connecting with a variety of wide receivers and running backs, Taylor’s fourth touchdown pass of the game, a four-yarder to Norman Jordan, gave the Commodores a 28-17 margin entering the fourth quarter. Down by double digits, the Air Force Academy scored rushing touchdowns on three consecutive possessions to take the victory. Taylor was named the Most Valuable Player, after completing a team-record 38 passes of 51 attempts for 452 yards, which remains as the second highest singlegame passing yardage total in Vanderbilt history. Jordan’s performance arguably was more remarkable. Though rushing for just four yards, Jordan hauled in 20 receptions for 173 yards and three TDs, breaking five Hall of Fame Bowl records.
TEAM VANDERBILT AIR FORCE
SCORING SUMMARY
1 2 3 4 FINAL 7 14 7 0 28 7 7 3 19 36
NASHVILLE – Vanderbilt won a bowl game for the first time in 53 years, with Bryant Hahnfeldt kicking a 45-yard field goal with 3:26 left for a 16-14 win over #24 Boston College in the Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl held on New Year's Eve in LP Field. The Commodores hadn't played in a bowl since 1982 – the SEC's longest drought. The victory gave Vanderbilt (7-6) its first winning season since that season. This is just the fourth time in the past 50 years that Vanderbilt has won seven games in a season. The Eagles got the ball twice after Hahnfeldt's third field goal. They had to punt the first time, then Vanderbilt DB Myron Lewis picked off a pass with 1:36 left. Vanderbilt scored its lone touchdown when freshman safety Sean Richardson fell on a Commodore punt that bounced off the knee of BC's Paul Anderson with 10:35 left in the third quarter. The Commodores played musical chairs at quarterback, giving redshirt freshman Larry Smith his first career start. Hahnfeldt, a Nashville product playing his final game as a Commodore, matched a single-game career high with the three field goals. The Commodores also forced two interceptions while allowing none.
SCORING SUMMARY
TEAM 1 2 3 4 FINAL BOSTON COLLEGE 0 7 0 7 14 VANDERBILT 6 0 7 3 16
RECORD 8-4, 4-2 8-5, 4-3
1ST QUARTER: VANDERBILT – Jordan 28-yard pass from Taylor (Anderson kick). AIR FORCE – Louthan 1-yard run (Pavlich kick). 2ND QUARTER: AIR FORCE – Brown 19-yard run (Pavlich kick). VANDERBILT– Roach 15-pass from Taylor (Anderson kick). VANDERBILT–Jordan 4-yard pass from Taylor (Anderson kick). 3RD QUARTER: AIR FORCE – Pavlick 21-yard FG. VANDERBILT–Jordan 4-yard pass from Taylor (Anderson kick). 4TH QUARTER: AIR FORCE – Sundquist 3-yard run (failed). AIR FORCE – Kershner 3-yard run (failed). AIR FORCE – Louthan 46-yard run (Pavlich kick).
12/31/2008 • LP Field, Nashville, Tenn.
VANDY AF
First Downs 26 23 Rush/Pass/Penalty 2-20-4 16-6 Rushing Attempts 12 69 Net Rushing Yards 35 331 Passes (Att-Comp-Int) 51-38-3 17-11-0 Net Passing Yards 452 136 Total Offense: #-Yards 63-495 86-451 Fumbles (Number-Lost) 2-2 1-0 Penalties 4-39 8-75 Interceptions 0-0 3-19 Punts-Yards 2-65 5-180 Punt Average 32.5 36.0 Kickoff Returns 6-102 4-84 Possession Time 20:42 39:18 RUSHING: VANDERBILT–Taylor 4-(-6), Edwards 5-21, Matthews 1-13, Jordan 1-4, Scott 1-3. AIR FORCE–Kershner 32-132, Greenwood 4-11, Louthan 16-74, Sundquist 13-64, Brown 4-34. PASSING: VANDERBILT–Taylor 51-38-3, 452 yards. AIR FORCE–Louthan 17-11-0, 136 yards. RECEIVING: VANDERBILT–Perry 3-52, Jordan 20-173, Matthews 2-21, Roach 4-76, Edwards 4-37, Scott 5-93. AIR FORCE–Greenwood 6-77, Simmons 1-7, Kirby 2-30, Moore 1-16, Brown 1-6.
RECORD 9-5, 5-3 7-6, 4-4
1ST QUARTER: VANDERBILT – Hahnfeldt 42-yd. FG 11:02. VANDERBILT – Hahnfeldt 26-yd. FG 6:31. 2ND QUARTER: BC – Harris 4-yd. pass from Davis (Aponavicius PAT) 1:27. 3RD QUARTER: VANDERBILT – Richardson 0-yd. fumble recovery (Hahnfeldt PAT), 10:35. 4TH QUARTER: BC – Larmond 55-yd. pass from Davis (Aponavicius PAT) 6:38. VANDERBILT – Hahnfeldt 45-yd. FG 3:26.
BC
VANDY
First Downs 17 8 Net Rushing Yards 38-141 36-79 Net Passing Yards 190 121 Passes (Att-Comp-Int) 36-15-2 20-10-0 Total Offense: #-Yards 74-331 56-200 Fumble Returns 0-0 0-0 Punt Returns 5-(-14) 3-14 Kickoff Returns 4-76 2-35 Interceptions 0-0 2-0 Punts (#-Avg) 8-39.8 9-42.6 Fumbles-Lost 3-1 1-0 Penalties-Yards 3-34 0-0 Possession Time 31:08 28:52 3rd Down Conversions 7 of 17 1 of 15 4th Down Conversions 1 of 2 0 of 0 Sacks By: #-Yards 1-3 0-0 RUSHING: BC–Harris 15-68; Haden 17-40; Davis 6-33. VANDERBILT–Chris Nickson 8-57; Larry Smith 10-25; Jared Hawkins 8-13; DJ Moore 1-3; Kennard Reeves 2-2; Jamie Graham 2-(-6); TEAM 4-(-7); Sean Walker 1-(-8). PASSING: BC–Davis 15-36-2-190. VANDERBILT–Larry Smith 10-17-0-121; Chris Nickson 0-3-0-0. RECEIVING: BC–Harris 5-25; Purvis 4-29; Robinson 3-40; Larmond 1-55; Jarvis 1-30; Momah 1-11. VANDERBILT–Udom Umoh 3-29; Sean Walker 2-68; Jamie Graham 2-7; George Smith 1-15; Brandon Barden 1-4; Alex Washington 1-(-2).
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BOWL RECAPS 2011 LIBERTY BOWL
2012 MUSIC CITY BOWL
CINCINNATI 31 VANDERBILT 24
NC STATE 24 VANDERBILT 38
MEMPHIS – Isaiah Pead ran for 149 yards and a touchdown, and Ralph David Abernathy IV's 90-yard kickoff return put Cincinnati ahead to stay as the Bearcats edged Vanderbilt 31-24 in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. But the 10-3 co-Big East champion Bearcats (10-3) had to work to put away Vanderbilt (6-7), a team that tied for fourth in the SEC's East Division. The Commodores led 21-17 early in the fourth quarter until Abernathy became the first Cincinnati player to return a kickoff for a TD in the program's 13 bowl appearances. The Commodores, making their fifth bowl appearance and first since 2008, finished the season with a 6-7 record. Senior quarterback Larry Smith replaced Vanderbilt starter Jordan Rodgers in the third quarter, and he threw for a season-high 142 yards. Smith's biggest completion was a 68-yard scoring toss to Chris Boyd that gave the Commodores for a 21-17 lead early in the fourth quarter. Vanderbilt lost the lead on the ensuing kickoff.
NASHVILLE – Vanderbilt is winning like the Commodores haven't in nearly a century. After capturing the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl, Head Coach James Franklin says everyone better get used to it. Jordan Rodgers threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score as the Commodores capped their best season since 1915 by defeating NC State 38-24 in Nashville's LP Field. "We're not going anywhere," Franklin said. The Commodores finished 9-4 for their best record since going 9-1 in 1915. It marks only the third time the smallest and only private university in the SEC has won as many as nine games in a season. Vandy closed the season with seven straight wins for its longest streak since an eight-game run in 1948. Senior Zac Stacy earned the bowl's MVP honors with 108 rushing yards and one touchdowns.
12/31/2011 • Memphis, Tenn., Liberty Bowl
TEAM CINCINNATI VANDERBILT
SCORING SUMMARY
TEAM NC STATE VANDERBILT
1 2 3 4 FINAL RECORD 0 14 0 17 31 10-3, 5-2 7 0 7 10 24 6-7, 2-6
SCORING SUMMARY
1 2 3 4 FINAL RECORD 0 14 0 10 24 7-6, 4-4 7 21 3 7 38 9-4, 5-3
1ST QUARTER: VANDERBILT – Stacy 7-yd. run (Fowler kick), 7:34. 2ND QUARTER: CINCINNATI – Winn 69-yd. run (Miliano kick), 14:17. CINCINNATI: McClung 8-yd. pass from Collaros (Miliano kick), :12. 3RD QUARTER: VANDERBILT – Jerron Seymour 5-yd. run (Fowler kick), 3:53. 4TH QUARTER: CINCINNATI – Miliano 44-yd. FG, 14:41. VANDERBILT – Boyd 68-yd. pass from Smith (Fowler kick), 14:03. CINCINNATI – Abernathy 90-yd. KO return (Miliano kick), 13:51. CINCINNATI – Pead 12-yd. run (Miliano kick), 1:52. VANDERBILT – Fowler 35-yd. FG, :24.
1ST QUARTER: VANDERBILT – Boyd 5-yd. pass from Rodgers (Spear kick), 9:51. 2ND QUARTER: VANDERBILT – Stacy 6-yd. run (Fowler kick) , 10:08. NCSTATE – Creecy 1-yd. run (Sade kick), 1:46. VANDERBILT – Tate 7-yd. run (Spear kick), 3:47. NC STATE – Palmer 94-yd. KO return (Sade kick), 3:35. VANDERBILT – Matthews 18-yd. pass from Rodgers ( Fowler kick), 0:41. 3RD QUARTER: VANDY – Spear 30-yd. FG, 9:39. 4H QUARTER: NC STATE – Sade 24-yd. FG, 14:56. VANDERBILT – Rodgers 15-yd. run (Spear kick), 5:11. NC STATE – Smith 19-yd. pass from Glennon (Sade kick), 2:06.
CIN VANDY
First Downs 20 14 Rushing Yards 44-221 36-127 Passing Yards 80 168 Passes Att-Comp-Int 29-12-2 34-12-2 Total Offense (#-Yards) 73-301 70-295 Punt Returns-Yards 2-(-1) 3-22 KO Returns-Yards 2-120 6-102 INT Returns-Yards 2-17 2-11 Punts (Number-Avg) 7-42.9 8-42.2 Fumbles-Lost 3-0 2-1 Penalties-Yards 5-55 6-39 Possession Time 30:37 29:14 3rd Down Conversions 4 of 15 6 of 19 4th Down Conversions 0 of 0 1 of 2 Red-Zone Scores 2-3 3-3 Sacks By: #-Yards 2-7 3-15
RUSHING: CINCINNATI – Pead 28-149; Winn 6-78; McClung 1-4; team 1-(-2); Collaros 8-(-8). VANDERBILT – Zac Stacy 18-57; Jordan Rodgers 9-33; Richard Kent 1-17; Larry Smith 5-17; Jerron Seymour 2-5; team 1-(-2). PASSING: CINCINNATI – Collaros 12-29-2-80. VANDERBILT – Larry Smith 8-19-1-142; Jordan Rodgers 4-14-1-26; Zac Stacy 0-1-0-0. RECEIVING: CINCINNATI – A. Robinson 4-16; Kelce 3-29; Pead 3-15; Chisum 1-12; McClung 1-8. VANDERBILT – Jordan Matthews 4-56; Brandon Barden 3-20; Chris Boyd 2-69; Zac Stacy 2-11; Wesley Tate 1-12.
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NC STATE VANDY
First Downs 24 17 Rushing Yards 25-41 41-117 Passing Yards 383 108 Passes Att-Comp-Int 53-35-3 27-16-0 Total Offense (#-Yards) 78-424 68-225 Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards 3-15 1-15 KO Returns-Yards 7-24.7 3-35.0 INT Returns-Yards 0-0 3-77 Punts (Number-Avg) 3-30.3 5-46.2 Fumbles-Lost 6-2 0-0 Penalties-Yards 9-90 2-10 Possession Time 27:04 32:56 3rd Down Conversions 13 of 19 3 of 14 4th Down Conversions 0 of 1 3 of 4 Red-Zone Scores 3-3 6-6 Sacks By: #-Yards 1-6 3-20 RUSHING: NC STATE – Creecy 9-43; Thornton 12-39; Glennon 3-(-20). VANDERBILT – Zac Stacy 25-107; Wesley Tate 9-14; Jordan Rodgers 4-6; Brian Kimbrow 1-(-2); Jordan Matthews 1-(-4), team 1-(-4). PASSING: NC STATE – Glennon 35-53-3-383; VANDERBILT – J. Rodgers 16-25-0-108; Austyn Carta-Samuels 0-1-0, Z. Stacy 0-1-0. RECEIVING: NC STATE – Palmer 8-111; Creecy 6-50; Thornton 5-41; Smith 3-50; Payton 3-37; Carter 3-34; Talbert 3-29; Watson 2-21; Winkles 1-5; Underwood 1-5. VANDERBILT – J. Matthews 7-61; Chris Boyd 4-18; W. Tate 2-10; Steven Scheu 2-7; Z. Stacy 1-12.
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BOWL RECAPS 2014 BBVA COMPASS BOWL 2016 INDEPENDENCE BOWL 1/4/2014 • Birmingham, Ala., Legion Field
12/26/2016 •Shreveport, La., Independence Stadium
HOUSTON 24 VANDERBILT 41
NC STATE 41 VANDERBILT 17
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Patton Robinette threw two 50-yard touchdown passes to MVP Jordan Matthews, leading Vanderbilt to a 41-24 victory over Houston in the BBVA Compass Bowl. Robinette, starting after senior Austyn Carta-Samuels had season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee, also had an 8-yard scoring run as Vanderbilt built a 24-0 lead in the first half. After Houston pulled even by scoring 24 points in the third quarter, Vanderbilt reclaimed the lead on Brian Kimbrow's 21-yard touchdown run. It was the start of 17 fourth-quarter points for the Commodores. "The thing that's probably the most exciting to me is there is a culture of winning at Vanderbilt," Coach James Franklin said. "These guys know how to win." Vanderbilt (9-4) closed the season with five straight wins. The 'Dores played in three straight bowl games under Franklin -- a first for the program -- and completed their first back-to-back nine-win seasons.
SHREVEPORT, La. – Jaylen Samuels caught three touchdown passes from Ryan Finley, Nyheim Hines returned a kickoff for a 100-yard touchdown and NC State beat Vanderbilt 41-17 in the Camping World Independence Bowl. NC State (7-6) won three of its final four games to finish with a winning record. The Wolfpack built a 28-3 lead by midway through the third quarter -largely thanks to Samuels’ touchdown catches of 9, 55 and 17 yards -- and then held off a brief Vanderbilt rally. Samuels’ three touchdowns were an Independence Bowl record. Finley, who completed 19 of 30 passes for 235 yards, hit Samuels six times for 104 yards. Vanderbilt (6-7) had a lot of momentum going into the game thanks to surprising wins over Mississippi and Tennessee to end the regular season. But the Commodores’ offense -- which scored a combined 83 points against the Rebels and Volunteers -- struggled for most of the night. “We looked a little rusty,” Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason said. “All the way around -- special teams, offense and defense. We just didn’t look like the Vanderbilt team that came out of the regular season.”
TEAM VANDERBILT HOUSTON
SCORING SUMMARY
1 2 3 14 10 0 0 0 24
4 FINAL RECORD 17 41 9-4, 4-4 0 24 8-5, 5-3
1ST QUARTER: VANDERBILT: Matthews 50-yd. pass from Robinette (C. Spear kick) 4-73, 2:01. VANDERBILT: Robinette 8-yd. run (Spear kick). 4-16, 1:56. 2ND QUARTER: VANDERBILT: Spear 24-yd. FG, 7-44, 2:51. VANDERBILT: Matthews 50-yd. pass from Robinette (Spear kick) 4-73.1:54. 3RD QUARTER: HOUSTON: Farrow 6-yd. rush (Bullard kick) 1-6. 0:05. HOUSTON: Ambles 6-yd. pass from O'Korn (Bullard kick) 6-86, 1:28. HOUSTON: Bullard 30-yd. FG 5-67, 1:20. HOUSTON: Greenberry 67-yd. pass from O'Korn (Bullard kick). 3-83, 0:56. 4TH QUARTER: VANDERBILT: Kimbrow 21-yd. run (Spear kick) 7-82, 3:28. VANDERBILT: Spear 35-yd. FG 4-(-1), 2:24. VANDERBILT: Seymour 2-yd. run ( Spear kick) 2-2, 0:54.
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First Downs 14 12 Net Rushing 52-211 27-146 Passing Yards 154 238 Passes Att-Comp-Int 19-6-2 49-21-2 Total Offense #-Yards 71-365 76-384 Punt Returns-Yards 4-18 2-6 Kickoff Returns-Yards 3-62 5-143 INT Returns-Yards 2-54 2-(-4) Punts (#-Avg) 10-45.8 10-43.4 Fumbles-Lost 3-1 2-1 Penalties-Yards 2-10 8-72 Possession Time 35:41 24:19 3rd-Down Conversions 2 of 17 1 of 17 4th-Down Conversions 1-1 1-3 Red-Zone Offense 4-4 3-4 QB Sacks: #-Yards 4-20 1-4
RUSHING: VANDY – Jerron Seymour 20-89-1; Brian Kimbrow 13-75-1; Patton Robinette 15-37-1; Jordan Matthews 1-8; Wesley Tate 3-2. HOUSTON – Spencer 3-69; O'Korn, 7-38; Farrow 8-28-1; Brooks 2-8; Jackson 2-6; Ward Jr., 5-(-3). PASSING: VANDY – Robinette 6-19-2-154. HOUSTON – O'Korn 20-47-2-228; Ward 1-2-0-10. RECEIVING: VANDY – Matthews 5-143-2, Jonathan Krause 1-11. HOUSTON – Ambles 6-105-1; Greenberry 6-96-1; Jackson 2-26; Ayers 2-13; Spence 2-4; Harper 1-(-2); Ward 1-(-2); McDuffey 1-(-3).
