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www.InsideVandy.com Hustler Thethursday, august Vanderbil 25, 2011 ★ 123rd YEAR, NO. 42 ★ the voice of vanderbilt since 1888 t Sorority F ounders Walk welcomes members new Commodores make a pledge liz furlow news editor

Panhellenic sorority members signed the Code of Ethics this Tuesday, beginning the school year with a promise to respect recruitment rules established for behavior between potential new members and other sorority women of the Greek community. Among other rules, the code estab- lishes each member’s responsibility to promote positive interactions between Greek organizations, refrain from awk- ward contact with students considering a sorority and avoid drawing negative attention to Greek life on campus. Kristin Shorter, Director of Greek Life, explained that the purpose of the code is to remind sorority members of the rules in a positive, instructive manner.

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ternities) can and F irst-year students and trans- should be held more their school,” added Zeppos. fers are welcomed by the Jessica Pawlarczyk Vanderbilt community at the Rachel Hinds, a junior, stood with Chi accountable than staff writer Founder’s Walk on Aug. 21, Omega to greet the new Commodores. 2011. other student orga- “It was a fun way to spend time with my nizations because Cheered on by the Vanderbilt community, organization. It was also exciting to see how kevin barnett they are governed first-year and transfer students made their many organizations were out there welcom- the vanderbilt hustler way from the Ingram Commons to Alum- ing the freshmen,” said Hinds. by a higher set of ni Lawn this Sunday during the annual Incoming first-year and transfer students standards. Founders Walk. were equally enthusiastic about participat- admission rate K ristin shorter “Founders Walk represents a cherished ing in the event. is shrinking celebration of the values of warm friendship “I was really excited to walk through director of greek life Info about the admission rate percent- and shared experiences that we hold so dear the crowds of cheering people,” sophomore age getting smaller as the years move as a university, and the special culture of transfer student Lauren Langston said. “I forward. “We believe in what Greek life can which we are so proud at Vanderbilt,” said felt like I was officially becoming a Commo- provide for our students, when done the Chancellor Nicholas Zeppos. dore.” right way. Sororities and fraternities are The event had several speakers, including Overall, Zeppos was “very pleased” with 15.45% Class of 2015 values-based organizations. For that rea- Student Body President Adam Meyers, who this year’s walk and its slight change in tra- son, they can and should be held more said that school spirit was at an all-time dition. Rather than a march from Kirkland 16.3% Class of 2014 accountable than other student organi- high. Esplanade to Curry Field, new students zations because they are governed by a “It is always so nice to see everyone sup- ended the walk with a ceremony held on % Class of 2013 higher set of standards.” porting their favorite organizations and so Alumni Lawn. 18.9 Senior Allie Trant, Panhellenic Presi- excited to see the first year students.” “I like that it moved to Alumni Lawn so dent, explained that most behavioral “From the many, many student groups that the first-years undergraduate experi- 23% Class of 2012 infractions would be handled between present and their enthusiastic welcoming, ence will really come full circle — start on chapters. More serious violations would I think our returning sophomores, juniors the lawn with the walk and end on the lawn be brought before a judicial board the and seniors really get excited to show off with commencement,” said Meyer. ★ would determine the consequences. Trant summarized the rules in her own words: “You have to represent yourself as a respectable woman instead of an irresponsible girl.” Allie Kovar, Panhellenic Vice Presi- dent, talked about the addition of Zeta Tau Alpha to the Greek community, a colonization process set to begin after First-year housing renamed to the formal recruitment rounds in the spring. “We have more potential new members than ever, a greater interest in Greek life, and right now we don’t have enough opportunities for them,” Kovar said. “Zeta, Martha Rivers Ingramlo commented, Commons “As an honor and surprise for e mily torres which will start with its own house, will staff writer her support, we decided it would be called the be a great opportunity for girls to be Martha Rivers Ingram Commons. It’s to hon- founding sisters of a new sorority.” or an extraordinary woman — and she is an After the Code of Ethics signing, junior The Commons has been renamed to the extraordinary woman.” Jordan Reeve, member of Alpha Omicron Martha Rivers Ingram Commons to honor As chairman of the Board of Trust, Ingram Pi, stood outside talking with friends. Vanderbilt’s generous benefactor. In addition spearheaded the addition of the Commons to “I think the rules are really great for to the renaming, a statue of Ingram will be the university’s campus. the Greek community. We want to give erected on Commons lawn. “We wanted the freshman experience to the freshmen the best experience possi- Ingram served as chairman of the Board of change. Ingram thought (the Commons) was ble, and the guidelines are really helpful Trust for twelve years. To recognize her ser- a good idea and put in her influence as chair- to making that possible,” Reeve said. vice and contributions to the school, the board man and philanthropist. Her vision for the An information session about Greek decided on April 29 to rename the student Commons was simple: we need to create ad- Life will be held on Aug. 24 at 5:30 p.m. center and construct a statue in her honor. ditional tracks for student experience,” Wcislo on the Commons Lawn. ★ martha ingram Dean of the Ingram Commons Frank Wcis- see commons page 2 ★ ★ ★ 2 thursday, august 25, 2011 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.InsideVandy.com W elcome to Vanderbilt Student Media The Vanderbilt and entertainment, but that signers have the opportu- VTV: News, talk a wealth of experience or just think is exactly what The Vander- nity to work with the latest you were always destined to be an Hustler: YOUR bilt Hustler is here for. 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COMMONS: H onor Code signing Name change honors university benefactor from commons page 1 Trust for years, while Mar- said. “Ingram wanted to tha’s son, John Ingram, make the place and expe- served as chairman of the rience more complex and Shape the Future Cam- richer — to enhance the ex- paign for Vanderbilt Ath- perience.” letics. Ingram has been active “It would be unnatural not only within the univer- not to feel a strong family sity, but also in Nashville. connection to Vanderbilt. She helped develop the We were raised as people to Schermerhorn Symphony do things for others — it’s a Center and served on the sense of self-gratification. It Advisory Council of Nash- feels wonderful, but it was ville Ballet. a little bit surprising,” John “Martha Ingram as a Ingram said. philanthropist has been ac- The Martha Rivers In- tive in education as well as gram Commons is part of culture,” Wcislo said. an ongoing project set for The Ingram family has completion in 2014. The maintained a strong con- College Halls project is set nection to Vanderbilt over to incorporate residential the years. Martha’s late college living into upper- husband, Bronson, founded classmen housing, begin- the Ingram Scholarship ning with the Kissam Col- F irst-year Will Cooper signs the Honor Code at the Student Life Center on Aug. 22, 2011. Program and served as a lege Halls next May. ★ member of the Board of chris honiball/ the vanderbilt hustler

