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The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

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.
Live Updates: BDS Kirkland sit-in and ongoing protests.
Simon Gibbs

Simon Gibbs, Former Sports Editor

Simon Gibbs (‘21) is the former Sports Editor for The Vanderbilt Hustler. He has been on staff since the first semester of his freshman year, previously serving as a Staff Writer, Senior Writer and Deputy Sports Editor. Simon is also the host of VU Sports Wired on Vanderbilt Video Productions and The Hustler Sports 30 on VandyRadio.

Simon has attended several events as credentialed media, including the 2019 NFL Draft, 2019 College Baseball World Series and the 2019 SEC Tournament. Outside of his Commodore coverage, Simon has had bylines published on NHL.com and NashvillePredators.com.

When he's not writing, you can find Simon watching his hometown New York Mets, waiting for that next ring.

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All content by Simon Gibbs
Its Bowl or Bust for the 2019 Vanderbilt Commodores, according to SEC Nation

It’s Bowl or Bust for the 2019 Vanderbilt Commodores, according to SEC Nation

By Simon Gibbs, Deputy Sports Editor
August 31, 2019
https://soundcloud.com/vandyradio/hustler-sports-30-derek-mason-interview-previewing-week-1-vs-georgia

The Hustler Sports 30 on VandyRadio: Football is Back!

By Max Schneider, Simon Gibbs and Betsy Goodfriend
August 31, 2019
Photo by: Shelley Mays (The Tennessean)

One Last Chance: Dontye Carriere-Williams brings grit to Vanderbilt secondary

By Simon Gibbs, Deputy Sports Editor
August 25, 2019
Athletic Director Malcolm Turner has resigned, per a statement from the University

GIBBS: Vanderbilt Athletics approving alcohol sales adds to Malcolm Turner’s impressive start

By Simon Gibbs, Deputy Sports Editor
August 18, 2019
Photo by Hunter Long

National Champions: Vanderbilt Commodores capture program’s second College World Series Title

By Simon Gibbs, Deputy Sports Editor
June 26, 2019
Vanderbilts keys to success in Game Three of College World Series Final

Vanderbilt’s keys to success in Game Three of College World Series Final

By Simon Gibbs, Deputy Sports Editor
June 26, 2019
Michigan defeats Vanderbilt 7-4 in Game One of College World Series Final

Michigan defeats Vanderbilt 7-4 in Game One of College World Series Final

By Simon Gibbs, Deputy Sports Editor
June 24, 2019
Photo via Twitter (@Max_Schneider15)

Tim Corbin faces former assistant Erik Bakich in World Series Final

By Simon Gibbs, Deputy Sports Editor
June 23, 2019
Facing elimination, Kumar Rocker notches historic, 19 strikeout no-hitter

Facing elimination, Kumar Rocker notches historic, 19 strikeout no-hitter

By Simon Gibbs, Deputy Sports Editor
June 14, 2019
Three Up, Three Down: Vanderbilts guide to Omaha

Three Up, Three Down: Vanderbilt’s guide to Omaha

By Max Schneider, Betsy Goodfriend and Simon Gibbs
June 13, 2019
Commodores defeat Duke, punch ticket to College Baseball World Series

Commodores defeat Duke, punch ticket to College Baseball World Series

By Simon Gibbs, Deputy Sports Editor
June 9, 2019
The Vanderbilt Hustler Summer Sports Podcast: Previewing Duke, Dissecting Regionals

The Vanderbilt Hustler Summer Sports Podcast: Previewing Duke, Dissecting Regionals

By Max Schneider, Simon Gibbs and Betsy Goodfriend
June 5, 2019
Photo via VandyBoys (Instagram)

Southeastern Conference revises alcohol policy, Malcolm Turner provides insight

By Simon Gibbs, Deputy Sports Editor
May 31, 2019
Former pitcher JJ Bleday is now Vanderbilts home run king

Former pitcher JJ Bleday is now Vanderbilt’s home run king

By Simon Gibbs, Deputy Sports Editor
May 9, 2019
Photo: George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Commodores stomping on home plate, trampling their opponents

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
May 4, 2019
Photo via Vanderbilt Athletics

Joejuan Williams taken by New England Patriots in 2019 NFL Draft

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
April 26, 2019
Left photo by Claire Barnett, Right photo by Madison Lindeman

NFL Network analysts offer insight into Williams, Shurmur

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
April 24, 2019
2019 NFL Draft Profile: Joejuan Williams

2019 NFL Draft Profile: Joejuan Williams

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
April 18, 2019

VU Sports Wired Season Finale: 2018-19 Vanderbilt Athletics Awards

By Cutler Klein, Simon Gibbs and Ryan Sheehy
April 18, 2019
Graphic via Vanderbilt Athletics

Vanderbilt Basketball hires David Grace as Associate Head Coach

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
April 18, 2019
Photo by Hunter Long