TEAM NC STATE VANDERBILT
SCORING SUMMARY
1 2 3 0 14 14 3 0 7
4 FINAL RECORD 13 41 7-6, 3-5 7 17 6-7, 3-5
1ST QUARTER: VANDERBILT: Openshaw 52-yd FG, 8-46 4:12. 2ND QUARTER: NC STATE: Samuels 9-yd pass from Finley (Haskins kick), 7-41 3:30. NC STATE: Samuels 55-yd pass from Finley (Haskins kick), 4-81 0:50. 3RD QUARTER: NC STATE: Gallaspy 5-yd run (Haskins kick), 4-18 1:52. NC STATE: Samuels 17-yd pass from Finley (Haskins kick), 9-58 2:28. VANDERBILT: Webb 30-yd run (Openshaw kick), 11-75 4:36. 4TH QUARTER: VANDERBILT: Blasingame 1-yd run (Openshaw kick), 3-4 1:26. NC STATE: Hines 100-yd KO return (Haskins kick). NC STATE: Clark 32-yd INT return.
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21 18 Net Rushing 36-141 35-156 Passing Yards 235 158 Passes Att-Comp-Int 31-19-0 46-19-3 Total Offense #-Yards 67-376 81-314 Punt Returns-Yards 2-48 1-71 Kickoff Returns-Yards 2-118 4-82 INT Returns-Yards 3-57 0-0 Punts (#-Avg) 5-37.8 4-48.2 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 1-0 Penalties-Yards 1-5 4-40 Possession Time 29:48 30:12 3rd-Down Conversions 8 of 15 6 of 18 4th-Down Conversions 0 of 2 2 of 4 Red-Zone Offense 3-5 1-2 QB Sacks: @-Yards 5-30 0-0 RUSHING: NC STATE – Dayes 9-47; Gallaspy 11-26; Finley 4-24; Nichols 2-15; McClendon 4-10; Samuels 2-9; Hines 1-4; Bodine 2-3; Louis 1-3. VANDY – Ralph Webb 21-111; Trent Sherfield 1-45; Darrius Sims 3-7; Kalija Lipscomb 1-4; Khari Blasingame 2-2; Kyle Shurmur 7-(-13). PASSING: NC STATE – Finley 19-30-0-235; McClendon 0-1-0-0. VANDY – Shurmur 19-46-3-158. RECEIVING: NC STATE – Samuels 6-104; Hines 6-69; Louis 2-21; Gallaspy 2-0; Cherry 1-24; Dayes 1-13; Harmon 1-4. VANDY – C.J. Duncan 6-47; Caleb Scott 4-49; Sherfield 3-24; Lipscomb 2-13; Webb 2-13; Latevius Rayford 1-10; Sam Dobbs 1-2.
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DORES IN THE NFL COMMODORES ACTIVE ON NFL ROSTERS PLAYER Adam Butler, DL Zach Cunningham, LB Andre Hal, S Casey Hayward, CB Will Holden, OL Andrew Jelks, OL Wesley Johnson, OL
TEAM NFL EXP. New England R Houston R Houston 4th LA Chargers 6th Arizona R New England R NY Jets 4th
PLAYER Jonathan Krause, WR Jordan Matthews, WR Spencer Pulley, OL Steven Scheu, TE Stephen Weatherly, DE Andrew Williamson, S
TEAM NFL EXP. Tennessee 4th Philadelphia 4th LA Chargers 2nd Denver 2nd Minnesota 2nd Indianapolis 2nd Houston starting safety Andre Hal
ALL-TIME VANDERBILT PLAYERS SELECTED IN THE NFL DRAFT Year Rd. Pick Player (Position) NFL Team 2017 2 57 Zach Cunningham (LB) Houston 5 157 Will Holden (OL) Arizona 2016 7 227 Stephen Weatherly (LB/DE) Minnesota 2014 2 42 Jordan Matthews (WR) Philadelphia 5 173 Wesley Johnson (OL) Pittsburgh 7 216 Andre Hal (DB) Houston 2013 5 160 Zac Stacy (RB) St. Louis (Rams) 7 220 Ryan Seymour (OL) Seattle 2012 2 62 Casey Hayward (DB) Green Bay 7 214 Tim Fugger (DL/LB) Indianapolis 2010 3 67 Myron Lewis (DB) Tampa Bay 7 208 Thomas Welch (OL) New England 2009 4 119 D.J. Moore (DB) Chicago 2008 1 14 Chris Williams (OL) Chicago 3 70 Earl Bennett (WR) Chicago 5 164 Jonathan Goff (LB) N.Y. Giants 2006 1 11 Jay Cutler (QB) Denver 2005 6 189 Jovan Haye (DL) Carolina 6 197 Justin Geisinger (OL) Buffalo 2003 5 166 Hunter Hillenmeyer (LB) Green Bay 2001 2 47 Jamie Winborn (LB) San Francisco 4 102 Matt Stewart (LB) Atlanta 5 160 John Markham (PK) N.Y. Giants 6 196 Jimmy Williams (DB) Buffalo 1999 2 47 Fred Vinson (DB) Green Bay 1998 2 33 Corey Chavous (DB) Arizona 3 84 Jamie Duncan (LB) Tampa Bay 5 135 Antony Jordan (LB) Indianapolis 1996 2 45 James Manley (DL) Minnesota 1992 3 77 Corey Harris (WR/DB) Houston (Oilers) 1990 4 98 DeMond Winston (LB) New Orleans 12 312 John Gromos (QB) Seattle 1988 5 120 Chris Gaines (LB) St. Louis (Cardinals) 12 307 Carl Parker (WR) Cincinnati 1986 1 20 Will Wolford (OL) Buffalo 8 203 Jim Popp (TE) San Francisco 12 309 Steve Wade (DL) Indianapolis (Colts) 1985 2 50 Chuck Scott (WR/TE) Los Angeles (Rams) 8 212 Rob Monaco (OL) St. Louis (Cardinals) 11 298 Ricky Anderson (K) St. Louis (Cardinals) 12 324 Karl Jordan (LB) Dallas
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Year Rd. Pick Player (Position) NFL Team 1984 1 8 Leonard Coleman (DB) Baltimore (Colts) 3 ^ Steve Bearden (DL) Buffalo 1983 5 119 Jim Arnold (P) Kansas City 12 322 Allama Matthews (TE) Atlanta 1982 6 143 Ken Hammond (OL) Dallas 8 204 Van Heflin (TE) Cleveland (Browns) 1980 6 160 Preston Brown (WR) New England 9 233 Frank Mordica (RB) New Orleans 12 308 Mike Wright (QB) Cincinnati 1979 10 270 Martin Cox (WR) New England 12 322 Ed Smith (LB) Pittsburgh 1978 4 92 Dennis Harrison (DL) Philadelphia 1976 7 194 Jay Chesley (DB) San Francisco 7 209 Barry Burton (TE) Pittsburgh 17 471 Steve Curnutte (DB) N.Y. Giants 1975 14 346 Gene Moshier (OL) Kansas City 1974 5 118 Mark Ilgenfritz (DL) Cleveland (Browns) 5 129 Doug Nettles (DB) Baltimore (Colts) 1973 7 172 Rod Freeman (TE) N.Y. Giants 1973 10 245 Ken Stone (DB) Washington 15 387 Dave Leffers (OL) Oakland 1971 8 192 Karl Weiss (OL) Chicago 1970 2 27 Bob Asher (OL) Dallas 6 153 Pat Toomay (DL) Dallas 1969 3 71 Chip Healy (LB) St. Louis (Cardinals) 1968 3 56 Gary Davis (QB) Cincinnati 6 144 Bob Goodridge (WR) Minnesota 1966 5 70 Dick Lemay (OL) Washington 1965 15 202 Bennett Baldwin (RB) Washington 17 230 Gary Hart (E) Washington 1963 20 275 Steve Shaw (B) Cleveland (Browns) 1961 15 207 Cody Binkley (OL) N.Y. Giants 1960 1 5 Tom Moore (RB) Green Bay 1959 3 27 Jimmy Butler (B) St. Louis (Cardinals) 6 63 Tom Redmond (OL) St. Louis (Cardinals) 7 77 Ben Donnell (OL) Detroit 8 90 Lew Akin (E) San Francisco 23 272 George Deiderich (OL) Los Angeles (Rams) 25 295 Ron Miller (E) Pittsburgh 1958 1 12 Phil King (B) N.Y. Giants 6 69 Bob Taylor (E) Baltimore (Colts)
Year Rd. Pick Player (Position) NFL Team 24 279 Eric Soesbe (OL) St. Louis (Cardinals) 1957 24 287 Joe Scales (B) Detroit 26 307 Bob Swann (OL) Pittsburgh 1956 1 11 Charley Horton (B) Los Angeles (Rams) 12 137 Tommy Harkins (E) Philadelphia 20 230 Joe Stephenson (E) Detroit 26 311 Don Orr (B) Chicago 29 346 Billy Krietemeyer (B) Chicago 29 349 John Battos (E) Cleveland (Browns) 1955 8 94 Herman Watson (OL) Philadelphia 15 172 Charley Horton (B) Washington 19 225 Terry Fails (E) Philadelphia 1953 10 120 Mick Lakos (B) Los Angeles (Rams) 1952 1 1 Bill Wade (QB) Los Angeles (Rams) 24 283 Ted Kirkland (E) Washington 24 285 Bob Werckle (OL/DL) Detroit 1951 2 24 Herb Rich (B) Los Angeles (Rams) 2 26 Bucky Curtis (E) Cleveland (Browns) 10 115 Ken Cooper (OL) Chicago (Cardinals) 1950 6 67 Herb Rich (B) Baltimore (Colts) 26 332 Carl Copp (OL) N.Y. Giants 1949 10 99 Lee Nalley (B) Chicago 15 143 Ken Cooper (OL) Green Bay 15 151 Carl Copp (OL) Philadelphia 17 162 Zealand Thigpen (B) Detroit 1947 4 24 Charley Hoover (OL) Detroit 8 61 Alf Satterfield (OL) Philadelphia 21 189 Fred Hamilton (OL) Pittsburgh 23 209 Binks Bushmaier (B) Pittsburgh 1945 6 51 Johnny North (E) Washington 31 320 Bob Cummings (OL) Washington 1944 12 117 J.P. Moore (B) Chicago 1943 1 10 Jack Jenkins (B) Washington 1942 14 130 Bob Gude (OL) Chicago 1941 20 190 Ed Hiestand (E) Washington 1940 16 149 Ray Andrus (B) Green Bay 1938 5 33 Ed Merlin (OL) Brooklyn (Dodgers) 11 92 Carl Hinkle (OL) Philadelphia 1937 3 28 Dick Plasman (B) Chicago ^ Supplementary Draft Note: Players listed in bold were 1st round selections.
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DORES IN THE NFL SAM AGEE.................................................HB Chicago Cardinals.........................1938-39 JIM ARNOLD............................................... P Kansas City Chiefs ........................1983-85 Detroit Lions ...................................1986-93 Miami Dolphins ...................................1994 BOB ASHER...............................................OT Dallas Cowboys ..................................1970 Chicago Bears ...............................1972-75 AINSLEY BATTLES..................................DB Pittsburgh Steelers............. 2000-01, 2004 Jacksonville Jaguars ..................2002-03 EARL BENNETT.......................................WR Chicago Bears................................2008-13 LYNN BOMAR..........................................End New York Giants............................1925-26 BRANDON BARDEN................................ TE Tennessee Titans.................................2012 Jacksonville Jaguars....................2013-14 KEVIN BROTHEN..................................... OC Miami Dolphins..............................1994-95 PRESTON BROWN.................................WR New England Patriots...................1980-82 N.Y. Jets-Cleveland.......................1983-84 TIM BRYANT..............................................LB Minnesota Vikings ..............................1987 MARCUS BUGGS......................................LB Buffalo Bills ....................................2008-09 WAMON BUGGS....................................WR Green Bay Packers ............................1982 COREY CHAVOUS....................................DB Arizona Cardinals......................1998-2001 Minnesota Vikings.........................2002-05 St. Louis Rams................................2006-08 LEONARD COLEMAN..............................DB Indianapolis Colts..........................1985-87 San Diego Chargers......................1988-89
JONATHAN GOFF.....................................LB New York Giants............................2008-11 Washington Redskins.........................2012 BOB GOODRIDGE...................................WR Minnesota Vikings...............................1968 HENRY GUDE............................................OG Chicago Bears......................................1942 Philadelphia Eagles.............................1946
COREY HARRIS........................................DB Houston Oilers......................................1992 Green Bay Packers.......................1993-94 Seattle Seahawks.........................1995-96 Miami Dolphins....................................1997 Baltimore Ravens..........................1998-01 Detroit Lions....................................2002-03
D.J. MOORE...............................................DB Chicago Bears................................2009-13 Tampa Bay Bucs..................................2013
DENNIS HARRISON.................................DE Philadelphia Eagles.......................1978-84 Los Angeles Rams...............................1985 San Francisco 49ers...........................1986 Atlanta Falcons..............................1986-87 JOVAN HAYE.............................................DT Carolina Panthers................................2005 Tampa Bay Bucs....................2006-08, 2011 Tennessee Titans...........................2009-10 LARRY HAYES............................................LB New York Giants..................................1961 Los Angeles Rams.........................1962-63 CASEY HAYWARD...................................DB Green Bay Packers.......................2012-15 Los Angeles Chargers........ 2016-current CHIP HEALY................................................LB St. Louis Cardinals.........................1962-63 ALAN HERLINE............................................ P New England Patriots.........................1987 HUNTER HILLENMEYER...............................LB Chicago Bears................................2003-10
KEN COOPER.............................................OL Baltimore Colts...............................1949-50
MARK ILGENFRITZ...................................DE Cleveland Browns...............................1974
JAY CUTLER..............................................QB Denver Broncos.............................2006-08 Chicago Bears............................2009-2016
JACK JENKINS........................................HB Washington Redskins.............1943, 1946-47
JAMIE DUNCAN.......................................LB Tampa Bay Bucs........................1998-2001 St. Louis Rams................................2002-03 Atlanta Falcons..............................2004-06 CHRIS GAINES..........................................LB Miami-Phoenix.....................................1988 Tampa Bay Bucs..................................1989 CURTIS GATEWOOD................................LB Kansas City Chiefs ........................2008-09 Washington Redskins ..................2009-10 Arizona Cardinals..........................2010-11 JUSTIN GEISINGER................................OG Buffalo Bills...........................................2005 Tennessee Titans.................................2006 Washington Redskins...................2007-08 Carolina Panthers................................2008
JORDAN MATTHEWS...........................WR Philadelphia Eagles............. 2014-current ROB MONACO...........................................OT St. Louis Cardinals...............................1985
ROY HUGGINS..........................................HB Los Angeles Rams...............................1944
BEN DONNELL..........................................DE Los Angeles Chargers........................1960
ALLAMA MATTHEWS............................. TE Atlanta Falcons..............................1983-85
ANDRE HAL...............................................DB Houston Texans................... 2014-current
GERALD COLLINS.....................................LB Cincinnati Bengals..............................1995
ALLEN DEGRAFFENREID................................OT Arizona Cardinals..........................1997-98 Denver Broncos.........................1999-2001
JAMES MANLEY......................................DT Seattle Seahawks.........................1995-96 Seattle-St. Louis-Minnesota.............1996 Miami-Baltimore (Colts)...............1997-98
WESLEY JOHNSON.................................OL Pittsburgh Steelers..............................2014 New York Jets...................... 2014-current RUSHEN JONES.......................................DB Minnesota Vikings.........................2003-05 ANTONY JORDAN....................................LB Indianapolis Colts..........................1998-99 Atlanta Falcons....................................2000 PHIL KING..................................................HB New York Giants............................1958-63 Pittsburgh Steelers..............................1964 Minnesota Vikings.........................1965-66 JONATHAN KRAUSE.............................WR New England Patriots.........................2014 Philadelphia Eagles.............................2015 Tennessee Titans................. 2016-current RESHARD LANGFORD............................DB Kansas City Chiefs.........................2010-11 CHARLIE LEYENDECKER................................OT Philadelphia Eagles.............................1933 MYRON LEWIS.........................................DB Tampa Bay Bucs............................2010-12
