Through the years, Vanderbilt fans have adopted the cheer, "Who Ya With? VU," at sporting events and pep rallies. From the cheer spawned Vanderbilt's 'VU' hand sign. The sign has become a highly recognizable symbol throughout Commodore Nation and has been spotted at sporting events, weddings and everything in between.
Introduced by Vanderbilt's cheerleaders in 2003, the popular 'VU' hand sign is formed with the thumb, index finger and middle finger of your right hand, palm out. The index finger and middle finger form the 'V' and the 'U' is formed by the thumb.
To show your support for Vanderbilt athletics, we are asking fans to submit photos of themselves, friends and family members displaying the 'VU' hand sign from all parts of the world.
The photos can be taken at your home, sporting events, famous locations around the globe, anywhere the Commodore Nation is. Do you have a photo of yourself with the 'VU' hand sign at the Liberty Bowl? How about at the Eiffel Tower? Great and great, we'd love to see.
Please submit the photos on the Vanderbilt Athletics Facebook page or via e-mail.
When you submit a photo, please identify who is pictured, where the photo was taken and when. The images will then be displayed on VUCommodores.com. See below for the images that have been submitted.
Scott (BS '89) and Olivia Hickson flash the 'VU' at Red Rocks Park in Colorado, May 2012.
Brad Keen at Talladega Superspeedway in May 2012.
David Crockett at a 2012 Nashville Predators playoff game.
Watching the fireworks after the Black and Gold Spring Game. Submitted by Kristen Gustafson Helou.
Gray Daniels at the Knoxville airport in April 2012.
Jordan Rodgers after the Black and Gold Spring Game. Photo submitted by Pamela Drury.
Carey Frost at the Biltmore Estate (Cornelius Vanderbilt's grandson's house) in Asheville, N.C., April 2012.
Jalen and Savion Campbell at 2012 Black and Gold Game.
Adison Fischesser on the field before the 2012 Black & Gold Spring Game.
Diners, Drive-ins and 'Dores. Kailey Hand (BA '03, ME '05) and friends with Guy Fieri at Pebble Beach Food and Wine Show.
My stepdaughter and converted Gamecock Kyra Norris at the Black and Gold Spring Game with Coach Franklin on April 14, 2012. Submitted by Tony Thomas.
A picture of us ("the échurch") with our waiters on a cruise for spring break! Photo submitted by Taylor Schomp.
Carol Baugh Webster with Mr. C at a Vanderbilt baseball game.
Tom Van Arsdel ('94) at the Louvre museum, Paris, in March 2012. The Mona Lisa hangs on the wall behind him.
Jimmy Kerrigan snorkeling off the coast of St. Lucia with Deborah Gensburg Kerrigan on their honeymoon, May 2010.
Eugene Keenan stands next to the Bull Gator statue outside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at the University of Florida.
At the Rome Colosseum. Photo submitted by Rebecca Weikert on March 30, 2012.
John William Diffey, son of Bill (Ph.D. 02) and Wendy Diffey, with his first turkey on March 28, 2012 in Hollytree, Ala. John William, 10 years old, is a big Commodore fan, and he takes his Mr. C just about everywhere he goes.
Matt Cole at Atlantis Resort Bahamas hitting his 'VU' before taking the plunge down the water slide! He and his family went straight from Albuquerque to Spring Break!
Cutler Coleman after his first basketball game on Jan 14, 2012 vs. UGA!
Rob Keith in the Bahamas during the week of March 11-17, 2012.
Vanderbilt's department of medicine showing their gold and celebrating Vanderbilt's win over Harvard in the NCAA Tournament. Pictured: Hank Neuhoff, Joe Braeuner, Jennifer Lutgens, David Patton, Lisa Cornell, Maria Kasel, Allen Kilpatrick, Sandra McCauley, Deb Cunningham, Emily Tiger.
Anna Habash Rowan (BA '05, MPP '06) in Cartagena, Colombia before Vanderbilt played Harvard in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Ross Muirhead (ENG '11) at the top of Mt. Crested Butte, Colo., this past Sunday on Vacation after Vanderbilt won the SEC Championship.
Brian Ward at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, California the day before the NCAA Tournament starts.
Frosty with the "Flamethrower," John Jenkins, at the return celebration following the SEC Tournament.
Taken in Bucknell Manor neighborhood of Alexandria, Va., by David Augenblick ('93). Very proud of our Dores heading into March Madness. Go Dores!
Left to right: Rachel Hervatin, Caroline Martin, Laura Resnick on Montserrat near Barcelona, Spain. Photo was taken January of 2011. All those pictured are currently seniors.
Bennett Golder ('06) sending out a Go Dores from Vandy Street, London UK! Shout-out to the London Vanderbilt Club!
Miami Dore, Jonathan Freudenthal (right), conducting training in Guyana. Anchor Down!
The Hollis family at the 2012 SEC Championship game.
