Vanderbilt has rewarded coach James Franklin with a contract extension after his first season with the Commodores. Franklin led the Commodores to become bowl eligible for just the fifth time in history. In addition to announcing the extension on Friday, Vanderbilt vice chancellor David Williams said the university is planning to upgrade Vanderbilt Stadium and build an indoor practice complex for... [Read More]

A Vanderbilt student was held up in his dorm room yesterday and robbed of about $5,000. The Davidson County affidavit states that two men armed with a handgun came to the room at Lupton Hall and knocked on the door. When the door was opened, the two men said they wanted the money from the safe. A fight ensued and the victim was struck in the head with the gun. The suspect with the money ran,... [Read More]

The Southeastern Conference on Wednesday suspended Georgia nose guard Kwame Geathers and safety Shawn Williams, both starters, for the first half of their next game for their actions in last Saturday's victory against Vanderbilt. Geathers and Williams will sit out the first 30 minutes of Georgia's Oct. 29 game against Florida. Vanderbilt center Logan Stewart also received a half-game suspension... [Read More]

Coach Mark Richt said Sunday he has talked with all Georgia players and coaches who were involved in heated exchanges on the field after the Bulldogs' 33-28 win at Vanderbilt on Saturday, but didn't say if he would impose any punishment. "I've addressed it with everybody involved," he said. The win pushed Georgia (5-2 overall, 4-1 Southeastern Conference) into Sunday's Top 25 at No. 24.... [Read More]

Vanderbilt is adding an experienced dual-threat quarterback in Wyoming’s Austyn Carta-Samuels. Carta-Samuels is on campus and will be enrolled for the fall semester but can’t play this season, per NCAA transfer rules. He will have two seasons of eligibility. “He’s here,” Coach James Franklin said. “Once the paperwork goes through with the SEC and NCAA, then he’ll be a part of the team. Whether... [Read More]

Vanderbilt practiced in shoulder pads and shorts in both sessions of two-a-days Monday as Coach James Franklin continued to minimize contact through the first week and a half of camp. Franklin participated as a quarterback during a full period of practice against his defense, something that is becoming a somewhat familiar sight. After Franklin was intercepted by LB Archibald Barnes on a pass over... [Read More]

Charlie Goro signed to play quarterback at Vanderbilt in 2009 as a Parade All-American with a lot of hype and hope around what he could do for the Commodores. His departure was much quieter than his arrival. After meeting with Vanderbilt Coach James Franklin, the two parties agreed it was in his best interest to seek playing time elsewhere. Goro’s family confirmed Tuesday that he is transferring... [Read More]