Alex and Jack dive into football’s disappointing performance against Iowa. They also discuss Tre Richardson’s shocking transfer portal decision and look ahead to how the Commodores are shaping up for 2026. They’re then joined by Ryder Leiderman to discuss both men’s and women’s undefeated basketball teams. They start with Mikayla Blakes and company defeating LSU and then dive into Byington’s superpowered offense on the men’s side. They finish by ranking the top 10 moments in Vanderbilt sports from 2025, offer some bold predictions for 2026 and are lastly joined by Dan Farmer for a draft of the best years in sports for 2025.
Around the Ship: Vanderbilt loses Reliaquest bowl, a look ahead to Jared Curtis and 2026, Blakes and women’s basketball beat LSU, men’s basketball stays undefeated, 2026 predictions, draft and more
Alex and Jack cover the lows of Vanderbilt football, the highs of men’s and women’s basketball and recap the best moments in 2025.
Jan 6, 2026
About the Contributors
Jack Frutkin, Deputy Sports Editor
Jack Frutkin (‘29) is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is planning on majoring in economics with a minor in business in the College of Arts and Sciences. Jack is a devoted Philly sports fan and fantasy football enthusiast. Outside of The Hustler, you’ll likely find him playing tennis, exploring new restaurants or talking on VandyRadio. He can be reached at [email protected].
Alex Nickoll, Staff Podcaster