J.P. MOORE...............................................HB Chicago Cardinals...............................1944 TOM MOORE.............................................HB Green Bay Packers.......................1960-65 Los Angeles Rams...............................1966 Atlanta Falcons....................................1967 DOUG NETTLES........................................DB Baltimore Colts...............................1974-79 New York Giants..................................1980 JOHN NORTH..........................................End Baltimore Colts...............................1948-50 New Orleans (Head Coach).......... 1973-75 DON ORR...................................................QB Chicago Bears......................................1956
ED SMITH...................................................LB Baltimore Colts...............................1980-81 ZAC STACY................................................ RB St. Louis Rams................................2013-14 New York Jets................................2015-16 MATT STEWART.......................................LB Atlanta Falcons..........................2001-2004 Cleveland Browns.....................2005-2007 Arizona Cardinals................................2008 KEN STONE...............................................DB Buffalo Bills...........................................1973 Washington Redskins...................1973-75 Tampa Bay Bucs..................................1976 St. Louis Cardinals.........................1977-80 PAT TOOMAY ............................................DE Dallas Cowboys.............................1970-74 Buffalo Bills...........................................1975 Tampa Bay Bucs..................................1976 Oakland Raiders.............................1977-79 ERIC VANCE..............................................DB Tampa Bay Bucs........................1998-2002 FRED VINSON...........................................DB Green Bay Packers.............................1999 Seattle Seahawks...............................2000 BILL WADE................................................QB Los Angeles Rams.........................1954-60 Chicago Bears................................1961-66
CARL PARKER..........................................WR Cincinnati Bengals........................1988-89
STEPHEN WEATHERLY...........................DE Minnesota Vikings............... 2016-current
JIM PEEBLES...........................................End Washington Redskins................ 1946-49, '51
THOMAS WELCH......................................OL N. England-Minnesota-St. Louis.........2010-11 Philadelphia-Buffalo ...................... 2012-13 New Orleans Saints..............................2014
DICK PLASMAN......................................End Chicago Bears.........1937-41, 1944, 1946-47 SPENCER PULLEY.....................................OL Los Angeles Chargers........ 2016-current SHELTON QUARLES.................................LB Tampa Bay Bucs .........................1997-2006 BUFORD (BABY) RAY..............................OT Green Bay Packers.......................1938-48 TOM REDMOND........................................DE St. Louis Cardinals ........................1960-65 HERB RICH................................................HB Baltimore Colts.....................................1950 Los Angeles Rams.........................1951-53 New York Giants............................1954-56 SEAN RICHARDSON...............................DB Green Bay Packers.......................2012-16 PAT SAINDON...........................................OL New Orleans Saints............................1986 Atlanta Falcons....................................1987 ALF SATTERFIELD.....................................OL San Francisco 49ers ..........................1947 STEVEN SCHEU......................................... TE Denver Broncos................... 2016-current CHUCK SCOTT...................................TE/WR Los Angeles Rams.........................1985-86 Dallas Cowboys...................................1987 RYAN SEYMOUR.......................................OL Seattle Seahawks...............................2013 San Francisco 49ers...........................2013 Cleveland Browns.........................2014-15 New Orleans Saints............................2015 New York Giants............................2015-16 Dallas Cowboys...................................2016
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CHRIS WILLIAMS.....................................OL Chicago Bears................................2008-11 St. Louis Rams................................2012-13 Buffalo Bills...........................................2014 JIMMY WILLIAMS..................................DB San Francisco 49ers.....................2001-04 Seattle Seahawks.........................2005-06 Houston Texans...................................2008 ANDREW WILLIAMSON........................DB Indianapolis Colts................ 2016-current BRENARD WILSON.................................DB Philadelphia Eagles.......................1979-86 JAMIE WINBORN....................................LB San Francisco 49ers.....................2001-04 Jacksonville-Tampa Bay..............2005-06 Denver Broncos.............................2007-08 Tennessee Titans...........................2009-10 DEMOND WINSTON................................LB New Orleans Saints......................1990-94 WILL WOLFORD........................................OL Buffalo Bills.....................................1986-92 Indianapolis Colts..........................1993-95 Pittsburgh Steelers........................1996-98 CARL WOODS...........................................HB New England Patriots.........................1987 TODD YODER............................................. TE Tampa Bay Bucs............................2000-03 Jacksonville Jaguars....................2004-05 Washington Redskins...................2006-10 GLENN YOUNG.........................................DE St. Louis Rams............................1998-2000
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HONORS, RECOGNITION SEC COACHES' ALL-SEC TEAMS FIRST TEAM
2016 2015 2013 2013 2012 2008 2007 2007 2005 2005 2005 2004 2002 2000 1999 1997 1997 1996 1996 1991 1990 1988 1987 1985 1985 1984 1984 1984 1984
Zach Cunningham LB Zach Cunningham LB Kenny Ladler S Jordan Matthews WR Jordan Matthews WR D.J. Moore CB Earl Bennett WR Chris Williams OT Earl Bennett WR Jay Cutler QB Moses Osemwegie LB Moses Osemwegie LB Hunter Hillenmeyer LB Jamie Winborn LB Jamie Winborn LB Corey Chavous CB Jamie Duncan LB Jamie Duncan LB Bill Marinangel P Corey Harris RB David Lawrence P Boo Mitchell WR Chris Gaines LB Jim Popp TE Will Wolford OT Ricky Anderson P Kurt Page QB Jim Popp TE Chuck Scott FL
2016 2016 2013 2013 2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2008 2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2001 2001 2000 2000 2000 1999 1999 1998 1997 1995 1995 1993 1993 1992 1992 1992
Will Holden Ralph Webb Andre Hal Wesley Johnson Richard Kent Zac Stacy Tim Fugger Casey Hayward Chris Marve Zac Stacy Casey Hayward Chris Marve Myron Lewis Chris Marve Brett Upson Patrick Benoist Jonathan Goff D.J. Moore Earl Bennett Jonathan Goff Chris Williams Dustin Dunning Brian Stamper Justin Geisinger Jovan Haye Dan Stricker Pat Green Dan Stricker Lew Thomas Elliott Carson Brian Gruber Dan Stricker Ainsley Battles Elliott Carson Jamie Winborn Carlton Hall James Manley Bill Marinangel Ryan Bell Alan Young Pat Akos Jeff Brothers Gary Rogers
SECOND TEAM
ALL-FRESHMAN
2014 Nigel Bowden 2013 Andrew Jelks 2010 Wesley Johnson
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OL RB CB OT P RB DE CB LB RB CB LB CB LB P LB LB CB WR LB OT TE OT OT DE WR OT WR RB TE OT WR S TE LB LB DT P G DE TE S DE LB OL OL
2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2008 2008 2008 2008 2006 2005 2005 2005 2004 2004 2003 2003 2003 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2001 2001 2001 1999 1998 1998 1998 1997 1997 1997 1996 1994 1994 1994 1994 1993 1992 1992 1991 1990 1990 1990 1989 1989 1989 1989 1989 1988 1988 1988 1987 1986 1986 1986
Kenny Ladler S Walker May DL Ryan Fowler PK Warren Norman RB/RS Ryan Seymour OL Brandon Barden TE Kyle Fischer OL T.J. Greenstone DT Chris Marve LB D.J. Moore CB Earl Bennett WR Bryant Hahnfeldt P Reshard Langford S Hamilton Holliday C Jonathan Goff LB Tom Sorensen C Brian Stamper OT Marlon White WR Jay Cutler QB Kwane Doster RB/RS Greg Johnson P Moses Osemwegie LB Mac Pyle OG Pat Brunner LB Justin Geisinger OT Lorenzo Parker CB Rushen Jones CB Doyle Crosby DE Nezih Hasanoglu WR Jamie Winborn LB Ryan Aulds NG Jared McGrath RB Jimmy Williams RB Todd Yoder WR Will Jacobs OT Jay Stallworth DT Corey Chavous DB Matt Anderson DB Eric Vance DB Owen Neil OT Royce Love FB Richard Saenz OT Shelton Quarles LB Robert Davis DB Aaron Smith DB Clarence Sevillian WR Mike Gandolfo DL Alan Young LB Chris Donnelly DB David Lawrence P Bobby Craycraft OT Rod Keith DL Bill Fitzpatrick DB Cedric Moore DL Burr Seaver OT DeMond Winston DL Torrey Price DB
ASSOCIATED PRESS ALL-SEC 2016 2015 2013 2013 2012 2008 2007 2007 2007 2006 2005 2005 2004 1999 1999 1997 1997 1996 1996 1995 1994
FIRST TEAM
Zach Cunningham Zach Cunningham Wesley Johnson Jordan Matthews Jordan Matthews D.J. Moore Earl Bennett D.J. Moore Chris Williams Earl Bennett Jay Cutler Moses Osemwegie Moses Osemwegie Jeff Barnett Jamie Winborn Corey Chavous Jamie Duncan Jamie Duncan Bill Marinangel James Manley Gerald Collins
LB LB OT WR WR CB WR CB OT WR QB LB LB C LB CB LB LB P DT LB
1992 1992 1991 1990 1988 1987 1986 1985 1985 1984 1984 1984 1983 1983 1983 1982 1982 1982 1981 1981 1981 1980 1979 1977 1977 1975 1975 1974 1974 1974 1974 1973 1972 1970 1969 1967 1959 1958 1955 1954 1951 1951 1950 1948 1942 1941 1941 1940 1937 1935
Pat Akos Jeff Brothers Corey Harris David Lawrence Boo Mitchell Chris Gaines Carl Parker Jim Popp Will Wolford Ricky Anderson Jim Popp Chuck Scott Steve Bearden Leonard Coleman Chuck Scott Jim Arnold Allama Matthews Whit Taylor Jim Arnold Wamon Buggs Ken Hammond Jim Arnold Preston Brown Martin Cox Ed Smith Barry Burton Jay Chesley Mark Adams Barry Burton Jay Chesley Gene Moshier Hawkins Golden Ken Stone Steve Smith Bob Asher Bob Goodridge Tom Moore George Deiderich Charley Horton Bobby Goodall Bill Wade Bob Werckle Bucky Curtis John Clark Jack Jenkins Bob Gude Jack Jenkins Bob Gude Carl Hinkle Willie Geny
2016 2014 2013 2013 2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2009 2009 2008 2008 2007 2005 2005 2002 2002 2001 2000 2000 1999 1999 1998 1998 1997 1995 1994 1993 1993
Ralph Webb RB Steven Scheu TE Andre Hal CB Kenny Ladler S Andre Hal CB Carey Spear PK Casey Hayward CB Chris Marve LB Zac Stacy RB Brandon Barden TE Casey Hayward CB Myron Lewis CB Warren Norman RS Myron Lewis CB Patrick Benoist LB Jonathan Goff LB Earl Bennett WR Dustin Dunning TE Hunter Hillenmeyer LB Dan Stricker WR Dan Stricker WR Jamie Winborn LB Dan Stricker WR Ainsley Battles S Elliott Carson TE Jimmy Williams CB Jamie Winborn LB Carlton Hall LB Bill Marinangel P Jermaine Johnson RB Ryan Bell G Alan Young DE
SECOND TEAM
TE S RB P WR LB TE TE OT P TE FL DE CB TE P TE QB P WR G P FL WR LB TE DB PK TE DB G PK DB P OT WR B G B G B T E C B C B C C E
1992 1991 1991 1991 1990 1990 1989 1988 1987 1987 1984 1984 1984 1983 1982 1982 1981 1981 1981 1980 1980 1979 1979 1978 1978 1978 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1974 1974 1972 1972 1971 1971 1968 1966 1966 1965 1965 1964 1964 1959 1958 1957 1957 1957 1955 1952 1952 1951 1950 1950 1949 1948 1948 1947 1947 1946 1943 1938 1938 1937 1937 1935 1935 1934 1933
Gary Rogers Pat Akos Kevin Brothen David Lawrence Kevin Brothen Rod Keith Demond Winston Eric Jones Daryl Holt Carl Parker Karl Jordan Rob Monaco Manuel Young Keith Edwards Steve Bearden Manuel Young Steve Bearden Loie Hudgins Whit Taylor Andrew Coleman Ken Hammond Jim Arnold Frank Mordica Martin Cox Frank Mordica Randy Sittason Tommy Woodroof Brenard Wilson Brenard Wilson Mark Adams Steve Curnutte Tom Galbierz Jamie O’Rourke Walter Overton L.T. Southall George Abernathy Ken Stone Bob Asher Scott Hall Chip Healy Dick Lemay Lane Wolbe Gary Hart Dave Malone Larry Wagner Tom Moore George Deiderich Bob Laws Phil King Joe Stephenson Bob Hines Ben Roderick Ben Roderick Russ Faulkinberry Bill Wade Herb Rich Ken Cooper Herb Rich John North Tex Robertson Tex Robertson Harry Robinson Marvin Franklin Maurice Holdgraf Ed Merlin Buford Ray Sam Brown Rand Dixon Rand Dixon Rand Dixon
1961 1957 1956 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1952 1951 1951 1949
Hank Lesesne Boyce Smith Art Demmas Phil King Larry Frank Charley Horton Pete Williams Don Gleisner Larry Stone John Cheadle Mickey Lakos Carl Copp
THIRD TEAM
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DE TE C P C DE LB QB C FL DT OT DB FB DE DB DE G QB LB G P RB WR RB LB OT S S PK DB NT RB WR G DE DB OT G LB DT DE OT DB T B G E B E E TE TE T B B G B E G G B E T G T G QB QB QB QB QB T RB G RB G S C NT DB T
1949 1949 1948 1947 1946 1945 1942 1939 1938 1937 1936 1936 1935 1934 1934 1933
Bucky Curtis E Lee Nalley B Dutch Cantrell T Bobby Berry RB Alf Satterfield T Bill Fuqua B Bernie Rohling B Junius Plunkett B Bert Marshall QB Lunsford Hollins RB Carl Hinkle C Dick Plasman E Rannie Throgmorton T Willie Geny E Rannie Throgmorton T Sam Brown G
UNITED PRESS INTL. ALL-SEC TEAMS (United Press International discontinued All-SEC team after the 1990 season.)
FIRST TEAM
1989 1988 1987 1985 1985 1984 1984 1984 1984 1983 1983 1983 1982 1982 1982 1981 1981 1981 1980 1979 1977 1975 1975 1974 1969 1967 1966 1959 1958 1958 1957 1956 1954 1951 1950
Demond Winston LB Boo Mitchell WR Chris Gaines LB Will Wolford OT Steve Wade DT Ricky Anderson P Rob Monaco OT Kurt Page QB Chuck Scott FL Ricky Anderson P Leonard Coleman CB Chuck Scott TE Jim Arnold P Allama Matthews TE Whit Taylor QB Jim Arnold P Wamon Buggs WR Ken Hammond G Jim Arnold P Preston Brown FL Dennis Harrison DT Barry Burton TE Jay Chesley DB Barry Burton TE Bob Asher OT Bob Goodridge WR Chip Healy LB Tom Moore B George Deiderich G Tom Moore RB George Deiderich G Phil King RB Bobby Goodall G Ben Roderick TE Bucky Curtis E
1957 1955 1955 1954 1952 1951 1951 1950 1950
Phil King Larry Frank Charley Horton Charley Horton Ben Roderick Bill Wade Bob Werckle Bill Wade Bob Werckle
1960 1959 1957 1957 1956 1955 1952
Cody Binkley Larry Wagner Bob Laws Boyce Smith Bob Laws Joe Stephenson Bill Krietemeyer
SECOND TEAM
THIRD TEAM
RB G RB RB TE QB T QB T C T E QB E E RB
DORES IN THE NFL ALL-SOUTHERN CONFERENCE
OFFENSIVE PLAYERS OF WEEK
(Vanderbilt was a member of the Southern Conference from 1903-32.)
