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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.
Jonah Barbin

Jonah Barbin, Senior Staff Writer

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].

All content by Jonah Barbin
The Vanderbilt band watches during their game vs University of Tennessee, as photographed on November 25, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Josh Rehders)

Vanderbilt Football Mailbag: Where do the Commodores go from here?

By Andrew Wilf, Frankie Sheehy, Anish Mago, Aiden Rutman, Jayce Pollard and Jonah Barbin
December 7, 2023

PODCAST: Coaching dilemmas and the Ralph standard

By Aiden Rutman, Andrew Wilf and Jonah Barbin
December 7, 2023
Zach Philip (left) and Jonah Barbin (right) discuss the biggest sports topics of the week. (Vanderbilt Video Productions)

Commodore Clash, Dec. 7: Men’s Basketball’s struggles, Women’s Basketball on fire, CFP Playoff decision and NFL update

By Jonah Barbin and Zach Philip
December 7, 2023
The hosts of Commodore Clash discuss the biggest sports topics of the week. (Vanderbilt Video Productions)

Commodore Clash, Nov. 30: Wrapping up the Vanderbilt Football season, Vanderbilt Men’s and Women’s Basketball update

By Jonah Barbin and Zach Philip
November 30, 2023
Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball celebrates a victory over Fairfield alongside the cheerleaders and dance team, as photographed on Nov. 12, 2023 and Vanderbilt Mens Basketball team celebrates after victory, as photographed on Nov. 17, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Vince Lin)

Thanksgiving Mailbag: Basketball in Las Vegas

By Andrew Wilf, Frankie Sheehy, Anish Mago, Aiden Rutman, Sam Curtis, Jayce Pollard, Jonah Barbin and Brandon Karp
November 22, 2023
Matthew Hayball punting against Auburn, as photographed on Nov. 4, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Geetika Komati)

SEC Power Rankings Week 12: Thanksgiving Edition

By Jonah Barbin and Brandon Karp
November 16, 2023
Coach Shea Ralph calls a play, as photographed on Feb. 5. 2023.

Women’s Basketball: 2023-24 Schedule Preview

By Jonah Barbin, Lead Sports Specialist
November 6, 2023
The hosts of Commodore Clash discuss the biggest sports topics of the week. (Vanderbilt Video Productions)

Commodore Clash, Oct. 27: Breaking Down Georgia, talking Soccer and previewing Ole Miss

By Andrew Wilf and Jonah Barbin
October 27, 2023
Self-selecting to be the best: How the stars aligned for Barton Simmons and Vanderbilt Football

Self-selecting to be the best: How the stars aligned for Barton Simmons and Vanderbilt Football

By Jonah Barbin, Assistant Sports Specialist
October 27, 2023

PODCAST: A Missouri Loss and some questionable takes

By Aiden Rutman, Jonah Barbin and Andrew Wilf
October 5, 2023

Anchor Analysis Episode 5: Vanderbilt falls to Missouri, 38-21, in Ken Seals’s first start since 2021

By Jonah Barbin and Aiden Rutman
September 30, 2023
Zach Philip (left) and Jonah Barbin (right) debate the hottest issues in Vanderbilt sports. (Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt Video Productions)

Commodore Clash, Sep. 29: Trounced by Kentucky, How to Bounce Back against Missouri, NFL Week Three Update

By Jonah Barbin and Zach Philip
September 29, 2023
AJ Swann lifted up by Bradley Ashmore against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, as photographed on Aug. 26, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Nikita Rohila)

Vanderbilt Football Mailbag: Can Vanderbilt compete in the SEC?