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column opinioneditorial Hustler: Best Welcome to wishes to WRVU our librariesclass will be receiving a $50,000 robot and, best of As was recently reported, all, each student received Jesse Vanderbilt’s student radio sta- a free iPad 2. All of the Jones tion, WRVU, has migrated from students’ lessons and as- its previous 91.1 FM frequency columnist signments will be accessi- to online and HD3 radio formats. ble on the iPad; there will Vanderbilt Student Communica- Welcome, Class of 2015! be no textbooks, and the tions (VSC), the non-profit cor- By now, you’ve probably school doesn’t have lockers poration charged with managing heard those words so to store them. Vanderbilt’s student media enti- many times that you can So far so good, but ties, sold the 91.1 frequency to hardly believe you’re read- something was missing. Nashville Public Radio, which is ing them again. Don’t wor- “Where’s the library?” converting the station into a plat- ry. I’m not your RA or your I asked an administra- form for classical music and the faculty head-of-house; I tor. She pointed me to- arts. don’t have anything for ward the “Media Center,” The editorial staff at The Hus- you to sign, I just wanted a small, poorly-lit room, tler has always worked closely to extend to you my per- where the brand-new er- with WRVU’s leadership, and sonal welcome. I’m always gonomic chairs and tables our staffs overlap to such an ex- glad to have a new reader clashed with the wooden tent that these two branches of or two. walls and hundred-year- student media are truly family. You picked a great col- old marble floors. Along While we understand and accept lege. You just don’t realize one of the walls, knee- VSC’s reasons for selling the 91.1 it yet. high bookshelves stood frequency, we also mourn the loss Or maybe you do. You’ve utterly empty. All of the of WRVU’s longtime FM home. probably already found school’s money for books That said, The Hustler urges out a lot of great things went into online archives, the leaders and involved students about Vanderbilt that you but apparently none had at WRVU to persevere in keep- wouldn’t have gathered been set aside for real ing the heart and soul of WRVU just from looking at our books. The downtown alive, even if its frequency has position on the U.S. News public and the University died. WRVU has always brought & World Report rankings. of Tennessee libraries are more to Nashville than just a ra- Look around — have you a few blocks away from dio station, and more to Vander- noticed that our campus the school, and the STEM bilt than just great music. It is stunning? That Vandy school classes will be vis- has a personality all it’s own; it girls are really hot? That iting them, but I still felt is a counter-culture, a group of students and professors that the school needed a friends, and an accepting envi- here are actually friendly? library of its own. ronment for students who don’t That we have 12 libraries? Since the funding for the necessarily fit in elsewhere. It Actually, we only have school was only approved is a rare, 53-year-old connection eight — the Jean and Al- last year, those in charge between Vanderbilt and the com- exander Heard Library of the STEM academy have munity around us, reaching out (better known as Central), done some amazing work of the “Vandy-bubble” in a way the Peabody library, the to get the school opened. that few if any other student Stevenson Science & En- But the school’s lack of groups can manage. gineering Library, the Es- physical books was strik- Without its frequency, it will kind Biomedical Library, ing, and I complained to be more difficult for WRVU to Vanderbilt student DJ the Law Library, the Di- the principal and the PTA continue to bring what it has in So, WRVU, hold your head up Scott Cardone in the WRVU vinity Library, the Walker representatives. I hope the past to Vanderbilt’s table. But high. We’ll be tuning in online. studio. Management Library and one of the PTA’s first proj- if it cannot adapt to its new for- the Anne Potter Wilson ects will be a book drive, mat without sacrificing its core —Editorials are written by and chris honiball music library at Blair. and before I returned to essence, then we will all be at a represent the views of The Hustler the vanderbilt hustler But I wouldn’t blame you Vanderbilt this semester loss. Editorial Board. for getting the impression I went through my own that there are more, since small library and set aside Vanderbilt has so many a couple dozen of my favor- resources, and it’s so much ite books to contribute. to take in all at once. Thankfully, at Vander- column While you’re busy go- bilt we have enough books ing to class, joining clubs, to keep a person occupied exploring Nashville and for several lifetimes, and just having fun, also set the administration takes aside some time to get our libraries very seri- acquainted with Vander- ously. Last year, Vander- bilt’s libraries. For all the bilt’s Central Library A welcome from The amazing things on offer got a multimillion-dollar at college, libraries are renovation. It used to be a the real heart of any uni- creepy place to study, but versity. I realized again with the new lobby, the just how integral a part computer lab and the cof- Hustlerstudents opinionare far from apa- urge you, the student editor body, to Write a letter to the editor, of school libraries are last fee shop, I find myself go- thetic. move away from this attitude or, even better, a guest op-ed. week. ing more often. They had We care about the goings- and to shatter the illusion of Submit a Rant. Whichever Last week my little to move out some of the on here on campus, we care our apathy. A lot is happen- you choose, you will be con- brother started school as books to free up additional mt at about the Nashville commu- ing around us, and it is our tributing to our campus’ on- a freshman in high school. space, but I think it was a scarano nity and we care about the responsibility as students, as going conversation. Rather than go to an enor- good trade-off. Today, the opinion editor world at large. young people and as citizens In the meantime, check mous public school like I library is much more invit- However, I do understand of the world to take these out this week’s Verdicts and did, he chose to enroll in a ing, and when I gave cam- One common criticism of how, at times, our student things in, think critically allow our wonderful colum- small new STEM magnet pus tours last spring, Cen- Vanderbilt students is that body does appear to be about them and voice the nists to welcome you back school in downtown Knox- tral Library was one of my we are apathetic. apathetic. We’re busy with conclusions that we reach. to campus with some kind ville. This year will be the favorite things to show off. It is a criticism that is schoolwork and extracurric- And I hope that when you words and provocative fod- school’s first in operation, Class of 2015, you’ve got thrown around