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One other Commodore is unlikely to play.If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.Ahead of their Saturday showdown at Rupp Arena, the Kentucky Wildcats and Vanderbilt Commodores have unveiled their SEC Injury Report.For Kentucky, you will be absolutely stunned and shocked to hear that Jayden Quaintance, Jaland Lowe, and Kam Williams all remain out. Williams is out of a walking boot, and Mark Pope is keeping the faith that the sophomore guard can return toward the end of this season, but it’s far from a certainty.For the Commodores, starting guard Frankie…
Heading into the final game of the regular season, we finally have some clarity in SEC Tournament seeding.South Carolina (14-1) has clinched the outright regular-season championship and top seed in the SEC Tournament. The second and third seeds aren’t decided, but LSU (11-4) and Oklahoma (10-5) have clinched the fourth and fifth seeds.Seeds six through 15 are unsettled. Arkansas (0-15) will be the 16th seed.NEW! Message board for South Carolina Women’s Basketball! 🏀Vanderbilt (12-3) and Texas (12-3) are tied for the second-best record. Vanderbilt won the head-to-head matchup, so the Commodores have the second seed. LSU (11-4) has clinched at…
Round two, FIGHT! Kentucky took one on the chin in its first head-to-head battle at Vanderbilt, but the Wildcats will get their revenge opportunity on Saturday when the Commodores come to town. A lot is on the line this time around, as a win for Mark Pope‘s squad could all but lock up a top-eight seed in the SEC Tournament with a single bye and leaving the door open for a double. Lose and a Wednesday start remains on the table.How can UK get the job done to get to 10 wins in league play with two regular season games…
In this story:We are officially just one day away from the greatest month on the college basketball calendar. March is just 24 hours away, which means the NCAA Tournament for both men’s and women’s basketball is around the corner.ESPN published its most updated NCAA Tournament bracket projections for both men’s and women’s on Friday.In men’s, bracketologist Joe Lunardi is projecting Vanderbilt to be a No. 5 seed taking on No. 12 seed and crosstown rival Belmonth. Lunardi has the two schools playing in Philadelphia and a part of the West Region.Entering the weekend, it seems that Vanderbilt is right on…
Eagles at Sphere in Las Vegas in 2024Music EditorEagles at Sphere in Las Vegas in 2024Proto-Americana rock ’n’ roll chart-toppers Eagles have been staples of classic rock radio as long as I can remember, and I’m easing into my 40s. In January, the band’s Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 received the RIAA’s first Quadruple Diamond certification marking 40 million units sold, keeping its ranking as the bestselling LP in the United States some 50 years after its release. Maybe you love the mellow rockers who were Linda Ronstadt’s backing band once upon a time, maybe you can’t stand them (don’t tell…
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In this story:The Kentucky Wildcats are looking to have a completely different result this time around against the Vanderbilt Commodores. Last time out, an embarrassment was put on display, as the Wildcats went on to lose by 25 points to Vandy in Nashville. Since then, Kentucky has gained a lot of lessons, and they aren't trying to let what happened in the first game happen again.Mark Pope's squad has picked up wins over the likes of Arkansas and Tennessee since that debacle on the road, but they are looking to right the ship in what would be a statement win…
The top players in the 2026 recruiting class have their new schools and, in some cases, will soon be starting spring football.The perfect harmony between skill and scheme can lead to production and wins on the field. Here's how the top 2026 recruits at each position could fit at their new schools:Ranking: SC Next No. 4Other thanEd Oliver, this is the most high-profile prospect Houston has signed in the modern era — and expectations reflect that.Henderson arrives with elite production against top Texas competition and a feel for the game that can't be coached. With Conner Weigman returning, Henderson doesn't…
In this story:INDIANAPOLIS — It’s no secret that Diego Pavia carried a chip on his shoulder, along with an underdog mentality, throughout his senior campaign with Vanderbilt. That same mentality is sticking with him through the NFL Draft process and at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. That’s the one thing he wants NFL teams to know, as well. Nothing is changing during his transition from college to the pros.“I feel like a lot of teams love the tenacity, the fight,” Pavia told the media on Friday. “The life of an underdog, that's for sure.”Pavia also wants teams to know that he’s…
INDIANAPOLIS ― Diego Pavia is still Diego Pavia.”I’m a man on a mission,” Pavia told reporters at the NFL scouting combine on Feb. 27. “I’ve dreamed about this since I was a kid, so I’m excited for this opportunity and super grateful for it too.”That’s the duality of Pavia, the Vanderbilt football legend, All-America quarterback and Heisman Trophy finalist who’s found a funny way of showcasing self-reflective humility and otherworldly bravado in alternating breaths. The NFL draft scouting process is notorious for picking at players’ most trivial shortcomings. So here’s Pavia, a player with a big, brash personality capable of…