PODCAST: A quarterback debate ahead of Ole Miss

On the tenth episode of this year’s season of Live from West End, Jayce Pollard returns to the studio to talk football and bowling with Andrew and Aiden.

Miguel Beristain

RB Ray Davis charges downfield, captured on Oct. 8, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

By Aiden Rutman, Jayce Pollard and Andrew Wilf

Oct 25, 2023

On Episode 10 of Live from West End, Assistant Sports Specialist Jayce Pollard joins for the second time this semester, discussing another week in Vanderbilt Athletics with Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman and Sports Editor Andrew Wilf. The trio discusses the upcoming week for Vanderbilt Football ahead of its matchup against No. 12 Ole Miss on Saturday. They discuss which of AJ Swann, Ken Seals and Walter Taylor deserves to start for the rest of the season. They also preview soccer’s matchup with Tennessee on Thursday and recap bowling’s victory at its first tournament of the season. As always, they end with Anything but Vandy and some more hot takes.

Further Reading

Behind Enemy Bylines: Ole Miss Rebels: The Hustler went Behind Enemy Bylines to interview Cameron Larkin, Sports editor at the Daily Mississippian, to preview Vanderbilt’s matchup against Ole Miss.

Bowling: Vanderbilt wins Warhawk Classic to open season: The Commodores looked the part of the No. 1 team in the country with a 13-1 record over the weekend.

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].

Jayce Pollard, Non-revenue Sports Specialist

Jayce Pollard (‘25) is a student in the College of Arts and Sciences studying political science and economics. Outside of writing for the Hustler, you can catch Jayce betting on sports, hating on the Arkansas Razorbacks and trying to maintain his Duolingo streak. He can be reached 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].

Miguel Beristain, Senior Staff Photographer

Miguel Beristain (’25) is a philosophy major in the College of Arts and Science from Murfreesboro, Tennessee. When not shooting for The Hustler, he can usually be found hammocking on Alumni Lawn, exploring new restaurants or practicing guitar. He can be reached at [email protected].

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