By Andrew Wilf, Anish Mago, Frankie Sheehy, Brandon Karp, Jonah Barbin and Jayce Pollard
September 22, 2023
Andrew Wilf (left) and Jonah Barbin (right) debate the hottest issues in Vanderbilt sports. (Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt Video Productions)

Commodore Clash, Sep. 21: A Heartbreaker at UNLV, Previewing Kentucky, NFL Week Two Update

By Andrew Wilf and Jonah Barbin
September 21, 2023
Four Vanderbilt runners run the second lap at the Belmont Opener, as photographed on Sept. 1, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)

Cross Country: Commodores show promise at Mountain Dew Invitational

By Vincent Xu and Jonah Barbin
September 18, 2023
The Vanderbilt defensive line during the game against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs as photographed on Sept. 2, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Anseley Philippe)

Three Matchups to Watch: Vanderbilt vs. UNLV

By Jonah Barbin and Henry Oelhafen
September 14, 2023
Anfernee Orji playing against Missouri on Oct. 22, 2022. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

‘Dores in the Pros: NFL Kickoff

By Jonah Barbin and Luke Rollfinke
September 6, 2023
Will Shepard walks on the field during Vanderbilts game against Hawaii on Aug. 26, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Nikita Rohila)

Three Matchups to Watch: Vanderbilt vs. Alabama A&M

By Jonah Barbin and Zach Philip
August 31, 2023
Andrew Wilf (left) and Jonah Barbin (right) debate the hottest issues in Vanderbilt sports in this premiere episode. (Vanderbilt Video Productions)

Commodore Clash, Aug. 24: Hawaii Week Zero, State of Soccer, Football’s chances of making a Bowl

By Andrew Wilf and Jonah Barbin
August 26, 2023
Vanderbilt defense celebrates a big stop, as photographed on Oct. 8, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)

Vanderbilt Football Preseason Mailbag: Can Vanderbilt make a bowl game?

By Andrew Wilf, Anish Mago, Frankie Sheehy, Aiden Rutman, Brandon Karp, Jonah Barbin and Jayce Pollard
August 23, 2023
Jayden Davis running the bases (Samford University Athletics).

Vanderbilt Baseball lands SoCon Freshman of the Year Jayden Davis in transfer portal

By Jonah Barbin, Assistant Sports Specialist
July 3, 2023
Parker Noland watching the game against Evansville, as photographed on March 8, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Lindsey Jorda)

Infielder Parker Noland transfers to South Carolina

By Jonah Barbin
July 1, 2023
The VUSports Wired team hosts their final show of the academic year. (Vanderbilt Video Productions)

VU Sports Wired, April 21: Women’s Bowling wins the National Championship, VandyBoys update, Men’s Basketball transfer update

By Bobby Kent and Jonah Barbin
April 21, 2023
Kiambu Fentress, Ro Coleman and Harrison Ray speaking with Tim Corbin on the Two Percent Pod (Hustler Multimedia/Lexie Perez).

Former VandyBoys translate chemistry from the diamond to the mic on Two Percent Pod

By Bryce Smith and Jonah Barbin
April 20, 2023
Nellie Blaze celebrates against Denver on Feb. 12, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)

Lacrosse: Vanderbilt falls to Coastal Carolina 17-13

By Jonah Barbin, Sports Copy Editor
April 18, 2023
Cole Sherwood watches his shot at the Cabo Collegiate on Mar. 5, 2023. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

Vanderbilt Men’s Golf comes up short at Calusa Cup

By Jonah Barbin, Sports Copy Editor
April 6, 2023
A rendering of the Frist Family Village main entrance, as released by Vanderbilt Athletics on April 6, 2023. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

Vandy United: Frist Athletic Village announced

By Jonah Barbin, Sports Copy Editor
April 6, 2023
The Commodores compete against Old Dominion on Mar. 25. (Hustler Multimedia/Anseley Philippe)

Lacrosse: Vanderbilt faces off against Towson, Old Dominion and East Carolina

By Jonah Barbin, Sports Copy Editor
April 3, 2023
The hosts discuss Men’s Basketball NIT run and the VandyBoys sweep of Ole Miss. (Vanderbilt Video Productions)

VU Sports Wired, Mar. 21: Men’s Basketball NIT run, VandyBoys sweep Ole Miss

By Bobby Kent and Jonah Barbin
March 21, 2023
Jerry Stackhouse coaches from the sidelines against LSU at the SEC Tournament, as photographed on Mar. 9, 2023.

BARBIN: Win or lose, Stackhouse is building a champion on West End

By Jonah Barbin, Sports Copy Editor
March 10, 2023
Mens basketball team gathers together during a time out on Feb. 18, 2023 (Hustler Multimedia/Nikita Rohila).