1932 1932 1929 1929 1928 1927 1927 1927 1926 1926 1926 1925 1924 1924 1924 1923 1923 1923 1923 1922 1919 1919 1919 1918 1917 1916 1916 1916 1915 1915 1915 1914 1913 1913 1913 1912 1912 1912 1912 1912 1911 1911 1911 1911 1911 1910 1910 1910 1910 1909 1909 1909 1909
Pete Gracey C Charles Leyendecker T John N. (Bull) Brown G Bill Schwartz E John N. (Bull) Brown G Bill Spears QB Larry Kitty Carson E Vernon Sharp, Jr. C Bill Spears QB W.R. Hendrix FB Fred McKibbon T Bob Rives T Henry S. Wakefield E Gil Reese RB Bob Rives T Lynn Bomar E Henry S. Wakefield E Everett E. Kelly G Gil Reese RB Lynn Bomar E Josh Cody T Tom Lipscomb T Tom Zerfoss E Herman Daves T Alf Adams E Josh Cody T Rabbit Curry QB Pryor Williams G Josh Cody T Rabbit Curry QB Pryor Williams G Ammie Sikes FB Enoch Brown E Tom Brown T Ammie Sikes FB Hugh J. Morgan C Lewie Hardage RB Enoch Brown E Tom Brown T Ammie Sikes FB Ray Morrison QB Ewing Y. Freeland T W.E. Metzger G Hugh J. Morgan C Lewie Hardage RB Ray Morrison QB Ewing Y. Freeland T W.E. Metzger G Bill Neely RB Ray Morrison QB Ewing Y. Freeland T Malvern Griffin T W.E. Metzger G
SEC COACHES' AWARDS LEAGUE MVP
1967 Bob Goodridge
1951 1941 1937 1935
E QB FB C E
Bill Wade Jack Jenkins Carl Hinkle Willie Geny
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
2005 Jay Cutler
QB
FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR
2009 Warren Norman RB/RS 2002 Kwane Doster RB/RS 2008 1982 1955 1941 1937
COACH OF THE YEAR Bobby Johnson George MacIntyre Art Guepe Red Sanders Ray Morrison
JACOBS AWARD (TOP SEC BLOCKER)
1942 Jack Jenkins 1941 Jack Jenkins
Will Holden, OL 11/19/2016 Spencer Pulley, OL 10/24/2015 Johnny McCrary, QB 11/1/2014 Jordan Matthews, WR 11/16/2013 Wesley Johnson, OL 11/9/2013 Wesley Johnson, OL 11/3/2012 Joe Townsend, OL 10/20/2012 Zac Stacy, RB 11/12/2011 Warren Norman, RB 11/21/2009 Chris Nickson, QB 8/30/2008 Hamilton Holliday, OL 10/27/2007 Chris Williams, OL 9/15/2007 Earl Bennett, WR 9/1/2007 Chris Williams, OL 10/14/2006 Jay Cutler, QB 11/19/2005 Brian Stamper, OL 9/10/2005 Jay Cutler, QB 9/1/2005 Jay Cutler, QB 11/15/2003 Greg Zolman, QB 9/20/1999 Corey Harris, RB 10/19/1991 Marcus Wilson, QB 9/22/1990 Boo Mitchell, WR 10/8/1988 Boo Mitchell, WR 9/10/1988 Eric Jones, QB 10/31/1987 Everett Crawford, RB 11/9/1985
DEFENSIVE PLAYERS OF WEEK
Zach Cunningham, LB 11/26/2016 Zach Cunningham, LB 10/16/2016 Oren Burks, DB 11/14/2015 Chase Garnham, LB 11/23/2013 Caleb Azubike, LB 11/9/2013 Andre Hal, DB 11/17/2012 Walker May, DL 11/10/2012 Trey Wilson, DB 9/17/2011 Patrick Benoist, LB 10/4/2008 Ryan Hamilton, DB 9/21/2008 Patrick Benoist, OLB 9/4/2008 D.J. Moore, DB 10/20/2007 Moses Osemwegie, LB 9/17/2005 Matt Stewart, LB 11/11/2000 Ainsley Battles, DB 10/24/1998 Jamie Duncan, LB 11/9/1996 Jamie Duncan, LB 9/7/1996 Eric Vance, DB 10/15/1994 Chris Gaines, LB 10/3/1987
SPECIALISTS OF WEEK
Darrius Sims, KR 10/15/2016 Darrius Sims, KR 9/20/2014 Carey Spear, PK 11/30/2013 Carey Spear, PK 11/24/2012 Carey Spear, PK 11/3/2012 Richard Kent, P 10/6/2012 Brett Upson, P 10/18/2008 Brett Upson, P 10/4/2008 Brett Upson, P 10/20/2007 Bryant Hahnfeldt, PK 11/5/2005
FRESHMEN OF WEEK
Paris Head, DB
11/23/2013
ASSOCIATED PRESS AWARDS OFF. PLAYER OF THE YEAR
2005 Jay Cutler
QB
DEF. PLAYER OF THE YEAR
1997 Jamie Duncan
FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR
LB
2009 Warren Norman RB/RS
COACH OF THE YEAR
1991 Gerry DiNardo 1974 Steve Sloan
UPI AWARDS COACH OF THE YEAR
1982 George MacIntyre
WALTER CAMP TROPHY NATL. PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Zach Cunningham, LB 10/15/2016 Ryan Hamilton, DB 9/21/2008 D.J. Moore, DB 10/20/2007
SEC COMMUNITY SERVICE 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997
Oren Burks Jahmel McIntosh Andrew East Carey Spear Andrew East T.J. Greenstone John Stokes Myron Lewis Reshard Langford George Smith Chris Booker Adrian Reif Robert Dinwiddie Matt Clay Brett Beard Jim May Nate Morrow Todd Yoder Todd Yoder Anthony Azama
LB S SN PK SN DT LB DB S WR DE S DT DT DT OG LB HB HB WR
FRESHMAN ALL-AMERICA FOOTBALL WRITERS OF AMERICA
2013 Andrew Jelks, OL
1st
SPORTING NEWS
2005 2002 1999 1997
Earl Bennett, WR 1st Jay Cutler, QB 3rd Kwane Doster, RB 3rd Greg Johnson, P 1st Moses Osemwegie, LB 3rd Rushen Jones, DB 3rd Ryan Aulds, DL 1st
HEISMAN TROPHY
1937 Carl Hinkle
7th
WOODEN CITIZENSHIP CUP 2017 Oren Burks (finalist) LB 2004 Clark Lea (finalist) FB
TENN. SPORTSWRITERS ASSN. STATE COACH OF THE YEAR
2013 James Franklin 2008 Bobby Johnson
STATE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
2016 Zach Cunningham LB 2013 Jordan Matthews WR 2005 Jay Cutler QB
B'HAM T0UCHDOWN CLUB 2005 1991 1987 1959 1955
BACK OF THE YEAR
Jay Cutler Corey Harris Eric Jones Tom Moore Charley Horton
LINEMAN OF THE YEAR
1997 Jamie Duncan 1995 James Manley
SENIOR MVP
1982 Whit Taylor
LB DL QB
SPECIALIST OF THE YEAR
2007 Earl Bennett
QB RB QB RB RB
WR/PR
ATLANTA TOUCHDOWN CLUB BACK OF THE YEAR
1951 Bill Wade
QB
1982 Allama Matthews
OT
LINEMAN OF THE YEAR
LAWRENCEBURG TD CLUB FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR
1989 Chris Donnelly
S
'DORES IN POSTSEASON ALL-STAR GAMES 2017 2015 2014 2012 2011 2009 2006 2005 1997 1994 1991 1989 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1979 1978 1975 1973 1970 1969 1968 1960 1959 1958 1956 1955 1953 1952 1951 1950
SENIOR BOWL
Will Holden Andrew East Wesley Johnson Kenny Ladler Jordan Matthews Casey Hayward Thomas Welch Chris Williams Jay Cutler Justin Geisinger Jamie Duncan Corey Chavous Gerald Collins Corey Harris Steve Law Will Wolford Ricky Anderson Rob Monaco Leonard Coleman Jim Arnold Ken Hammond Preston Brown Martin Cox Jay Chesley Doug Nettles Bob Asher Chip Healy Bob Goodridge Ben Donnell Tom Moore George Deiderich Phil King Tommy Harkins Bobby Goodall Bob Hines Ben Roderick Mickey Lakos Ted Kirkland Bill Wade Bob Werckle Bucky Curtis Russ Faulkinberry Van Brown Carl Copp Herb Rich Jamie Wade
OL SN OL S WR CB OT OT QB OT LB CB LB RB CB G P OT DB P G WR WR DB DB OT LB WR C RB G RB E G E E B E QB T E T G T RB QB
EAST-WEST SHRINE GAME
2017 2016 2014 2013 2008 2005 2000 1997 1991 1984 1982 1981 1979 1977 1975 1972 1970
Will Holden Steven Scheu Andrew Williamson Andre Hal Zac Stacy Trey Wilson Curtis Gatewood Jonathan Goff Justin Geisinger Matt Stewart Antony Jordan Kevin Brothen Kurt Page Ricky Anderson Allama Matthews Ken Hammond Frank Mordica Martin Cox Barry Burton Ken Stone Karl Weiss
VAN D E R B I LT FO OTBALL 2017
OL TE DB CB RB CB LB LB OG LB LB C QB P/K TE QB RB WR TE DB TE
1968 1967 1951 1925
Chip Healy Gary Davis Bucky Curtis Gil Reese
LB QB E QB
NFLPA COLLEGIATE BOWL
2015 2013
Joe Townsend Kyle Woestmann Jordan Rodgers
2016
Spencer Pulley
TROPIC BOWL
C OLB QB
C/OG
DISCONTINUED POSTSEASON GAMES 2002 2001 1995 1984 1983 1977 1975 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1994 1992 1991 1989 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1981 1979 1977 1973 1969 1968 1967 1964 1959 1958 1957 1954 1948 1947 1946 1942 1941 1940 1939
MAUI HULA BOWL
Hunter Hillenmeyer LB Harold Lercius S James Manley DT Chuck Scott WR Leonard Coleman DB Martin Cox WR Dennis Harrison DT Barry Burton TE
BLUE-GRAY CLASSIC
Pat Green OT Nate Morrow LB Greg Zolman QB Elliott Carson TE Matt Stewart LB Jimmy Williams CB Lamont Turner LB Clay Condrey OT Antony Jordan LB Bill Marinangel P Gerald Collins LB Richard Saenz C David Lawrence P Kevin Brothen C Corey Harris RB Rod Keith LB John Gromos QB Renford Reese CB DeMond Winston LB Chris Gaines LB Everett Crawford RB Daryl Holt C Carl Woods RB Will Wolford G Jim Popp TE Rob Monaco OT Jim Dralle C Kurt Page QB Chuck Scott WR Steve Bearden DE Bob O’Connor LB Ken Hammond G Preston Brown WR Mike Birdsong OT Dennis Harrison DT Linc Fuge OT Doug Nettles DB Pat Toomay DE Neal Smith DB Mike Giltner E Bob Goodridge E Gary Hart T Joe Graham G Tom Moore RB Boyce Smith QB Ben Donnell E Bob Laws T Phil King RB Pat Swan T Bobby Goodall G Buck Watson T Ken Cooper G John North E Alf Satterfield T Jack Jenkins RB Bob Gude C Bill Atkinson G Maurice Holdgraf T Marvin Franklin E Ray Andrus RB
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HONORS, RECOGNITION VANDERBILT ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME Class of 2015 2015 2013 2011 2010 2010 2009 2009 2008 2008 2008
Recipient Jay Cutler Charley Horton Jamie Duncan Carl Hinkle Bucky Curtis Will Wolford Jim Arnold Herb Rich John Hall Dan McGugin Bill Wade
Position Quarterback Running Back Linebacker Lineman Wide Receiver Offensive Lineman Punter Running Back Lineman Head Coach Quarterback
Years at School 2002-05 1953-55 1994-97 1935-37 1947-50 1982-85 1979-82 1946-49 1951-54 1904-17, 1919-34 1949-51
HUNTER HILLENMEYER
JONATHAN GOFF
National Scholar Athlete Award (2002 recipient)
Vanderbilt SEC Legend (2014 honoree)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME VANDERBILT STUDENT-ATHLETES
CARL HINKLE
BILL SPEARS
LYNN BOMAR
Center, 1935-37
Quarterback, 1925-27
End, 1922-24
NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION NATIONAL SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD
2002 1989 1974 1961
JOSH CODY
JOHN J. TIGERT Fullback, 1901-03
VANDERBILT COACHES, ADMINISTRATORS
LB LB WR E
HAMPSHIRE HONOR SOCIETY
2016 2016 2015 2015 2015 2014 2013 2011 2008 2007
Will Holden Jacob Schultz Andrew Bridges Andrew East Kyle Woestmann Fitz Lassing Jordan Rodgers John Stokes Hamilton Holliday Ben Koger
OL SN OL SN DE/LB FB/HB QB LB OL S
CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS 2002 1983 1977 1975 1974 1968 1958
Tackle, 1914-16, 1919
Hunter Hillenmeyer Andy McCarroll Doug Martin Wade Butcher
1989 1988 1987 1987 1984 1984 1974 1973 1954
FIRST TEAM RECIPIENTS Hunter Hillenmeyer Phil Roach Greg Martin Damon Regen Doug Martin John Burns Ben Donnell
SECOND TEAM RECIPIENTS Andy McCarroll Andy McCarroll Andy McCarroll DeMond Winston Bob Illes Craig Yo Scott Wingfield Doug Martin John R. Hall
B WR PK LB WR DB C LB FB FB DE TE DB DB WR G
DISTRICT IV RECIPIENTS
2016 2013 2013 2010 2010 2009 2009 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006 2004 2003 2002 1997
Will Holden Taylor Hudson Fitz Lassing John Stokes John Cole Patrick Benoist John Stokes Patrick Benoist John Stokes Hamilton Holliday Patrick Benoist Ben Koger Justin Geisinger Kenan Arkan Hunter Hillenmeyer Anthony Azama
OL P RB LB WR LB LB LB LB OC LB S OT OT LB WR
AMERICAN FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION AFCA-ALLSTATE GOOD WORKS
152
DAN MCGUGIN
RAY MORRISON
1904-17, 1919-34
1915-52
JESS NEELY
RED SANDERS
1924-66
1940-42, 1946-58
2016 2014 2013
Oren Burks Andrew East Carey Spear
2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Chris Williams, OL Earl Bennett, WR Jonathan Goff, LB Jimmy Williams, CB/RS Hunter Hillenmeyer, LB Corey Harris, DB/RB Corey Chavous, DB Jamie Duncan, LB Shelton Quarles, LB Chuck Scott, WR/TE Eric Jones, QB Chris Gaines, LB
LB SN PK
AFCA ACADEMIC AWARD
1994
Eric Lewis
RB
VANDERBILT SEC LEGENDS 2004-07 2005-07 2004-07 1997-2000 1999-2002 1988-91 1994-97 1995-97 1990-93 1981-84 1986-88 1984-87
@VAN DYFO OTBALL
2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
Boo Mitchell, WR Whit Taylor, QB Jim Arnold, P Will Wolford, OT Herb Rich, HB Bob Werckle, Tackle Charley Horton, HB Bucky Curtis, End John Hall, OL Bob Asher, OT Bill Wade, QB
1985-88 1979-82 1979-82 1982-85 1946-49 1947-51 1952-55 1947-50 1951-54 1967-69 1949-51
HONORS, RECOGNITION SEC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL In 1984, the SEC developed the Academic Honor Roll. It was adopted to recognize those athletes who had a 3.0 GPA (cumulative or during the past year) and earned a letter during the current season. 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014
Torey Agee Khari Blasingame Oren Burks Delando Crooks Sean Dowling Trey Ellis Wade Freebeck Jaire George Jordan Griffin Winston Guillory Will Holden Bradyn Jasper Andrew Jelks Wilson Johnson Nifae P. Lealao Hayden Lekacz Nathan Marcus Torren McGaster Reid Nelson Tommy Openshaw Caleb Peart Jacob Schultz Caleb Scott Kyle Shurmur Justin Skule Joshua Smith Rapheal Webb Ryan White Reese Wilson Davis Winkie DeAndre Woods Charles Wright Jonathan Wynn Jalen Banks Ladarius Banks Khari Blasingame Nigel Bowden Oren Burks Sean Dowling Trey Ellis Wade Freebeck Blake Fromang Curtis Graves Tre Herndon Darreon Herring Will Holden Bradyn Jasper Andrew Jelks Wilson Johnson Kris Kentera Hayden Lekacz Chris Martin Jahmel McIntosh Reid Nelson Tommy Openshaw Spencer Pulley Steven Scheu Jacob Schultz Caleb Scott Darrius Sims Emmanuel Smith Shawn Stankavage Ralph Webb Andrew Williamson Davis Winkle Jay Woods Torey Agee Nigel Bowden Hunter Bowman Andrew Bridges Ryan Brockway Oren Burks Sean Dowling Andrew East Blake Fromang Josh Grady Curtis Graves
DL RB LB OL TE WR QB RB LB WR OL LB OL SN DL PK TE CB P PK LB SN WR QB OL LB RB S WR SN TE LB DL S FB LB LB S TE WR QB OL WR CB LB OL LB OL SN WR PK RB S P PK OL TE SN WR WR S QB RB S SN DL DL LB LB OL OL S OL SN TE WR WR
2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011
Alex Grecco WR Josh Gregory DB Joe Hoffman FB Will Holden OL David Holtgrave PK Taylor Hudson P Alex Hysong DB Andrew Jelks OL Wilson Johnson SN Chris Martin FB Tommy Openshaw PK Spencer Pulley OL Patton Robinette QB Steven Scheu TE Jacob Schultz SN Ralph Webb RB Torey Agee DL Scot Aiello DB Hunter Bowman LB Andrew Bridges OL Austyn Carta-Samuels QB Hasan Clayton CB Andrew East SN Josh Grady QB Alex Grecco WR Josh Gregory DB Joseph Hoffman FB Will Holden OL Taylor Hudson P Alex Hysong DB Andrew Jelks OL Fitz Lassing HB Javon Marshall S Chris Martin FB Walker May DE Connor Morrison SN Trent Pruitt WR Spencer Pulley OL Grant Ramsay OL Patton Robinette QB Steven Scheu TE Carey Spear PK Dane Stubbs DB Wesley Tate RB Will Trepp OL Dillon van der Wal TE Trey Wilkins WR Kellen Williams FB Scot Aiello DB Hunter Bowman LB Andrew Bridges OL Hasan Clayton RB John Cole WR Ryan Fowler PK Josh Grady WR Josh Gregory DB Daniel Hagaman WR Taylor Hudson P Alex Hysong DB Josh Jelesky OL Mason Johnston TE Richard Kent P Fitz Lassing TE Javon Marshall S Walker May DE Austin Monohan TE Steve Monk WR Connor Morrison SN Colt Nichter DT Trent Pruitt WR Spencer Pulley OL Grant Ramsay OL Jordan Rodgers QB Eric Samuels DB Steven Scheu TE Carey Spear PK Tristan Strong LB Patrick Sutton LB Johnell Thomas DE John Townsley QB Trey Wilson DB Dillon van der Wal TE Chase White OL Kyle Woestmann DE Brandon Barden TE Andrew Bridges OT John Cole WR Reggie Ford DB Ryan Fowler PK
2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2008 2008
T.J. Greenstone Josh Jelesky DeAndre Jones Richard Kent Fitz Lassing Taylor Loftley Chris Marve Austin Monahan Colt Nichter Al Owens Jordan Rodgers Ryan Seymour Carey Spear Zac Stacy Wesley Tate Johnell Thomas Caleb Welchans Trey Wilson Kyle Woestmann Chris Aaron Joey Bailey Brandon Barden Charles Byrge Matt Casas John Cole Reggie Ford Ryan Fowler Eric Frieman Tim Fugger Jared Funk David Giller T.J. Greenstone Josh Jelesky DeAndre Jones Richard Kent Rob Lohr Reece Lovell Austin Monahan Colt Nichter Al Owens Conrad Quiros Kennard Reeves Jordan Rodgers Adam Smotherman John Stokes Udom Umoh Duane Vaughn Caleb Welchans Walt Wepfer Chris Aaron Mackenzi Adams Bo Baggarley Patrick Benoist Charlie Byrge Joel Caldwell John Cole Ryan Custer Chris DeGeorge Davis Flowers Ryan Fowler Jared Funk David Giller T.J. Greenstone Ryan Hamilton Jared Hawkins Tray Herndon Josh Jelesky Chris Johnson Reece Lovell Gaston Miller Austin Monahan Colt Nichter Marc Panu Chris Reinert John Stokes Steven Stone Tristan Strong Dan Sutton Rich Tompkins Udom Umoh Brett Upson Duane Vaughn Bradley Vierling Alex Washington Thomas Welch Caleb Welchans Turner Wimberly Chris Aaron Mackenzi Adams
DT OL LB P FB DT LB TE DT LB QB OL PK RB WR DE OL DB DE OL OL TE WR QB WR DB PK PK DE QB SN DT DT LB P DT RB TE DT S SN RB QB DT LB WR DB OL DB OL QB LB LB WR S WR OL TE LB PK QB SN DT S RB WR DT LB RB RB TE DT LB WR LB DE LB DB DB WR P DB C WR OT OT WR OG QB
2008 Joshua Allen 2008 Patrick Benoist 2008 Jake Bradford 2008 Brandon Bryant 2008 Matt Bubis 2008 Joel Caldwell 2008 Thomas Carroll 2008 John Cole 2008 Ryan Custer 2008 Chris DeGeorge 2008 Derrius Dowell 2008 Davis Flowers 2008 Jared Funk 2008 T.J. Greenstone 2008 Bryant Hahnfeldt 2008 Ryan Hamilton 2008 Jared Hawkins 2008 Josh Jelesky 2008 Jeff Jennings 2008 Chris Johnson 2008 David Leinweber 2008 Myron Lewis 2008 Nick Miller 2008 Austin Monahan 2008 Chris Reinert 2008 Will Parker Roe 2008 Alex Schultz 2008 George Smith 2008 John Stokes 2008 Steven Stone 2008 Rich Tompkins 2008 Brett Upson 2008 Ryan Vance 2008 Duane Vaughn 2008 Bradley Vierling 2008 Alex Washington 2008 Turner Wimberly 2007 Mackenzi Adams 2007 Bo Baggarley 2007 Patrick Benoist 2007 Matt Bubis 2007 Marcus Buggs 2007 Thomas Carroll 2007 Josh Eames 2007 Jared Fagan 2007 Jared Funk 2007 Jonathan Goff 2007 Justin Green 2007 Ryan Hamilton 2007 Hamilton Holliday 2007 Chris Johnson 2007 Merritt Kirchoffer 2007 Richard Kovalcheck 2007 David Leinweber 2007 Nick Miller 2007 Dominic Morais 2007 Sam Panke 2007 Chris Reinert 2007 Alex Schultz 2007 Steven Stone 2007 Ryan Vance 2007 David Whittington 2007 Turner Wimberly 2006 Mackenzi Adams 2006 Josh Allen 2006 Matt Bubis 2006 Joel Caldwell 2006 Thomas Carroll 2006 Josh Eames 2006 Jonathan Goff 2006 Ben Havrilesko 2006 Hamilton Holliday 2006 Patrick Johnson 2006 Kyle Keown 2006 Merritt Kirchoffer 2006 Ben Koger 2006 Jeremy Lawson 2006 David Leinweber 2006 Nick Miller 2006 Dom Morais 2006 Adrian Reif 2006 Chris Reinert 2006 Bill Robertson 2006 Leon Solimani 2006 Steven Stone 2006 Ryan Vance 2006 Marlon White 2005 Marcus Buggs 2005 Ron Bullock
VAN D E R B I LT FO OTBALL 2017
CB LB TE LB HB CB H WR OG TE DT LB QB DT PK S RB DE TB LB DE CB SN TE WR DB DB WR LB DE DB P OG DB C WR WR QB LB LB FB LB PK OG DB QB LB TE S C LB OG QB DE SN LB DE WR DB DE OL DT WR QB CB FB CB PK OG LB CB C PK P OG S LB DE SN LB S WR P/K K DE OL WR LB RB
2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2001 2001 2001 2001
Jason Burns Jason Caldwell David Carter Richard Freeman Herdley Harrison Hamilton Holliday Patrick Johnson Kyle Keown Ryan King Ben Koger Dominic Morais Andrew Pace Adrian Reif Cheron Thompson Otis Washington Kenan Arkan Eric Byrum Jason Caldwell Matt Clay Robert Dinwiddie Dustin Dunning Justin Geisinger Abtin Iranmanesh Patrick Johnson Ryan King Ben Koger Clark Lea Marty Morgan Kelechi Ohanaja Andrew Pace Lorenzo Parker Adrian Reif Leon Solimani Ronnie Swoopes Matt Tant Cheron Thompson Kenan Arkan Shawn Bercuson Jason Bourque Curtis Brancheau Zeke Brandon Pat Brunner Eric Byrum Jason Caldwell Matt Clay Jason Daniels Robert Dinwiddie Justin Geisinger Nick Getter Herdley Harrison Abtin Iranmanesh Patrick Johnson Ryan King Ben Koger Clark Lea Norval McKenzie Marty Morgan Dan Murphy Andrew Pace Jordan Pettit Greg Robson Matthew Tant Benji Walker Mike Adam Kenan Arkan Curtis Brancheau Eric Byrum Jamie Byrum Jason Caldwell M.J. Garrett Nick Getter Justin Giboney Gregg Gulinson Hunter Hillenmeyer Mike Martin Aaron McWhorter Chris Mitacek Marty Morgan Dan Murphy Jordan Pettit Jonathan Shaub Tom Simone Dan Stricker Benji Walker Doug Wolford Mike Adam Jamie Byrum Duncan Cave Wally Conyers
