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Vanderbilt's Revival: 'Sad Vandy Kid' Celebrates Team's Success
10/28/2025
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Story summary
- The Vanderbilt Commodores are ranked No. 9 with a 7-1 record.
- Jesse Pullen, known as the "Sad Vandy Kid," notes Vanderbilt's resurgence eight years after his 2017 fame.
- Pullen is a first-year resident at Ohio State and credits Coach Clark Lea for the revival.
- He remains loyal to Vanderbilt despite residency and jokes about wearing a half-Vanderbilt, half-Ohio State jersey if the teams meet.
