The Dore Report

Max Herz, Play-by-Play Broadcaster for Vanderbilt Baseball, joins the pod to discuss broadcasting the VandyBoys, finding the right lineup combinations, pitching depth, memories of CWS victory over Louisville in 2019, inside access to the "bunker", and talks about the potential of this year's team. 

In this episode of The Dore Report, there's no special guest but, Billy and Will dive into the Dores loss to Alabama last Saturday, preview tomorrow night's Dores/Vols showdown in Memorial Gym, recap the VandyBoys doubleheader vs. Wright State, and marvel over Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter. 

Chad Bishop, from the athletic communications department at Vanderbilt, joins the pod to discuss the changes he's witnessed within the athletic department on West End, Candice Lee's determination thus far, Daniel Diermeier's vision for athletics, Clark Lea's commitment to winning, former Commodores coming home, Cats-Dores tonight at Memorial, and gives a VandyBoys season preview.

On the latest episode of The Dore Report, Billy Derrick and Will Byrum breakdown the 2021 recruiting class, discuss Earl Bennett joining Coach Lea's staff, and no fans allowed at Hawkins Field.

Craig Haubert, ESPN's National CFB Recruiting Coordinator, joined the pod to discuss challenges covering high school athletes throughout pandemic, making the switch from coaching to analyzing football, the star rating system, Vandy's ability tor retain 2021 class despite adversity, Clark Lea adding Barton Simmons to staff as General Manager, and headlines from national signing day. 

Tommy McClelland, the Deputy Athletic Director at Vanderbilt, joins the pod to discuss his role in the athletic department, adjusting to the transition from Louisiana Tech to Vandy, the beginning of the Clark Lea era, the future of gamedays at Vanderbilt Stadium, his message to Commodore Nation, and an update on the football locker room renovation. 

Chris Low, Senior College Football Writer at ESPN.com, joins the pod to discuss his initial thoughts on Clark Lea coming home, hurdles in front of Coach Lea and his staff, Barton Simmons working as the General Manager, comparing Lea at Vandy and Heupel at Tennessee, SEC schedule release today, and similarities between Lea at Vandy and Fitzgerald at Northwestern. 

Mitch Light, the College Football editor for The Athletic, joins the pod to discuss Clark Lea's hires so far, gives an explanation on why the OC hiring is taking longer than usual, Lea's pull on high profile coaches in both CFB and NFL, thoughts on year 2 under Coach Stackhouse, MBB's lack of talent, and is Scotty Pippen a pro?

Jim Wyatt, a lifelong Vandy fan and TitansOnline.com Writer, joins the pod to discuss a disappointing end for the Titans, Vandy hoops shooting woes, getting back to relevance in the SEC, the Clark Lea hire, assistant coaches, future of Commodore football, and expectations for Clark's first season.

Jack Gentry, writer for A to Z Sports and host of The Titan Up Podcast joins the pod to discuss his allegiance to Vandy despite attending Ole Miss, his fondest memories growing up a Vandy fan, his belief in Coach Stackhouse, the team's shooting woes this season, bringing lights out shooting back to Memorial, Clark Lea's potential on West End, Lee and Diermeier's commitment, and the 2021 VandyBoys....

On today's episode of The Dore Report powered by Allocco Hardwood Flooring, Billy and Will discuss another heartbreaking loss at Rupp Arena, Jordan Wright's emergence, Disu's improvement, Clark Lea hires strength coach, Derek Mason lands at Auburn, and a sneak peak at next week's big guest.

Blake Lovell, the assistant editor for the Blue Ribbon college basketball yearbook, joins the pod to discuss how college basketball has pushed through a tough start to the season, Vandy struggling in SEC opener vs. Florida, Stackhouse's potential in regards to recruiting, comparing Stallings and Stackhouse's early coaching tenures, quick Kentucky-Vandy preview, and Blake's thoughts on the hiring o...

Ron Bargatze, a former Vanderbilt basketball assistant under Roy Skinner in the 70s, joins the pod to discuss his love of basketball, his coaching career at Vandy, Tennessee Tech, and Belmont among others, transition from the high school level to college, his opinion on year 2 under Coach Stackhouse, bringing the Magic back to Memorial, and his experience broadcasting college basketball. 

