My Best Moments As A Vandy Hoops Fan
When it comes to college basketball, my favorite team is, without question, the Vanderbilt Commodores.
Don’t believe me? Here are some of the best victories they have had in recent years.
2008 vs. #1 Tennessee – A year after my graduation, Vandy was led by senior Shan Foster and Freshman AJ Ogilvy. Two days after Tennessee, Vanderbilt’s in state rival, beat #1 Memphis, Tennessee took the title of best team in the country. Only then they had to play at Vanderbilt and got wiped out.
2007 vs. #1 Florida – At the time, Florida was coming off a national championship with every one of their players returned. They were expectedly ranked #1 in country, however did not stand a chance against Vanderbilt. We stormed the court after the victory.
Even though I hated them at the time, the Gators were an incredible team. Al Horford, Joakim Noah, Corey Brewer and Taurean Green were all on this team.
2007 vs. Washington State – This game was not fun to watch. It was in the Sweet 16 and went back and forth the whole game. Derek Byars was out of his mind in this game and had a last minute block that literally saved the Commodores’ season. Vanderbilt barely pulled out the victory and it was a great game.
2007 vs. Mississippi State – In Shan Foster’s last home game at Vanderbilt, he erupted and scored 44 points, including 9 three pointers! This game was an out of body performance by a great player who couldn’t have deserved it more.
Another great game was against Mississippi State in the SEC Tournament, back in 2003. Mississippi State was heavily favored, but Dan Cage stepped up from the 3 point line when he needed to and allowed Vandy to win in double overtime.
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