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Cutler Klein

Cutler Klein, Former Sports Editor

Cutler Klein ('19) was the Sports Editor of the Vanderbilt Hustler. He previously served as Assistant Sports Editor. He majored in communication studies in the College of Arts and Science. When he's not writing stories, tweeting silly GIFs or watching any hockey game he can find, Cutler is running the sports department of VandyRadio, hosting VU Sports Wired on VTV and covering the Nashville Predators as a credentialed media member for Penalty Box Radio. Cutler has had bylines on NHL.com and VegasGoldenKnights.com.

All content by Cutler Klein
Photo by Hunter Long

Commodore Brunch Week Seven: Broken down, disassembled and dejected

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
October 15, 2018
Photo by Cutler Klein

The Hustler Sports 20 on VandyRadio: Football stumbles, Basketball hosts Pro Day

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
October 10, 2018
Photo by Hunter Long

The Darren Ambrose Show October 10, 2018: Earning respect

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
October 10, 2018
Photo by Brent Szklaruk

Vanderbilt Soccer climbs to #12 in latest coaches poll, ranked 10th by Top Drawer

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
October 9, 2018
Photo via Vanderbilt Athletics

Vanderbilt Soccer upsets ninth-ranked Tennessee 3-1 in Knoxville

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
October 7, 2018
Photo by Emma Stapleton

Commodore Brunch Week Six: Outgunned, outmanned, outnumbered, outplayed

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
October 7, 2018
Commodore Spring Football game on Saturday, March 24, 2018. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Vanderbilt hires consulting firm, establishes search committee in athletic director quest

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
October 5, 2018
(Photo by Claire Barnett)

Vanderbilt Soccer sets win streak record with gutsy 1-0 win over Mississippi State

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
October 4, 2018
Vanderbilt plays Tennessee State in football on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at home. The Commodores won 31-27. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

The Hustler Sports 20 on VandyRadio: Mason’s cryptic comments

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
October 3, 2018
Photo by Hunter Long

The Darren Ambrose Show October 3, 2018: Rivalry week

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
October 3, 2018
The Vanderbilt Soccer team plays UGA on Sunday, September 30, 2018. The Commodores won 5-0, extending their lengthy winning streak. (Hustler Multimedia/Claire Barnett)

Vanderbilt Soccer wins record-tying 11th consecutive game in drubbing of Georgia

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
September 30, 2018
Photo by Claire Barnett

Commodore Brunch Week Five: This ain’t it, chief

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
September 30, 2018
Photo by Claire Barnett

Vanderbilt narrowly avoids disaster in 31-27 win over Tennessee State

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
September 29, 2018
Photo via Vanderbilt Athletics

2005 Commodore Soccer team rooting on 2018 team as they approach record

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
September 27, 2018
The Commodores play South Carolina in their first SEC football matchup of the season on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Vanderbilt lost 37-14 at home. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

The Hustler Sports 20 on VandyRadio September 26: The Mystery Box

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
September 26, 2018

VU Sports Wired September 26: Backfield conundrum

By Cutler Klein, Simon Gibbs and Max Schneider
September 26, 2018
Photo by Hunter Long

The Darren Ambrose Show September 26: #PackThePlex

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
September 26, 2018
Photo by Brent Szklaruk

Vanderbilt Soccer ranked 25th in United Soccer Coaches poll ahead of Georgia clash

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
September 25, 2018
Photo by Hunter Long

Commodore Brunch Week Four: Is Vanderbilt bad again?

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
September 23, 2018
Vanderbilt plays Notre Dame on Saturday. September 15, 2018. (Photo by Hunter Long)

Vanderbilt students have every reason to show up to football games. So why won’t they?

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
September 20, 2018
The Vanderbilt Football team plays at Notre Dame on Saturday, September 15, 2018. The Commodores lost 17-22. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

The Hustler Sports 20 on VandyRadio: Pack the Dud against South Carolina

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
September 19, 2018
Photo by Hunter Long

The Darren Ambrose Show Sept. 19, 2018: Alabama Preview

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
September 19, 2018
Photo by Emily Goncalves

Chancellor Zeppos seeking input from Vanderbilt community in AD search

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
September 19, 2018
The Commodores defeat Nevada on Saturday, September 8, 2018. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

The Hustler Sports 20 on VandyRadio: On to South Bend

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
September 13, 2018

VU Sports Wired September 12, 2018: Notre Dame and David Williams

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
September 13, 2018
Photo by Hunter Long

The Darren Ambrose Show Episode One: SEC play on the horizon

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
September 13, 2018
David Williams holds up the VU hand sign during Vanderbilts bowl announcement celebration on 12-2-12 in the SLC.

