Alex and Jack are joined by Ryder Leiderman to break down Vanderbilt men’s basketball’s crushing loss to Nebraska and evaluate whether Mark Byington made the right call when electing not to call a timeout. They review the season as a whole with Alex giving his top 5 moments and Jack giving his list of top 5 player storylines. They discuss March Madness as a whole, and then talk about Vanderbilt’s outlook for next season, including Mark Byington’s potential interview for the UNC job and roster changes. Alex, Jack and Ryder preview Vanderbilt’s matchup against Notre Dame before evaluating what the team would need to beat UConn. Jack and Alex are then joined by all Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates for 3 separate interviews regarding the upcoming Student Government elections. Finally, they end with “Captain’s Diary” and “Walk the Plank”.
Around the Ship: Men’s basketball eliminated from March Madness in heartbreaking fashion, women’s basketball advances to Sweet 16, Vanderbilt Student Government Presidential Interview Candidate interviews and more
Alex and Jack interview the potential Student Government candidates and Mike Byington’s potential departure after men’s basketball is eliminated from March Madness.
Mar 24, 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