Vandy247 Podcast

Chris Lee and VU sideline reporter Mitch Light talk about Vandy's ability to generate big plays, about what's expected to be an improved offensive line, and whether the defense can be better. The two discuss things they've seen at camp and tackle some mailbag questions.

The Tennessean's Adam Sparks, its beat writer for Vanderbilt football, shares the good, bad and indifferent of what he's seen at fall camp. He and Chris Lee discuss that, and the feedback he and Joe Rexrode have received from their articles involving Vanderbilt athletics fundraising and facilities last week.

Chris Lee and Seabass break down the highs and lows of fall camp, including a surprise freshman who's blown people away with his early work. They take questions from the mailbag and give an good overview of what's gone on in fall camp so far.

The Tennessean's Adam Sparks joins the podcast to talk Vanderbilt football and fall camp, plus, discuss the article that he published about athletics and its fundraising issues on Friday.

On VU's Media Day, which took place on Thursday, Aug. 2, coach Derek Mason announced that backup quarterback Deuce Wallace wouldn't be with the team this season, and that freshman Wyatt Smock had left the program. Chris Lee and Seabass discuss many ramifications of not having Wallace. Also, what does the coaching staff's "running back by committee" approach, which was oft-discussed on Thursday, mean? The two hit that, talk about several candidates at inside linebacker, and much more.

Nashville Pro-Am Summer Basketball League treasurer and CFO Jeff McGruder, a former basketball coach himself, joins the podcast to offer his takes on Darius Garland, Saben Lee, Matt Ryan and Yanni Wetzell, as well as telling about how he and VU got involved with the league. There's lots of new and detailed information on the upcoming basketball squad in our 33-minute podcast!

Chris Lee and Seabass have a 27-minute podcast with some thoughts before fall camp. Topics center on whether Dan Dawkins can play as a true freshman, how hard it would be for Brendan Harris to make a mark as a safety right away, and some thoughts on the receivers and special teams.

Sirius XM and 102.5 The Game host Braden Gall joins the podcast to discuss his outlook on Vanderbilt and SEC East football for 2018. Topics include Kyle Shurmur's professional prospects, what he'd do if he ran Vanderbilt's defense, some interesting thoughts on Florida, and more.

Willy Daunic, the voice of the Nashville Predators and 102.5 The Game radio hosts, joins the podcast for a 50-minute episode; Daunic played basketball and baseball at Vanderbilt spanning 1989 to 1993. He shares his thoughts on various Vanderbilt sports-related topics, including the ascensions of the baseball and basketball program, shares a few stories from his playing days, and also talks about his work with the Predators, and what VU can learn from that organization.

Coach Derek Mason had some interesting things to say at Southeastern Conference Media Days on Thursday. Some of that revolved around what he feels is a bigger, more talented roster, while some centered around his desire for something to be done with a new stadium. Chris Lee and Seabass discuss it all.