Who should replace David Williams as athletic director?

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
September 12, 2018
Photo by Ziyi Liu

David Williams stepping down as vice chancellor and athletic director

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
September 11, 2018
Haley Hopkins runs through the Miami defense on Friday August 14, 2018. (Photo by Hunter Long)

From PICC Lines to Picking Corners: Haley Hopkins heating up after medical scare

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
September 9, 2018
Vanderbilt defeats MTSU in football, 7-35, on Saturday, September 1, 2018. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

The Hustler Sports 20 on VandyRadio: RIP Kickoffs

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
September 6, 2018

VU Sports Wired September 5, 2018: Football starting, Soccer rolling

By Cutler Klein, Simon Gibbs and Max Schneider
September 6, 2018
Photo by Hunter Long

VandyRadio: Derek Mason previews 2018 Vanderbilt Football season on the 615 Sports Drive

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
August 29, 2018
Photo by Cutler Klein

Reboot or Revival? Vanderbilt Basketball and the new era of Memorial Magic

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
August 19, 2018
Kicker Ryley Guay attempts a field goal at the Commodore Spring Football game on Saturday, March 24, 2018. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Derek Mason seeking revamped special teams look under Shawn Mennenga

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
August 3, 2018
Vanderbilt Media Day Notes: DC Jason Tarver bringing new attitude to Commodore defense

Vanderbilt Media Day Notes: DC Jason Tarver bringing new attitude to Commodore defense

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
August 2, 2018
Screenshot via Twitter

Commodore Conversation: Jordan Matthews, Shan Foster on the Vanderbilt Legends Charity Softball Game

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
July 3, 2018
Photo by Bruce Brookshire

Vanderbilt loses all-time classic clash to Mississippi State in Super Regional

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
June 11, 2018
Photo by Hunter Long

Bleday, Commodores show typical Vanderbilt toughness to force Game Three

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
June 10, 2018
Photo by Brandon Jacome-Mendez

In game of inches, Vanderbilt comes up one short against Mississippi State

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
June 8, 2018
Photo by Ziyi Liu

Day, Commodores riding incredible turnaround to NCAA Super Regionals

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
June 7, 2018
(Photo by Claire Barnett)

Vanderbilt goes scorched earth on Clemson to advance to Super Regionals

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
June 3, 2018
Photo by Hunter Long

Vanderbilt misses chances, falls to No. 23 Tennessee Tech for sixth-straight loss

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
May 8, 2018
Photo by Ziyi Liu

Vanderbilt set to face upstart Tennessee Tech on Tuesday

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
May 8, 2018
The Vandy Boys play the University of South Carolina on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Hawkins Field. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Julian Infante clawing his way back to form with solid weekend against Gamecocks

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
April 29, 2018
Graphic via Twitter

Vanderbilt lands transfer Matthew Moyer, a player looking for a fresh start

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
April 22, 2018
The Vanderbilt Womens Tennis Team faces off against Nebraska on Friday, January 26, 2018. (Photo by Brent Szklaruk)

Women’s Tennis wins second-straight SEC Tournament title

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
April 22, 2018
Photo via Vanderbilt Athletics

Vanderbilt Bowling wins second NCAA title in typical Vanderbilt fashion

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
April 16, 2018
Austin Martin throws a fielded hit towards first base against Ole Miss on Sunday April 15, 2018. (Photo by Hunter Long)

Commodores reach into bag of tricks to upset Rebels

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
April 15, 2018
Skip Bayless to speak at Vanderbilt on April 20

Skip Bayless to speak at Vanderbilt on April 20

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
April 11, 2018
The Commodore Baseball Team beats the University of Georgia on Saturday, April 7, 2018. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

The VandyBoys have their swagger back after winning series vs. Georgia

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
April 8, 2018
The Vanderbilt baseball team plays Austin Peay State University on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. The Vandy Boys were victorious. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Vanderbilt hits smart, hits hard to take series vs. Georgia

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
April 7, 2018
Photo by Ziyi Liu

Vanderbilt snaps losing streak with 5-3 win over Georgia

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
April 6, 2018
Photo by Brent Szklaruk