The Hustler Sports 20 on VandyRadio Season Finale: Stacking up assistants

By Cutler Klein, Simon Gibbs and Betsy Goodfriend
April 18, 2019
Photo by Hunter Long

The Hustler Sports 20 on VandyRadio: Stackhouse and students

By Cutler Klein, Simon Gibbs and Betsy Goodfriend
April 10, 2019
Photo by Emily Gonçalves

Lunch with Jerry Stackhouse: Bringing the Memorial Magic back to Vanderbilt students

By Cutler Klein, Simon Gibbs and Betsy Goodfriend
April 10, 2019
Photo by NBA.com

The Hustler Sports 20 on VandyRadio: Stack in the House?

By Cutler Klein, Simon Gibbs and Betsy Goodfriend
April 3, 2019

The Hustler Sports 20 Special Edition: Catching Footballs and a Basketball Coach

By Cutler Klein, Simon Gibbs and Betsy Goodfriend
March 28, 2019
Coach Becky Hammon directs a play against the New York Knicks on July 11, 2015. Photograph by David Dow, 2015 NBAE

GIBBS: Why Becky Hammon is the woman for the Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball job

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
March 24, 2019
Screengrab via Lipscomb Athletics

Who’s next? 10 potential candidates for the Vanderbilt Basketball coaching vacancy

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
March 24, 2019
Commodores complete sweep with 14-4 rout of Florida

Commodores complete sweep with 14-4 rout of Florida

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
March 23, 2019
Commodores out-pitch Florida, win the first leg 5-0

Commodores out-pitch Florida, win the first leg 5-0

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
March 21, 2019
Photo by Hunter Long

The Hustler Sports 20 on VandyRadio: The Rocker Effect

By Cutler Klein, Simon Gibbs and Betsy Goodfriend
March 21, 2019

VU Sports Wired March 20: Pitching Madness

By Cutler Klein, Simon Gibbs and Ryan Sheehy
March 21, 2019
Photo by Ziyi Liu

The Hustler Sports 20 on VandyRadio: Just Drew It?

By Cutler Klein, Max Schneider, Simon Gibbs and Betsy Goodfriend
March 14, 2019
Photo by Emily Goncalves

Vanderbilt falls 69-52 to Texas A&M in SEC tournament

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
March 13, 2019
January 10, 2017 – Joe Toye (2) helps Matthew Fisher-Davis (5) up during the Commodores 87-81 loss to Kentucky in Memorial Gym.

Joe Toye: A leader, a contributor, and a Commodore for life

By Simon Gibbs and Jaime Perez
March 10, 2019
The Vandy Boys beat Southeast Missouri State 11-3 on Tuesday, February, 26, 2019. (Photo by Emily Gonçalves)

The Hustler Sports 20 on VandyRadio: What’s up with these midweek games?

By Cutler Klein, Simon Gibbs and Betsy Goodfriend
February 28, 2019
The Vandy Boys beat Southeast Missouri State 11-3 on Tuesday, February, 26, 2019. (Photo by Emily Gonçalves)

Commodores upset at home by Austin Peay 7-6

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
February 27, 2019
David Price reflects on David Williams and the brotherhood of Vanderbilt Baseball

David Price reflects on David Williams and the brotherhood of Vanderbilt Baseball

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
February 22, 2019
David Williams holds up the VU hand sign during Vanderbilts bowl announcement celebration on 12-2-12 in the SLC.

Remembering David Williams: Tributes from colleagues, friends and student-athletes

By Cutler Klein, Simon Gibbs and Betsy Goodfriend
February 14, 2019
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.

Vanderbilt community reacts to David Williams’ passing with the same passion he embodied

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
February 10, 2019
Commodores learned that things are more important than basketball in Saturday night defeat against Alabama

Commodores “learned that things are more important than basketball” in Saturday night defeat against Alabama

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
February 9, 2019

VU Sports Wired February 6: Quarterbacks and fastballs

By Cutler Klein, Simon Gibbs and Ryan Sheehy
February 7, 2019
The Hustler sits down with Malcolm Turner during his first day of work. (Hustler Multimedia/Emily Gonçalves)

The Hustler Sports 20 on VandyRadio February 6: Turner’s student outreach

By Cutler Klein, Simon Gibbs and Betsy Goodfriend
February 7, 2019
Athletic Director Malcolm Turner has resigned, per a statement from the University

Malcolm’s Turn: New athletic director Malcolm Turner is ready to bring Vanderbilt into the future

By Cutler Klein, Simon Gibbs and Betsy Goodfriend
February 4, 2019
The Vanderbilt Womens Basketball team play the Lady Vols on Sunday, February 4, 2018 in Memorial Gym. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Vanderbilt falls to Tennessee 82-65 at home

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
February 3, 2019

VU Sports Wired January 30th, 2019: How right is the Bryce?

