As the college football world descends on Nashville for SEC media days, the hometown team has made a splash. Vanderbilt announced Monday that it is extending head coach Clark Lea. The Music City native played for the school and is entering his third season at the helm for Commodores.
“Vanderbilt is home, it is such an honor for me to lead our football program,” Lea said in a statement. “The only way that we accomplish the mission we have set forth for Vanderbilt football is with the vision and support from chancellor Diermeier and [athletic director] Candice Lee. To have them acknowledge the progress we’ve made to this point, and to commit to seeing us push further on our journey means everything to me.
“Like everyone who is a part of our team, I will work to earn it every day, and recognize the great responsibility I have with the incredible opportunity and support I’ve been given. I also want to thank the members of our program, both student-athletes and staff. Their hard work and sacrifice is what allows for progress in our quest to build a program that makes all of Vanderbilt and Nashville proud.”
