On this week’s episode, Charlie, Eli and Tristan recap Vanderbilt’s Week 3 matchup and the broader CFB landscape; the trio also previews the Auburn game.
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On this week’s episode of Live From West End, Sports Editor Eli Landers and Sports Podcast Producer Charlie Siegel are joined in the studio by Deputy Sports Editor Tristan Rutman. The trio reflects on a wild finish to last week’s Vanderbilt vs. NC State matchup. They then open The Commodores’ fourth game week with a full breakdown of the Auburn matchup, including notable players on both sides of the ball. From there, the dialogue widens to the most pressing news around the NFL and college football. Closing it out is Charlie’s Curtain Call™: Auburn trivia.
Charlie Siegel (‘29) is a student in Peabody College majoring in human & organizational development and economics & with a minor in artificial intelligence. He loves to talk about all sports but is romantic about his hometown South Florida teams. In addition to writing, he loves to eat good food, listen to country music and play sports with friends. He can be reached at charles.r.siegel@vanderbilt.edu.
Elijah Landers (’28) is from Little Silver, New Jersey, and is majoring in economics and medicine, health & society in the College of Arts and Science. He previously served as Lead Sports Analyst. In addition to writing, Eli loves to read, exercise, explore Nashville and root for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He can be reached at elijah.l.landers@vanderbilt.edu.
Tristan Rutman (’28) is from Dillon, Colorado, and is majoring in cognitive studies in Peabody College. He previously served as Sports Podcast Producer. He is a devoted Giants, Nets and Yankees fan and is incredibly enthusiastic about Vanderbilt Sports. In addition to sports, Tristan loves to exercise, spend time outdoors and try new foods. You can reach him at tristan.a.rutman@vanderbilt.edu.