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Dylan Sanders

Dylan Sanders

Joined: Oct 24, 2024

Dylan Sanders graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree from the Manship School of Mass Communication in 2023. He was born in raised in Baton Rouge, LA but has also lived in Buffalo, NY. Though he is a recent graduate, he has been writing about sports since he was in high school, covering different sports from baseball to football. While in college, he wrote for the school paper The Reveille and for 247Sports. He was able cover championships in football, baseball and women's basketball during his time at LSU. He has also spent a few years covering the NFL draft and every day activities of the New Orleans Saints. He is a Senior Writer at Inside the Marlins and will also be found across Sports Illustrated's baseball sites as a contributing writer. You can follow him on Twitter or Instagram @dillysanders

Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea walks the line during the second quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.
Football

Vanderbilt Commodores Head Coach Shares Thoughts on Diego Pavia's Return

The Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea sounds over the moon that Diego Pavia is returning for another season.

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Vanderbilt coach Shea Ralph reacts during the win against Arizona at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
Basketball

Vanderbilt Commodores Women's Basketball Nears First Top 25 Ranking In a Decade

The Vanderbilt Commodores women's basketball team has continued their hot start and is getting close to a Top 25 ranking.

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Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea studies the field during the third quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.
Football

Vanderbilt Commodores Assigned Early Bowl Game in Latest Projections

The Vanderbilt Commodores could be one of the first teams to play their bowl games, according to the latest projections.

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Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (6) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a NCAA football game between Tennessee and UTEP in Neyland Stadium on Saturday, November 23, 2024.
Football

Star Tennessee Running Back Views Vanderbilt Commodores Matchup As Playoff Game

The Vanderbilt Commodores won't be able to catch the Tennessee Volunteers sleeping if this is their mindset heading into the matchup.

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Diego Pavia 2 is sacked by Defensive end Sai'vion Jones 35 as the Tigers LSU Tigers take on the Vanderbilt Commodores. Nov 23, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; at Tiger Stadium.
Football

Vanderbilt Commodores Offensive Line Must Improve Against Tennessee Front

The struggling Vanderbilt Commodores offensive line will have their hands full against a stout Tennessee Volunteers defensive front.

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Nov 23, 2024; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) throws a pass as running back Dylan Sampson (6) blocks against the UTEP Miners during the first half at Neyland Stadium.
Football

Vanderbilt Commodores Linebackers Are Focus of Star Tennessee Quarterback

The Vanderbilt Commodores linebackers are going to need to step up their game against the strength of the Tennessee quarterback.

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Nov 23, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) reacts to throwing a touchdown pass against the LSU Tigers during the first half at Tiger Stadium.
Football

Three Vanderbilt Commodores Players in Updated Top 250 NFL Draft Board

There were three Vanderbilt players recently named to the top 250 NFL draft board.

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Diego Pavia 2 is sacked by Defensive end Sai'vion Jones 35 as the Tigers LSU Tigers take on the Vanderbilt Commodores. Nov 23, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; at Tiger Stadium.
Football

Vanderbilt Commodores Offense Struggles To Get Going in One-Score Loss to LSU

The Vanderbilt Commodores dropped another conference game on Saturday night as they fell 24-17 to the LSU Tigers.

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Vanderbilt wide receiver Quincy Skinner Jr. (3) evades Ball State defensive back George Udo (10) during the first quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
Football

WATCH: Vanderbilt Stars Connect for Massive Touchdown, Take Early Lead Against LSU

The Vanderbilt Commodores had a dream start against the LSU Tigers as their quarterback uncorked a bomb for the early lead.

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Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) celebrates with the fans after scoring a touchdown against South Carolina Gamecocks during the third quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024
Football

Vanderbilt Commodores Players With Best Seasons Through Late Bye Week

This has been a great season for a lot of Vanderbilt Commodores players, but a few stand out ahead of the pack.

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Oct 5, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores cornerback Kolbey Taylor (6) celebrates the win over Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half at FirstBank Stadium.
Football

Vanderbilt Commodores Star Cornerback Projected to Break NFL Draft Drought

The Vanderbilt Commodores could have their first player drafted since 2021 with the breakout of a star transfer defensive back.

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South Carolina Gamecocks edge Jatius Geer (12) goes to take down Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) during the second half of the game at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.
Football

Highest Graded Vanderbilt Commodores From Disappointing Loss to South Carolina

The Vanderbilt Commodores did not have their best day as a whole against the South Carolina Gamecocks, but some players still had nice days.

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