Three Thoughts: Fellows shines but Commodore bats can’t help

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
April 6, 2018
The Vanderbilt baseball team plays Austin Peay State University on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. The Vandy Boys were victorious. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

PODCAST: The controversy at MTSU, the quest for Romeo Langford

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
April 4, 2018
Commodore Spring Football game on Saturday, March 24, 2018. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Five Thoughts: Vanderbilt shows growth, promise at 2018 Spring Showcase

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
March 24, 2018
Photo by Cutler Klein

Vanderbilt Spring Practice Notebook: New faces, same “Black Death” defense

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
March 18, 2018
Vanderbilt beats No. 18 Kansas State 14-7 on September 16, 2017. Photo by Emily Goncalves.

KLEIN: Derek Mason making all the right moves this offseason

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
February 8, 2018
Photo via Vanderbilt Athletics

Vanderbilt hires four new assistant coaches to Football staff

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
February 8, 2018
Photo via Vanderbilt Athletics

1993 Women’s Final Four team reminisces on historic run 25 years later

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
February 4, 2018
Did Vanderbilt play the first college basketball game 125 years ago this Wednesday?

Did Vanderbilt play the first college basketball game 125 years ago this Wednesday?

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
February 4, 2018
Athletic Director David Williams speaks at a press conference regarding the status of the search for the Mens Basketball head coach opening March 28, 2016.

State of the ‘Dores: The David Williams Interview Part Two

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
January 31, 2018
Vanderbilt Mens Basketball loses to Tennessee 92-84 January 9, 2018 at Memorial Gym. Photo by Ziyi Liu.

Matthew Fisher-Davis making the most of tough injury situation

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
January 25, 2018
The Vanderbilt Commodores fall to the University of Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, January 13th, 2018. (Photo by Brent Szklaruk)

Matthew-Fisher Davis to miss rest of season due to shoulder injury

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
January 23, 2018
Photo by Ziyi Liu

State of the ‘Dores: Vice Chancellor David Williams on Vanderbilt Athletics in 2018

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
January 21, 2018
Riley LaChance (13) misses three critical free throws as Vanderbilt Mens Basketball loses 74-67 to Kentucky January 13, 2018 at Memorial Gym. Photo by Ziyi Liu.

Commodores back LaChance after crunch-time misses in loss to Kentucky

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
January 13, 2018
Saben Lee drives to the basket during the game on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. (Photo by Hunter Long)

Saben Lee provides a spark, Fisher-Davis rolling off the bench for Vanderbilt

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
January 11, 2018
Saben Lee takes a shot while falling during the game on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. (Photo by Hunter Long)

PODCAST: Vanderbilt-Tennessee basketball breakdown, Vol Twitter rantings

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
January 10, 2018
Jeff Genyk at the Vanderbilt Spring Game in March 2016. Photo by Ziyi Liu//The Vanderbilt Hustler

Vanderbilt parts ways with special teams coordinator Jeff Genyk, per source

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
January 9, 2018
Vanderbilt Mens Basketball team plays Kansas State on Sunday, December 03, 2017. (Photo by Hunter Long)

Taking stock of the Commodores going into crucial week

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
January 7, 2018
Luke Kornet enjoying transition from Vanderbilt to the pros

Luke Kornet enjoying transition from Vanderbilt to the pros

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
December 27, 2017
Vanderbilt Mens Basketball team plays Kansas State on Sunday, December 03, 2017. (Photo by Hunter Long)

PODCAST: What’s up with this Vanderbilt Basketball shooting funk?

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
December 6, 2017
Perry Wallace during Vanderbilts 66-63 loss against Baylor at Memorial Gym Nashville, TN December 4, 2014.

Vanderbilt basketball trailblazer Perry Wallace dead at 69

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
December 1, 2017
Vanderbilt plays at Tennessee on Saturday, November 25, 2017. The Commodores won 42-24. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

PODCAST: Football season wrap-up, Basketball breakdown, Tennessee madness

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
November 29, 2017
Vanderbilt plays at Tennessee on Saturday, November 25, 2017. The Commodores won 42-24. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Commodore Brunch Season Finale: Gold stars, a gold state and a gold standard?

