Tom Collen of course was Vanderbilt's WBB head coach for about 48 hours before an alleged transcript discrepancy forced a reversal, and we hired Melanie Balcomb instead. Collen was eventually vindicated and I believe he successfully sued the University and/or reached an out of court settlement. Regardless, it was not Vanderbilt's finest hour. Tom Collen's wife Nicki Collen is the head coach of the Baylor Bears, having followed the legendary Kim Mulkey in that role. She reminds me a great deal of Shea Ralph, both highly competitive. It should be a great game, and one Tom Collen will watch with special interest, though likely no bitterness, he has no doubt turned the page on his Vanderbilt "career."
