PODCAST: Overcoming the Wake Forest slow mesh

On episode 3 of Live from West End, Brandon Karp hits the booth to join Andrew and Aiden to talk football, soccer and, of course, some fun topics on ‘Anything but Vandy.’

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

By Aiden Rutman, Brandon Karp and Andrew Wilf

Sep 6, 2023

On this week’s episode of Live from West End, Lead Sports Analyst Brandon Karp joins Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman to discuss the week in football for Vanderbilt. The three discuss the Commodores’ win over Alabama A&M, praising the special teams’s superb play and Will Sheppard’s continued dominance. They outline the need for near perfection from AJ Swann and the secondary ahead of Week Two’s upcoming clash with Wake Forest and its patented ‘Slow Mesh Offense.’ After discussions of soccer’s massive draw against Northwestern and some hot takes, the three discuss clementines, TV Shows and the historical town of Winston-Salem, N.C.

Further Reading

Three Matchups to Watch: Vanderbilt vs. Wake Forest: After a 2-0 start, Vanderbilt will face its toughest challenge yet, as it hits the road to take on Wake Forest.

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].

Brandon Karp, Senior Staff Writer

Brandon Karp ('25) is from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and is studying human and organizational development and political science in Peabody College. 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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