WR WR DE DE DE C/G PK P OT S LB CB S CB LB OT LB WR DT DT TE OT P PK OT S FB LB S S CB S PK S FB CB OT PK TB TE FB LB LB WR DT SN DL OT TE LB P PK OT SS FB TB LB TE FS OL OL FB QB FB OT TE LB C WR WR TE S PK LB S DB FB LB TE OG S TE WR QB LB LB C OG DE
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HONORS, RECOGNITION 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999
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Chuck Folino Andrew Gardella Nick Getter Justin Giboney Patrick Green Jordan Hill Hunter Hillenmeyer Harold Lercius Mike Martin Jim May Ethan McDaniel Chris Mitacek Nate Morrow Ryan Nungesser Tim Olmstead Jordan Pettit Justin Purkey Tyson Radtke Juan Rojas Jonathan Shaub Tom Simone Dan Stricker Benji Walker Rodney Williams Doug Wolford Greg Zolman Bara Cola Andrew Gardella Nick Getter Pat Green Hunter Hillenmeyer Harold Lercius Mike Martin Jared McGrath Ryan McSwain Nate Morrow Darren Rothenberg Michael Saltsman Jonathan Shaub Jason Shields Tom Simone Brian Taylor Steve Trese Benji Walker Rodney Williams Greg Zolman Jeff Barnett Brooks Collins J.P. Fougerousse Pat Green Andy Kerr Ethan McDaniel Jared McGrath Ryan McSwain Nate Morrow Darren Rothenberg Michael Saltsman Jason Shields Matt Stewart Steve Trese Lamont Turner Diek VanNort
K LB TE S OT OT LB S S OG CB RB LB DE QB OG S WR RB S TE WR QB RB LB QB FB LB TE OT LB S S RB DL LB G G S WR TE CB DE QB RB QB C DB OL OL RB WR RB OL LB G G WR LB DL LB LB
1999 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1996 1996 1996 1996 1995 1995 1995 1995 1994 1994 1994 1994 1994 1994 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1992 1992 1992 1992 1992 1991 1991 1991 1991 1990
Greg Zolman Jeff Barnett Rahim Batten Jamail Carter Brook Collins David Coppeans Alvin Duke J.P. Fougerousse Alphonso Harvey Andrew Kerr Domonick Koger Ryan McSwain Jason Smith Brett Speakman Matt Stewart Brian Taylor Steve Trese Lamont Turner Diek VanNort Jamie Watkins Shawn Wilson Jim Anguiano Anthony Azama Jeff Barnett Rahim Batten Jamail Carter David Coppeans Alphonso Harvey Will Jacobs Derrick May Brett Speakman Jamie Watkins Rosevelt Noble Anthony Azama Matt Schuckman Brett Speakman Anthony Azama Robert Couch Rosevelt Noble Kenny Simon Gabe Banks Charles Fant Eric Lewis Chris Ryals Kenny Simon Sanford Ware Robert Couch Tor Dixon Eric Lewis Chris Ryals Aaron Smith Nizam Walter Rob Chura Eric Dahlberg Eric Lewis Nizam Walter Eric Weir Derrick Gragg Jeff Owen Royce Risser Alan Young Robbie Chura
QB C S S S OT RB OT DT RB CB C DT K LB DB DL LB LB S G G WR C S QB G DT OT G K S S CB DT K CB OT CB WR WR WR FB S WR WR TE CB WR S S S K OT WR S WR WR K LB DT K
1990 1990 1990 1990 1990 1990 1989 1989 1989 1989 1989 1989 1989 1989 1989 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1986 1986 1986 1986 1986 1986 1985 1985 1985 1985 1985 1985 1985 1985 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1983 1983 1982 1982 1982 1981 1980
Thor Erikson Brett Hayes Hubert Jordan Jeff Owens Royce Risser Joel Walker Johnny Clark John Gromos Brett Hayes Mark Kubow Andy McCarroll John Newman Charles Pierson Joel Walker DeMond Winston Andy McCarroll DeMond Winston Kevin Dowling Johnny Clark John Fouts Brent Turner Joel Walker Tom Fitz John Gromos Charles Pierson John Newman Andy McCarroll John Fouts Tom Fitz Johnny Clark DeMond Winston Brent Turner Torrey Price Charles Pierson Tom Fitz John Fouts Chris Gaines Alan Herline Brent Turner Mark Wracher Tom Fitz Alan Herline Mark Herrmann Jeff Holt Richard Stahl Brent Turner Mark Wracher Craig Yokley Craig Yokley Chuck Scott Wade Smith John Bell Whitesell Bob Illes Tom Burson Steve McCoy Phil Roach Chuck Scott John Clemens Phil Roach Whit Taylor Joey Hancock Flavious Smith
G FB C K/P LB DT K QB WR TE LB WR G DT LB FB LB OT K G DE DE WR QB G RB FB G WR K DE LB DB G WR DT LB K LB QB WR K OT S DE LB QB DB DB WR C RB TE DB LB WR TE DE WR QB C TE
1979 1978 1978 1978 1978 1978 1977 1977 1976 1976 1975 1975 1974 1974 1973 1972 1972 1970 1970 1970 1969 1969 1968 1968 1965 1965 1964 1964 1962 1961 1959 1959 1958 1958 1956 1955 1955 1954
Tommy Woodroof Tommy Woodroof Tim English Kenny Cole Randy Sittason Roger Alsup Dennis Harrison Greg Martin Dennis Harrison Tim English Damon Regen Matt Gossage Doug Martin Scott Wingfield Doug Martin L.T. Southall Doug Martin Jim Cunningham Bill Young John Burns Dave Strong Noel Stahl Dave Strong John Burns Steve Skupas Phil Brooks Lance Spalding Wilford Fuqua Jule Crocker Wade Butcher Tom Moore Lewis Akin Billy Grover Ben Donnell Lucian Tatum Jim Cunningham Don Hunt Pete Williams
@VAN DYFO OTBALL
OT OT DL DL LB P DT K DT NT LB OT WR S WR G WR TE FB DB WR DE WR DB TE S RB G C E RB E G C G C FB G
SEC FRESHMEN ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL 2016-17 2016-17 2016-17 2016-17 2016-17 2016-17 2016-17 2016-17 2016-17 2016-17 2015-16 2015-16 2015-16 2015-16 2015-16 2014-15 2014-15 2014-15 2014-15 2014-15 2014-15 2014-15 2014-15 2014-15 2014-15 2014-15 2013-14 2013-14 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 2011-12 2011-12 2010-11 2010-11 2010-10 2008-09 2008-09 2007-08 2007-08 2006-07 2005-06 2005-06 2005-06 2005-06 2005-06 2005-06 2004-05 2004-05 2002-03 2002-03 2002-03
Devin Cochran OL Ryley Guay PK Kenny Hebert LB Braden Kopp OL Sam Loy P Bailey McElwain FB Donaven Tennyson WR Jamauri Wakefield RB Deuce Wallace QB Joejuan Williams DB Jaire George RB Caleb Peart LB Kyle Shurmur QB Justin Skule OL Josh Smith LB Khari Blasingame LB Trey Ellis WR Wade Freebeck QB Bailey Granier OL Ty Herndon CB Nifae Lealao DL Hayden Lekacz PK Dallas Rivers RB Caleb Scott WR Shawn Stankavage QB Davis Winkie SN Nigel Bowden LB Sean Dowling OL Tommy Openshaw PK Patton Robinette QB Josh Grady WR Steven Scheu TE Dillon van der Wal TE Fitz Lassing FB Andrew Bridges OL Mason Johnston TE John Cole WR Josh Jelesky TE Austin Monahan TE John Stokes LB Patrick Benoist LB Thomas Carroll PK Jeremy Lawson DB David Leinweber DL Nick Miller SN Chris Reinert WR Steven Stone DE Hamilton Holliday OL Dominic Morais LB Scott Bridgman DB Patrick Johnson PK Andrew Pace S
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
Vanderbilt, founded 144 VANDERBILT FACTS years ago by a $1 million gift by Commodore Cornelius • Undergraduate enrollment - 6,871 Vanderbilt, is one of the • Graduate enrollment - 5,716 nation’s leading institutions • Full-time faculty - 3,710 of higher learning, a mid• University employees - 8,510 size, private comprehensive research university that • 330-acre scenic campus located emphasizes undergraduate just west of downtown Nashville learning and living experi• Campus includes 179 buildings ences. • More than 139,000 living alumni; Members of the 2017-18 22,000 reside in Nashville undergraduate student body, including the student-athlete population, are outstanding academic achievers and active participants in the campuses' many organizations and activities. They also compose the most diverse enrollment ever as Vanderbilt continues to attract students from many ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, geographic and religious backgrounds. Since its inception, the university has taken great pride in the quality of education – and quality of life – its students enjoy. Each of the four undergraduate colleges – College of Arts and Science, School of Engineering, Blair School of Music and Peabody College – attracts students with varying goals and dreams. At Vanderbilt, professors know their students’ names and take an interest in students’ ideas. Recognized globally for their research and scholarship prowess, faculty members believe in the importance of balancing professional pursuits with classroom instruction, and they value their relationships with students. Some of the world’s leading scholars teach at Vanderbilt, helping students develop an
academic program that meets individual objectives, and they encourage students to enhance primary areas of study by choosing among hundreds of elective courses, course-related internships, off-campus study and accelerated degree programs. Through the Honor Code, student-directed service opportunities and campus programs, undergrads also consider moral and ethical issues and put the many facets of their lives into a personal framework of values. At Vanderbilt, the big material resources are in place: beautiful grounds and buildings, well-equipped classrooms and labs, modern options for housing, and ample athletic and recreational facilities. Off campus, undergrads have all the urban conveniences offered by one of America’s most vibrant cities, the Tennessee capital city of Nashville. Though located within walking distance of downtown activities, the quality of Vanderbilt life is reflected in much smaller, less public ways – attending a Commodore sporting event, researching papers, running into friends while walking on campus, or grabbing a late-night snack.
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VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY NBC morning host Willie Geist shows his VU pride on the set of NBC's popular Today show.
NOTABLE VANDERBILT ALUMNI ESPN aired its popular College GameDay Show from The Ingram Commons.
NEW BRONSON INGRAM COLLEGE WILL ADD TO REMARKABLE ON-CAMPUS LIVING EXPERIENCES Two years after opening the beautiful Warren and Moore residential college halls, the University's national reputation of providing students with a remarkable on-campus living experience will be enhanced when the E. Bronson Ingram College complex opens next year. The E. Bronson Ingram College, now under construction on the central campus, will be the third major living-learning initiative by Vanderbilt in recent years, following the Ingram Commons and the Warren and Moore College Halls. The Ingram Commons, located on Vanderbilt's Peabody campus, serves as home to all first-year students. The Warren and Moore college hall, located on the main campus across from historic Kirkland Hall, accommodates 700 upper-class students. The E. Bronson Ingram College, to be located just off West End Avenue, will house 350 students, faculty advisors and graduate students. It will feature a dining room, study lounges, social spaces and outdoor green spaces. The residential communities have hosted Vanderbilt athletic activities. The Ingram Commons was showcased in October 2008 when ESPN selected the site as its location for the popular College Football GameDay broadcast prior to airing Vanderbilt's victory over Auburn on campus.
Vanderbilt alumni are having a positive impact on the nation. Vanderbilt's alumni are leaders in their chosen fields, including sports, business, engineering, science, medicine, public service, entertainment, and education. In sports, Vanderbilt grads are more abundant than ever: Brandt Snedeker is a PGA Tour Fed Ex Cup champion and 2016 Ryder Cup standout; David Price ranks among Major League BaseSI's Lee Jenkins ball's top hurlers; Festus Ezeli and Damian Jones have captured recent NBA titles, Sports Illustrated's Lee Jenkins is regarded among the nation's most knowledgable NBA writers; Buster Olney is ESPN's top baseball analyst; and Skip Bayless is in his second year ESPN'S Buster Olney co-hosting FOX Sports' Undisputed show. On the set of NBC Studios in New York, Red Sox David Price is one of Willie Geist hosts the network's Sunday the game's most dominating pitchers. Today show and frequent co-host of The Today Show and Morning Joe. Suspense enthusiasts gobble up the newest thriller by best-selling writer James Patterson. In Washington, Lamar Alexander is one of the nation's most effective leaders as Tennessee's senior senator. Rear Admiral Nora Tyson commands America’s newest aircraft carrier. Economist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus is taking his community-based Grameen Bank concept across the globe from Bangladesh. And in the fields of enterprise and technology, Dr. Thomas Frist Jr., Cal Turner Jr., Arthur Hancock, Bill Samuels Jr., and John Ingram are just a few of many alums regarded as leaders of industry and commerce.
Warren and Moore college halls opened in 2015 on the main campus, adding to Vanderbilt's reputation for unique, on-campus living experiences for its students.
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Brandt Snedeker is one of three Vanderbilt grads currently on the PGA Tour. The 8-time career winner is joined by Jon Curran and Luke List.
CHANCELLOR ZEPPOS
Chancellor Zeppos addresses a distinguished audience on campus. Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos continues to demonstrate his appreciation for and commitment to the University’s athletic program in a variety of ways. For the ninth time since becoming Chancellor in 2008, Zeppos will put on his running shoes to lead the freshman class through the Vanderbilt Stadium tunnel and across Dudley Field in the Anchor Dash, moments before the Commodores kick off their home opener on September 9, 2017. His active role in Southeastern Conference leadership and regulatory issues and his vocal support of college athletics becoming more diverse and inclusive are just two examples of how Zeppos’ influence has been felt far beyond the Nashville campus. Zeppos has taken a keen interest in athletics at Vanderbilt throughout his tenure at the University which spans more than two decades. “I don’t call the plays or throw the passes,” Zeppos said. “I’m here simply trying to do whatever I can to support all of the talented people who do these things.” In the spring of 2016 Zeppos displayed that support yet again during the hiring of two of the nation’s most dynamic and sought after basketball coaches, Bryce Drew and Stephanie White, to lead the Commodores’ men’s and women’s respective basketball programs. Prior to that, he worked hand-in-hand with Vice Chancellor and Athletics Director David Williams II to lure Derek Mason away from Stanford University to lead the Vanderbilt football program. That effort is yielding big dividends on West End, as Mason enters his fourth straight season seeking even more victories. Zeppos previously endorsed an athletics capital improvement plan that has surpassed $60 million, orchestrating efforts to improve the student experience for athletes and assist with recruiting. “One thing I consider the ultimate compliment is when a coach calls me and says, ‘I’ve got a couple of recruits here. Could you meet them?’” Zeppos has said. Zeppos previously served as president of the Southeastern Conference and continues to be an important voice within the SEC where his legal expertise and commitment to fairness, student-athlete welfare, and diversity have been on display for nearly a decade. He played a key role in the extensive SEC commissioner search while serving as chair of the SEC Executive Committee of presidents and chancellors and in March 2015, he introduced Greg Sankey as the choice to replace Mike Slive as league commissioner. A distinguished legal scholar, teacher and executive, Zeppos served from 2002 to February 2008 as Vanderbilt’s chief academic officer, overseeing the University’s undergraduate, graduate, and professional education programs as well as research efforts in liberal arts and sciences, engineering, music, education, business, law and divinity. As provost and vice chancellor, he chaired Vanderbilt’s budgeting and capital planning council and led all fundraising and alumni relations efforts across the institution, in addition to overseeing the dean of students and dean of admissions. Zeppos has led a number of important initiatives at Vanderbilt, including the planning process for The Ingram Commons, a landmark transformation of the first-year experience; Warren and Moore colleges for
upperclassmen; and Vanderbilt Barnard College, the next phase of the university’s unique living-learning residential college system currently under construction on the original campus. Other key advancements include restructuring of the institution to split out clinical health care operations into a new corporate entity; the Academic Strategic Planning Group; innovative efforts in undergraduate admissions and financial aid; and the development of new programs in Jewish studies, law and economics and genetics. In February of 2016, Zeppos was honored by Insight Into Diversity magazine for his commitment to diversity and inclusion with its national Giving Back Award. In a bold move to strengthen Vanderbilt's commitment to admitting undergraduates on the basis of accomplishment and achievement, rather than their ability to pay, Zeppos significantly expanded the financial aid program in 2009. By replacing undergraduate, need-based loans with grant and scholarship assistance, the University opened its doors wider to highly talented and qualified students of all economic, cultural and geographical backgrounds. The expanded aid program is funded by a combination of strategic budget allocations and gifts from thousands of generous donors to the current Opportunity Vanderbilt campaign. Zeppos was recognized with five teaching awards at the law school before serving as an associate dean, associate provost, and provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. He served as interim chancellor for eight months prior to being formally appointed as Vanderbilt's eighth chancellor on March 1, 2008. The Chancellor is a member of the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics and serves on a number of institutions’ Board of Directors: Association of American Universities, Foundation for Educational Exchange Between Canada and the United States of America (Fulbright Canada), Mary Parrish Center, Conexión Américas, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He also recently served as co-chair of the United States Senateappointed Task Force on Government Regulation of Higher Education. From 1982 to 1987, Zeppos practiced law in Washington, DC, at the United States Department of Justice and at Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering, specializing in appellate litigation involving complex regulatory, statutory and constitutional matters. A Milwaukee native, Zeppos is a 1979 magna cum laude graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School, where he served as editor-inchief of the Wisconsin Law Review and was selected as the outstanding graduate of his class. He studied history during his undergraduate years at the university and was a 1976 Phi Beta Kappa graduate. He is married to Lydia A. Howarth, an accomplished editor. They have two sons, Benjamin and Nicholas.
