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Chris
deGeorge
2009 PROSPECTS DeGeorge worked as a tight end/H-back in Spring Practice, and gives the Commodores a solid blocking presence at both positions. DeGeorge could find his role with the Commodores as a contributor on special team return units. 2008 DeGeorge did not see action during his first year of eligibility, but became a valuable tight end on practice squad units... Also earned team's top offensive scout honor Raised as a fan of the after Tennessee game. Commodores, DeGeorge's dad 2007 Redshirted, after participated in the Spirit of Gold transferring from MTSU. marching band as a Vanderbilt 2005-06 Practiced as TE/FE at undergraduate. MTSU... Did not see action. HIGH SCHOOL Three-year starter at tackle and defensive end on squad that advanced to playoffs each year of career... Earned All-County and team's offensive line and defensive line MVP as senior... Also lettered in basketball. ACADEMICS DeGeorge expects to graduate this year with a degree in Political Science from the College of Arts and Science. PERSONAL James Christopher DeGeorge... Son of Dick and Beverly DeGeorge... Born on Nov. 22, 1986... Dad is human resources manager; mom is a teacher... Has a younger brother and sister.
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Doster
R-So. H Running Back H 5-10 • 205 Tampa, Fla, H Robinson HS 2009 PROSPECTS After missing the entire 2008 campaign, Doster showed improvement during spring drills, stamping himself as a candidate for playing time in crowded tailback corps. Doster needs to continue learning the system and improving fitness to earn contributing role this fall. 2008 Doster did not dress due to one-year suspension by Coach Doster is the younger brother Johnson for breaking team rules of former Commodore standout stemming from incident last sumKwane Doster, who became the mer in Tampa... Worked as an first Vanderbilt player ever to offensive scout team contributor. earn Southeastern Conference 2007 Redshirted as freshman... Freshman of the Year honors in Worked at running back. 2002. His older brother tragically HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... died on Dec. 26, 2004 after Three-year starter at RB... Foursuffering a gunshot wound in year varsity letterwinner... As Tampa while on holiday break senior, earned all-county honors, from Vanderbilt classes. rushing for 770 yards and seven TDs... Helped Knights to state playoffs as junior.. Two-time team MVP running back...Ended career
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dunham
R-Fr. H Wide Receiver H 6-3 • 205 Eustis, Fla. H Eustis HS
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Jermaine
Akeem
2009 PROSPECTS Still relatively new to football, Dunham brings an abundance of athleticism to the wide receiver corps. Dunham showed continued improvement during spring drills, displaying speed and excellent hands. After a year of solid work in the weightroom, Dunham might be ready to contribute in the receiving rotation this fall. 2008 Dunham showed promise during fall practices at wide receiver, but spent his first year on campus as a redshirt... Earned top offensive scout honors after Rice victory. HIGH SCHOOL Captain and two-year starter at WR and DB... Played two years of football... Helped squad to two playoff berths... Posted 32 receptions for 610 yards and eight TDs as senior; added four INTs as DB... Named 3A second team All-State... Topped state as junior with school-record 12 INTs... Four-year starter as hoops guard... Standout high jumper, with PR of 6'8". ACADEMICS Dunham is undecided on a major, but is enrolled in the College of Arts and Science. PERSONAL Akeem Donte Dunham... Son of Sidney and Cynthia Dunham... Has an older sister, Tequila Hepburn, and younger brother, Jabari... Dad serves as Eustis’ Manager of Recreation; mom is teacher/coach at Eustis Middle School... Several relatives, including parents and sister, graduated from Florida A&M where gymnasium is named in honor of grandfather... Named county’s African-American Male Youth of the Year.
Who Ya With? Official 'VU' Signal During ESPN College Gameday's visit to Vanderbilt last fall, co-hosts Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit take a break to practice their "Who Ya With?" hand sign with students. The gesture has gained increasing popularity at sporting events since being introduced by Commodore cheerleaders in the 2003 season.
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R-Sr. H H-Back H 6-2 • 230 Portland, Tenn. H Portland HS
with more than 2,300 rushing yards and 32 TDs... Played in postseason Hillsborough County East-West Game... Earned basketball and track letters. ACADEMICS Doster is working toward a degree in Human and Organizational Development from the Peabody College. PERSONAL Jermaine Tino Doster... Son of Kelly Doster... Born Nov. 7, 1987 in Tampa... Younger brother of beloved former Commodore Kwane Doster... Has an older sister, Chaka Howard.