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Read our coverage of BDS Kirkland sit-in and ongoing protests.
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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.
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Geetika Komati
Commodores huddling to discuss strategy mid-game, as photographed on Nov. 4, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Geetika Komati)
Byline photo of Andrew Wilf
By Andrew Wilf, Sports Editor
December 9, 2023

Less than 24 hours after declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft, BJ Anderson was arrested in downtown Nashville. Anderson was accused of public intoxication and biting two security guards. He bit one guard in the butt and another guard in the chest. According to The Tennessean, Anderson was booked into jail at 3:32 a.m. CST on Friday and was released nearly four hours later after posting bond.

Anderson spent six seasons donning the Black and Gold and started in three games in the 2023 season.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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About the Contributors
Andrew Wilf
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].
Geetika Komati
Geetika Komati, Staff Photographer
Geetika Komati ('26) is majoring in economics and music performance and minoring in business in the College of Arts and Science. She is from Livingston, N.J. Geetika loves photographing sports games and getting in on the live action. Apart from the Hustler, some of Geetika's favorite things are traveling, boxing, and cheering on the New Jersey Devils. She can be reached at [email protected].
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