Are both full go’s from now on per Tim Corbin.

MASSIVE news, as I had been hearing whispers that Brodie might not be back til next week and Mancini could’ve been out significantly longer.

OBPR = offensive Bayesian performance rating (measures offensive value)

DBPR = defensive Bayesian performance rating (measures defensive value)

BPR = O+D=BPR (total) Bayesian performance rating (total value)


1. Devin McGlockton
4.10 OBPR
1.70 DBPR
5.80 BPR

2. AJ Hoggard
3.15 OBPR
1.64 DBPR
4.79 BPR

3. Chris Manon
3.35 OBPR
1.41 DBPR
4.76 BPR

4. Jaylen Carey
1.63 OBPR
1.50 DBPR
3.13 BPR

5. Tyler Tanner
1.65 OBPR
1.34 DBPR
2.99 BPR

6. Grant Huffman
1.83 OBPR
1.12 DBPR
2.95 BPR

7. Jason Edwards
2.42 OBPR
0.39 DBPR
2.81 BPR

8. Tyler Nickel
2.46 OBPR
-0.01 DBPR
2.45 BPR

9. MJ Collins
1.22 OBPR
0.63 DBPR
1.85 BPR

10. JaQualon Roberts
-0.13 OBPR
0.22 DBPR
0.09 BPR

It looks like we are about to land Bryce Henderson from South Dakota. So, here is the updated list:

Bryce Henderson (South Dakota)

• HT/WT: 6'8/320
• Position: Strong tackle
• Grade: C/B- (at worst a C-, at best an B)
• Starter: Has potential
• Thoughts: He is a big guy that carries his weight well. He is probably my lowest-graded transfer addition. He is late out of his stance at times, unbalanced at times, and I am not in love with his footwork. He is good in the run game and is athletic enough to execute blocks. There is just an inconsistency in his game that causes me pause. I think he can play next year, but Klenakis will need to get him ready to go quickly with limited time.

Sterling Porcher (Texas Tech)

• HT/WT: 6'4/315
• Position: Strong or Quick Guard
• Grade: B+/A- (at worst a B, at best an A)
• Starter: Yes
• Thoughts: He has good size and quickness. His pass blocking is SEC starting-level caliber. I was impressed with his speed given his size. He does a good job holding up blocks in the run game and is versatile in space. Huge pull by the staff. It appears they have the interior offensive line position figured out going into spring. He played well in the bowl game against Arkansas.

Isaia Glass (Oklahoma State)

• HT/WT: 6'4/305
• Position: I would put him at quick tackle. Can play quick guard if necessary.
• Grade: B+/A- (at worst a B, at best an A)
• Starter: Yes
• Thoughts: Ok. St.'s offensive is what we run on opposite day, so it is somewhat difficult to evaluate what his effectiveness will be scheme-wise. He has a very athletic build, moves very well in space, has good get off on run plays, and I am impressed by his pass/run block footwork. My only con is that he is not gigantic by any means, but he makes up for it with his athleticism. Great pull by the staff. Biggest thing is for him to add some size in the offseason and get familiar with the playbook. Good that he has experience playing high-caliber defensive linemen.

Jordan White (Liberty)

• HT/WT: 6'2/300
• Position: I would put him a quick guard but he can play center.
• Grade: A+
• Starter: No hesitation, yes.
• Thoughts: He is ready to go on day 1. Best offensive linemen that we have landed in quite some time. Like Glass, I would like him to add some size as he struggles to get movement on bigger guys at times. His technique is near perfect and consistent. I like him at guard more than center because his strengths are his athleticism, movement, and second-level blocking. As seen last year, our offensive functions better with a lot of mass at the center position (Castillo). I don't think his build is the right fit at center in our offense.

Gunner Givens (Virginia Tech)

• HT/WT: 6'5/322
• Position: I would put him at center but he can play strong guard.
• Grade: B- (tough to say due to limited in-game snaps, but downside is probably a C/C- and upside is a B-/B).
• Starter: Will probably make 2-deep and see some action. Needs to have a big spring.
• Thoughts: There is not much film on him. However, from what I saw he is massive and a road grader. He could open a lot of holes in the run game. He has a nasty streak and finishes blocks. His pass-block film looked okay. He is good when he gets his hands on you but has too much forward body lean at times and can get off-balanced with a finesse interior pass rusher or a blitzing linebacker. I would like him to lose 5-10 lbs to allow for him to play more athletically. Once you get over 320 you lose some athleticism. Limited snaps to evaluate prevent me from providing more.

