Vandy247 Podcast

Chris Lee and New York Dore discuss Vandy's 4-0 baseball week, J.J. Bleday's incredible production (and Bleday v. Rutcschmann), what to do with the No. 3 and 4 rotation spots, Pat DeMarco's return, and much more.

Chris Lee and Blake Lovell break down every aspect of the Jerry Stackhouse hire, from what VU's reasonable alternatives may have been, to the traits that have been common to successful VU coaches (and whether he may have them or not) to the risks (both tangible and hidden) of the hire, many of which relate to VU itself, to some things they've seen that they like so far. They also discuss the general landscape around the SEC and how that could affect what's coming.

Chris Lee and Seabass make a bet over the opening line in the Georgia game and talk briefly about the hoops assistant coaching hires. Before that, they dive into baseball, with Chris explaining why VU has an elite team despite some pitching issues.

Chris Lee and New York Dore struggle to sort through what VU's optimal lineup should be once everyone is healthy. The two also talk about Patrick Raby's last two starts and some underlying issues with those, and why they still think Raby can have a good, if not great, rest of season.

Despite Sunday's bullpen disaster that resulted in a loss, it was a good weekend for Vanderbilt baseball, and especially Austin Martin. Chris Lee explains why the Commodores, 9-6 in the Southeastern Conference, are probably in the driver's seat to win the SEC, and Chip Fridrich breaks down some of the pitching and strategic issues we saw this weekend. The two also discuss what VU should do with its third weekend starting pitching slot.

Chris Lee and New York Dore answer listener questions heading into the Arkansas series. Topics include what to do at second base, whether Isaiah Thomas needs more playing time, Pat DeMarco's impending return, what's up with Jackson Gillis, the early outlook for 2020, and a whole lot more.

Chris and Seabass talk about the Jerry Stackhouse hire, and field listener questions about it. The two also get into Graham Barton's commitment to Duke this week.

Despite the bad hitting week VU had last week, Vanderbilt has as many as 15 hitters who might be good enough to stick in a weekend lineup. Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich discuss the tough decisions that coach Tim Corbin could face if everyone gets well. Chris also shares an incredible stat that illustrates how good the SEC is from top to bottom this year.

Tar Heel Illustrated publisher Andrew Jones discusses why he's bullish on Vanderbilt's hire of Jerry Stackhouse as its men's basketball coach. He and host Chris Lee discuss where Stackhouse's career could have gone if it didn't take the Vandy job, how he'll recruit and perhaps connect former players to the program again, and much more.

Chris Lee and Seabass reflect on a crazy few months in Vanderbilt sports before talking about the coaching search and then answering listener questions.