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• The Vanderbilt University Commodores play college football in the East Division of the Southeastern Conference. The team plays their home games in the on-campus facility of Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2008, the Commodores began the season with a 6-4 record, becoming eligible to play in a bowl game for the first time in 26 years.ESPN.com: ...Commodores... Reach Bowl Eligibilty After 26 Years

  The Vanderbilt Commodores defeated the Boston College Eagles 16-14 in the Music City Bowl on December 31, 2008.ESPN.com: 2008-09 Bowl Schedule

• Fast Facts

  1. Head coach: Bobby Johnson
  2. Inaugural season: 1890
  3. Joined league: 1932
  4. National titles: None
  5. Home: Vanderbilt Stadium
  6. Capacity: 40,000
  7. All-time: 542-534-50
  8. Colors: Black and gold
  9. Fight song: "Dynamite"
  10. Bitter rival: Tennessee
  11. 2008 W-L: Conf: 4-4; overall: 6-6

• History

  Although the program has struggled to find consistent success in what is arguably the toughest conference in all of college football, they continue to strive for excellence. The team has played in three bowl games since 1955, their last one coming in 1982.

• Once, Twice, Three Times a Vandy

  The Commodores has produced some players that have had an impact on both collegiate football and in the National Football League. Among the list of players include Jay Cutler, Will Wolford, Corey Chavous, Shelton Quarles, Ray Perkins, Pat Toomay and current Texas coach Mack Brown.

• Players in the NFL

  • Earl Bennett (Wide Receiver)
  • Marcus Buggs (Linebacker)
  • Corey Chavous (Safety)
  • Jay Cutler (Quarterback)
  • Curtis Gatewood (Linebacker)
  • Justin Geisinger (Offensive Lineman)
  • Jonathan Goff (Linebacker)
  • Jovan Haye (Defensive Tackle)
  • Hunter Hillenmeyer (Linebacker)
  • Theo Horrocks (Defensive Tackle)
  • Chris Williams (Offensive Tackle)
  • Jimmy Williams (Cornerback)
  • Jamie Winborn (Linebacker)
  • Todd Yoder (Tight End)

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