Heather Hinkson (Class of '95) took a photo of her daughter outside Rupp Arena the morning before the Commodores beat the Wildcats in the 2012 SEC Tournament. She had been competing at the Governor's Cup academic team tournament that morning at Rupp.
Left to right: Susan Moore, Jill Mertes, Sabrina Kronk and Jane Zubulake at their Selection Sunday party.
James Ogletree (A&S '08) skydiving on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii.
Christopher Grant on the Rock 'N' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studio!
Brian Ward and his son, Nathan, of Colorado Springs at Copper Mountain Ski Area in Colorado on February 19, 2012.
Thomas Payne (M.T.S. '08) at Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon. Anchor Down!
Photo submitted by Dan Smith.
Left to right: Amy Gordon, Tiffany Anderson Hill, Ashley Dozier, Melissa Moss and Melissa Stanley Gruner at Dozier's wedding. All were in the class of 2004.
Vandy alum Colleen Flynn with Mr. C at ESPN GameDay.
Brandon Douglas, Adam Kelly, and Jeff Gogerty on Adam's wedding day (June 18th, 2010) in Omaha, Neb.
Barbara Halcomb with her favorite coach, James Franklin.
Dave Normansell with Coach Franklin at the Kentucky men's basketball game on Feb. 11, 2012.
Submitted by Francie Thurman
Grant Green with Mr. C at ESPN College GameDay telecast on Feb. 11, 2012.
Submitted by Sarah Quin at ESPN College GameDay on Feb. 11, 2012.
Kendra and Jeremy Sharpe stand on Dudley Field.
Genelle Themann shows Ashton Browning the 'VU' sign next to Kerri Browning, Bill Themann and Justin Browning in Vandyville before the Kentucky-Vanderbilt football game on Nov. 2011.
Barron Dixon, Mackenzie Lenihan & Darien Bryant at the 2011 'Dore Jam.
Autumn Crockett, who now lives in Los Angeles, Calif., but still bleeds black and gold, with best friend Samuel Pope at the Liberty Bowl.
Frank Thurman and Cory Crockett at the Liberty Bowl.
Danette Pelletier (A&S 1996) at the VU homecoming game in October 2008 vs. Duke. Says Danette, "Check out the Eli Manning look-alike behind me! Maybe Eli's a closet VU fan?!"
Left to right: MacKenzie Florence ('11) and Christine Bronikowski ('11) at the Vanderbilt football game against Auburn in 2008.
The Spirit of Gold as well as majorettes Mackenzie Thode & Kristen Clay at the Tennessee football game in 2011.
Rickie Williamson (proud Vandy parent) with MAJ Sarita Malik, USA, Vanderbilt graduate class of 1999 on deployment in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. Photo taken January 2012.
Submitted by Dawn Haltom.
Left to right: Susan Moore, Sabrina Kronk, Jill Mertes & Jane Zubulake tailgating before the Northwestern football game in 2010.
Sam Prentice on Memphis' Main Street Trolley heading down to Beale Street for the Pep Rally.
Carter Senn, Payton Robinson and Hunter Boguskie at the 2009 Vanderbilt game against Western Carolina game.
Barron Patterson and Tiffany Davis. Football tailgating - Turkish style. September 2011, somewhere near Gocek, Turkey.
Wyatt Smith with VU fans at Motopos National Park in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
Madelyn Johnson (BS Peabody College 1970)at the send-off before the UT game, 2011.
Madelyn Johnson (BS Peabody College 1970) at the Wake Forest football game in 2011.
Victor and Leilani Herbert at the 2011 AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
Caroline Johnson (2007), water skiing in Leland, Mich., August 2011.
Submitted by Betsy Jones Hindman
Three-year old Cauley Reese Hayes.
Jordan, Rod and Brenda Matthews with Coach Franklin after the Wake Forest game.
Carol Underhill, Matthew Underhill and Tom Gunn at the Liberty Bowl.
Shaun Senn, Matt Jackson, Terry Boguskie, Mike Gilbert, Parrish Hammond at ESPN College GameDay before Vanderbilt played Auburn in 2008.
Terry Boguskie with Mr. Commodore at Georgia in 2006 when Vanderbilt beat the Bulldogs on homecoming.
Mark Arons (A&S '80) off the coast of Barbados on January 12, 2012.
Former Vanderbilt tight end Brad Allen ('04-'07) and his sisters Jillian & Jennie, who attend the University of Florida. Photo was taken at the 2011 Vanderbilt game at Florida.
Caroline Hadley in Namibia, Africa, when she was teaching there the past summer (May-August 2011). Behind her are the dunes near Swakopmund.
Chris Frost at the 2011 Bowl Selection Celebration.
Submitted by Marianne Rickel
Left to right: Jan McPherson (attended Peabody College in 1973-1974), Rex McPherson ('74), Ginny McPherson Botts ('05, MEd '07), Trey McPherson ('03), Anna Soike McPherson ('04).
Mr. C with the Cincinnati Bearcat at the 2011 Liberty Bowl. Submitted by Pam Pearson.
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