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Vanderbilt plays U. Mass in Gilette Stadium this year
Posted on 8/1/13 at 12:30 pm
Posted on 8/1/13 at 12:30 pm
Vandy fans, who set that up? That is badass but totally a random opponent and venue. That will be a sweet roadtrip for y'all! More AD's need to get on the NFL venue ball for 1 game a year, that would be a great time for the players and fans alike.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 12:32 pm to toosleaux
Will be awesome for 14,000 fans in attendance.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 12:33 pm to CtotheVrzrbck
Would be nice if the whole Vandy team and staff grew beards for that game.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 12:33 pm to toosleaux
UMass will be playing all their games in Gillette stadium I believe so the venue isn't really all that random.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 12:33 pm to toosleaux
I'd like this, I think. Actually, I'd just like to go to different areas of the country again. Now, any non-conference away game is pretty much Dallas or Atlanta.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 12:33 pm to toosleaux
Is UMass still on the FCS level?
Congrats aggys, Ms. State, and Mizzou you have a peer in Vandy who travels to their rent-a-win games.
Congrats aggys, Ms. State, and Mizzou you have a peer in Vandy who travels to their rent-a-win games.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 12:34 pm to toosleaux
FYI - Gillette Stadium is where UMass plays their home games now.
EDIT: Dang Roscoe! Beat me to it!
EDIT: Dang Roscoe! Beat me to it!
This post was edited on 8/1/13 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 8/1/13 at 12:34 pm to RoscoeHarper
No, the truly random one is Kentucky and Western Kentucky going to a different state to play a non-conference game.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 12:35 pm to toosleaux
I think games in Baltimore, Washington DC, Philadelphia, NYC and other cities we don't get to go to for bowls or non-conference games would be really fun
Posted on 8/1/13 at 12:37 pm to CtotheVrzrbck
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Will be awesome for 14,000 fans in attendance.
My thoughts exactly...
Posted on 8/1/13 at 12:37 pm to toosleaux
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Vandy fans, who set that up? That is badass but totally a random opponent and venue. That will be a sweet roadtrip for y'all! More AD's need to get on the NFL venue ball for 1 game a year, that would be a great time for the players and fans alike.
Just the back half of a home and home.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 12:37 pm to toosleaux
UT played Vandy in Titans' stadium a couple times a while back (2000 & 02 I think).
Posted on 8/1/13 at 12:38 pm to wadewilson
It's good for recruiting. It's not like vandy is competing that great in SEC area
Posted on 8/1/13 at 12:38 pm to InVolNerable
That's not a bad idea. Vanderbilt's stadium isn't big enough to host an instate game like that. It's different than WKU and UK going to LP Field
Posted on 8/1/13 at 12:40 pm to Bama Bird
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No, the truly random one is Kentucky and Western Kentucky going to a different state to play a non-conference game.
They are playing it in Nashville as a home game for WKU. In case you have never been in the area. Bowling Green (home of WKU) is just north of the TN line while Nashville is just south of it. The stadium in Nashville (69,143) is much bigger than WKU's own stadium (22,113) so it actually makes pretty good sense if they fill it.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 1:18 pm to DaleDenton
Pretty sure last year was their first FBS year. Expect a 90 point Vandy victory.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 1:23 pm to toosleaux
I'll echo what Vandyrone said, but I really like the idea of playing in Gillette. I also would not be surprised about 14,000 fans. Lol. It'll be a unique experience!
Posted on 8/1/13 at 1:39 pm to Bama Bird
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No, the truly random one is Kentucky and Western Kentucky going to a different state to play a non-conference game.
Not that random. WKU's fan base is right in that area, and Nashville is home to a massive UK alumni chapter. Great venue that allows a lot more UK fans that live outside the population triangle to see their 'Cats.
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