as often ular activities, and we want do voice those conclusions, der. I look forward to hearing and currently they only four years here. Get in- within our own community to take some time to be regu- you will consider doing so from you. teach freshmen and soph- volved, make friends and as beyond it, and one that, lar people, too. We don’t have through The Hustler opin- omores. The school is so make the most of every- ironically enough, probably the time to read the news ion page. These are your —Matt Scarano is a sopho- new it doesn’t even have a thing Vanderbilt has to appears more often in these and form opinions on it, let pages, and they are powerful more in the College of Arts and name yet. offer, especially the librar- pages than any others. alone the time and energy to pages. Let us hear from you Science. He can be reached at I got a tour of the STEM ies. They’re yours, after But I don’t think that it’s voice those opinions. so that your classmates and Matthew.S.Scarano@Vander- academy last week at the all. true. I think that Vanderbilt But this year, I want to the world can hear from you. bilt.edu. open house. The school was very proud of its tech- —Jesse Jones is a senior in T o submit a letter to the editor or guest op-ed, email [email protected]. To submit a Rant, nology. Each classroom the College of Arts and Sci- tweet @VandyRant, email [email protected], or write anonymously from the opinion comes equipped with a ence. 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column TT hehe VerdVerdiicctt T he opinion staff weighs in on the pros and cons of various topics found in recent headlines from around the world. Obscure references mixed with NASA funds should humor? THUMBS UP! compiled by Matt Scarano, opinion editor

W arren Buffett In a New York Times guest op-ed this month, the world’s third richest man remain priority called for higher taxes on the mega- hudson todd throughout the day due to the “just-world fallacy” and space shuttles (whose pro- its dense atmosphere con- believe that “everything grams have also been cut — rich (read: him). “My friends and I columnist sisting mostly of CO2. So, happens for a reason” and good riddance), but instead have been coddled long enough by a billionaire-friendly congress,” Buf- next time one of the 50 “God helps those who help through programs that fett wrote. Other billionaires, such A former New Scientist percent of Americans who themselves.” With the lat- generate new astronomical as Mark Zuckerberg, who recently editor put it succinctly: thinks CO2 emissions do ter, we are more likely to understanding like Hubble stated that he is “cool” with his taxes “Science is interesting; if not warm the Earth opens acknowledge that the world (i.e. those being axed by being raised, apparently agree. Buf- you don’t agree you can his mouth, politely inform is full of meaningless mis- Congress). fett’s piece was too late, however, to f**k off.” In that case, the him that not only does he ery brought upon people While a lot of the infor- stop Republicans in Congress from U.S. Congress, which is go- know nothing about climate through no fault of their mation acquired through ruling out tax increases until after ing to cut NASA’s budget, science, he knows nothing own, that we are not so dif- astronomical research may the next election. In the meantime, can f**k off. One of NASA’s about our solar system ei- ferent from the millions of be less important than, is the government accepting dona- tions? projects on the chopping ther. other species that evolved say, eradicating polio, it block is the James Webb Understanding our place on this planet, and that we isn’t like our government M oammar Gadhafi Space Telescope, the suc- in the universe grants one are unbelievably lucky to would be using the money The whereabouts of the former Lib- cessor to the Hubble Space efficiently if it cuts NASA’s yan dictator are unknown as rebels Telescope, with 100 times funding. Instead, the U.S. fight the remnants of his army for its power. It would enable government would go on the remainder of the country. Fall is us to learn more about the “Knowing how fast the universe subsidizing oil companies, upon us here at Vanderbilt, but on birth and evolution of gal- refusing to raise taxes on the other side of the world the Arab is expanding, that black holes spring continues in full force. At any axies and the formation of the wealthiest 2 percent of rate — party on, Tripoli. stars and planets. While are in the center of most citizens and blowing bil- budget and time projec- lions on a bloated military. E arthquakes tions in its early produc- galaxies and that over 95 per- While I’m sympathetic to A magnitude 5.9 earthquake rocked tion stages were wildly off, cent of all the matter in the the argument that there Virginia on Tuesday, shaking build- the project, if completed, universe is invisible is flat out is not a market for half ings and making waves as far away would be a seismic achieve- the stuff NASA does, the as Washington, D.C., Boston and fascinating.” New York. Nashville was just out of ment. Peering out into knowledge acquired will range. Luckily, no casualties have space has revolutionized pay for itself over the long been reported and no buildings de- the way many of us think, run. Carl Sagan’s Cosmos stroyed. Climatologists are now call- and it would be a shame to has been viewed by over 500 ing the quake a “distraction” from stop our exploration now. a more accurate philosophi- experience life. million people in more than hurricane Irene, which is scheduled For instance, Venus and cal outlook on life. If we Moreover, practical- 60 countries. It is clear to hit the Eastern Seaboard in the Mercury have given us new view human beings as the ity aside, studying the uni- that people are genuinely coming days. perspective into climate central species in a battle verse is just damn interest- captivated by the universe, Dmo inique Strauss-Kahn change. Venus, despite be- to prove ourselves worthy of ing. Knowing how fast the and it would be a shame If Tuesday’s quake did one thing right, ing twice the distance from entering the gates of heav- universe is expanding, that to cut our most promising it was interrupting the press confer- the sun as Mercury and en, we are likely to behave black holes are in the center NASA project when there is ence that followed the dismissal of thus receiving one fourth very differently than if we of most galaxies and that so much to be gained from criminal charges against Dominique as much sunlight, is actu- view humans as one species over 95 percent of all the its successful completion. Strauss-Kahn for his alleged sexual ally hotter. While Mercury that evolved on one planet matter in the universe is assault on a hotel employee last roasts at 400° Celsius dur- in a universe containing invisible is flat out fascinat- —Hudson Todd is a senior May. After months of sensationalis- ing the day, at night the 300 sextillion stars and ing. This understanding in the College of Arts and tic media coverage, the world could do without a final blast of speculation temperature can drop as trillions of species. With has not come about through Science. He can be reached over DSK’s guilt. We promise not to low as -200°. Venus, on the the former perspective, we the $200 billion dollars at Hudson.O.Todd@Vander- mention it again. other hand, averages 450° are more likely to adhere to squandered on manned bilt.edu.

