Woody Widenhofer, who died Sunday, was a defensive guru who never quite got the winning season he pursued as Vanderbilt football coach. But he left quite a legacy and some looming questions about what kind of coach and philosophy best fits the Commodores.

Woody Widenhofer, who <a href="https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/2020/03/23/former-vanderbilt-football-coach-woody-widenhofer-has-died-77/2900364001/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/2020/03/23/former-vanderbilt-football-coach-woody-widenhofer-has-died-77/2900364001/">died Sunday</a>, was a defensive guru who never quite got the winning season he pursued as Vanderbilt football coach. But he left quite a legacy and some looming questions about what kind of coach and philosophy best fits the Commodores.

The Tennessean's Adam Sparks, Vanderbilt Commodores beat reporter, and former Vanderbilt beat writer, Mike Organ, give you the latest news on all things Vandy sports. The Tennessean, Nashville Tennessee

The Tennessean's Adam Sparks, Vanderbilt Commodores beat reporter, and former Vanderbilt beat writer, Mike Organ, give you the latest news on all things Vandy sports. The Tennessean, Nashville Tennessee

Breaking Down the 'Dores: Vandy podcast

The Tennessean's Adam Sparks, Vanderbilt Commodores beat reporter, and Tommy Deas, sports director, give you the latest news on all things Vandy sports.

Remembering Woody Widenhofer, and when will Commodores return?

Vanderbilt granted The Tennessean exclusive access to Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and athletics director Candice Lee on a Zoom call to talk about the football coach search and other plans for athletics.

<a href="https://www.tennessean.com/sports/vanderbilt/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.tennessean.com/sports/vanderbilt/">Vanderbilt</a> granted The Tennessean exclusive access to <a href="https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2020/07/01/new-vanderbilt-university-chancellor-daniel-diermeier-pledges-bold-action-during-crisis/3280842001/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2020/07/01/new-vanderbilt-university-chancellor-daniel-diermeier-pledges-bold-action-during-crisis/3280842001/">Chancellor Daniel Diermeier</a> and <a href="https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/college/vanderbilt/2020/02/18/candice-storey-lee-vanderbilt-athletics-director/4737043002/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/college/vanderbilt/2020/02/18/candice-storey-lee-vanderbilt-athletics-director/4737043002/">athletics director Candice Lee</a> on a Zoom call to talk about the football coach search and other plans for athletics.

Talking sports with Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and AD Candice Lee

After the firing of Derek Mason, the Commodores are trying to find a coach who can pump excitement into the program, be competitive in the SEC, bring an exciting style to West End and fit the culture of the most unique university in the conference.

 

After the <a href="https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/college/vanderbilt/2020/11/29/derek-mason-fired-vanderbilt-football-coach/6383200002/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/college/vanderbilt/2020/11/29/derek-mason-fired-vanderbilt-football-coach/6383200002/">firing of Derek Mason</a>, the Commodores are trying to find a coach who can pump excitement into the program, be competitive in the SEC, bring an exciting style to West End&nbsp;and fit the culture of the most unique university in the conference.
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Derek Mason is out; what's next for Vanderbilt football?

On this week's episode of "Breaking Down the 'Dores," Vanderbilt beat reporter Adam Sparks and former beat reporter Mike Organ discuss the attendance policy and point out some misconceptions about it.

On this week's episode of "Breaking Down the 'Dores," Vanderbilt beat reporter Adam Sparks and former beat reporter Mike Organ discuss the attendance policy and point out some misconceptions about it.

Remembering Woody Widenhofer, and when will Commodores return?

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