The chancellor prepares to lead Vanderbilt freshmen on their annual Anchor Dash. The class makes its entrance for the opener by running the stadium playing surface.
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A.D. DAVID WILLIAMS II Vanderbilt Director of Athletics David Williams II ranks among the university’s most prominent leaders. Aside from his role in McGugin Center, Williams is Vice-Chancellor for University Affairs and Athletics as well as a tenured professor at the University’s nationally ranked law school. He continues to teach at the Law School where he conducts courses on Taxation and Education as well as Sports Law. He is also an active participant in the SEC and NCAA in matters of negotiations, reforms, enforcements and planning. Williams is a frequent speaker on collegiate athletics, including recent appearances at Harvard and Arizona State law schools and as keynote speaker at the Black Male Student Athlete Summit. Since adding athletics to his multiple titles and responsibilities in 2002, Vanderbilt has seen its athletic department and individual programs recognized as being among the nation’s most innovative and successful. The 2016-17 academic year may have been one of the best yet under Williams’ leadership. Eight Vanderbilt teams reached NCAA postseason competition, including an SEC regular season and tournament title and a third straight Final Four appearance by the 2015 NCAA national champion women’s tennis. Men’s golf won its first SEC Championship and claimed a spot in the Final Four for the first time in program history. Vanderbilt baseball reached the NCAA tournament for the 12th straight season – the longest active streak in the SEC – and reached an NCAA Super Regional for the fourth time in five years. Meanwhile, women’s bowling finished third at the NCAA Championships and second consecutive Southland Conference crown. In the most recent Academic Progress Rate scores released by the NCAA, Vanderbilt football, men’s golf, women’s golf, men’s tennis and women’s tennis led the SEC in APR. Bowling and lacrosse also finished atop the Southland and BIG EAST Conferences, respectively. All Vanderbilt teams scored between 976 and 1000 (which is a perfect score), with an overall average of 993.6. That average surpassed the NCAA four-year rate of 981. Moreover, seven programs received the prestigious Public Recognition Award, which honors programs ranking in the top 10 percent nationally in multiyear APR scores in each sport. In 2016, Williams again demonstrated his hiring prowess. Williams orchestrated two successful searches resulting in the hiring of two of the nation’s top basketball coaches, Bryce Drew and Stephanie White, to led the respective Vanderbilt men’s and women’s programs. In addition, the return of Commodore legend and favorite Carolyn Peck as a member of the women’s staff was very well received by the Vanderbilt faithful. Drew and White join a growing list of highly regarded head coaches hired by Williams, including head football coach Derek Mason in 2013. The next year, Williams attracted Darren Ambrose from the University of Pennsylvania to direct the women’s soccer program. In 2012, Williams directed the search for men’s golf coach Scott Limbaugh, who has since led the team in three straight NCAA Final Eight appearances and just earned men’s golf National Coach of the Year recognition. In addition, Williams has hired Greg Allen (women’s golf coach), Ian Duvenhage (men’s tennis coach) and Steven Keith (cross country/track coach), all who have taken their teams to NCAA postseason. Allen and Keith also have guided their teams to SEC team titles. Williams has also retained top coaches and staffs by orchestrating extensions for Mason, baseball coach Tim Corbin, women’s tennis coach Geoff MacDonald, women’s bowling coach John Williamson and women’s lacrosse coach Cathy Swezey. Williams has addressed numerous facility upgrades, including a state-of-theart training center which opened February 2016 in McGugin Center. The new training center provides top-notch medical care for Vanderbilt student-athletes. Crews recently finished replacing the football practice field, on the John Rich Practice Facility, with highly sought after Shaw Sports synthetic turf. Ground was broken immediately after this past baseball season for a new expansion of our wonderful baseball complex, Hawkins Field. Other improvements in recent years include refurbishing of Vanderbilt Stadium and its football locker rooms, an addition of new tennis courts and amenities at Brownlee O. Currey Tennis
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Center, renovations in Memorial Gym and McGugin Center, a new multipurpose facility for athletic and general university use, a new four-lane bowling center and a clubhouse with hitting bays for our men’s and women’s golf programs. An initiative to allow more overseas travel and study abroad for Vanderbilt student-athletes also has become reality during Williams’ tenure. In 2013, 15 athletes ventured to Tanzania during the summer for a service trip to bring shoes to underprivileged communities in Africa in conjunction with Soles4Souls. The partnership continued in 2014 with another community service effort to Costa Rica. In 2015, Williams led the summer service trip to Cuba, and this past summer a group of Commodores ventured to Jamaica on a service trip in partnership with Soles4Souls. More students within Vanderbilt’s athletic community were able to study abroad, including football players Oren Burks, Ean Pfeifer, Emmanuel Smith, Ralph Webb and Jonathan Wynn. In 2016, the Athletic Department began a newly created Internship Program for student-athletes matching them with employers who provide real life training for life after college. The program continued in 2017 and has received rave reviews from the student athletes, the employers, the NCAA as well as other colleges and universities. In association with Vanderbilt Athletics, Williams has served as a member of the SEC team that negotiated past ESPN and CBS television partner contracts. Williams also serves as Chair of the NCAA Infraction Appeals Committee and was a member of the NCAA Enforcement Working Group. Williams came to Vanderbilt in 2000 to serve as Vice Chancellor, General Counsel and University Secretary, after a 14-year tenure at The Ohio State University, where he served in numerous administrative roles including Vice Provost for Minority Affairs, Vice President of Student and Urban/Community Affairs and Professor of Law. A native of Detroit, Williams received a Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences and Master of Arts in Education from Northern Michigan University, where he was a member of the university track team. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) from the University of Detroit, where Williams presently serves on the University’s Board of Trust. Williams also earned an LL.M., in Taxation from New York University. Before entering law school, Williams spent 10 years as a teacher and coach in the Detroit public school system. Williams has taught at the law schools of the University of Detroit, Capital University, Ohio State and Vanderbilt. He also twice directed The Ohio State University’s Law program in Oxford, England. Williams was elected outstanding law professor at both the University of Detroit and at The Ohio State University. Williams is active in the greater Nashville area community, serving as a board member with several organizations. He serves on the boards of the Middle Tennessee Community Foundation, the Nashville Sports Council, the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame and the Nashville Public Education Foundation. Williams served two terms on former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean’s Procurement Standards Board and two terms as a Nashville branch member on the Atlanta Federal Reserve Board. He also served as chair of the Nashville United Way Board and treasurer and board member for the Nashville Symphony. Williams and his wife, Gail met in law school and have four children: Erika, a grade school teacher in Detroit and graduate of Eastern Michigan University; David III, a two-time graduate of Bowling Green State University who is an academic counselor at Michigan State University, where he was awarded his Doctorate degree; Samantha (Sam), a graduate of Brown University, where she was a member of the swimming team who recently graduated from Vanderbilt Law School; and Nicholas (Nick), a recent graduate of High Point (N.C.) University where he was a four-time scholar athlete on the track team. Sam and Nick both attended high school in Nashville where Sam was an All-State swimmer at Harpeth Hall and Nick was an All-State athlete in soccer and track and a four-year basketball member at the University School of Nashville. Gail is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of Detroit Law School. She serves as Associate Director of Community Relations for Vanderbilt and is past president and former board member of the University School of Nashville Board of Trustees. In addition, she is Board Chair of the Metro Transit Authority. Gail also serves on the boards of many non-profit organizations including the Frist Center, the Women’s Fund Advisory Board, the Tennessee Performance Arts Center and the Baptist Healing Trust. She was also recently elected President of the Nashville Chapter of The Links, Inc.
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ATHLETIC ADMINSTRATION
DAVID WILLIAMS II Vice Chancellor for University Affairs and Athletics; Director of Athletics
ERIN ADKINS
Assistant Athletics Director: Compliance/Swimming
ED HIGGINS
CANDICE STOREY LEE Associate Vice Chancellor; Deputy Athletics Director; Senior Woman Administrator/ Women's Basketball
TOM BOSSUNG
Assistant Athletics Director: Sports Medicine
KEVIN COLON
LORI ALEXANDER
Senior Associate Athletics Director: Tennis/Women’s Soccer/ Swimming
DREW FANN
JASON GROOMS
Assistant Athletics Director: Internal Operations/Golf/ Cross Country/Track & Field
Assistant Athletics Director: Football
KYLE PARKINSON
Assistant Athletics Director: Ticketing
Assistant Athletics Director: Business Services
GINA OWENS
JEFF MILLER
STEVEN PARKS
ALISON WENZEL
BROCK WILLIAMS
ELIZABETH WRIGHT
Assistant Athletics Director: Life Skills
MARK CARTER
Associate Athletics Director: Development and National Commodore Club
Associate Athletics Director: Baseball/Bowling
Assistant Athletics Director: Facilities & Event Management
Assistant Athletics Director: Video Services
ERIC JONES
MARTIN SALAMONE
Senior Associate Athletics Director: Sales, Marketing and Revenue Generation/Lacrosse
Assistant Vice Chancellor; Associate Athletics Director: Men’s Basketball
General Manager, IMG College
Assistant Athletics Director of Student Services; Director of Academic Support
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Assistant Athletics Director: Communications
LUKE WYATT
Supervisor of Athletic Equipment Services
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HEAD COACHES
GREG ALLEN
DARREN AMBROSE
TIM CORBIN Baseball
Men’s Basketball
IAN DUVENHAGE
STEVE KEITH
SCOTT LIMBAUGH
GEOFF MACDONALD
Women's Golf
Men’s Tennis
Women’s Soccer
Track, Cross Country
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JEREMY ORGAN
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Men’s Golf
Women’s Swimming
STEPHANIE WHITE
BRYCE DREW
Women’s Tennis
CATHY SWEZEY
Women’s Lacrosse
JOHN WILLIAMSON Women’s Bowling
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ATHLETICS STAFF
Jeremy Anderson
Makayla Anderson Accounting Assistant, Business Office
Admin. Assistant to Athletics Director
Eric Chaffin
Spencer Chapel
Joy Cheek
Danielle Eckert
Darren Edgington
Jami Goodman
Shannon Gordon
Strength Coach, Men's Basketball
Facilities Director, Memorial Gym
Spirit Squad Coordinator/Head Coach
Administrative Asst., Natl. Commodore Club
Trae Holthouse
Assistant Director, Facilities & Operations
Assistant, Equipment
Strength Coach, Olympic Sports
Angela Bess
Neal Clark
Assistant, Women's Basketball
Assistant Director, Academic Support
James Feeney
Dawnyell Fletcher
Debbie Green
Brittni Hamilton
Assistant Director, Compliance
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Administrative Asst., Men's Basketball
Tom Howard
Clark Humphreys
Assistant Director, Facilities & Operations
Phillip Brown
Assistant Director, Business Office
Assistant Coach, Women’s Track & Field
Kelly Komara
Assistant, Women's Basketball
Assistant Director, Academic Support
Scott Brown
Assistant Coach, Baseball
Jake Diebler
Video Services Manager
Clair Freels
Emma Geracioti
Assoc. Director, Natl. Commodore Club
Jeff Haynie
Sr. Account Executive, IMG College
Emil Iankov
Wes Jenkins
Lauren King Saatkamp Account Executive, IMG College
Erin Dugan
Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball
Tutor Coordinator, Academic Support
Strength Coach, Golf/Tennis/T&F-CC
Alda Burston
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Assistant, Video Production
Robin Langlois
Member Services Coord., Natl. Commodore Club
Receptionist, McGugin Center
Chris Ham
Strength Coach, Baseball
Kelly Keelan
Assistant Coach, Soccer
Tracy Campbell Assistant Athletic Trainer
Josie Earnest
Assistant Coach, Bowling
Mike Glenn
Asst. Facilities Director, Mail Room
Beth Hewitt
Assistant Coach, Lacrosse
Brynne Kelly
Director, Marketing and Promotions
Alex Levitt
Baseball Director of Player Development
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Daniel Loxley
Assistant Director of Ticketing
Preston Maxcy Assistant, Equipment
Josh Pohl
Video Editor/ Production Manager
Regina Smith Administrative Assistant
Renee Macklin
Mollie Malone
Assistant Director of Operations & Facilities
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Meagan McErlean
Dean McDondichie
Ticket Office Assistant
Roger Powell Jr.
Associate Head Coach, Men's Basketball
Vicki Spina
Admin. Assistant, Women’s Basketball
Andrew Turner
Assistant Director, Compliance
Associate Producer, Video Production
Morgan Roche
Tutor Coordinator, Academic Counselor
Doug Stanton
Executive Producer, Video Production
Gary Veach
Equipment Supervisor, Olympic Sports
Jared Wonderly Facilities Director, Tennis Center
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John Mardirosian
Ford Martin
Equipment Manager, Baseball
Sara Melby
Casey Shaw
Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball
Accountant, Business Office
Vickie Woolsey
Sports Psychologist, Student Athletics
Matt Olinger
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Director of Operations, Men's Basketball
Luke Simons
Rebekah Smeltzer
Video Coordinator, Men's Basketball
Director of Operations, Women's Basketball
Heather Warf
Assistant Director, Academic Support
Kim Moseley
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Drew Stanish
Max Martin
Assistant Coach, Lacrosse
Gator Todd
Assistant Coach, Men's Golf
Brooks Webb
Director of Operations, Baseball
Jared Wright Assistant, Ticket Office
Carolyn Peck
Associate Coach, Women's Basketball
Bart Smith
Distance Coach, Track/Cross Country
Assistant Director, Natl. Commodore Club
Michelle Towns
Aleke Tsoubanos
Human Resources/ Administrative Manager
Michael West
Associate Director of Ticketing
Donnie Young
Assistant Coach, Women's Track & Field
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Ken Masuhr
Assistant Coach, Soccer
Assistant Coach, Women's Tennis
Josh Willhite Strength Coach: Lacrosse/ Women's Golf/Swimming
SID STAFF/MEDIA POLICIES VUCOMMODORES.COM
FULL MEDIA RESOURCE FOR VANDERBILT FOOTBALL
Game materials for the working media are updated regularly on the Vanderbilt Athletics website, vucommodores.com. Most documents are available in .pdf format. Pre-game materials on the website include game notes, updated statistics, player and coaching bios, the latest Vanderbilt releases, and press conference video streaming. A live stats program will be provided in the press box. Game books, final statistics, and player/coach quotes will be provided via email.
PRESEASON COVERAGE
KEY PRESEASON DATES TEAM REPORTS.....................................July 30 FIRST PRACTICE.....................................July 31 FIRST DAY IN FULL GEAR..................... Aug. 3 DORE JAM (Fan Day).......Aug. 5 (4-6 pm CT)
REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE The Commodores will have no availability on Sundays and Mondays. Each Tuesday, starting at 12:15 pm CT, Vanderbilt hosts an on-campus press conference with Coach Mason and select players. After Wednesday practices, select players & coaches will be available starting at about 8:45 am CT. Coach Mason's segment of SEC Head Coaches Teleconference starts Wednesday, Aug. 30, at 10:30 am.
The first week of preseason camp will be open to local media outlets. The Commodores will conduct morning practices for the third consective year. Typical practices conclude about 9 a.m.
KYLE PARKINSON
Assistant A.D. Communications; Football
LARRY LEATHERS Football
ONLINE CREDENTIALING
The online resource to submit credential requests to Vanderbilt home games follows: www.SportsSystems/Vanderbilt All applications will be notified of their status at least one week before gameday. Approvals will not be granted without acceptance of SEC credential and media policies. When possible, credentials will be mailed one week in advance. However, credentials can be picked up on Fridays before games at the VU Communications office in McGugin Center (2601 Jess Neely Dr.). On gamedays, Media Will Call is located at Gate 1 (stadium gate closest to Marriott & Wendy's).
ANDY BOGGS
Men's Basketball/ Golf
ROBYNN CANDISH
Communications Administrative Assistant
GAMEDAY MEDIA PARKING
If authorized, media parking is located in Kensington Garage next to Memorial Gym. Please access the garage entrance off 25th Avenue South. All media representatives must have a proper credential to access parking garage.
PRESS BOX & IN-GAME FIELD ACCESS
ZAC ELLIS
Staff Writer, Digital Media Editor
JOE FISHER
Voice of the Commodores; Director of Broadcasting
Media must wear "MEDIA" or "PHOTO" credentials to gain access to the press box. The field elevator is located near Gate 1. Seating charts will be posted. Field access is restricted to working photojournalists from kickoff until 5:00 remaining in the game. All photographers must wear a "PHOTO" armband.
PRESS BOX WIRELESS & PHOTO TRANSMISSION
The press box is equipped with wireless internet access for the working press. Visiting photographers should plan to transmit from the press box. TV production crews should order phone lines in advance. To order, call (615) 343-2012.
MASON'S POSTGAME REMARKS
Coach Mason's post-game press conference is held after he addresses the team. Only properly credentialled media will be allowed into the conference. Writers can access the field level for the final 5:00 of the fourth quarter. The best option for Dudley Field access is the Press Box northside elevator. The location in Vanderbilt Stadium for postgame press conferences is next to the Commodore locker room. Access to the conference room is available in the south end zone field tunnel. The visiting conference room is directly across from Vanderbilt's press facility.
VANDERBILT PLAYER POSTGAME AVAILABILITY
The Vanderbilt Locker Room is closed. Select student-athletes will be made available for post-game interviews. These interviews will be conducted in the same room as Coach Mason's remarks. The players will enter when Mason concludes. The visiting team interview room can also be accessed from the south end zone tunnel. It is directly across from Vanderbilt's interview room.