Five on Five Mailbag: What does Vanderbilt need to do at the SEC Tournament to get off the bubble?

By Bryce Smith, Aiden Rutman, Frankie Sheehy, Jonah Barbin and Brandon Karp
March 9, 2023
The hosts discuss the chances of Mens Basketball being in March Madness and talk about the beginning of Baseball season. (Vanderbilt Video Productions)

VU Sports Wired, March 7: Men’s Basketball Tournament hopes, VandyBoys off to strong start

By Bobby Kent and Jonah Barbin
March 7, 2023
Siim Troost rallies in a match against Arkansas on Mar. 4, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Anseley Phillipe).

Men’s Tennis: Vanderbilt wins two of their first three matches on the weekend

By Jonah Barbin, Sports Copy Editor
March 6, 2023
Jordan Wright talks with reporters after hitting a game-winner over Kentucky on March 1, 2023 (Vanderbilt Athletics).

Modern unicorn: Jordan Wright is the rare fourth-year senior in today’s college basketball

By Bryce Smith and Jonah Barbin
March 4, 2023
Liam Robbins throws down a dunk during 23-point, 11-rebound, 9-block performance against LSU on Feb. 22, 2023 (Vanderbilt athletics).

BREAKING: Commodores lose Liam Robbins for the season

By Jonah Barbin, Sports Copy Editor
March 3, 2023
Ezra Manjon drives to the basket against Florida on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Memorial Gymnasium. (Hustler Multimedia/Narenkumar Thirmiya)

Vanderbilt bounces back and beats Florida at home, 88-72

By Jonah Barbin, Sports Copy Editor
February 25, 2023
The hosts discuss the Vanderbilt Basketball and look ahead to Baseball season. (Vanderbilt Video Productions)

VU Sports Wired, Feb. 17: Men’s Basketball Continues Surge, VandyBoys 2023 Season Preview

By Bobby Kent and Jonah Barbin
February 18, 2023
Bella LaChance bringing the ball up the court against Tennessee-Martin on Dec. 4, 2022 (Hustler Multimedia/Ophelia Lu).

Memorial Minutes: The Light is in Sight

By Jonah Barbin, Sports Copy Editor
February 17, 2023
Siim Troost prepares to play a point in a doubles match, as photographed on Feb. 12, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Michael Tung)

Men’s Tennis: Vanderbilt wins second straight with a 6-1 victory over Rice

By Jonah Barbin, Sports Copy Editor
February 16, 2023
Tillie Claggett celebrates at the Ron Moore Intercollegiate on Oct. 9, 2022.

Women’s Golf: A dream beginning in Paradise

By Jonah Barbin, Sports Copy Editor
February 13, 2023
The hosts discussed Vanderbilts massive victory. (Vanderbilt Video Productions)

VU Sports Wired Special Edition: Feb. 9: Vanderbilt stuns No. 6 Tennessee at last second

By Bobby Kent and Jonah Barbin
February 9, 2023
The hosts discussed the state of Vanderbilt basketball. (Vanderbilt Video Productions)

VU Sports Wired: Feb. 8: Men’s Basketball gets back in the win column, Women’s Basketball continues to struggle against the SEC

By Bobby Kent and Jonah Barbin
February 8, 2023
Gordan Sargent hoists his fourth career collegiate individual title on Feb. 7, 2022. (Photo Courtesy of Vanderbilt Athletics)

Men’s Golf: A clinic at the Hayt

By Jonah Barbin, Sports Copy Editor
February 7, 2023
Tyrin Lawrence drives to the rim against the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday, February 4 at Memorial Gymnasium (Barrie Barto/Hustler Multimedia).

Vanderbilt gets back on track with home win over Ole Miss, 74-71

By Jonah Barbin, Sports Copy Editor
February 4, 2023
Bridget Stammel doing a coin-flip style serve, as photographed on Oct. 9, 2022 (Hustler Multimedia/Ophelia Lu).