By Cutler Klein, Simon Gibbs and Ryan Sheehy
January 30, 2019
Vandy versus UK 1-29-2019 (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Vanderbilt demolished by Kentucky Wildcats 87-52

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
January 29, 2019
Vanderbilt trails Tennessee 37-38 at halftime on January 23, 2019. Photo by Madison Lindeman.

Vanderbilt loses heartbreaker in overtime to #1 Tennessee

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
January 23, 2019
(Photo by Emily Gonçalves)

Commodores let another lead slip away against South Carolina

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
January 16, 2019
Photo by Hunter Long

Vanderbilt loses first half lead, falls to Kentucky at Rupp Arena

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
January 12, 2019
Vanderbilt faces Texas A&M on January 10, 2019. Photo by Shun Ahmed

Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball falls short to Texas A&M at home

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
January 11, 2019

VU Sports Wired January 9, 2019: Malcolm in McGugin

By Cutler Klein, Simon Gibbs and Ryan Sheehy
January 10, 2019
Vanderbilt plays Baylor in the Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Thursday, December 27, 2018. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Will he stay or will he go? Inside Ke’Shawn Vaughn’s career night in Houston

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
December 28, 2018
Vanderbilt head coach Bryce Drew and his staff look on during the Commodores 68-66 NCAA tournament first-round loss to Northwestern on March 16, 2017.

Bryce Drew’s legacy: “taking this program to places it has never been to before”

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
December 8, 2018
Graphic pulled from @VandyWBB on Tiwtter

Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball to hold open tryouts

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
December 6, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Vanderbilt Athletics (vucommodores.com).

Vanderbilt student-athlete Turner Cockrell dies after long battle with cancer

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
November 29, 2018

VU Sports Wired November 28: Rocky Mountain Mason?

By Cutler Klein, Simon Gibbs and Ryan Sheehy
November 29, 2018
Photo by Kevin Nguyen

The Hustler Sports 20 on VandyRadio: Garland’s got it

By Cutler Klein, Simon Gibbs and Max Schneider
November 8, 2018
Photo by Cutler Klein

Whatever you do, don’t forget about Aaron Nesmith

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
November 6, 2018
Vanderbilt Soccer freshman Raegan Kelley celebrates her goal against Mississippi State with her teammates. Photo by Hannah Haecker

Vanderbilt Soccer’s freshmen leading the charge to the NCAA Tournament

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
November 4, 2018
Vanderbilt plays at Tennessee on Saturday, November 25, 2017. The Commodores won 42-24. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Sam Dobbs: The Marvel of Music City

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
November 1, 2018
Photo by Cutler Klein

The Hustler Sports 20 on VandyRadio: Hogs and hardwood

By Cutler Klein, Simon Gibbs and Max Schneider
November 1, 2018

VU Sports Wired October 24: Kumar is Rockin’

By Cutler Klein, Simon Gibbs and Max Schneider
October 25, 2018
The Kentucky Wildcats narrowly defeated Vanderbilt 14-7 in their matchup last season in Lexington.

The Hustler Sports 20 on VandyRadio: Play calls, playoffs and Darius Garland

By Cutler Klein and Simon Gibbs
October 25, 2018
Darren Ambrose talks with the Commodores as they stretch before a game. (Hustler Multimedia/Ziyi Liu)

Darren Ambrose’s hard-fought journey to the top of the SEC

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
October 24, 2018
Vanderbilt Mens Basketball team plays Kansas State on Sunday, December 03, 2017. (Photo by Hunter Long)

Saben Lee and Darius Garland make strides to gel as a point guard unit

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
October 23, 2018
Photo by Clay Leddin

Vanderbilt Football By the Numbers: What happened?

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
October 4, 2018

VU Sports Wired September 26: Backfield conundrum

By Cutler Klein, Simon Gibbs and Max Schneider
September 26, 2018
Myra Konte scores the equalizer against Miami on Friday August 14, 2018. (Photo by Hunter Long)

History in the Making: How practice has made perfect for the Commodores

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
September 26, 2018
Vanderbilt plays Notre Dame on Saturday. September 15, 2018. (Photo by Hunter Long)

For Vanderbilt Football, there are no moral victories. At all.

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
September 19, 2018
Mike Piazza and Chipper Jones Embrace after the game. Photo by Mark Lennihan, AP Photos/Sports Illustrated

Saved by the Bat: The True Power of Sports

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
September 10, 2018
Photo by Kevin N

Commodore Brunch Week Two: On to the next one

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
September 9, 2018

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

By Cutler Klein, Simon Gibbs and Max Schneider
September 6, 2018
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.

‘Dores in the Pros: Where are They Now?

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
September 3, 2018
Aug 22, 2014: Vanderbilts head football coach, Derek Mason, speaks to students about the upcoming season during the VPB Palooza in the SLC.

