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Topics include: Is Nesmith coming this year or next? What are the pros and cons of each? Brinham gives Vanderbilt the durable starter it lacked a year ago. How does he fit into the pitching plans? Vanderbilt has a slew of incoming recruits who may or may not be picked. We look at the big picture heading into the draft. And more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Topics include: Vanderbilt gets a huge flip of Louisville commitment Allen Evans. A discussion of recent safety commit Levi McKenzie. Texas tackle Jasper Ngokwere was another big recent get. A couple of Vanderbilt receiver commits have shut down their recruitment, as has Omarii Sanders. More about quarterback commitment Matthew Smith. Davion Crumitie is one of the country's fastest players. What lies next?     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Topics include: Where the Commodores could go next in the transfer portal for baseball. The college sports climate and where it's going next, including the significance of Texas Tech challenging the system. Football win-loss expectations for next year. And more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Topics include: Coombs, Brini and Ward figure to be immediate starters. Luke Guth has hit the transfer portal. How Vanderbilt could have more than 34 players on next year's roster. How many of the 23 signees will get through the draft? We answer your mailbag questions, including a discussion of baseball and basketball facilities. And more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Topics include: Current players in the portal include Carter Johnstone, Will Hampton, Jakob Schultz, Tristan Bristow, Miller Green and Hudson Barton. The foundation of the offense likely includes Brodie Johnston, Ryker Waite, Rustan Rigdon, Korbin Reynolds, Tommy Goodin and others. Wyatt Nadeau, Tyler Baird, Connor Hamilton, Nate Taylor, Aiden Stillman, Austin Nye, Matthew Shorey, England Bryan and others should form the start to a high-upside pitching staff (health permitting). What we think about whether draft prospects Connor Fennell, Braden Holcomb and Colin Barczi and whether they return or not. Vanderbilt has a phenomenal signing class that includes draft prospects Eric Booth, Luke Williams, Aiden Ruiz, James Tronstien, Keon Johnson, Noah Wilson, Sean Duncan, Joseph Contreras, Bo Holloway, Eli Herst, Keller Bradley and Hudson Alpert. Some will get to campus and others won't. Plus, the mailbag, which deals with Jared Curtis, athletic revenue and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Topics include: What was bad luck and bad process in the 2026 season? How will Vanderbilt manage its 34-man roster for next season? Will Colin Barczi, Braden Holcomb and Connor Fennell return? Vanderbilt has a loaded freshman class. How many will make it to campus? Coach Tim Corbin is hiring a GM. Why some coaches are getting more hesitant to use the transfer portal. There's talk that MLB could make high school players ineligible for drafts as part of its collective bargaining agreement. And more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea joins SEC State of Mind to talk about building sustained success in Nashville, replacing key leaders like Diego Pavia, and why the next step for Vanderbilt football is about elevating expectations, not just maintaining momentum. Coach Lea also dives into quarterback competition, team culture, handling pressure at his alma mater, and the mindset needed to compete in the SEC. Plus: Nashville steakhouse recommendations, recruiting philosophy, and why belief and discipline continue to drive the Commodores forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Topics discussed: The Southeastern Conference's statement misrepresented about Friday's overturned home run mis-represented the call on the field, but because the decision was couched in replay review, by definition, there was nothing Tim Corbin or Vanderbilt could do to overturn it. We can't know with certainty that Braden Holcomb's hit left the ballpark in the air, but evidence and common sense suggest it's overwhelmingly likely that it did. There were a number of questionable coaching and strategy decisions that added to Friday's loss, too. There's still possibly a path to the NCAA Tournament, especially if Vanderbilt sweeps South Carolina, but Vanderbilt's RPI is out of range and it's hard to know how much the committee values DSR and KPI ratings. We're still puzzled as to why the pitching staff can't consistently throw strikes. Perhaps a record number of Vanderbilt players have missed time with injuries; is that bad luck or bad training or something else? A discussion of what changes should or shouldn't be made in the offseason. And more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Shorey made a brief (but spectacular) debut. Alex Kranzler and Jacob Faulkner have pitched well lately. What might Vanderbilt's weekend pitching look like? A mostly-favorable matchup against Missouri. How many games must the Commodores win between now and season's end to make the NCAA Tournament? