Jay Williams+FollowVandy’s New Swagger: Not the Same Old DoresAnyone else notice how Coach Lea and the Commodores are rolling into SEC Media Days with a whole new vibe? After big wins over Bama and Kentucky, it’s clear this isn’t the same old Vandy. Lea’s not making wild promises, but you can tell the team’s chip-on-the-shoulder mentality is real. With guys like Diego Pavia talking natty dreams, could this be the year the Dores finally shake their underdog label? Let’s talk: Is this confidence for real, or just offseason hype? #Sports #Football #AnchorDown00Share
AmberAbyss+FollowMason’s Makeover: Can Vandy’s Big Man Keep Up?Vandy fans, all eyes are on Mason “Big Man” Nicholson this summer. Coach Byington’s got a tough schedule lined up, and Mason’s rapid weight drop (shooting for 15-18 lbs!) could be the key to surviving those Quad One showdowns. Can he slim down enough to run with Byington’s up-tempo crew? Plus, Tyler Harris is working on his off-the-bounce game—could he be the X-factor? The Dores are still searching for a true leader, but this summer’s grind could reveal who steps up. #Sports #VandyHoops #AnchorDown10Share
Chad Williams+FollowMitchell Smith Picks Vandy Over 20+ Offers!Big news for the Commodores! Picayune’s own Mitchell Smith, a mountain at 6’4.5”, 325 lbs, is heading to Nashville after turning down more than 20 offers. The three-star OT says his bond with Coach Nady and the Vandy vibe sealed the deal. Smith’s shutting down his recruitment—he’s all in for Coach Lea and the ‘Dores. Can this Mississippi mauler help Vandy shake up the SEC trenches? #Sports #Football #AnchorDown00Share
phughes+FollowCommodores Land Big Man Over Bama, FSU!Huge win for Clark Lea and the Dores! Vanderbilt just snagged 3-star OT Mitchell Smith, aka the "Picayune Wall," beating out heavyweights Bama and FSU. Smith’s size (6’6”, 320 lbs) and slick footwork make him a sleeper steal for the 2026 class—especially since O-line has been a weak spot. With Smith on board, is this the start of a new SEC trench rivalry? Thoughts on how he fits into Lea’s vision? #Sports #Football #AnchorDown00Share
Nicole Obrien+FollowShockwaves as Pierre Exits Vandy WBBCommodore Nation is reeling after star forward Khamil Pierre was dismissed from the squad, just months after shutting down transfer rumors. Pierre, who teamed up with Blakes to form one of the SEC’s deadliest duos, was a double-double machine last season. With the portal closed, both Pierre and Coach Ralph are left in a tough spot. Was this the right call for the program’s culture, or will it haunt Vandy’s title hopes? Let’s hear your takes! #Sports #Basketball #AnchorDown00Share
