Commodore Banter (3/21)

What's on Tap: Check our Live Blog throughout the day from Tampa as we report from all four games.

The road to San Antonio begins today for the 'Dores. The Sports VU's own Will Gibbons offers his keys to the game for both teams.

Missed some of last night's action? Read here for a recap of the day's events.

Vanderbilt assistant basketball coach King Rice explains that its tougher to coach than to play, writes Kevin Stevins.

The lack of respect the 'Dores have received from the press is not unbeknownst to the players, as Brett Hait writes. Great quote from Shan Foster: "We've won 26 games. We're not a 4 seed by a miracle."

A.J. Ogilvy is what Vandy's been missing, writes USA Today's Andy Gardiner. Ogilvy said he isn't thinking about the NBA just yet.

Check here for the probable starters in the weekend series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.

This is a nice piece on the Saints who are poised and confident heading into today's contest, but also respectful of Vanderbilt's team.

Maurice Patton can think of two teams the 'Dores have played that are remotely similar to the Saints.

Belmont represented Nashville well, coming oh-so-close to pulling off the greatest first-round upset in tourney history.

In case you missed our...

• Q&A's with Jamont Gordon, Caleb Cotham, Curt Casali, Merideth Marsh, Jonathan White, Christina Wirth.
• Ask a 'Dore with Parker Hanks and Josie Earnest.
• Billy Donovan has gone mad: Exhibit A, Exhibit B.