Here is what I think our potential starting 5 look like up front with who we have currently:

• Center - Jordan White (but I would like them to give Givens a look given his size)
• Quick Guard - Sterling Porcher
• Quick Tackle - Isaia Glass
• Strong Guard - Chase Mitchell
• Strong Tackle - McConnell, Henderson, Misael Sandoval or Charlie Clark

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by Miller McKee (@ChefMiller)

Air Force baseball picked up their first win of the season, coincidentally their first matchup against a non-Top 15 SEC opponent

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Hello everyone,

Basketball and baseball are cool, but they are the hors d'oeuvres of the sports calendar. Does anyone have any football questions?

We are gonna be at the local in Nashville at 12pm before tip tomorrow. Stop on by!

This will be the official game thread.

Anybody got one extra ticket for the Ole Miss game tomorrow? Need a cheap one for my grandson.

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Game 1 is this afternoon at 2pm CST (cold one)

Former MLB player Jack Wilson compares Brodie to his son (a first rounder in ‘23) and says he is “stronger than” and “able to do things [his son] couldn’t do at the same time”. Wilson coached Johnston in the Appy League.

High praise for the freshman.

He’s back.

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by George Barclay (@Gbarks24)

No ifs ands or buts. If we want to dance, we have to win.

Get your asses in the gym.

A bit all over the place:

FanDuel:

Vandy -1.5 +100
Vandy ML -110
O/U 152.5

ESPN:

OM -1.5 even
Vandy ML -105
Same O/U

DK:
OM -1.5 -105
Vandy ML +102
Same O/U

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Memphis played SF at the Chase Center (where Warriors play) which is about 5 miles from campus.

It’s actually a shorter distance between TCUs arena and the Dickies Arena where the game was played.

If our AD is worth a dam they are blowing up the phones today with this announced to try and get that recognized as a quad 1 win

VandyBoys:

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NFL:

Jordan Matthews: New England Patriots (Injured Reserve)

Zach Cunningham: Houston Texans

Andre Hal: Houston Texans

Casey Hayward: Los Angeles Chargers

Stephen Weatherly: Minnesota Vikings

Will Holden: Free Agent

Spencer Pulley: New York Giants

Wesley Johnson: Free Agent

Adam Butler: New England Patriots

Oren Burks: Green Bay Packers

Ralph Webb: New England Patriots (Practice Squad)

Trent Sherfield: Arizona Cardinals

CJ Duncan: Free Agent

Nifae Lealao: Free Agent

Caleb Scott: Seattle Seahawks (Practice Squad)

Jonathan Wynn: Free Agent

Tre Herndon: Jacksonville Jaguars

Emmanuel Smith: Free Agent

Kenny Ladler: Washington Redskins (Practice Squad)

NBA:

Luke Kornet: New York Knicks

Damien Jones: Golden State Warriors

Wade Baldwin: Portland Trailblazers

Festus Ezeli: Free Agent

If I have missed anyone, feel free to add them. @kerrigjl if you want to pin this up top, that would be awesome!!

Fr Tate McCubbin from Austin Peay.

Had 10 points against Vandy but has really come into his own as the season has gone along. 6’7, kinds slight but a year in the weight room would make an immense difference there.

Shooting 44% from 3 on the season and has put up 20, 38, 27 & 31 (tonight).

Think he would be the deal shooter/wing add to go with a bigger experienced point and a big

Claimed

I heard I think it was on an SEC 16 podcast them talking about VUs defense vs 3. Said they were allowing 41% vs 3s. Not sure if that was the season or SEC play.

That folks is horrendous. I can’t overstate it. Coaches have to do something to change that stat. They read off I think it was VUs last 10 games and the worse anyone had shot was like 36% I think. The worse. Many games over 40%. That is losing hoops big time.

by Brian Carlson (@thebacarlson)

The ‘Dores take on number 16 Oklahoma in Norman today.

It’s the normal starting lineup of Blakes, Moore, Nwaba, Oliver, and Pierre for Vanderbilt.

Leilani Kapinus, who was a game time decision, appears to be a go.