Women’s Tennis: Vanderbilt punches their championship ticket with biggest win of the season

By Jonah Barbin, Sports Copy Editor
February 2, 2023
The hosts discussed the state of Vanderbilt basketball. (Vanderbilt Video Productions)

VU Sports Wired: Jan. 31: Ciaja Harbison ties a record, Women’s and Men’s Basketball season updates

By Bobby Kent and Jonah Barbin
January 31, 2023
Womens double tennis match between Vanderbilt and Purdue as photographed on October 9, 2022. (Hustler Staff/Chloe Kim)

Balling in Evanston: Vanderbilt Women’s Tennis gets in the win column against Northwestern

By Jonah Barbin, Sports Copy Editor
January 26, 2023
Womens double tennis match between Vanderbilt and Purdue as photographed on October 9, 2022. (Hustler Staff/Chloe Kim)

Holding their own: Vanderbilt Women’s Tennis puts up strong fight at Miami Spring Invite

By Jonah Barbin, Sports Copy Editor
January 21, 2023
Basketball game against South Carolina, as photographed on Jan. 20, 2023 (Hustler Multimedia/Nikita Rohila)

Beaten by the best: Gamecocks cruise to 96-48 victory over Commodores

By Jonah Barbin, Sports Copy Editor
January 20, 2023
Tyrin Lawrence finishes a dunk on January 14, 2023 against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Memorial Gymasium (Nikita Rohila/Hustler Multimedia).

Five on Five: Can Vanderbilt keep the momentum going against No. 4 Alabama?

By Bryce Smith, Frankie Sheehy, Aiden Rutman, Brandon Karp and Jonah Barbin
January 17, 2023
Marnelle Garraud drives to the rim against UT Martin on December 4, 2022 (Hustler Multimedia/Yifei Lu)

Vanderbilt loses to UT Martin 66-54, drops second in a row

By Jonah Barbin, Senior Staff Writer
December 4, 2022
Vanderbilt snapped a 26-SEC game losing streak against Kentucky on Saturday (Vanderbilt Athletics).

Behind Enemy Bylines: Florida Gators

By Jonah Barbin, Senior Staff Writer
November 18, 2022
Patrick Smith runs against a Kentucky defender, as captured on Nov. 13, 2021. (Hustler Multimedia/Mattigan Kelly)

Three Matchups to Watch: Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky

By Jonah Barbin, Senior Staff Writer
November 10, 2022
Womens double tennis match between Vanderbilt and Purdue as photographed on October 9, 2022. (Hustler Staff/Chloe Kim)

Women’s Tennis: Finishing Strong in San Juan

By Jonah Barbin, Senior Staff Writer
November 3, 2022
The hosts previewed Vanderbilts battle with South Carolina. (Vanderbilt Video Productions)

VU Sports Wired: Oct. 27: Football prepares for South Carolina and Soccer falls to Tennessee

By Bobby Kent, Andrew Wilf and Jonah Barbin
November 1, 2022
The Vanderbilt womens golf team secured a third place finish at the Battle of the Beach on Oct. 30, 2022. (Photo Courtesy of Vanderbilt Athletics)

Women’s Golf: Another Podium Finish in Cabo

By Jonah Barbin, Senior Staff Writer
November 1, 2022
Maya Antoine makes a pass against Arkansas on Oct. 9. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

VU Sports Wired: Oct. 19: Football looking ahead to Missouri and Soccer’s tough stretch

By Bobby Kent and Jonah Barbin
October 20, 2022
Patrick Smith

Three Matchups to Watch: Vanderbilt vs Missouri

By Jonah Barbin, Senior Staff Writer
October 19, 2022
Vanderbilt Defense

Press Conference Notes: Lea talks important takeaways from Georgia matchup, looks ahead to Missouri

By Jonah Barbin, Senior Staff Writer
October 18, 2022
AJ Swann playing against Ole Miss on Oct. 8, 2022.

SEC Power Rankings Week Seven: The Three-Headed Monster

By Jonah Barbin and Jayce Pollard
October 15, 2022
The Vanderbilt mens golf team competed in the Linger Longer Invitational from March 20-22, 2022.

Men’s Golf: Bending, not breaking, at the Ben Hogan Invitational

By Jonah Barbin, Staff Writer
October 10, 2022
Ben Bresnahan makes a diving catch against Ole Miss on Nov. 20, 2021.

