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Vanderbilt baseball’s 2025 SEC Tournament title run was one to remember—but the biggest reaction might’ve come from someone not even in the stadium.
Kirk Herbstreit, best known for his work on the football side of ESPN, took to X after the Commodores clinched their latest crown with a 3–2 win over Ole Miss in Sunday’s championship game.
Herbstreit is an adamant fan of all college sport and he reacted just as a typical fan would in this moment.
His one-word tweet?
“Corrrrbs!!!!”
It was short, but it spoke volumes — a direct shoutout to Tim Corbin, the head coach who’s turned Vanderbilt into one of college baseball’s most respected programs over the last two decades. Under Corbin, the Commodores have developed a reputation for discipline, pitching dominance, and postseason success.
Corrrrbs!!!! https://t.co/zFo25RR7z8
— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) May 25, 2025
That formula held strong once again in Hoover.
In a low-scoring title matchup against the No. Rebels, Vanderbilt relied on elite pitching and two clutch home runs to seal the win. It marked the fifth SEC Tournament championship in program history — and extended their winning streak to eight games, further solidifying their argument for the top national seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
Herbstreit’s reaction — coming from a national voice not typically tied to college baseball — highlights just how wide the respect for Corbin and the VandyBoys really stretches.
Vanderbilt entered the tournament as the No. 4 seed, but left with the SEC crown and serious national momentum. And with Corbin at the helm, it’s clear the Commodores are peaking at exactly the right time.
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