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Topics include: Where Bangot Dak can help and where he needs work. And the same for Nebraska's Berke Buyuktuncel, who's an important depth piece. The wild card in the class may be Auburn's Sebastian Adams-Williams. Thoughts on Tyler Tanner and the NBA. And more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Topics include: Diego Pavia wasn't drafted or offered a contract but will get an invite to the Baltimore Ravens' training camp. Vanderbilt fell a run short in its attempt to win the series with Texas. Aidan Stillman showed the promise that made him a high draft prospect out of high school last year. Connor Hamilton didn't pitch this weekend--what's next? Alex Kranzler and Jacob Faulkner have begun to contribute. How does Vanderbilt structure its pitching this week with a game with MTSU followed by a Thursday-Friday-Saturday series at Alabama, with final exams also a thing this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Topics include: Women's basketball coach Shea Ralph had her Vanderbilt contract extended just before the show began. Charles Mays joins us to discuss the significance of that. An in-depth look at the men's basketball roster for next year, which increased by one (Missouri transfer T.O. Barrett) as the show was live. We look at the impact of Barrett, Ace Glass, Sebastian Williams-Adams, Bangot Dak and Blake Buyuktuncel. Baseball moved up about 25 spots in the RPI with two wins over Kentucky and another over Xavier, and is now moving closer to NCAA-Tournament-bid contention. But all the Commodores' pitching concerns remain, as does a brutal matchup with Texas this weekend. Final thoughts on spring football and also, a look ahead to one of the easier schedules in recent memory this fall. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Topics include: Vanderbilt's big RPI jump--can it make the NCAA Tournament? What can the Commodores do at first base and catcher with injuries and other challenges. Will Hampton temporarily replace Logan Johnstone? Vanderbilt still can't throw strikes--are there any answers? LSU's Jay Johnson says the transfer portal isn't always the answer. And more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Topics include: Some things from Vanderbilt's mid-week win over Lipscomb. Kentucky could be a decent matchup for Vanderbilt this weekend. Handicapping Vanderbilt's chances of making the NCAA Baseball Tournament. Some of the latest things that have stuck out from spring practice. The madness that is the basketball transfer portal (and why you shouldn't believe a lot of what you hear). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Topics include: Vanderbilt's opportunities to make the postseason are diminishing; it's still possible but it'll need to start with a road series win at Kentucky this week as road wins are key to what Vanderbilt needs to do to improve its RPI. Aiden Stillman had issues locating off-speed pitches against Oklahoma and paid for it. Connor Hamilton didn't throw this weekend but was warming up on Saturday. And more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Miller Green threw well on Tuesday. Aiden Stillman should also make an impact. Will Connor Hamilton start against Oklahoma? Who's standing out in spring practice? And more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Topics include: Thoughts on spring practice, including the quarterback picture. This team's depth really pops. Tyler Tanner, NIL deals and more hoops thoughts. Re-thinking the pitching after Hamilton's outstanding effort. We like what coach Tim Corbin did to realign the defense. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Topics include: Tommy Goodin's dramatic walk-off grand slam. Mack Whitcomb's walk-off bunt. Vanderbilt's struggling pitching staff managed to be good enough to get through 35 innings of a weekend sweep. The rivalry with Tennessee feels different than it did with Tony Vitello. What would it look like if you replaced the struggling end of the pitching staff with a healthy Miller Green and Aidan Stillman (both of whom could be back in the coming weeks). And more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Topics include: This was a likable basketball team led by a likable superstar in Tyler Tanner, who may or may not be back next season. Will other teams come after Vanderbilt's Mark Byington? Things look bleak for Vanderbilt's pitching staff with Nye out; it's a thin road to success from here and that would almost have to include England Bryan, Miller Green and Aidan Stillman getting better, but will that happen? How can the Commodores cover 27 innings on a weekend? Plus, we introduce a new staff member at Vandy 247! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Topics include: The hitters seem to be feeling the pressure to produce due to a pitching staff that is pitching poorly. How much would the composition of weekend innings (and roles) change if the pitching gets healthy. Vanderbilt may wind up with the easiest conference schedule in the SEC. There's not much to see in the first days of spring practice, but the feel is completely different with the addition of Jared Curtis. Vanderbilt's NCAA Tournament draw could be a lot worse, even if the Commodores were mis-seeded. If the Commodores get to the Elite Eight, it could await a problematic Houston squad playing in its hometown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.