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The Freshman Thirteen: free beer because they want to be friends with you … they want you to be their slave A Vandy Encyclopedia for three months, then be “brothers” with you. Ladies — they’re not giving you free nissa ostroff beer because they want to be friends with Asst. Life Editor you … 6. Try your hardest not lose your Commodore So you’re new on campus? Don’t worry — we card on a Friday, as the office is closed until have all been there before … but that doesn’t Monday. mean we won’t judge you for making the typi- 7. Cabs take Commodore Cash, so go to town cal freshman mistakes. Take our advice, and (literally)! you just may look like you fit in. 8. A Randwich is a plain sandwich you get at Rand. 1. Budget yourself fifteen minutes to walk 9. CT West stands for Carmichael Towers to main campus from Commons. Expect a West. squirrel or two to leap out at you from a gar- 10. Listservs are surprisingly difficult to be re- bage can along the way. moved from. Only sign up for things you 2. Nobody takes dates to football games. The are actually interested in. P rof. Roy Neel’s politi- whole date thing is an unfortunate rumor. 11. Don’t pay full price at the bookstore for cal science class in 212 3. Don’t mess with the Commodore mascot! He your textbooks. You probably do not need Sru viving and Buttrick Hall takes notes popped a student in the face at a basketball most of them and they’re likely available conquering axle during a lecture. AXLE is a game last year. on Amazon for half as much. liberal arts obligation for 4. Stop wearing your Commodore Cards on 12. “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer” is a members of the College lanyards around your necks like cowbells. bad idea. blake sturm of Arts and Science which We can spot you from a mile away. 13. “I’ve had a little bit too much” works for staff writer requires students to take ★ 5. Frat Parties: Boys — they’re not giving you Lady Gaga. For you, it just looks sloppy. courses from a wide variety of classifications. For more As an incoming Vanderbilt stu- information on AXLE re- dent, you have surely heard a quirements, visit the Arts great deal about AXLE. For those and Science website at that haven’t, AXLE is the core as.vanderbilt.edu/academ- curriculum for the College of Arts ics Vanderbilt Dress Some situations, however, call for throw- and Science. At this point, the re- ing out the fashion rule book and throw- quirements may seem a somewhat john russell Code, De-Coded ing on gym shorts, lax pinnie/tank, and daunting barrier to the classes you VU Media Relations tennis shoes. Don’t worry about knowing desire. However, if used correctly, what these situations are — you’ll just AXLE can be a great tool for suc- carol ine sessoms know. cessfully beginning your college your thing either, General Logic staff writer And for the ladies ... career and narrowing down your (PHIL 102) counts for a Math/Sci- Sundresses are your best friend. Wheth- list of potential majors. With that ence credit and is much more man- Dearest First Years, er you’re going to class, going to a tailgate, in mind, here are a few tips that ageable for the creative-minded. or going out, you can go in a sundress (pro- will prove useful in surviving and There are additional writing re- Welcome to Vandy. By now you’ve settled vided it’s warm-ish). conquering AXLE. quirements as well, so if you’re not into your cozy Commons dorms, bought Leggings are absolutely pants. If you’ve A large percentage of Vanderbilt an English major, your best bet is your books, met friends, and are ready been told differently, you were told wrong. freshmen are engineering stu- to knock two categories out with to begin your freshman year ... but not so As long as you pair them with a shirt that dents or aspiring premeds plan- one class: take one of your W class- fast. As the pop song goes, if you wanna covers your butt, you’re good to go. ning to undertake science-based es in a category that you wouldn’t get with me, Vandy, there’s some things Nike shorts (aka “Norts”) are perfect for majors. If you are not a science take otherwise. This way, you only you gotta know — particularly the unspo- when you just don’t want to dress up. major, you will likely find yourself have to be taking one class that’s ken rules of Vanderbilt style. Rule of thumb: A nice watch keeps you sitting among a great deal of pre- not related to your major. Guys, we’ll start with you first. on time, off your phone (we’re all too con- meds in your introductory chem- The best thing about AXLE No cargo shorts. The only exception to nected these days) and looking sharp. istry, biology or physics class. So is that it allows you time to find this rule is the Columbia Brewha fishing A tote bag is essential for going to class if you are a humanities major tak- — and eventually pursue — the short. (sidenote: the typical Vandy girl prefers a ing a science course just to fulfill fields of study that you enjoy. A While we’re on the topic of fishing: Co- Longchamp), and you’ll want a backpack your AXLE science requirement, thirty-hour (or more) major fo- lumbia PFG fishing shirts are not only ac- for those long nights at the library — trust be warned that you may be in for cuses a lot of time on one subject, ceptable, but encouraged. us. an unnecessarily difficult semes- so it’s important to pick the right Blazers, khakis, button-downs and ties Last but not least, footwear: wellies, ter. For the non-science major, one. AXLE aids by exposing you are de rigueur for tailgates. Embrace it. black pumps, nude pumps, neutral wedges other science classes that count to classes that may narrow down Love it. and a pair of go-with-everything flats and toward AXLE requirements can your search, leaving you confident Most popular footwear choices: Sperry’s sandals are absolutely necessary. be more manageable (try Dynam- in your decision. Therefore, sign (generically known as boat shoes), Walla- ic Earth or Astronomy for lab sci- up for AXLE classes that inter- bees/Desert Boots, loafers, New Balance Best, ences). est you — with that approach, you 574s and Chaco sandals. Stereotypical Vanderbilt Students Likewise, if math really isn’t can’t go wrong. ★

