This is a fantastic way to start the 2006 season,” Brown added. Each time, they gave ESPN2 viewers a great game to watch. “We had Vanderbilt three times last year on ESPN2 matched against three very tough opponents. “We’re very excited about Vanderbilt playing Michigan on ESPN. We are looking forward to a matchup between these teams from the SEC and Big Ten, two premier conferences,” ESPN Vice President of Programming and Acquistions Dave Brown said. To schedule the game, Vanderbilt was forced to cancel an expected home opener versus Middle Tennessee, though Vanderbilt officials are negotiating with MTSU administrators on a replacement date in coming years. ESPN committed to future national appearances involving Commodore athletic teams - a football game in 2007 and women’s basketball contest in 2007 - in its negotiations with Vanderbilt administrators. It will indeed be a great challenge to our football team, but it’s also a tremendous national platform for our players and program.”ĮSPN worked with both schools to schedule the matchup.
“When you think of great college football programs, Michigan is one of the first you consider. Vanderbilt Head Coach Bobby Johnson echoed Williams’ sentiments. “How many times do you get a chance to play in front of a national television audience? Add the fact that your opponent is one of the elite programs in the history of college football and, indeed, one of the great universities in our nation, and it becomes an awesome opportunity.”
“This is a great opportunity for Vanderbilt University, one that simply doesn’t present itself very often,” Williams said. The Commodores did make three appearances on ESPN2 and one on ESPNU last season.ĭavid Williams II, Vice Chancellor for Student Life and Athletics at Vanderbilt, said the matchup provides tremendous national exposure for the Commodore football program and the university.
Vanderbilt has opened its season twice previously on ESPN - versus Notre Dame in 1996 and Alabama in 1997. The game will be televised nationally on ESPN, the Commodores’ first appearance on the network since playing Kentucky in 1999. 2, with kickoff slated at 11:00 a.m., CT. The game - marking the only regular season meeting between teams from the Southeastern Conference and Big Ten - will be played in the 107,501-capacity Michigan Stadium on the University of Michigan campus. Vanderbilt and Michigan will meet in the 2006 season opener on national television, officials at both Vanderbilt-Michigan Announce 2006 Football Opener NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete Prospective student-athlete questionnaire Student-athlete mental health and performance Vanderbilt University Athletics - Official Athletics Website Open Menu
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