PODCAST: Vanderbilt, Clark Lea prepare for Year 3 as students begin school year

Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman make their returns to the studio to discuss football’s Week Zero Matchup with Hawaii and more.

Alexa White

Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

By Aiden Rutman and Andrew Wilf

Aug 24, 2023

As Vanderbilt students return to campus for the Fall 2023 semester, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman hit the podcast studio to preview Vanderbilt Football’s Week Zero matchup against Hawaii. The two discuss the high-octane potential that the Commodore’s offense boasts, key matchups and players to look for in Saturday’s clash, and some hot takes for the coming season on “Hotter than Chicken,” a brand new, hot-take style weekly segment. The beloved “Anything but Vandy” segment makes its return as the duo touch on family traditions regarding first days of school and cotton candy grapes. They wrap things up with a recap of soccer’s first two matches and a prediction for Football’s home-opener.

Produced by: Aiden Rutman

Further Reading

SEC Power Rankings Week Zero: The Time has Come: Our writers take a stab at ranking the SEC’s best before the first snap of the 2023 season.

About the Contributors

Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor

Aiden Rutman (‘25) is a student in Peabody College majoring in human and organizational development and minoring in communication studies. He formerly produced The Hustler’s sports podcast, Live from West End. In addition to writing and podcasting, Aiden is an avid New York sports fan. He loves playing sports, spending time outdoors and trying new foods. You can reach him at [email protected].

Andrew Wilf, Former Sports Editor

Andrew Wilf (’24) is Sports Editor for The Vanderbilt Hustler. He is from Livingston, N.J., and is majoring in history and minoring in business. He joined the sports staff his freshman year, previously serving as a Staff Writer, Assistant Sports Editor and Deputy Sports Editor. Beyond writing for The Hustler, he is also the host of Anchor Analysis, Commodore Clash and Live From West End. In his free time, Andrew enjoys watching the NFL and playing golf. He can be reached at [email protected].

Alexa White, Former Graphics Director

Alexa White ('23) is from Traverse City, Michigan, and is double-majoring in secondary education and English. When she isn't writing for The Hustler, she is probably teaching, reading or creating art. After graduation, Alexa plans to be an English teacher and hopes to inspire kids to love reading, writing and exploring their creativity in all forms. She can be reached at [email protected].

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