Troy Brock

Troy Brock

Joined: Oct 24, 2024

Troy Brock is an up and comer in the sports journalism landscape. After starting on Medium, he quickly made his way to online publications Last Word on Sports and Athlon before bringing his work to the esteemed Sports Illustrated. You can find Troy on Twitter/X @TroyBBaseball

Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Brennan Storer (12) celebrates after knocking off the Alabama Crimson Tide 40-35 at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) mingles with teammates after the game at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

Vanderbilt Commodores fans cheer on their team against the Kentucky Wildcats during their game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

Jan 12, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Oren Burks (42) reacts with cornerback Kelee Ringo (22) against the Green Bay Packers in an NFC wild card game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Vanderbilt head coach Shea Ralph celebrates a play during the first quarter against Tennessee at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025.

Basketball

A rival SEC coach had high words of praise for the Vanderbilt Commodores basketball program.

Dec 27, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea hoists the bowl trophy after defeating the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the 2024 Birmingham Bowl at Protective Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

Football

The Vanderbilt Commodores have joined the viral "tap, hold, and load in 4K" Twitter trend.

Dec 27, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) throws the ball on the run against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the second half of the 2024 Birmingham Bowl at Protective Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

Football

The Vanderbilt Commodores star quarterback put on a show in the Birmingham Bowl and was named as a Bowl-Season "winner."

Dec 27, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) throws the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the first half of the 2024 Birmingham Bowl at Protective Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

Football

The Vanderbilt Commodores star put his name in the school's record books with his performance on the field this year, and has one season left to top it.

Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea studies the field during the third quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

Football

The Vanderbilt Commodores are gearing up for their bowl game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

Oct 5, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) scrambles as Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Red Morgan (16) bears down on him during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Football

The Vanderbilt Commodores handed the Alabama Crimson Tide on of their three losses this year, keeping them on the outside looking in at the College Football Playoffs.

Nov 23, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Detailed view of the Vanderbilt Commodores helmet on the turf against the LSU Tigers during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Football

The Vanderbilt Commodores rivalry matchup with the Tennessee Volunteers has major playoff implications.

Quincy Skinner Jr. 3 scores a touchdown as the LSU Tigers take on the Vanderbilt Commodores. Nov 23, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; at Tiger Stadium.

Football

The Vanderbilt Commodores are playing to secure a winning season Saturday, but a win could still have College Football Playoff implications.

Nov 23, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) reacts to throwing a touchdown pass against the LSU Tigers during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The Vanderbilt Commodores have one final opportunity to play spoiler this year, and a promising trend across the SEC plays in their favor.

Diego Pavia 2 is sacked by Defensive end Sai'vion Jones 35 as the Tigers LSU Tigers take on the Vanderbilt Commodores. Nov 23, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; at Tiger Stadium.

The Vanderbilt Commodores magic may have come to an end after their latest loss to the LSU Tigers.

Nov 2, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea watches his team against the Auburn Tigers during the second quarter against at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea has authored a magnificent turnaround of the program this year.

Oct 26, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores tight end Eli Stowers (9) runs the ball as Texas Longhorns defensive back Jelani McDonald (25) during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

The Vanderbilt Commodores have many unsung heroes, and their transfer tight end may be one of the best.