What’s new around Vandy Inside the ol iver han inch projectors, are spread throughout the bar. There asst. life editor are 12 beers on tap in the upstairs and downstairs off Campus: bars with staples Miller N VandyBubbleew website thing from the least crowd - Dooley’s Lite, Bud Lite and Coors, ed time to eat at Rand — “… From Varsity Grill to as well as craftier beers fills a versus the best times to go are from the Frayed Knot, to Toof- Guinness, Sam Adams void, brings 11:30-1” — to Nashville ers and now to Dooley’s Seasonal, Blue Moon, Dos weather — “The coldest it Tavern, the bar across Perros, Yazoo Hefeweizen satire to ever really gets is sweat- from Mellow Mushroom and many more. I thought Vandy news shirt material ... It kind of has had more owners than the 34-ounce “megamugs” feels weird when it’s warm Hogwarts has had Defense were a neat feature for around Christmas, but you carol ine sessoms Against the Dark Arts pro- anyone feeling ambitious, get used to it.” Clearly, these D ooley’s Tavern, staff writer fessors. Therefore, it is best but regular pitchers and construction contractor’s statements couldn’t be more located on 21st Ave, to treat Dooley’s as you buckets are available as contribution). There is cur- false, but they sure do make will operate from would a new Defense pro- well. For those looking rently no Vanderbilt ban- Earlier this month, for a good read. the lot vacated by fessor: Keep your expecta- for deals, Jed’s has 2-for- ner, but John was quick to Vanderbilt senior Matt To be fair, not all posts Toofer’s. Dooley’s is tions low, but don’t hesitate 1 Wednesdays and Happy say that he was getting one Dermody launched a Van- on the site are quite as ri- set to open later in to let your curiosity get the Hours from 4-6 p.m. daily. very soon. dy-centric news site: Van- diculous — in fact, Vandy- the semester, but best of you. After all, there As a tribute to the col- dyBubble.com. With its Bubble beat The Hustler already sets itself is the chance Dooley’s will lege crowd, John promised On Campus: tongue-in-cheek articles on to the punch on reporting apart from its prede- turn out to be a Lupin. beer pong tournaments, Last Drop Coffee Shop a whole host of Vandy issues about the new additions to cessors with the new a fantasy football league, Last Drop Coffee Shop’s (think: new fraternity build Vanderbilt’s Taste of Nash- orange and green Jed’s Sports Bar and Grille trivia nights and Wii tour- new extensions make Sar- party and tailgate regula- ville program (Pinkberry, facade. Jed’s Sports Bar and naments. While the upper ratt an even better place tions, abysmal school spirit, Domino’s, Calypso Café, Grille (formerly Acorn Res- deck may have the best to study. Last Drop will and bar reviews), the ren- and Moe’s, in case you were Zac Hardy taurant) opened last week view, the downstairs out- continue to brew Starbucks Thed Van erbilt hustler egade site is reminiscent of curious). behind McDonald’s on door bar, which boasts flat- coffee and frappuccinos the now-defunct Vanderbilt When asked about the West End, making it the screen TVs and blenders while extending its hours to Versus. site Dermody said, “We’re closest sports bar to Memo- for frozen margaritas and 11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Taste of Nashville addi- Unlike Versus though, not really trying to compete rial Gym and the stadium frozen daiquiris, was my tions VandyBubble is not affili- with The Hustler, we’re for a drink before or after favorite area. The Pub Additional restaurants to ated with Vanderbilt Stu- just trying to provide an al- the game. The brainchild There are currently two The Pub will now be Taste of Nashville include dent Media, and the content ternate set of views with a of alumnus John Leonard, college banners hanging open on Sundays from 3-9 Pinkberry, Moe’s, Domino’s reflects that — most nota- more edgy twist.” Jed’s is an impressive feat on the ceiling: one of Au- p.m. Old favorites such as and Calypso Cafe. ★ bly its satirical “Vander- Check out the site at Van- of sports fandom. Twenty burn University (Leonard’s the vegetarian quesadilla bilt Class of 2015 Survival dyBubble.com or follow the flat-screen TVs, includ- wife’s alma mater) and one will be reintroduced to the Guide,” which advises mis- site’s Twitter account, ing two gargantuan 120- of University of Iowa (the menu. leads freshmen on every- @VandyBubble. ★ ★ ★ ★ www.InsideVandy.com The Vanderbilt Hustler thursday, august 25, 2011 7 Fratmusic.com gets onon campuscampus N ow that everything is finally moved into your dorm and you are as dissatisfied as ever, you are Lazy on campus surely looking for something to do. Here are a few MAI, and the weekend will tantalizing campus events going on this weekend: k risten webb close out on Saturday with life editor performances by Mash- Kyle Meacham, Asst. Life Editor maticians and Robot Ears Anyone who has spent at Division Outdoors (for- S tudent Organization Fair more than five minutes merly known as Hollywood on Greek row is probably Disco). When: Friday, Aug. 26 3:00-6:00 p.m. familiar with the concept Attendees of this week- Where: Commons Center of “frat music,” and an in- end’s festivities can also What: Want to try your hand at the angling team? In- creasing number of college expect some surprises at terested in what outdoor recreation has to offer? Or maybe you have been dreaming of joining one of our students nationwide are each night’s show. many Vanderbilt a cappella offerings. Regardless of turning to fratmusic.com “There are dubstep side your interests, the VUcept-sponsored Student Organi- to fulfill their party music stages at each night of the zation Fair has something for everyone. Over 150 or- needs. This year, Fratmu- series,” Harris said. “Some ganizations will be represented. Be sure to get there sic.com is taking their par- will be easier to find than early to maximize your takeaway of free offerings. ty music mission to a new others, though.” level, launching a new pi- Upcoming events also in- lot program for Vanderbilt clude performances by art- Spotlight called Lazy Social Chair. ists from across the party When: Friday, Aug. 26 7:30-9:30 p.m. “The primary goal of the music spectrum, mashup Where: Langford Auditorium program is to deliver the artists DJ Earworm and What: The Vanderbilt Performing Art Council (VPAC), the best of college music di- the Hood Internet, as well Dean of Students and Vanderbilt Student Government rectly to our fan base and as college rappers such as are sponsoring what will truly be one of the highlights save them money in the Chris Webby and Hoodie of the weekend. A great way for new students to find process,” said Program Di- Allen. their niche, the event will showcase many of the per- rector of Lazy Social Chair “One of the website’s formance groups Vanderbilt offers. Twenty perform- Evan Harris. secondary functions is to ing arts groups will be given a chance to win you over In accordance with this serve as a central calen- with their unique four-minute “spotlight.” Make sure you stick around after the show to meet the acts in mission, Lazy Social Chair dar for live concert events the lobby and to treat yourself to some refreshments. will host three events at within the Greek commu- different Nashville venues nity,” Harris said. “This this week to kick off the has already allowed for VPB Palooza school year. greater communication “(Vanderbilt) obviously between houses and virtu- When: Friday, Aug. 26 10:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. now has a nationally-rec- ally eliminates unneces- Where: Student Life Center Ballroom ognized Greek scene, and