Kevin Ingram, the current radio broadcaster for Vanderbilt men's basketball, joined the pod to recap Vandy's 20 point loss at Davidson, finding a third scorer behind Pippen and Disu, improvements that mus be made heading into SEC play, impressions on the Clark Lea hire, and gives a Bobby Johnson impersonation.

Willy Daunic, Nashville Predators play-by-play announcer on FOX Sports TN, joins the pod to discuss Clark Lea's introductory press conference, his thoughts on Lea's potential on West End, facility upgrades, how Lea's relationship played a role in his decision to say "yes" to Vanderbilt, the challenge ahead for Coach Lea with multitude of opt-outs and transfers, MBB's 59-50 victory over Radford, an...

Bryan Driskell, publisher at Irish Breakdown, joins the pod to discuss his reaction to Clark Lea coming home to coach at Vandy, his experience covering Coach Lea, his recruiting style, his impact on Notre Dame players, and the potential of his hiring being a distraction to the team against Clemson on Saturday.

On this episode of the pod, Billy Derrick and Will Byrum discuss the hiring of Clark Lea (Notre Dame DC) as the 29th head football coach at Vandy. The men's basketball victory over MS Valley State, the 42-17 loss at home to Tennessee, and the cancellation of the Georgia game are also touched on.

Connor Knapp (aka BIG T), digital content creator at Barstool Sports, joins the pod to preview Vandy-Tennessee (4pm ET/SEC Network), assess the state of Tennessee football, the vibe around Knoxville, Jeremy Pruitt's future, Harrison Bailey and JT Shrout at quarterback, the Vandy-UT rivalry, Vol fans' renewed hatred for Vandy, keys to the game, and a game prediction.

Watson Brown, former Vanderbilt football coach, joins the podcast to discuss his football pedigree, playing football at Vanderbilt in the 70s, Jamey Chadwell's potential in the SEC, Clark Lea's reputation in Nashville, Jeff Fisher's interest in Vandy, Daniel Diermeier and Candice Lee finding the "right fit", rivalry week vs. Tennessee, and the state of Vandy hoops under Coach Stackhouse.

Dare Odeyingbo, former Vanderbilt defensive lineman, joins the pod to discuss the reaction to Sarah Fuller's appearance at Mizzou, college football's culture of "opting out", Dayo Odeyingbo's potential landing spot in the NFL Draft, status of the program, playing Tennessee and Georgia, next head coach, and the beloved "Mama O".

Barton Simmons, the Director of Scouting at 247 Sports, joins the pod to discuss potential Vandy coaching candidates, his first coach to call, comparing Will Healy vs. Clark Lea, state of the program, and Sarah Fuller making history after 41-0 beatdown at Mizzou.

Bruno Reagan, former Vandy lineman and current journalist at VandySports.com, joins the pod to discuss the firing of Derek Mason, his experience playing under Mason, beating Tennessee 3 years in a row, potential coaching candidates, the state of the program, and much more.

On Episode 51 of The Dore Report, our host Billy Derrick was unable to record due to scheduling conflicts. Will Byrum, alongside Jacob Scholl, discuss Vanderbilt's season opener vs. Valparaiso, a big time commitment for Vanderbilt Football, preview Vanderbilt Missouri, and discuss Sarah Fuller possibly becoming the first woman to take a snap in an FBS or FCS college football game and the possible...

On this episode of the podcast, Billy Derrick and Will Byrum recap the Florida loss, Ken Seals' development, Chris Pierce doing Chris Pierce things,  Tennessee game postponed, Dimitri Moore entering the transfer portal, Vandy women's soccer player Sarah Fuller practicing w/ the football team, and a MBB vs. Valpo preview.

David Waters, aka Gator Dave from Gators Breakdown, joins the pod to preview Vandy-Florida (Noon ET/ESPN), discuss Kyle Pitts' nose injury, Kyle Trask's historic season, Gators' mediocre defense, Vandy-Florida hatred, Vegas odds, and gives his prediction.