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The Ghost of Derek Dooley is at Vanderbilt; Former QB Jordan Rogers goes on a rant
Topic Started: Jan 29 2014, 03:27 PM (54 Views)
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It's a shame but Vanderbilt will continue to be a stepping stone for coaches, a second rate program in the SEC and stuck in mediocrity b/c of how the institution views athletics and treats their current and former players. As a leader and starting QB during the emergence and transformation of Vanderbilt into a contending and respectable program in the SEC I am ashamed at the treatment of some former players. As I return to Nashville after my rookie year in the NFL I was excited to train at Vanderbilt with current players as well as pro day and combine prep players. I have been throwing with current Vandy QBs and receivers and a receiver prepping for pro day. However, it has been a constant problem gaining access to the new "football" indoor facility during times it is "open use" I was turned away from the indoor facility all together several times (even though the field was empty). After inquiring about the use of the facility by active NFL alums and pro day players not currently enrolled. I was told I CAN'T use it unless I purchase a membership to the rec center!!!! Vanderbilt and David Williams have "changed the culture". NO. The players (recruited by Bobby Johnson) and coach Franklin changed the culture at Vanderbilt. WE built that indoor by winning like no team in the history of VU. Now I have to pay to use it?! Pay to help mentor and train with current players and alum trying to stick with a team in the NFL. WE built this program not some chancellor. This is an embarrassment and only a reflection of the future of this program if it continues to put football and the success and treatment of its players as an after thought. I will choose to train somewhere else if VU has this little respect for its alumni who sacrificed so much for this program. This is an embarrassment and a shame. I love this school and program but it obviously is done with my services.

— Jordan Rodgers (@JRodgers11) January 28, 2014
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