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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.

PODCAST: Coaching dilemmas and the Ralph standard

On Episode 16 of Live from West End, Andrew, Aiden and Jonah hit the studio to discuss another busy week for Vanderbilt Athletics.
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Alexa White
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

On the final episode of the 2023 calendar year, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman and Assistant Spots Specialist Jonah Barbin hit the studio to record Live from West End. The trio discusses the transfer problems that have occurred for Vanderbilt Football over the past two weeks. They move on to an in-depth discussion on which four teams should have made the college football playoff. Finally, they end by comparing the differing success of men’s and women’s basketball and the coaching styles of Shea Ralph and Jerry Stackhouse.

Further Reading

The uncool plays: Jordyn Oliver’s impact on Vanderbilt’s hot start: The Journey of Jordyn Oliver and what she means to the Vanderbilt women’s basketball program.

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About the Contributors
Aiden Rutman
Aiden Rutman, Senior Staff Writer
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, and he loves playing sports, spending time outdoors and trying new foods. You can reach him at [email protected].
Andrew Wilf
Andrew Wilf, 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].
Jonah Barbin
Jonah Barbin, Senior Staff Writer
Jonah Barbin (‘25) is majoring in human and organizational development and cinema and media studies. In addition to writing about sports, you can catch him acting, scouring the fantasy football waiver wire, playing golf and fantasizing about what Odell Beckham Jr.’s career would have been if the Giants never traded him. You can reach him at [email protected].
Alexa White
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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