The Three-Headed Monster: Making sense of Vanderbilt’s backfield

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
August 29, 2018
Photo by Bruce Brookshire

The First Three: MTSU, Nevada, and Notre Dame

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
August 19, 2018
Photo by Brent Szklaruk

Go-Getter Gonzalez: Jayson Gonzalez’s never-ending quest for greatness

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
May 14, 2018
Mar 25, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; McDonalds High School All American forward Romeo Langford (22) poses for photos on portrait day at the Omni Hotel. Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

BREAKING: Five-star shooting guard Romeo Langford commits to Indiana over Vanderbilt, Kansas

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
April 30, 2018
The Vandy Boys play the University of South Carolina on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Hawkins Field. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Bullpen struggles, Commodores drop rubber match to South Carolina

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
April 29, 2018
The Commodore Baseball Team beats the University of Georgia on Saturday, April 7, 2018. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Commodores win first game of Ole Miss doubleheader in exciting, walk-off fashion

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
April 15, 2018
Photo via David W Preston Photography//Vanderbilt Athletics

Vanderbilt Bowling wins second National Championship

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
April 14, 2018
Commodores refuse to quit, fight from behind to beat Florida 71-68

Commodores refuse to quit, fight from behind to beat Florida 71-68

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
February 17, 2018
Photo by Brent Szklaruk

Corbin, Commodores ready to meet expectations with stellar freshmen

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
February 13, 2018
Vanderbilt mens basketball upsets TCU 81-78 on Saturday, January 27, 2018 in Memorial Gym. (Photo by Emily Goncalves)

The Vanderbilts defeat the Bulldogs of Georgia in basket ball match

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
February 7, 2018
Three Thoughts: LaChance shines in victory over TCU

Three Thoughts: LaChance shines in victory over TCU

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
January 27, 2018
Vanderbilt lost to Tennessee 67-65 in a heartbreaker in the Second Round of the 2016 SEC Tournament at Bridgestone Arena Nashville, TN. Photo by Ziyi Liu.

Is the SEC the new basketball powerhouse?

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
December 7, 2017
The Commodores play Alabama on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Vanderbilt lost 59-0.

2017 Vanderbilt Hustler Football Awards

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
November 30, 2017
The Vanderbilt Commodores beat UNC Ashville on Friday, November 17th, 2017. Taken by Brent Szklaruk

Three thoughts: Vanderbilt avoids bad upset against UNC Asheville

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
November 18, 2017
The Vanderbilt football team is defeated by the University of Kentucky on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Photo by Claire Barnett.

SEC Football Power Rankings: Week 12

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
November 17, 2017
Photo via Vanderbilt Athletics.

From West Africa to West End: Ejike Obinna’s remarkable journey to Vanderbilt

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
November 5, 2017
Photo by Clay Leddin.

SEC Power Rankings Week 10

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
November 3, 2017
The Commodores play Alabama on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Vanderbilt lost 59-0. Photo by Claire Barnett.

SEC Power Rankings Week Nine

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
October 26, 2017
Brothers Dare (right) and Dayo (left) Odeyingbo play for the Commodores against Georgia. Photos by Claire Barnett.

Vanderbilt Football: A team of brotherly love

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
October 9, 2017
September 12, 2015: Vanderbilt hosts Georgia at Dudley Field. The Commodores fell to the Bulldogs 31-14. Photo by Kara Scherrer.

SEC Power Rankings: Week Six

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
October 5, 2017
Vanderbilt play Kansas State in Football on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Photo by Claire Barnett.

Mason wants the Commodores to “strain to finish.” What does he mean?

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
October 5, 2017
SEC Power Rankings Week Five: Internet Meme Edition

SEC Power Rankings Week Five: Internet Meme Edition

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
September 28, 2017
Vanderbilt beats No. 18 Kansas State 14-7 on September 16, 2017.

SEC Power Rankings Week Four: Tebow Time

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
September 21, 2017
September 19th, 2015 - Derek Mason during the Commodores 47-7 win against Austin Peay Saturday afternoon at Dudley Field. Photo by Blake Dover.

An ode to Mason-isms: A look at Coach Mason’s finest phrases

By Simon Gibbs
September 14, 2017
Photo by Brent Szklaruk//The Vanderbilt Hustler.

SEC Power Rankings Week Three: Movies from 2011

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
September 14, 2017
The Vanderbilt football team plays at Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 2, 2017.

SEC Power Rankings Week Two: Song Titles Edition

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
September 7, 2017
October 15th, 2016 – Kyle Shurmer on the line of scrimmage during the Commodores 17-16 win against the University of Georgia in Sanford Stadium Saturday afternoon. Photo by Blake Dover.

SEC Power Rankings Week One: Nashville food edition

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
August 31, 2017
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