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
November 26, 2017
Vanderbilt struggles early in the second half, falls to Seton Hall in Brooklyn

Vanderbilt struggles early in the second half, falls to Seton Hall in Brooklyn

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
November 24, 2017
The Vanderbilt Commodores beat Austin Peay State University on Friday, November 10th, 2017. Photo by Brent Szklaruk

Commodores look to avoid winless spell in Brooklyn vs. Seton Hall

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
November 24, 2017
Vanderbilt plays the University of Southern California in basketball on Sunday, November 19, 2017. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Vanderbilt travels to Brooklyn to take on Virginia in NIT Tip-Off

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
November 23, 2017
Photo courtesy of Rivals.com.

Simi Shittu will be an unprecedented dominant force for Vanderbilt Basketball

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
November 22, 2017
Screenshot via The Players Tribune

BREAKING: Five-star power forward Simi Shittu commits to Vanderbilt

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
November 22, 2017
Missouri plays Vanderbilt in football on Saturday, November 18, 2017. (Hustler Multimedia/Claire Barnett)

Commodore Brunch Week 12: Curse words, buzzwords, no words

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
November 19, 2017

VIDEO: Vanderbilt gutted after being eliminated from bowl contention

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
November 19, 2017
Missouri plays Vanderbilt in football on Saturday, November 18, 2017. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Mizzou puts nail in Commodore bowl coffin with blowout win in Nashville

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
November 18, 2017
Trent Sherfield (10) strikes a Heisman Pose as Vanderbilt picked up its first SEC win under Coach Mason 10-3 at Vanderbilt Stadium October 24, 2015. Photo by Ziyi Liu.

Behind Enemy Lines: Missouri Tigers

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
November 16, 2017
Photo by Clay Leddin.

Commodore Brunch: A tragedy of errors, a season on the brink

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
November 12, 2017

VIDEO: Vanderbilt loses to Kentucky 44-21, on brink of bowl elimination

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
November 11, 2017
Photo by Bruce Brookshire.

Kentucky outmuscles Vanderbilt 44-21 in demoralizing late-season game

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
November 11, 2017
Photo by Brent Szklaruk

Three Thoughts: Vanderbilt goes small ball in opening night victory

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
November 11, 2017
Photo by Brent Szklaruk

Vanderbilt falls to Middle Tennessee State 65-54 in season opener

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
November 10, 2017
Behind Enemy Lines: Kentucky Wildcats

Behind Enemy Lines: Kentucky Wildcats

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
November 9, 2017
The Commodores play the WKU Hilltoppers on Saturday, November 4, 2017. Vanderbilt won 31-17. Photo by Claire Barnett//The Vanderbilt Hustler.

Can Vanderbilt make a bowl game with five wins? The math isn’t promising

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
November 7, 2017
Photo by Brent Szklaruk

BREAKING: Vanderbilt Soccer earns NCAA Tournament berth for first time in 11 years

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
November 6, 2017
Photo by Clay Leddin.

Commodore Brunch Week 10: A step in the right direction

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
November 5, 2017

VIDEO: Ralph Webb breaks another record in 31-17 win over WKU

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
November 4, 2017
The Commodores play the WKU Hilltoppers on Saturday, November 4, 2017.

Vanderbilt snaps five-game losing streak, beats Western Kentucky 31-17

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
November 4, 2017
Khari Blasingame (23) about to score a touchdown for the Vanderbilt Commodores on September 1, 2016. Photo by Emily Goncalves.

Commodore Brunch Week Nine: With apologies to Kyle Shurmur

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
October 29, 2017
Photo by Ziyi Liu.

Back to Basics: Vanderbilt keeps it simple to prepare for Gamecocks

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
October 26, 2017
Coin Toss before Vanderbilt lost against the South Carolina Gamecocks 13-10 at Vanderbilt Stadium September 1, 2016. Photo by Ziyi Liu.

Behind Enemy Lines: South Carolina Gamecocks

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
October 26, 2017
Looking behind, forging ahead: What the Commodores have left to play for

Looking behind, forging ahead: What the Commodores have left to play for

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
October 23, 2017
The Foul committed by Matthew Fisher-Davis during Vanderbilts NCAA Tournament game vs. Northwestern on March 16, 2017. Photo by Ziyi Liu.

Matthew Fisher-Davis breaks his silence on “The Foul” in powerful video

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
October 15, 2017
The Commodores play football at Ole Miss on Saturday, October 14, 2017. Photo by Claire Barnett.

Commodore Brunch Week Seven: Time to panic?

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
October 15, 2017
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