sary competition between What: Vanderbilt Programming Board is hosting its own the school’s close proximity houses booking big acts showcase right after Spotlight on Friday night, offer- ing a preview of the programming options offered to local venues made it tru- on the same nights by ac- to students and faculty throughout the year. Special ly ideal for the program,” cident.” features of the night include free food from Loveless Harris said. “And it’s Currently, the Lazy So- Cafe, line dancing, bumper cars, a performance by frankly easier to collabo- cial Chair program books Vanderbilt’s own Patrick Thomas and a chance to win rate with smart kids. Last, events with four sororities an iPad 2. we knew we could count on and eight fraternities on Nashville to produce a lot Vanderbilt’s campus, as Work for of local talent and produc- well as managing formal Live on the Lawn: tion support.” events and plans for spring the hustler When: Saturday, Aug. 27 4:00-8:00 p.m. On Thursday, the Red break. Where: Alumni Lawn Click: Rooster will feature The For more information What: The Greek Programming Board brings you their Dean’s List with a special about the Lazy Social Chair popular yearly event on Alumni Lawn, featuring live [email protected] appearance by Vandy’s program and its events music and free food. 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Games since Vanderbilt’s all-time winning percentage Inches in height sepa- dipped below .500 for the first time in school history rating the tallest play- with a loss to Florida in Nov. 2009. Vanderbilt’s all- er on the team, 6-foot- time record is 557-568-50 Official capacity of 7 freshman tight end Vanderbilt Stadium, the Dillon van der Wal, smallest football venue from the shortest, in the Southeastern freshman running Conference back Jerron Seymour

Combined 2010 record of SEC quarterbacks with more games of Vanderbilt’s 2011 opponents Number of games by which Mary- starting experience than Larry Smith: land, Head Coach James Frank- LSU’s Jordan Jefferson and South Caro- lina’s Stephen Garcia Years since Vanderbilt lin’s previous employer, improved Postseason record of has opened the season from 2009 to 2010, the second- Vanderbilt’s nine 2011 with three consecutive most positive turnaround in Divi- opponents who played Returning starters on offense and defense, home games sion I football last year in a bowl game in 2010 the most in the Southeastern Conference

TTTakeakeake twotwotwo with Jonathan Krause and Jordan Matthews Asst. Sports Editor Reid Harris caught up with sophomore wide receivers Jonathan Krause and Jordan Question Jonathan Krause Jordan Matthews Matthews to get the lowdown on preseason practices, What’s the biggest change that The way practice is and how we do things More energy, more enthusiasm. Coming expectations for the season and their thoughts on the the new coaching staff has around here. Coach has changed it to a lot out each day and trying to compete and get new coaching staff. brought this year? more energy. better. What are you looking to improve For me, reading coverage better and route For me, definitely route running. Being this year? running. Basically all around. sharper on my routes. We have to keep running and staying in shape because we’re going to be in the game a lot longer than we were last year. Who are some young players who I’ll have to say Jerron Seymour. He’s Jerron Seymour has really opened up a lot have impressed you during camp? stepped up a lot. of our eyes. A lot of the freshmen are really good — Josh Grady, Jacquese Kirk — they come out and play. We have some really good players in the class. What can this team accomplish I agree with him. We’re just going to go out We can accomplish a lot. I don’t like to talk on the field this year? there and play hard. too much about it because it’s all about playing the game and actually getting out there. We can win a lot of games with this team. Who is the toughest in the sec- I’d have to say Casey Hayward. By far, it’s Casey Hayward. Of the safeties, ondary to go up against? it’s Sean (Richardson) or Kenny (Ladler). But Casey is by far the best. How has Wesley Tate handled Going from running back to receiver, there’s He’s really physical, and he has good hands the switch from running back to really not a big difference. You just have to for a running back so it was really easy receiver? run routes. He’s been doing pretty well so for him to move over. One thing he brings far. to our corps is blocking because he’s so strong. He’s one of our best blocking receivers already. I’m glad we have him. What have you seen from the Better accuracy, making better reads. They Their focus. They’ve been out here every quarterback play so far this have all improved a lot. single day, even in summer. They want camp? us to come throw with them. Even now, there’s a lot more attention to detail from watching film and then coming out here and ch ris honiball/ the vanderbilt hustler applying it on the field. meet the sideline W ith Vanderbilt’s John Bob Shoop Charles Chris Beatty Donovan Defensive Bankins Wide Receivers Offensive Coordinator/ Special Teams Coach season opener Coordinator/ Safeties Coach Coordinator/ Running Backs Tight Ends Coach Previous Coaching Coach Last Position: Position: against the Elon Defensive Coordina- Last position: Running Backs/Slot last Position: tor and Secondary Special Teams Coor- Receivers Coach Phoenix just over University of Mary- Coach, William & dinator, University of and Director of land (Recruiting Coordinator 2001- Mary (2007-2010) Maryland, 2009-2010 Recruiting, West Virginia University 04; Running Backs Coach 2005, (2008-10) a week away, The 2008-2010; Quarterbacks Coach Noteworthy Experience: Noteworthy Experience: 2006-07) • Mentored the Tribe’s defense, as • Mentored Maryland’s punt re- Noteworthy Experience: Hustler introduces the unit led the nation in run de- turner Tony Logan to first team • Coached running back Noel Devine Noteworthy Experiences: fense in 2009 and finished second All-ACC honors to two All-Big East seasons and members of James • Helped oversee a Maryland offense in total defense as well as scoring • Coached Maryland’s Torrey Smith over 4,000 career rushing yards, that in 2010 averaged 32.2 points defense and Nick Ferrara, a record-setting fourth-best in Big East history per game, second-most in the ACC • Has 23 total seasons of coaching kickoff returner and a freshman • Holds record for receiving yards as Franklin’s coach- • When he was quarterbacks coach experience All-American kicker, respectively a player at East Tennessee State in 2006, Sam Hollenbach threw for • Former head coach at Columbia • Coached the University of Rich- University 2,371 yards and 15 TDs, his best University from 2003 to 2005 mond to the 2008 NCAA Football • Coached wide receiver Percy ing staff. season as a Terrapin Championship Subdivision title Harvin to the Virginia High School • Called offensive plays during the • Served as assistant special teams State Championship as the head Terrapins’ impressive 51-20 Mili- coordinator for the St. Louis Rams coach of Landstown High School compiled by Patrick Burr, tary Bowl victory over East Carolina in 2005 in 2004 Jesse Golomb & Stacey University in December Oswald ★ ★ ★ www.InsideVandy.com The Vanderbilt Hustler thursday, august 25, 2011 9