Three Matchups to Watch: Vanderbilt vs. Ole Miss

By Jonah Barbin, Staff Writer
October 5, 2022
The hosts analyzed recent stories in Vanderbilt athletics on West End (Vanderbilt Video Productions).

VU Sports Wired, Oct. 3: Hosts preview Vanderbilt’s matchup with No. 9 Ole Miss

By Bobby Kent, Andrew Wilf and Jonah Barbin
October 3, 2022
Vanderbilt mens golf competes at The Prestige on Feb. 23, 2022.

Men’s Golf: Losing the Tennessee Tussle

By Jonah Barbin, Staff Writer
October 3, 2022
Tyson Russell has broken into the starting lineup in 2022 thanks to his formative prep days.

Tyson Russell: Writing the Storybook

By Jonah Barbin, Staff Writer
September 29, 2022
Vanderbilt finished in third at the Mason Rudolph Championship last weekend (Vanderbilt Athletics).

Women’s Golf: Heating up at the Mason Rudolph Championship

By Jonah Barbin, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
Vanderbilt will take on the Crimson Tide for the first time since 2017 on Saturday. (Hustler Multimedia/Arianna Santiago)

Behind Enemy Bylines: Alabama Crimson Tide

By Jonah Barbin, Staff Writer
September 22, 2022
VU Sports Wired discussed recent headlines in athletics on West End (Vanderbilt Video Productions).

VU Sports Wired, Sept. 21: AJ Swann leads Vanderbilt to victory over NIU

By Bobby Kent, Andrew Wilf and Jonah Barbin
September 22, 2022
The team runs in a pack through the wooded course, captured on Sept. 2, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Claire Gatlin)

Cross Country: Cooling off at the Coaching Tree

By Jonah Barbin, Staff Writer
September 19, 2022
Vanderbilt will look to build on their success from last season in 2022. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

Eyes on the Natty: 2022 Men’s Golf Preview

By Jonah Barbin, Staff Writer
September 7, 2022
The Commodores struggled out of the gates at Pebble Beach (Vanderbilt Athletics).

Women’s Golf: A Rocky Start at Pebble

By Jonah Barbin, Staff Writer
September 5, 2022
Vanderbilt competed at the Belmont Opener from September 2-4, 2022 (Hustler Multimedia/Claire Gatlin).

Cross Country: Commodores Soar at Belmont Opener

By Jonah Barbin, Staff Writer
September 5, 2022
CJ Taylor celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Hawaii (Vanderbilt Athletics).

Three Matchups to Watch: Vanderbilt vs. Elon

By Jonah Barbin, Staff Writer
August 31, 2022
Vanderbilt guard Brinae Alexander is enjoying a successful senior season on West End.

Brinae Alexander: An Untraditional Path to Excellence

By Jonah Barbin, Staff Writer
January 12, 2022
Will Sheppard against Florida

SEC Week 13 Power Rankings: Bowl Eligibility and Revolving Doors

By Jonah Barbin, Staff Writer
November 26, 2021
Elijah McAllister after an interception

SEC Power Rankings Week 12: The Samford Air Raid Offense

By Brett Needelman and Jonah Barbin
November 17, 2021
The Vanderbilt Commodores were no match for No. 2 Georgia on Saturday as they were beaten handily 62-0 on Sept. 25. (Hustler Multimedia/Mattigan Kelly).

SEC Power Rankings Week 11: At Long Last, A Clear No. 3?

By Jonah Barbin and Andrew Wilf
November 11, 2021
Vanderbilt against Missouri

SEC Power Rankings Week 10: Upsets and Fluidity

By Jonah Barbin and Basim Naim
November 5, 2021
Kendal Cheesman

Women’s Basketball: Three Pertinent Preseason Ponderings

By Jonah Barbin
November 5, 2021
Vanderbilt dropped its first SEC contest of the season to the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs in September. (Hustler Multimedia/Mattigan Kelly)

SEC Power Rankings Week 9: Bye Weeks and Blowouts

By Jack Bukovnik and Jonah Barbin
October 30, 2021

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