PODCAST: Athletic Director Candice Lee joins to discuss NIL, Vanderbilt experience and more

On episode 13 of Live from West End, athletic director Candice Lee joins Andrew and Aiden in the studio.

Candice Storey Lee, Vice Chancellor, Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director, speaks at the Vanderbilt Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Jan. 28, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Josh Rehders).

By Aiden Rutman and Andrew Wilf

Nov 9, 2023

On a very special episode of Live from West End, athletic director Candice Lee virtually joins Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman in the studio. Together, the three discuss the changing scape of college athletics with the introduction of NIL and the streamlining of the transfer process. Lee also offers insight into Vandy United and its progress, as well as her vision for the future of not just Vanderbilt athletics, but the university as a whole. The three end with discussions of some of Lee’s favorite memories as both a student-athlete and the athletic director of Vanderbilt. Upon Candice’s departure, Andrew and Aiden end with breakdowns of Vanderbilt Men’s and Women’s Basketball’s first games, including what went right for head coach Shea Ralph and Co., and what went wrong for head coach Jerry Stackhouse and his Commodores.

Further Reading

Three Matchups to Watch: Vanderbilt vs. South Carolina: After suffering a deflating eighth straight defeat, the Commodores travel to Williams-Brice Stadium to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday.

Recruiting: Vanderbilt adds pair of three-star recruits to 2024 class: Guard Tyler Tanner and center Jamie Vinson will join the Commodores next year.

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].

Josh Rehders, Former Photography Director

Josh Rehders ('24) is from Houston and is studying computer science in the School of Engineering. When he is not shooting for The Hustler, Vanderbilt Athletics or freelancing, he enjoys finding new music and good food. He can be reached at [email protected].

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