Season 3, Episode 20: A massive Birmingham Bowl win and SEC play begins

On this week’s episode, Aiden and Jonah wrap up Vanderbilt Football’s impressive season and discuss the outlook for both Men’s and Women’s Basketball as SEC play begins.

Alexa White

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

By Aiden Rutman and Jonah Barbin

Jan 8, 2025

On this week’s episode of Live From West End, Sports Editor Aiden Rutman and Sports Podcast Producer Jonah Barbin meet in the studio for the first time in the new semester. The duo discusses the Vanderbilt Birmingham Bowl victory over Georgia Tech and what it means in the context of the evolving program. Rutman and Barbin then give updates on both the Men’s and Women’s Basketball programs. Both are off to excellent starts, but face daunting SEC play as the calendar flips to 2025.

Further Reading

Commodore Brunch Birmingham Bowl: Cherry on top

Men’s Basketball: Vanderbilt’s comeback attempt comes up short as it falls to No. 14 Mississippi State 76-64

Mikayla Blakes: In comparative perspective

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].

Jonah Barbin, Sports Podcast Producer

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, 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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