CATHERINE HILLEY Soccer/Tennis/ Social Media
SHAUN SENN
Communications Graphic Design
ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS INFORMATION Kyle Parkinson 615-343-0020 (O) kyle.parkinson@vanderbilt.edu Larry Leathers 615-480-8226 (C) larry.leathers@vanderbilt.edu Andy Boggs 615-343-1847 (O) andy.boggs@vanderbilt.edu Zac Ellis 615-343-5823 (O) zac.ellis@vanderbilt.edu Catherine Hilley 615-322-8797 (O) catherine.hilley@vanderbilt.edu Communications Office: 615-322-4121 • Press Box Phone: 615-320-0436
VANDERBILT COMMUNICATIONS MAILING ADDRESS 2601 Jess Neely Drive Nashville, TN 37212
OFFICIAL TWITTER ACCOUNTS VU Football: @VandyFootball Derek Mason: @CoachDerekMason
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RADIO NETWORK, POLICIES MASON'S MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES • WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCE ON TUESDAYS Coach Mason meets with local media each Tuesday of game week, starting at 12: 15 p.m. CT. It will be held in the team's Press Conference Room in Vanderbilt Stadium. Select student-athletes are available following Mason.
• SEC HEAD COACHES TELECONFERENCE
Each Wednesday of the season, Mason is available to out-of-town media via the SEC Coaches’ Teleconference at 10:30 a.m., CT. Call 205-458-3010 for info.
GAME WEEK INTERVIEW POLICIES The Vanderbilt Radio Network features Voice of the Commodores Joe Fisher (center), sideline reporter Mitch Light (left) and analyst Norman Jordan.
FISHER ANCHORS RADIO NETWORK Joe Fisher, Norman Jordan and Mitch Light provide concise and insightful Commodore coverage on the Vanderbilt Radio Network. A Nashville native, Fisher enters his 20th season as the team’s playby-play announcer. He handles similar duties for Vanderbilt men’s basketball and baseball. Fisher also serves as Vanderbilt Athletics’ Director of Broadcasting. Prior to joining Vanderbilt, Fisher was a television sports anchor in the
Nashville market from 1987-96, with stints at WSMV-4 and WKRN-2. He also worked in public relations. Jordan, a former Vanderbilt standout running back who helped the Commodores to a 1982 Hall of Fame Bowl appearance, returns for his third year at analyst. He works as a stock broker in Nashville. Light enters his fifth season providing sideline commentary. Light is a Vanderbilt graduate and editor of Athlon sports publications.
All interview requests for Coach Mason, staff and players must go through the Athletic Communications staff. For the third straight year, the Commodores will stage morning practices. Starting in preseason camp and through the season, offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig will be available at the conclusion of each Wednesday practice. Upon request, select Vanderbilt student-athletes and position coaches will also be available. Media outlets are permitted to shoot the closing period of Wednesday's practice; otherwise, sessions are closed.
NASHVILLE MEDIA OUTLETS WIRE SERVICE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Teresa Walker, beat writer, Nashville bureau • 615-373-9988
NEWSPAPERS THE TENNESSEAN (AM daily)
Adam Sparks, beat writer • 615-259-8010 • tennessean.com
VANDERBILT HUSTLER (student publication)
Box 1504, Station B, Nashville • 615-322-2424 • insidevandy.com
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VANDERBILT STADIUM
GAMEDAY ON CAMPUS MEDIA PARKING........................................... Kensington Garage ......................... (garage on 25th Avenue South next to Memorial Gym)
MEDIA WILL CALL............................Vanderbilt Stadium Gate 1 ...................................(stadium entrance closest to Vanderbilt Marriott)
PRESS BOX..............................Third floor, west side of stadium ..............................(press box typically opens 2.5 hours prior to kickoff)
DIRECTIONS TO VANDERBILT STADIUM ARRIVING FROM SOUTH OF NASHVILLE
Take I-65 North to I-40 West to Exit 209A (Broadway-West End). Turn left to go west on Broadway. When Broadway splits, stay to the right to enter West End Ave. Take West End past the University's three high-rise dorms and turn left on 25th Ave. Garage access is one block on right, just before Memorial Gym.
ARRIVING FROM NORTH OF NASHVILLE
Take I-65 South into downtown and take Exit 209B (BroadwayWest End). Turn right on Broadway. When Broadway splits, stay to the right to enter West End Avenue. Take West End past the University on the left, turn left on 25th Avenue. Access into Kensington Garage is a block on right just before Memorial Gym.
VANDERBILT STADIUM: COMMODORE HOME SINCE 1981 Several improvements have been made to 40,350-capacity Vanderbilt Stadium, which has served as home to the Commodores since 1981. The gameday experience in Vanderbilt's on-campus venue were substantially improved in 2013 with the construction of a 450-capacity hillside berm next to the north end zone. Behind the berm, university officials installed a new video board that more than doubled the size of the stadium's former visual board. Vanderbilt Stadium's Dudley Field playing surface, where the 'Dores have played dating back to 1922, also has received recent updates. In 2012, it returned to a synthetic surface for the first time in more than decade when the university decided to add cushioned Shaw Sportexe turf. The surface has drawn rave reviews from players, who also benefited with the addition of new stadium lights the same year. The 2012 work adds to other major recent improvements. A thorough exterior renovation was completed in 2010, including new plazas and entrances at Gates 2 & 3 and an exterior effort to unify Vanderbilt Stadium, Hawkins Field and Memorial Gym.
ARRIVING FROM EAST OF NASHVILLE
Take I-40 West/I-65 North downtown to Exit 209A (BroadwayWest End). Turn left at light, headed west on Broadway. When Broadway splits, veer right to enter West End Ave. Take West End past the University's three high-rise dorms and turn left on 25th Ave. Garage access is one block on right, just before Memorial Gym.
ARRIVING FROM WEST OF NASHVILLE
Take I-40 East to I-440 East. Take the first exit (Murphy RoadWest End) and turn left at redlight. In .25 mile, turn left onto West End. The campus will be on your right. Turn right on 25th Avenue (one block past Wendy's). Kensington Garage access is one block on right, just before Memorial Gym.
ARRIVING FROM CHATTANOOGA/ATLANTA
Take I-24 West to I-440 West. Take Exit 1 (West End Avenue). Stay right off the exit onto West End. The Vanderbilt campus will be on your right. Turn right on 25th Avenue (one block past Wendy's). Kensington Garage access is one block on right, just before Memorial Gym.
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2017 OPPONENTS Middle Tennessee
Floyd Stadium, Murfreesboro Sept. 2; Kickoff: 7 pm; TV: CBS Sports Network
Vanderbilt Stadium, Nashville Sept. 16; 6:30 pm CT; TV: ESPNU
Vanderbilt Stadium, Nashville Sept. 9; Kickoff: TBA; TV: TBA
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location Normal, Ala. Founded 1890 Undergraduate Enrollment 5,024 Nickname Bulldogs Conference SWAC All-time Record 405-377-25 (.517) 2016 Record/SWAC mark 4-7/4-5 Stadium Crews Stadium (21,000) Official Website AAMUsports.com
Location Manhattan, Kansas Founded 1858 Undergraduate Enrollment 19,859 Nickname Wildcats Conference Big 12 All-time Record 518-635-41 (.451) 2016 Record/Big12 mark 9-4/6-3 (3rd) Stadium Bill Snyder Family Stadium (50,000) Official Website KStatesports.com
HEAD COACH
HEAD COACH
HEAD COACH
Location Murfreesboro, Tenn. Founded 1911 Undergraduate Enrollment 20,140 Nickname Blue Raiders Conference Conference USA All-time Record 564-418-28 (.572) 2016 Record/CUSA mark 8-5/5-3 (3rd) Stadium Floyd (32,000) Official Website GoBlueRaiders.com Rick Stockstill Florida State, 1982 Record at Middle Tennessee 72-67 (12th year) Career Head Coaching Record same
VS. MIDDLE TENNESSEE
Overall Series: Vanderbilt leads VU-Middle Tennessee @ Vanderbilt VU-Middle Tennessee @ Murfreesboro
13-3 10-3 3-0
SPORTS INFORMATION
Football SID contact: Mark Owens Office Phone: 615-898-2968 Email Address: owens@goblueraiders.com Mailing Address: MTSU Athletic Communications 1500 Greenland Drive Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Alabama
Vanderbilt Stadium, Nashville Sept. 23; Kickoff: TBA; TV: TBA GENERAL INFORMATION
Location Tuscaloosa, Ala. Founded 1831 Undergraduate Enrollment 31,958 Nickname Crimson Tide Conference Southeastern All-time Record 878-326-43 (.721) 2016 Record/SEC mark 14-1, 8-0 (1st/West) Stadium Bryant-Denny Stadium (101,821) Official Website RollTide.com
HEAD COACH
Nick Saban Kent State, 1973 Record at Alabama 119-19 (11th year) Career Head Coaching Record 210-61-1 (22nd year)
VS. ALABAMA
Overall Series: Vanderbilt trails 19-61-4 VU-Bama @ Vanderbilt 13-28-2 VU-Bama @ Tuscaloosa/B'ham/Mobile 6-31-2
SPORTS INFORMATION
Football SID contact: Josh Maxson Office Phone: 205-348-3631 Email Address: jmaxson@ia.ua.edu Mailing Address: Alabama Communications The University of Alabama, Box 870323 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
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Kansas State
Alabama A&M
James Spady Record at Alabama A&M Career Head Coaching Record
VS. ALABAMA A&M Overall Series:
UTEP, 1995 11-23 (4th year) same
Bill Snyder William Jewell College, 1962 Record at Kansas State 202-105-1 (26th year) Career Head Coaching Record 202-105-1 (26th year)
VS. KANSAS STATE First game in series
SPORTS INFORMATION
Football SID contact: Bud McLaughlin Office Phone: 256-372-4005 Email Address: aamusportsinfo@yahoo.com Mailing Address: Alabama A&M Sports Info 4900 Meridian Street P.O. Box 1597 Normal, AL 35762
Overall Series: Vanderbilt leads VU-KState @ Vanderbilt VU-KState @ Manhattan
SPORTS INFORMATION
Football SID contact: Kenny Lannou Office Phone: 785-532-7977 Email Address: klannou@kstatesports.com Mailing Address: K-State Sports Information Bramlage Coliseum 1800 College Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502
Florida
Georgia
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, Fla. Sept. 30; Kickoff: TBA; TV: TBA
Vanderbilt Stadium, Nashville Oct. 7; Kickoff: TBA; TV: TBA
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
HEAD COACH
HEAD COACH
VS. FLORIDA
VS. GEORGIA
SPORTS INFORMATION
SPORTS INFORMATION
Location Gainesville, Fla. Founded 1853 Undergraduate Enrollment 35,043 Nickname Gators Conference Southeastern All-time Record 710-402-40 (.633) 2016 Record/SEC mark 9-4, 6-2 (1st/East) Stadium Ben Hill Griffin/Florida Field (88,548) Official Website Gatorzone.com Jim McElwain Eastern Washington, 1984 Record at Florida 19-8 (3rd year) Career Head Coaching Record 41-24 (6th year) Overall Series: Vanderbilt trails 10-37-2 VU-Florida @ Vanderbilt 7-15-1 VU-Florida @ Gainesville/Jacksonville 3-22-1 Football SID contact: Steve McClain Office Phone: 352-375-4683 #6115 Email Address: stevem@gators.uaa.ufl.edu Mailing Address: Florida Sports Information Lemerand Drive-Stadium Gainesville, FL 32611
1-0 1-0 0-0
Location Athens, Ga. Founded 1785 Undergraduate Enrollment 27,547 Nickname Bulldogs Conference Southeastern All-time Record 794-418-54 (.649) 2016 Record/SEC mark 8-5, 4-4 (T-2nd/East) Stadium Sanford (92,746) Official Website GeorgiaDogs.com Kirby Smart Record at Georgia Career Head Coaching Record Overall Series: Vanderbilt trails VU-Georgia @ Vanderbilt VU-Georgia @ Athens/Atlanta
Georgia, 1999 8-5 (2nd year) same 19-56-2 11-25-2 8-31-0
Football SID contact: Claude Felton Office Phone: 706-542-1621 Email Address: cfelton@sports.uga.edu Mailing Address: UGA Athletic Communications P.O. Box 1472, Athens, GA 30603
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2017 OPPONENTS Ole Miss
Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, Miss. Oct. 14; Kickoff: TBA; TV: TBA
GENERAL INFORMATION
HEAD COACH
HEAD COACH
VS. OLE MISS
VS. SOUTH CAROLINA
Hugh Freeze Southern Miss, 1992 Record at Ole Miss 39-25 (6th year) Career Head Coaching Record 69-32 (8th year) Overall Series: Vanderbilt trails 38-50-2 VU-Ole Miss @ Vanderbilt 27-24-2 VU-Ole Miss @ Oxford/Jackson/Memphis 11-26-0
SPORTS INFORMATION Football SIDcontact: Office Phone: Email Address: Mailing Address:
Kyle Campbell 662-915-7544 ekcampbe@olemiss.edu Ole Miss Media Relations P.O. Box 1848, University, MS 38677
Kentucky
Location Lexington, Ky. Founded 1865 Undergraduate Enrollment 22,705 Nickname Wildcats Conference Southeastern All-time Record 598-612-44 (.494) 2016 Record/SEC mark 7-6/4-4 (T-2nd/East) Stadium Kroger Field (67,942) Official Website UKathletics.com
VS. KENTUCKY
Overall Series: VU trails VU-Kentucky @ Vanderbilt VU-Kentucky @ Lexington
SPORTS INFORMATION
Will Muschamp Record at South Carolina Career Head Coaching Record
Georgia, 1994 6-7 (2nd year) 34-28 (6th year)
Overall Series: Vanderbilt trails VU-South Carolina @ Vanderbilt VU-South Carolina @ Columbia
4-22 2-11 2-11
SPORTS INFORMATION
Football SID contact: Steve Fink Office Phone: 803-777-5204 Email Address: sfink@gwm.sc.edu Mailing Address: USC Sports Information Enright Center, 1300 Rosewood Dr. Columbia, SC 29208
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location Bowling Green, Ky. Founded 1906 Undergraduate Enrollment 17,495 Nickname Hilltoppers Conference Conference USA All-time Record 565-384-31 (.592) 2016 Record/CUSA mark 11-3/7-1 (1st) Stadium Houchens Industries-Smith (22,000) Official Website WKUsports.com
HEAD COACH
Mike Sanford Record at Western Kentucky Career Head Coaching Record
Iowa, 1988 19-30 (5th year) same 42-43-4 27-19-2 15-24-2
Football SID contact: Tony Neely Office Phone: 859-257-8411 Email Address: tneely@email.uky.edu Mailing Address: Kentucky Sports Information Craft Center, 338 Lexington Ave. Lexington, KY 40506
Boise State, 2005 1st year same
VS. WESTERN KENTUCKY
Overall Series: Vanderbilt leads VU-Western Kentucky @ Vanderbilt VU-Western Kentucky @ Bowling Green
4-1 3-1 1-0
SPORTS INFORMATION
Football SID contact: Kyle Neaves Office Phone: 270-745-3756 Email Address: kyle.neaves@wku.edu Mailing Address: WKU Athletics Communications Diddle Arena, 1605 Avenue of Champions Bowling Green, KY 42101-6412
Tennessee
Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, Tenn. Nov. 25; Kickoff: TBA; TV: TBA
Vanderbilt Stadium, Nashville Nov. 18; Kickoff: TBA; TV: TBA
GENERAL INFORMATION
Mark Stoops Record at Kentucky Career Head Coaching Record
Location Columbia, S.C. Founded 1801 Undergraduate Enrollment 25,243 Nickname Gamecocks Conference Southeastern All-time Record 593-568-44 (.510) 2016 Record/SEC mark 6-7/3-5 (T-5th/East) Stadium Williams-Brice (80,250) Official Website Gamecocksonline.com
Missouri
Vanderbilt Stadium, Nashville Nov. 11; Kickoff: TBA; TV: TBA
HEAD COACH
Vanderbilt Stadium, Nashville Nov. 4; Kickoff: TBA; TV: TBA
Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, S.C. Oct. 28; Kickoff: TBA; TV: TBA
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location Oxford, Miss. Founded 1848 Undergraduate Enrollment 18,785 Nickname Rebels Conference Southeastern All-time Record 660-511-35 (.562) 2016 Record/SEC mark 5-7/2-6 (7th/West) Stadium Vaught-Hemingway (64,038) Official Website OleMissSports.com
Western Kentucky
South Carolina
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location Columbia, Mo. Founded 1839 Undergraduate Enrollment 27,812 Nickname Tigers Conference Southeastern All-time Record 664-550-52 (.545) 2016 Record/SEC mark 4-8/2-6 (7th/East) Stadium Memorial/Faurot Field (71,000) Official Website MUTigers.com
Location Knoxville, Tenn. Founded 1794 Undergraduate Enrollment 21,863 Nickname Volunteers Conference Southeastern All-time Record 828-376-53 (.680) 2016 Record/SEC mark 9-4/4-4 (T-2nd/East) Stadium Neyland (102,455) Official Website UTsports.com
HEAD COACH
HEAD COACH
Barry Odom Missouri, 1999 Record at Missouri 4-8 (2nd year) Career Head Coaching Record same
VS. MISSOURI
Overall Series: VU trails VU-Missouri @ Vanderbilt VU-Missouri @ Columbia/St. Louis
SPORTS INFORMATION
3-5-1 1-1-1 2-4-0
Football SID contact: Chad Moller Office Phone: 573-268-3110 Email Address: mollerc@missouri.edu Mailing Address: Missouri Sports Information Mizzou Arena One Champions Drive, Columbia, MO 65205
Butch Jones Ferris (Mich.) State, 1989 Record at Tennessee 30-21 (5th year) Career Head Coaching Record 80-48 (11th year)
VS. TENNESSEE
Overall Series: Vanderbilt trails VU-Tennessee @ Vanderbilt VU-Tennessee @ Knoxville
SPORTS INFORMATION Football SID contact: Office Phone: Email Address: Mailing Address:
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31-75-5 20-36-4 11-39-1
Zach Stipe 865-974-4167 zstipe@tennessee.edu Lawson Athletic Center 1551 Lake Loudoun Blvd. Knoxville, TN 37996
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ALL-TIME VS. 2017 OPPONENTS MIDDLE TENNESSEE Vanderbilt leads 14-3
1915 Nashville W 51-0 1920 Murfreesboro W 34-0 1921 Nashville W 34-0 1922 Nashville W 38-0 1925 Nashville W 27-0 1926 Nashville W 69-0 1936 Nashville W 45-0 1950 Nashville W 47-0 1951 Nashville W 22-7 1953 Nashville W 31-13 1955 Nashville W 46-0 1956 Murfreesboro W 23-13 2001 Nashville L 28-37 2002 Nashville L 20-21 2005 Nashville L 15-17 2015 Murfreesboro W 17-13 2016 Nashville W 47-24
ALABAMA A&M
First game in series
KANSAS STATE
Vanderbilt leads 1-0 1984 Nashville
W 26-14
ALABAMA
Vanderbilt trails 19-61-4
1903 Nashville 1905 Nashville 1906 Nashville 1917 B'ham 1919 Nashville 1920 B'ham 1921 B'ham 1926 Nashville 1927 B'ham 1929 Nashville 1930 B'ham 1931 Nashville 1932 B'ham 1933 Nashville 1934 B'ham 1935 Nashville 1936 B'ham 1937 Nashville 1938 B'ham 1939 Nashville 1940 B'ham 1941 Nashville 1942 B'ham 1945 Nashville 1946 B'ham 1947 Nashville 1948 Mobile 1949 Nashville 1950 Mobile 1951 Nashville 1953 Nashville 1954 Mobile 1955 Nashville 1956 Mobile 1957 Nashville 1958 B'ham 1959 Nashville 1960 B'ham 1961 Nashville 1962 B'ham 1963 Nashville 1964 B'ham 1965 Nashville 1966 B'ham 1967 Nashville 1968 Tuscaloosa 1969 Nashville 1970 Tuscaloosa 1971 Nashville 1972 Tuscaloosa 1973 Nashville 1974 Tuscaloosa 1975 Nashville 1976 Tuscaloosa 1977 Nashville 1978 Tuscaloosa 1979 Nashville 1980 Tuscaloosa 1981 Nashville 1982 Tuscaloosa 1983 Nashville 1984 Tuscaloosa 1985 Nashville 1986 Tuscaloosa 1987 Nashville 1988 Tuscaloosa 1989 Nashville 1990 Tuscaloosa 1991 Nashville
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W 30-0 W 34-0 W 78-0 W 7-2 W 16-12 L 7-14 W 14-0 L 7-19 W 14-7 W 13-0 L 7-12 L 6-14 L 0-20 L 0-7 L 0-34 W 14-6 L 6-14 L 7-9 L 0-7 L 0-39 L 21-25 W 7-0 L 7-27 L 0-71 L 7-12 W 14-7 T 14-14 W 14-7 W 27-22 W 22-20 L 12-21 L 14-28 W 21-6 W 32-7 T 6-6 T 0-0 T 7-7 L 0-21 L 6-35 L 7-17 L 6-21 L 0-24 L 7-22 L 6-42 L 21-35 L 7-31 W 14-10 L 11-35 L 0-42 L 21-48 L 0-44 L 10-23 L 7-40 L 14-40 L 12-24 L 28-51 L 3-66 L 0-41 L 7-28 L 21-24 L 24-44 W 30-21 L 20-40 L 10-42 L 23-30 L 10-44 L 14-20 L 28-59 L 17-48
1992 Tuscaloosa 1993 Nashville 1994 Tuscaloosa 1995 Nashville 1996 Tuscaloosa 1997 Nashville 1998 B'ham 1999 Nashville 2000 B'ham 2001 Nashville 2002 Nashville 2006 Tuscaloosa 2007 Nashville 2011 Tuscaloosa • Forfeit
L 8-25 W • 6-17 L 7-17 L 25-33 L 26-36 L 0-20 L 7-32 L 17-28 L 10-28 L 9-12 L 8-20 L 10-13 L 10-24 L 0-34
FLORIDA
Vanderbilt trails 10-38-2
1945 Gainesville W 7-0 1946 Nashville W 20-0 1949 Jacksonville W 22-17 1950 Nashville L 27-31 1951 Gainesville L 13-33 1952 Nashville W 20-13 1955 Nashville W 21-8 1956 Nashville L 7-21 1957 Gainesville L 7-14 1958 Gainesville T 6-6 1959 Nashville W 13-6 1960 Gainesville L 0-12 1961 Nashville L 0-7 1962 Gainesville L 7-42 1963 Nashville L 0-21 1966 Nashville L 0-13 1967 Gainesville L 22-27 1968 Nashville T 14-14 1969 Gainesville L 20-41 1974 Nashville W 24-10 1975 Gainesville L 0-35 1982 Nashville W 31-29 1983 Gainesville L 10-29 1988 Nashville W 24-9 1989 Gainesville L 11-34 1992 Nashville L 21-41 1993 Gainesville L 0-52 1994 Nashville L 7-24 1995 Gainesville L 7-38 1996 Nashville L 21-28 1997 Gainesville L 7-20 1998 Nashville L 13-45 1999 Gainesville L 6-13 2000 Gainesville L 20-43 2001 Gainesville L 13-71 2002 Nashville L 17-21 2003 Gainesville L 17-35 2004 Nashville L 17-34 2005 G'ville 2OT L 42-49 2006 Nashville L 19-25 2007 Gainesville L 22-49 2008 Nashville L 14-42 2009 Gainesville L 3-27 2010 Nashville L 14-55 2011 Gainesville L 21-26 2012 Nashville L 17-31 2013 Gainesville W 34-17 2014 Nashville L 10-34 2015 Gainesville L 7-9 2016 Nashville L 6-13
1965 Athens 1968 Athens 1969 Nashville 1970 Athens 1971 Athens 1972 Athens 1973 Nashville 1974 Athens 1975 Nashville 1976 Athens 1977 Nashville 1978 Athens 1979 Nashville 1980 Athens 1981 Nashville 1982 Athens 1983 Nashville 1984 Athens 1985 Nashville 1986 Athens 1987 Nashville 1988 Athens 1989 Nashville 1990 Athens 1991 Nashville 1992 Athens 1993 Nashville 1994 Athens 1995 Nashville 1996 Athens 1997 Nashville 1998 Athens 1999 Nashville 2000 Athens 2001 Nashville 2002 Athens 2003 Nashville 2004 Athens 2005 Nashville 2006 Athens 2007 Nashville 2008 Athens 2009 Nashville 2010 Athens 2011 Nashville 2012 Athens 2013 Nashville 2014 Athens 2015 Nashville 2016 Nashville
L 10-24 L 6-32 L 8-40 L 3-37 L 0-24 L 3-28 W 18-14 L 31-38 L 3-47 L 0-45 L 13-24 L 10-31 L 10-31 L 0-41 L 21-53 L 13-27 L 13-20 L 35-62 T 13-13 L 16-38 L 24-52 L 22-41 L 16-35 L 28-39 W 27-25 L 20-30 L 3-41 W 43-30 L 6-17 L 2-13 L 13-34 L 6-31 L 17-27 L 19-29 L 14-30 L 17-48 L 8-27 L 3-33 L 17-34 W 24-22 L 17-20 L 14-24 L 10-34 L 0-43 L 28-33 L 3-48 W 31-27 L 17-44 L 14-31 W 17-16
SOUTH CAROLINA Vanderbilt trails 4-22
1961 Nashville L 7-23 1992 Nashville L 17-21 1993 Columbia L 0-22 1994 Nashville L 16-19 1995 Columbia L 14-52 1996 Nashville L 0-27 1997 Columbia L 3-35 1998 Nashville W 17-14 1999 Columbia W 11-10 2000 Nashville L 14-30 2001 Columbia L 46-14 2002 Nashville L 14-20 2003 Columbia L 24-35 2004 Nashville L 6-31 2005 Columbia L 28-35 2006 Nashville L 13-31 2007 Columbia W 17-6 GEORGIA 2008 Nashville W 24-17 Vanderbilt trails 20-56-2 L 10-14 1893 Nashville W 35-0 2009 Columbia 2010 Nashville L 7-21 1895 Nashville W 6-0 2011 Columbia L 3-21 1898 Atlanta L 0-4 2012 Nashville L 13-17 1901 Nashville W 47-0 2013 Columbia L 25-35 1903 Athens W 33-0 2014 Nashville L 34-48 1911 Nashville W 17-0 2015 Columbia L 10-19 1912 Atlanta W 46-0 2016 Nashville L 10-13 1921 Nashville T 7-7 1922 Athens W 12-0 WESTERN KENTUCKY 1923 Nashville W 35-7 Vanderbilt leads 4-1 1924 Nashville L 0-3 1931 Nashville W 52-6 1925 Athens L 7-26 1932 Nashville W 26-0 1926 Nashville W 14-13 1938 Nashville W 12-0 1931 Athens L 0-9 2015 Nashville L 12-14 1932 Nashville W 12-6 2016 Bowling Green OT W 31-30 1952 Nashville L 7-19 1954 Athens L 14-16 OLE MISS 1955 Athens L 13-14 Vanderbilt trails 39-50-2 1956 Nashville W 14-0 1894 Nashville W 40-0 1957 Athens W 9-6 1899 Memphis W 11-0 1958 Nashville W 21-14 1900 Nashville W 6-0 1959 Athens L 6-21 1902 Nashville W 29-0 1960 Nashville L 7-18 1903 Nashville W 33-0 1961 Athens W 21-0 1904 Nashville W 69-0 1962 Nashville L 0-10 1906 Nashville W 29-0 1963 Athens L 0-20 1907 Nashville W 60-0 1964 Nashville L 0-7
1908 Nashville W 29-0 1909 Nashville W 17-0 1910 Nashville W 9-2 1911 Nashville W 21-0 1912 Nashville W 24-0 1915 Memphis W 91-0 1916 Nashville W 35-0 1925 Nashville W 7-0 1929 Nashville W 19-7 1930 Nashville W 24-0 1938 Nashville W 13-7 1939 Memphis L 7-14 1940 Nashville L 7-13 1942 Memphis W 19-0 1945 Nashville L 7-14 1946 Memphis W 7-0 1947 Nashville W 10-6 1948 Oxford L 7-20 1949 Nashville W 28-27 1950 Nashville W 20-14 1951 Memphis W 34-20 1952 Nashville T 21-21 1953 Oxford L 6-28 1954 Nashville L 7-22 1955 Memphis L 0-13 1956 Oxford L 0-16 1957 Nashville L 0-28 1959 Nashville L 0-33 1960 Nashville L 0-26 1961 Oxford L 0-47 1962 Nashville L 0-35 1963 Oxford L 7-27 1964 Nashville T 7-7 1965 Oxford L 7-24 1966 Jackson L 0-34 1967 Nashville L 7-28 1970 Nashville L 16-26 1971 Oxford L 7-28 1972 Nashville L 7-31 1973 Oxford L 14-24 1974 Nashville W 24-14 1975 Oxford L 7-17 1976 Nashville L 3-20 1977 Oxford L 14-26 1978 Nashville L 10-35 1979 Oxford L 28-63 1980 Nashville L 14-27 1981 Oxford W 27-23 1982 Nashville W 19-10 1983 Oxford L 14-21 1984 Nashville W 37-20 1985 Oxford L 7-35 1986 Nashville L 12-28 1987 Oxford L 14-42 1988 Nashville L 28-36 1989 Oxford L 16-24 1990 Nashville L 13-14 1991 Oxford W 30-27 1992 Nashville W 31-9 1993 Oxford L 7-49 1994 Nashville L 14-20 1995 Oxford L 10-21 1996 Nashville L 9-20 1997 Oxford L 3-15 1998 Nashville L 6-30 1999 Oxford OT W 37-34 2000 Nashville L 7-12 2001 Oxford L 27-38 2002 Oxford L 38-45 2003 Nashville L 21-24 2004 Oxford OT L 24-27 2005 Nashville W 31-23 2006 Oxford L 10-17 2007 Nashville W 31-17 2008 Oxford W 23-17 2009 Nashville L 7-23 2010 Oxford W 28-14 2011 Nashville W 30-7 2012 Oxford W 27-26 2013 Nashville L 35-39 2014 Nashville-Nissan L 3-41 2015 Oxford L 16-27 2016 Nashville W 38-17
KENTUCKY
Vanderbilt trails 42-43-4 1896 Nashville 1897 Nashville 1901 Nashville 1906 Nashville 1907 Nashville 1911 Nashville 1916 Lexington 1917 Lexington 1918 Nashville 1919 Lexington 1920 Nashville 1921 Lexington 1922 Nashville 1927 Nashville 1928 Nashville 1937 Nashville 1938 Lexington
W 6-0 W 50-0 W 22-0 W 28-0 W 40-0 W 18-0 W 45-0 W 5-0 W 33-0 T 0-0 W 20-0 W 21-14 W 9-0 W 34-6 W 14-7 W 12-0 W 14-7
1939 Nashville 1940 Nashville 1941 Lexington 1942 Lexington 1945 Nashville 1946 Lexington 1947 Nashville 1948 Lexington 1953 Nashville 1954 Lexington 1955 Nashville 1956 Lexington 1957 Nashville 1958 Lexington 1959 Nashville 1960 Lexington 1961 Nashville 1962 Lexington 1963 Nashville 1964 Lexington 1965 Nashville 1966 Lexington 1967 Nashville 1968 Lexington 1969 Nashville 1970 Lexington 1971 Nashville 1972 Lexington 1973 Nashville 1974 Lexington 1975 Nashville 1976 Lexington 1977 Nashville 1978 Lexington 1979 Nashville 1980 Lexington 1981 Nashville 1982 Lexington 1983 Nashville 1984 Lexington 1985 Nashville 1986 Lexington 1987 Nashville 1988 Lexington 1989 Nashville 1990 Lexington 1991 Nashville 1992 Lexington 1993 Nashville 1994 Lexington 1995 Nashville 1996 Lexington 1997 Nashville 1998 Lexington 1999 Nashville 2000 Lexington 2001 Nashville 2002 Lexington 2003 Nashville 2004 Lexington 2005 Nashville 2006 Lexington 2007 Nashville 2008 Lexington 2009 Nashville 2010 Lexington 2011 Nashville 2012 Lexington 2013 Nashville 2014 Lexington 2015 Nashville 2016 Lexington
L 13-21 T 7-7 W 39-15 W 7-6 W 19-6 L 7-10 L 0-14 W 26-7 L 14-40 L 7-19 W 34-0 L 6-7 W 12-7 T 0-0 W 11-6 L 0-27 L 3-16 L 0-7 T 0-0 L 21-22 L 0-34 L 10-14 L 7-12 W 6-0 W 42-6 W 18-17 L 7-14 L 13-14 L 17-27 L 12-38 W 13-3 L 0-14 L 6-28 L 3-52 L 10-29 L 10-31 L 10-17 W 23-10 L 8-17 L 18-27 W 31-24 L 22-34 W 38-29 L 13-14 L 11-15 L 21-28 W 17-7 W 20-7 W 12-7 W 24-6 W 14-10 L 0-25 L 10-21 L 17-55 L 17-19 W 24-20 L 30-56 L 21-41 W 28-17 L 13-14 L 43-48 L 26-38 L 20-27 W 31-24 L 13-24 L 20-38 W 38-8 W 40-0 W 22-6 L 7-17 W 21-17 L 13-20
MISSOURI
Vanderbilt trails 3-5-1 1895 Columbia 1896 St. Louis 1957 Nashville 1958 Columbia 2012 Columbia 2013 Nashville 2014 Columbia 2015 Nashville 2016 Columbia
L 0-14 L 6-26 T 7-7 W 12-8 W 19-15 L 28-51 L 14-24 W 10-3 L 17-26
TENNESSEE
Vanderbilt trails 31-75-5 1892 Knoxville 1892 Nashville 1900 Nashville 1901 Nashville 1902 Knoxville 1903 Nashville 1904 Nashville 1905 Knoxville 1908 Nashville 1909 Nashville 1910 Nashville 1913 Nashville 1914 Nashville 1915 Nashville
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W 12-0 W 22-4 T 0-0 W 22-0 W 12-5 W 40-0 W 22-0 W 45-0 W 16-9 W 51-0 W 18-0 W 7-6 L 14-16 W 35-0
1916 Knoxville L 6-10 1918 Nashville W 76-0 1919 Nashville T 3-3 1920 Knoxville W 20-0 1921 Nashville W 14-0 1922 Knoxville W 14-6 1923 Nashville W 51-7 1925 Nashville W 34-7 1926 Nashville W 20-3 1927 Knoxville T 7-7 1928 Nashville L 0-6 1929 Knoxville L 0-13 1930 Nashville L 0-13 1931 Knoxville L 7-21 1932 Nashville T 0-0 1933 Knoxville L 6-33 1934 Nashville L 6-13 1935 Knoxville W 13-7 1936 Nashville L 13-26 1937 Knoxville W 13-7 1938 Nashville L 0-14 1939 Knoxville L 0-13 1940 Nashville L 0-20 1941 Knoxville L 7-26 1942 Nashville L 7-19 1945 Knoxville L 0-45 1946 Nashville L 6-7 1947 Knoxville L 7-12 1948 Nashville W 28-6 1949 Knoxville L 20-26 1950 Nashville L 0-43 1951 Knoxville L 27-35 1952 Nashville L 0-46 1953 Knoxville L 6-33 1954 Nashville W 26-0 1955 Knoxville L 14-20 1956 Nashville L 7-27 1957 Knoxville L 6-20 1958 Nashville L 6-10 1959 Knoxville W 14-0 1960 Nashville L 0-35 1961 Knoxville L 7-41 1962 Nashville L 0-30 1963 Knoxville L 0-14 1964 Nashville W 7-0 1965 Knoxville L 3-21 1966 Nashville L 0-28 1967 Knoxville L 14-41 1968 Nashville L 7-10 1969 Knoxville L 27-40 1970 Nashville L 6-24 1971 Knoxville L 7-19 1972 Nashville L 10-30 1973 Knoxville L 17-20 1974 Nashville T 21-21 1975 Knoxville W 17-14 1976 Nashville L 10-13 1977 Knoxville L 7-42 1978 Nashville L 15-41 1979 Knoxville L 10-31 1980 Nashville L 13-51 1981 Knoxville L 34-38 1982 Nashville W 28-21 1983 Knoxville L 24-34 1984 Nashville L 13-29 1985 Knoxville L 0-30 1986 Nashville L 20-35 1987 Knoxville L 36-38 1988 Nashville L 7-14 1989 Knoxville L 10-17 1990 Nashville L 20-49 1991 Knoxville L 0-45 1992 Nashville L 25-29 1993 Knoxville L 14-62 1994 Nashville L 0-65 1995 Knoxville L 7-12 1996 Nashville L 7-14 1997 Knoxville L 10-17 1998 Nashville L 0-41 1999 Knoxville L 10-38 2000 Nashville L 26-28 2001 Knoxville L 0-38 2002 Nashville L 0-24 2003 Knoxville L 0-48 2004 Nashville L 33-38 2005 Knoxville W 28-24 2006 Nashville L 10-39 2007 Knoxville L 24-25 2008 Nashville L 10-20 2009 Knoxville L 16-31 2010 Nashville L 10-24 2011 Knoxville OT L 21-27 2012 Nashville W 41-18 2013 Knoxville W 14-10 2014 Nashville L 17-24 2015 Knoxville L 28-53 2016 Nashville W 45-34