Vandy247 Podcast

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Vandy247 Podcast episodes

January 31, 2018 Tim Thompson talks about where VU can upgrade its hoops facilities
Vanderbilt has landed two McDonald's All-Americans in its 2018 recruiting class, and is chasing two more. Vanderbilt basketball color commentator Tim Thompson, a Nike rep who spends time touring facilities across the country in his day job, spends much of the podcast talking about what VU should do to give coach Bryce Drew a better recruiting sell, and also to improve the fan experience. Tim and host Chris Lee also discuss Vanderbilt's overtime loss at Kentucky.
43 min
January 29, 2018 The under-appreciated Riley LaChance and Jeff Roberson
Vanderbilt upset TCU on Sunday, and once again, Riley LaChance and Jeff Roberson came up big. Chris Lee and Mitch Light talk about those two, and then get into a broader discussion over roster development that includes a comparison of talent level on this team with some of Kevin Stallings' best players. The one-hour podcast ends with Mitch making a draft projection on Kyle Shurmur.
1 hr 1 min
January 26, 2018 Cutler Klein talks about his interview with AD David Williams
Vanderbilt Hustler sports editor Cutler Klein discusses his interview with athletic director David Williams. Topics include whether Vanderbilt will ever get hockey, potential renovations to Memorial Gym, Vanderbilt putting its money towards capital projects in things other than sports, how VU wants to endow its sports scholarships, and speculation as to Vanderbilt's motivations for not spending more on sports.
54 min
January 26, 2018 What to expect if there's an athletic director vacancy at Vanderbilt
Chris Lee and Seabass discuss the Baseball Hall of Fame elections for the first 15 minutes or so, then, begin a very interesting discussion on what Vanderbilt can expect if David Williams were to step down. The answers on whether that may happen soon, and what the pool of candidates could look like, may surprise you. The two also talk about players they have a particular interest in following on next year's football team, and have a lengthy discussion about where Kyle Shurmur could go in the 2019 NFL Draft.
1 hr 6 min
January 24, 2018 Making better use of Riley LaChance and the rotation
Vanderbilt fell 67-62 to Tennessee on Tuesday, but it was no fault of Riley LaChance, who had 25 second-half points. Vanderbilt hoops color commentator offers insights on how VU can better utilize its senior guard, plus, has thoughts on structuring the rotation and what reserves play when. That, and Tim taking listener questions, are all in our latest episode.
38 min
January 22, 2018 Mitch Light discusses a win over LSU
Chris Lee and Mitch Light discuss Vanderbilt's win over LSU. Topics include how Chris's computer would have been to blame if Vanderbilt lost, the great games from Saben Lee and Riley LaChance, and whether Bryce Drew can trust his bench and how much starters may need to play from here on. The two then switch to baseball, and talk about the pitching rotation for this year, and then share a few anecdotes about covering sports from their years in the sports media business.
59 min
January 19, 2018 Hoops, baseball and football thoughts, with Seabass
Chris Lee and Seabass hit all kinds of topics in a podcast that lasts just over an hour. Topics include the Bryan Reynolds trade to Pittsburgh, Zach Cunningham's rookie year with the Texans (and where he'd go if they held the 2017 NFL Draft again), the odd statement that Miles Jones released when de-committing from Vanderbilt, thoughts on football recruiting targets with the second signing period a couple weeks away, Super Bowl talk, and thoughts on whether the Kevin Stallings staff would have gotten more out of this basketball team than the current one has so far this season.
1 hr 4 min
January 18, 2018 Help is coming, says Tim Thompson
Vanderbilt's dismal 6-12 basketball season has left fans depressed. But this week, a reminder of the bright future just around the corner came when commitments Darius Garland and Simi Shittu were named to the McDonald's All-American team (as was VU target Romeo Langford). VU hoops color commentator Tim talks about how those players, as well as transfers Yanni Wetzell and Matt Ryan, can change the future of the program. Tim also addresses some of the issues with this year's team.
37 min
January 15, 2018 Talking hoops, with Mitch Light
Chris Lee and Mitch Light have an extensive conversation about Vanderbilt hoops following a three-game losing streak that included a seven-point home loss to Kentucky. The two start the podcast with their reaction to Minnesota's miracle win over New Orleans in the NFL playoffs, which had happened just before they recorded the show.
52 min
January 12, 2018 Football and baseball recruiting, and hoops talk, with Seabass
Chris Lee and Seabass discuss Vanderbilt and the upcoming MLB Draft, the issues with the hoops roster and whether the current players bear responsibility for what looks like a leadership void, who Vanderbilt may (or may not) land to fill out its football signing class, some interesting dynamics among SEC fan bases in terms of whether they were pulling for Alabama or Georgia to win the national title, and a spirited discussion around the Titans' Marcus Mariota and whether he'll be a top-10 NFL quarterback.
1 hr 16 min

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The Vandy247 podcast, hosted by Chris Lee, who has covered Vanderbilt football, men’s basketball and baseball since 2003. It is presented by Sylvan Park Ventures - a Nashville-based investment firm…