Commodores in the NFL Draft and a Little Baseball

Wow.

I really am pretty shocked and I'm not sure why, it's just weird that three former Vanderbilt Commodores were selected in this year's NFL Draft. It really wasn't surprising to see Chris Williams go to the Bears at 14, but I'm pretty impressed Earl went in the 3rd round (70th overall) to the Bears as well, and the biggest shocker Jonathon Goff was taken in the 5th round (165th overall) by the World Champion NY Giants. I mean, when has that ever happened? Apparently the Bears organization has been impressed enough with former Vandy LB Hunter Hillenmeyer that they spent two of their first three picks on former Commodores. Awesome. As Vandy football fans we're always talking about "turning that corner" and getting the program up into the ranks of respectable SEC teams, but personally, I really see this as a clear indicator that the talent level in the program increasing. I see this as cause for celebration and excitement about next fall!

In other news, The baseball team is hosting the Kentucky Wildkitties for a three game series this weekend. The 'Dores took Friday's game 3-2 in dramatic fashion as Pedro's RBI double in the bottom of the eigth drove in Alex Feinberg, scoring the game winning run in front of a season high 2542 fans at Hawkins Field.

The Wildkitties evened the series yesterday winning 6-2, roughing up starter Caleb Cotham.

Today's game recently resumed after a two-hour rain delay. More on that later.

As Always,

Go 'Dores!