athletics Category
I went bowling!
Jan. 7, 2014—This past Saturday, my sister and I met up with some of my friends in Birmingham, AL to watch the Commodores take on the University of Houston Cougars at the BBVA Compass Bowl. I had never been to an away game before, although I guess this was technically considered a neutral field. It was the perfect ending to my last football game as a student.
Bowling in Birmingham
Jan. 5, 2014—With the last game of the season, the Vanderbilt Commodores finished up another winning season with a 41-24 win against the Houston Cougars in the BBVA Compass Bowl. Seeing as it was the last game of the season, it was vitally important that I make it out to the game even if it meant cutting...
Riding through the Blues
Dec. 17, 2013—Its over. We're out. With the heartbreaking overtime loss against the Arizona Cardinals, the Tennessee Titans have been eliminated from playoff contention.
Tebow Time
Dec. 12, 2013—Here we go. 4 exams down, 1 more to go. Its the fourth quarter, time to close out exam week with a W. It's Tebow Time.
Vanderbilt Football Bowl Announcement Party
Dec. 10, 2013—This Sunday night, my sister, some friends and I took a study break to ANCHOR DOWN at the bowl announcement party. This event, which has become an annual tradition, celebrates the accomplishments of the football team and announces where the Commodores will play their bowl game. Vice Chancellor Williams, Chancellor Zeppos and Coach Franklin spoke...
‘re leaving Tennessee!
Dec. 8, 2013—It has been announced. Today, all the SEC bowls made their announcements and chose the SEC teams they wanted in their bowl. On January 4th 2014, we will be going to Birmingham, Alabama in the BBVA Compass Bowl.
Fall Fun Recap
Dec. 6, 2013—Fall is my favorite season for so many years. It marks amazing weather (70 and clear skies = ecstatic me), beautiful nature (The trees, people. Flawless), and fall time adventures. As part of this reflective blog post, I want to tell you guys about a few of my favorite fall semester traditions
Beating the Draw
Dec. 5, 2013—Tomorrow morning, on December 6th 2013, despite having to study for my back-to-back exams on Saturday, I will be eagerly watching a group of old Swiss men draw numbered balls out of a bowl. Its the FIFA WORLD CUP DRAW.
Vanderbilt beats Wake Forest
Dec. 1, 2013—It was a nail-biter. My family and I were on the edge of our seats. The Dores were down for quite a while, but Carey Spear sealed the deal with a beautiful 38-yard field goal and the seniors went out on top.
‘re Going BOWLING (again)
Nov. 30, 2013—This football fanatic is ecstatic because THE Vanderbilt Commodores are Bowl Eligible for the 3rd consecutive year!!!
The Last Nationals
Nov. 28, 2013—Being on the club soccer team has been a huge part of my time at Vanderbilt. Heading into the national tournament last week, I was acutely aware that it would be the last time I traveled with my team to Phoenix--you could say I was pretty emotional. I had a wish of winning the national title, but that wish did not come true the way I wanted it to--but not for the reason you might think.