2011 Vanderbilt football roster Number Name Position Class Height 1 Kenny Ladler Safety Sophomore 6’0’’ S chedule breakdown 2 Zac Stacy Running Back Junior 5’9’’ 3 Akeem Dunham Wide Receiver RS Junior 6’3’’ 4 Udom Umoh Wide Receiver RS Senior 6’0’’ Jackson Martin chang ing the gameday experience 5 Warren Norman Running Back Junior 5’10’’ asst. sports editor 6 Brandon Barden Tight End RS Senior 6’5’’ 7 Josh Grady Quarterback Freshman 6’0’’ Asst. Sports Editor Jackson Mar- • Vandyville will open three hours prior to kickoff • A live band will be featured at each home game, with the stage located at the 8 Trey Wilson Defensive Back Junior 5’11’’ tin breaks down the upcoming foot- 9 Trent Pruitt Wide Receiver RS Freshman 5’9’’ ball season with his shamelessly op- intersection of Natchez Trace and Children’s Way 10 Larry Smith Quarterback RS Senior 6’2’’ timistic prediction of a 6-6 regular • The pregame radio show will air from Vandyville 90 minutes prior to kickoff 11 Jordan Rodgers Quarterback RS Junior 6’2’’ season record for Vanderbilt, ending • Fans can head to the Legends Tent to get autographs each week from Vander- 12 Steven Clarke Defensive Back Sophomore 5’10’’ with a bowl game appearance. bilt athletic celebrities 13 Chris Marve Linebacker RS Senior 6’0” • An expanded Kids’ Zone will feature more attractions, doubling as a family 13 Lafonte Thourogood Quarterback Freshman 6’2’’ tailgate area 14 Kris Kentera Quarterback Freshman 6’4’’ Game 1: Saturday, Sept. 3 15 Archibald Barnes Linebacker RS Junior 6’4’’ vs. Elon • The Star Walk will happen approximately one hour and fifteen minutes before kickoff, as the team walks from McGugin to the stadium 16 Eddie Foster Defensive Back Junior 5’10’’ Prediction: 16 Taylor Hudson Punter Freshman 6’3’’ • Before each game, the anchor will be presented in a special on-field ceremony Vanderbilt 52, Elon 10 17 Jonathan Krause Wide Receiver Sophomore 5’11’’ • A new and improved sound system will feature music selections from Commo- 17 Jarrett Wadler Defensive Back Sophomore 5’8’’ A perfect matchup dore players and coaches 18 Dexter Daniels Defensive End RS Junior 6’1’’ for James Frank- • The team will enter the field through a new Star V tunnel, accompanied by 18 Jerron Seymour Running Back Freshman 5’7’’ lin’s first game as pyrotechnics 19 Casey Hayward Defensive Back Senior 5’11’’ 19 John Townsley Quarterback RS Sophomore 6’4’’ a head coach. The 20 Micah Powell Running Back RS Junior 6’0’’ Commodores should 21 Sean Richardson Safety Senior 6’1’’ handle Elon with Game 5: Saturday, Oct. 8 Game 9: Saturday, Nov. 5 22 Eric Samuels Defensive Back Junior 6’0’’ the same ease they dispatched East- at Alabama at Florida 23 Andre Hal Defensive Back Sophomore 5’11’’ ern Michigan last season. Pretty Prediction: Prediction: 24 Wesley Tate Wide Receiver RS Sophomore 6’2’’ much the only way the Phoenix even Alabama 35, Vanderbilt 13 Florida 35, Vanderbilt 21 25 Andre Simmons Safety Sophomore 6’0’’ come close in this game is if Ray 26 Reggie Ford Defensive Back Sophomore 5’9’’ Lewis comes back for a repeat per- It is a tough proposi- Last year’s 55-14 26 Blake Gowder Linebacker RS Freshman 6’2’’ 27 Jacquese Kirk Defensive Back Freshman 6’0’’ formance of his locker room speech tion for any team in the loss to the Gators was 27 Jarron Lewis Defensive Back Sophomore 5’11’’ given during the Elon spring game. country to come into one of the worst losses 28 Karl Butler Safety Sophomore 6’0’’ Tuscaloosa to face the in Vanderbilt history. 29 Tristan Strong Linebacker RS Junior 6’1’’ Game 2: Saturday, Sept. 10 Nick Saban-coached With an entirely new coaching staff, 30 Jahmel McIntosh Defensive Back Freshman 6’1’’ vs. Connecticut Crimson Tide, much Florida will likely experience some hic- 31 Javon Marshall Safety RS Sophomore 5’10’’ Prediction: less a team rebuilding itself like cups this season, but by November, new 32 Andrew Williamson Defensive Back Freshman 6’1’’ Vanderbilt 17, UConn 10 Vanderbilt. The Crimson Tide are Head Coach Will Muschamp should 33 Derek King Defensive Back Freshman 5’11’’ preseason favorites to return to the have the Gators ready to take care of 34 Andrew East Snapper RS Freshman 6’2’’ 36 Chase Garnham Linebacker Sophomore 6’3’’ The Huskies won last year’s match- BCS National Championship game, business against the Commodores. 37 Al Owens Linebacker RS Junior 6’2’’ up by 19 points, and Vanderbilt won’t be the team to 38 Fitz Lassing Tight End Sophomore 6’3’’’ but the game was prevent them from getting there. Game 10: Saturday, Nov. 12 39 Mitchell Hester Running Back Freshman 5’9’’ much closer than vs. Kentucky 39 Carey Spear Kicker Sophomore 5’10’’ the score indicated. Game 6: Saturday, Oct. 15 Prediction: 40 Larry Franklin Defensive Back Freshman 6’1’’ Jordan Todman, vs. Georgia Vanderbilt 28, Kentucky 17 41 Nick Aguirre Safety Sophomore 5’11’’ the star of UConn’s Prediction: 41 Patrick Sutton Defensive Back Junior 6’0’’ miracle run to an Georgia 28, Vanderbilt 14 Randall Cobb did 42 Tim Fugger Defensive End RS Senior 6’4’’ Orange Bowl last season, is gone and nearly everything 43 Scot Aiello Defensive Back Freshman 5’9’’ 44 Darien Bryant Defensive End Freshman 6’4’’ the Huskies will have trouble replac- In 2010, Georgia against the Commo- 45 Marc Panu Fullback RS Sophomore 6’1’’ ing the firepower he provided. This suffered its first los- dores last year, run- 45 Kellen Williams Linebacker Freshman 6’1’’ game could go either way, but with ing season since ning for 170 yards and two touch- 46 Bobby Jewell Linebacker RS Junior 6’0’’ the matchup located in Nashville Mark Richt took over downs while finishing with 279 total 46 Steve Monk Wide Receiver Freshman 5’11’’ this year, the edge goes to the Com- as head coach. Despite that, the Bull- yards. Cobb won’t be wearing blue for 47 DeAndre Jones Linebacker RS Junior 6’0’’ modores. dogs pulverized Vanderbilt 43-0 last the Wildcats this year, which is very 48 Ryan Fowler Kicker RS Junior 5’10’’ year. This game won’t be nearly that good news for the Vanderbilt defense. 49 Robby Barbieri Linebacker RS Freshman 6’2’’ Game 3: Saturday, Sept. 17 bad, but with the Bulldogs seemingly Expect a close game, but home field 50 Mylon Brown Offensive Line RS Sophomore 6’5’’ 51 Eric Frieman Kicker RS Sophomore 5’10’’ on the rise, things don’t look good for advantage swings momentum in the vs. Ole Miss 52 Andrew Bridges Offensive Tackle RS Freshman 6’6’’ Prediction: the Commodores in this game. Commodores’ favor. 