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The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University
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PODCAST: The Hustler Sports 30 returns for a full Vanderbilt football preview

Sports Editor Justin Hershey and Deputy Sports Editor Bryce Smith return to the studio to preview Clark Lea’s first game as a head coach and dive into a position-by-position preview of this year’s team.
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Emery Little
The Hustler Sports 30 is a weekly podcast hosted by sports editor Justin Hershey and deputy sports editors Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf. (Hustler Multimedia/Emery Little)
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By Justin Hershey and Bryce Smith
September 3, 2021

Vanderbilt football returns for the start of their 2021 season this Saturday against East Tennessee State University at 7 p.m. CDT. Sports Editor Justin Hershey and Deputy Sports Editor Bryce Smith previewed the matchup in which the Commodores are heavy favorites. Bryce and Justin explain the keys to success for week one of the Clark Lea era and do a deep dive into each and every position group, breakout candidates and areas of concern for this year’s team. In addition, for the first time ever, stream The Hustler Sports 30 wherever you get your podcasts!

Further Reading:

“Press Conference Notes: Clark Lea names captains, starting quarterback“: With his tenure officially set to begin on Saturday, Clark Lea met with the media on Tuesday to discuss his team’s game week preparation and name his starting quarterback.

“Three Matchups to Watch: Vanderbilt vs. East Tennessee State“: The Commodores will look to make it back-to-back victories over the Buccaneers and snap a ten-game losing streak this Saturday.

“HERSHEY: The Clark Lea era is here and you should be too“: A new era of Vanderbilt football is beginning this Saturday as Clark Lea is set to coach his first game. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of it.
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About the Contributors
Justin Hershey, Former Sports Editor
Justin Hershey ('22) was Sports Editor for The Vanderbilt Hustler. He has been on staff since freshman year, previously serving as a Staff Writer, Deputy Sports Editor and Lead Sports Analyst. He majored in human and organizational development with minors in business and economics. In addition to writing, he hosts The Hustler Sports 30 Podcast, enjoys playing golf and is waiting for his hometown Philadelphia 76ers to complete The Process. For tips and comments, feel free to reach out to: [email protected]    
Bryce Smith, Former Sports Editor
Bryce Smith ('23) is majoring in human and organizational development in Peabody College with a minor in business. Bryce previously wrote for SBNation before joining The Hustler. Hailing from Chicago, Bryce is a die-hard Bears and Cubs fan who is also hoping that the Bulls and Blackhawks may one day rekindle their dominance. He can be reached at [email protected].    
Emery Little, Former Social Media Director
Emery Little (‘22) is from Birmingham, AL. She majored in communication of science and technology and Spanish. In her free time, she loves to design graphics, follow tech news and run her photography business. She can be reached at [email protected].
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More about Clark Lea
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Vanderbilt Football Mailbag: Where do the Commodores go from here?
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)
PODCAST: Coaching dilemmas and the Ralph standard
The hosts of Commodore Clash discuss the biggest sports topics of the week. (Vanderbilt Video Productions)
Commodore Clash, Nov. 30: Wrapping up the Vanderbilt Football season, Vanderbilt Men's and Women's Basketball update
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Clark Lea, Candice Lee, Jerry Stackhouse
Press Conference Roundup: Lea, Stackhouse, Lee discusses injuries, Vandy United, winter ahead
Vanderbilt football opens its season on Saturday against ETSU. (Vanderbilt Athletics).
Vanderbilt Football Mailbag: The Clark Lea era begins
Vanderbilt begins its season this Saturday against ETSU at home. (Vanderbilt Athletics).
Press Conference Notes: Clark Lea names captains, starting quarterback
More about ETSU
Mike Wright throws a pass in Vanderbilts scrimmage on March 27, 2021. (Vanderbilt Athletics).
Film Room: Where the Vanderbilt Offense Went Wrong in Week One
Vanderbilt dropped the first game of the Clark Lea era in ugly fashion on Saturday, losing to ETSU 23-3. (Vanderbilt Athletics).
Commodore Brunch Week One: New energy, old results
Ken Seals calls a play in Vanderbilts early season loss to ETSU. (Vanderbilt Athletics).
Commodores stunned 23-3 by ETSU in Clark Lea's debut

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