The Vandals were first heard of on a phonograph.
James L. Reese , III -LRB- born December 5 , 1968 -RRB- is a former American football coach .. American football. American football. He was the 19th head football coach for at Tennessee State University in Nashville , Tennessee and he held that position for five seasons , from 2000 until 2004 .. Tennessee State. Tennessee State Tigers football. Tennessee State University. Tennessee State University. His career coaching record at Tennessee State was 24 -- 33 -LRB- .421 -RRB- .. Tennessee State. Tennessee State Tigers football