Back from hiatus, what have we missed?

Well, what a difference two weeks makes. As I stated on our last entry, there was going to be a lot of action in Vanderbilt recruiting and needless to say, Vanderbilt's "Cookout with the Dores" did not disappoint. Though we still haven't learned of every visitor during the day, we do know that seven commitments basically came from the event as well as possibly a few others. Also, prospects such as Bradley Roby, Karl Butler, Andre Simmons, Tony Jones and others seem to be very close to making a decision in favor of the Commodores.

Roby has seemed to all but commit, with only a Ohio State visit pending. Butler was about the same, leaning towards the Dores and waiting to visit Virginia before making a decision. Both have had their visits, so we should know more soon. Also, Simmons visited Rutgers this week and said he may have more of a idea of his top schools upon that trip. Jones has basically cut his list down to 7 schools and Vanderbilt appears to be firmly on it.

While the BBQ may be the only of its kind this summer, the week leading up to Vanderbilt's final Senior Elite camp on July 19th could also be important too. A number of recruits are expected to make an unofficial trip to the school, including top linebacker prospects like Joe Gilliam, Ishmael Lewis and hopefully Zachery Allen. These visits will not likely take place on the same day as like the BBQ did, but VU does plan to have some special things planned for the visitors.

The camp that weekend is also shaping up to be quite a good one, as several prospects who are close to securing offers, have stated they plan to workout for the VU coaches.

Vanderbilt could have the majority of the 2010 class secured before they even take the field on September 5th.