53 Vince Taylor Defensive Tackle RS Freshman 6’1’’ Ole Miss 28, Vanderbilt 21 54 Taylor Loftley Defensive Tackle RS Junior 6’2’’ Game 7: Saturday, Oct. 22 Game 11: Saturday, Nov. 19 55 Conor Hart Defensive Line Freshman 6’3’’ Once again, this game will be a vs. Army at Tennessee 56 Joe Townsend Offensive Line Freshman 6’4’’ matchup of the two Prediction: Prediction: 57 Jabo Burrow Offensive Guard RS Junior 6’4’’ teams almost uni- Vanderbilt 28, Army 20 Vanderbilt 17, Tennessee 14 58 Colt Nichter Defensive Tackle RS Junior 6’1’’ versally picked to 59 Jose Valedon Offensive Line Freshman 6’3’’ 60 Logan Stewart Center Sophomore 6’4’’ finish last in the The Black Knights Tennessee is not 61 Connor Morrison Snapper Freshman 6’0’’ East and West di- are Vanderbilt’s only expected to be a very 62 Ryan Seymour Offensive Tackle RS Junior 6’5’’ visions of the SEC. relief in the middle of good team this year, 63 Jake Bernstein Offensive Line Freshman 6’3’’ Last year’s matchup represented the a brutal SEC sched- but that has never 67 Wesley Johnson Offensive Line RS Sophomore 6’5’’ high point of Vanderbilt’s season, ule, so Larry Smith kept the Volunteers 69 Josh Jelesky Offensive Line RS Junior 6’5’’ and one of the low points of the Reb- needs to take advantage of a porous from beating the Commodores in the 72 Kyle Fischer Offensive Line RS Senior 6’6’’ els’ 4-8 season. Expect another close defense that allowed 24.3 points per past. Vanderbilt’s 2005 win snapped 73 Chase White Offensive Line RS Freshman 6’5’’ game, but the edge is with the Rebels game last year. Though Army went a 22-game losing streak to Tennes- 74 T.J. Greenstone Defensive Tackle RS Senior 6’3’’ 6’5’’ here, despite losing four of the last to a bowl game last year and looks see, but the Commodores haven’t 75 Grant Ramsay Offensive Line RS Freshman 76 James Lewis Offensive Line Freshman 6’5’’ six times to the Commodores. like a team headed towards legiti- won since then. However, this year 77 Spencer Pulley Offensive Line Freshman 6’4’’ macy, this should still be a win for feels different and a win would give 78 Caleb Welchans Offensive Tackle RS Junior 6’5’’ Game 4: Saturday, Sept. 24 the Commodores. Vanderbilt five wins heading into the 80 Chris Boyd Wide Receiver RS Freshman 6’4’’ at South Carolina final game, a nice stepping stone in 81 Steven Scheu Tight End Freshman 6’5’’ Prediction: Game 8: Saturday, Oct. 29 James Franklin’s rebuilding effort. 82 Jameson Sackey Wide Receiver RS Junior 6’1’’ South Carolina 27, Vanderbilt 10 vs. Arkansas 83 John Cole Wide Receiver RS Junior 5’11’’ Prediction: Game 12: Saturday, Nov. 26 84 Daniel Hagaman Wide Receiver RS Freshman 6’2” 84 Rob Lohr Defensive Tackle RS Junior 6’4’’ The Commodores were able to keep Arkansas 30, Vanderbilt 14 at Wake Forest 85 Mason Johnston Tight End RS Sophomore 6’4’’ the score close against Prediction: 86 Austin Monahan Tight End RS Junior 6’6’’ Stephen Garcia and Even though the Vanderbilt 24, Wake Forest 3 87 Jordan Matthews Wide Receiver Sophomore 6’3’’ the Gamecocks last Razorbacks lost 88 Brady Brown Wide Receiver RS Sophomore 6’4’’ year until third- the conference’s Wake Forest won 89 Dillon van der Wal Tight End Freshman 6’7’’ string running back leading rusher Knile Davis to a sea- just three games last 90 Walker May Defensive End RS Sophomore 6’4’’ Brian Maddox broke son ending knee injury, they are still year, but one of those 91 Barron Dixon Defensive Tackle Freshman 6’4’’ the game open with a third quarter a legitimate contender for the SEC wins was a 34-13 92 Kyle Woestmann Defensive End RS Freshman 6’3’’ touchdown run. Don’t expect this West title. Without Davis or Ryan thumping of the Com- 94 Richard Kent Punter RS Junior 6’2’’ 95 Jimmy Stewart Defensive End Freshman 6’3’’ one to be nearly as close, considering Mallett, the Razorbacks likely won’t modores in Nashville. It may be op- 96 Thomas Ryan Defensive End RS Freshman 6’3’’ Marcus Lattimore will actually be muster that kind of firepower again timistic, but a Vanderbilt win here 97 Jared Morse Defensive Tackle Sophomore 6’2’’ playing this time. this year, but Bobby Petrino’s team could mean a bowl game for just the 98 Johnell Thomas Defensive End RS Junior 6’0’’ should still win this game easily. second time since 1982. ★ 99 Thad McHaney Defensive End RS Sophomore 6’5’’

Herb Hand Ricky Rahne Brent Pry Wesley Sean Spencer Offensive Line Quarterbacks Co-Defensive McGriff Defensive Line Coach Coach Coordinator/ Defensive Backs Coach Linebackers Coach Coach Last Position: Last Position: Last coaching Co-Offensive Offensive Assistant, Last Position: position: Coordinator and Of- Last Position: Defensive Backs Defensive Line Kansas State Univer- Defensive Coordina- fensive Line coach, sity (2007-2010) Coach, University of Coach, Bowling University of Tulsa tor and Safeties Miami, 2007-2010 Green, 2009-2010 Coach, Georgia Southern (2010) (2007-2009) Noteworthy Experience: • Rahne previously worked with Noteworthy Experience Noteworthy experience: Noteworthy Experience: Noteworthy Experience: • Mentored several quality defensive • Has 11 seasons of defensive line Franklin at Kansas State and played • Coached Georgia Southern to a • Last August, former Head Coach a role in the development of former backs at Miami, including the New coaching experience Robbie Caldwell made Hand his FCS semifinal appearance in 2010 York Giants’ first-round draft pick • Mentored three defensive players Wildcat and current Tampa Bay • Georgia Southern ranked 11th in first official hire, appointing him Buccaneers starting quarterback in 2009, Kenny Phillips who went on to become finalists offensive line coach the nation in scoring defense and • Led Miami to a No. 16 national for the Buck Buchanan Award, Josh Freeman ninth overall in total defense • Redshirt freshman tackle Wesley • In 2010 Kansas State averaged rank in total defense in 2010, given to the top FCS defensive Johnson earned Freshman All-SEC • Spent three seasons at the Univer- while ranking second nationally in player 33.6 points per game, ranking sity of Memphis as defensive line honors under Hand in 2010 22nd in the nation pass defense • Coached the defensive line and • Served as co-coordinator with coach, helping the Tigers to two • Named 1989 Male Academic special teams at the University of • The Kansas State offense also con- bowl appearances Auburn Offensive Coordinator Gus verted on 89 percent of its red-zone Athlete of the Year as an outside Massachusetts in both 2007 and Malzahn at Tulsa opportunities, ranking among the linebacker at Savannah State 2008 • Contributed to build the nation’s nation’s Top 10 units in the category No. 1-ranked offense while at Tulsa in 2007 and 2008 ★ ★ ★ 10 thursday, august 25, 2011 The Vanderbilt Hustler www.InsideVandy.com back page View The Hustler online at Who sees this ad? InsideVandy.com 11,500 students Click the Hustler button at the and many faculty/staff, bottom right of the home page parents and alumni

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