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Reports: Notre Dame defensive coordinator Clark Lea takes head coach job at Vanderbilt

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Clark Lea will reportedly take over the reins at Vanderbilt, his alma mater, after three years leading the Irish defense, two of which featured undefeated regular seasons and almost assuredly two Playoff berths. ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg was the first of multiple reports with the news Monday morning.

A walk-on fullback for the Commodores in 2002-04, Lea was at the top of the list of expected candidates when Vanderbilt fired Derek Mason two weeks ago, and though the athletic director suggested an offensive focus in the coaching search, Lea remained an obvious possibility. He has simply been too successful at Notre Dame to not have been.

Entire article: https://irish.nbcsports.com/2020/12...nator-clark-lea-takes-head-gig-at-vanderbilt/

 

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'Vanderbilt is home': Coach Lea gets extension

Vanderbilt has signed football coach Clark Lea to a contract extension, the school announced Monday.

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Vanderbilt rewards coach Clark Lea with contract extension​

Vanderbilt has signed football coach Clark Lea to a contract extension, the school announced Monday.

Terms were not disclosed, but sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel that Lea received a three-year extension that will carry him through the 2029 season.

"Vanderbilt is home, it is such an honor for me to lead our football program," Lea, 41, 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 [Daniel] 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."

 

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'Vanderbilt is home': Coach Lea gets extension

Vanderbilt has signed football coach Clark Lea to a contract extension, the school announced Monday.

www.espn.com

Vanderbilt rewards coach Clark Lea with contract extension​

Vanderbilt has signed football coach Clark Lea to a contract extension, the school announced Monday.

Terms were not disclosed, but sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel that Lea received a three-year extension that will carry him through the 2029 season.

"Vanderbilt is home, it is such an honor for me to lead our football program," Lea, 41, 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 [Daniel] 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."

I'd love to hear that performance evaluation.

"Well coach, you are still breathing, the team still exists and the kids did well in school. We're really looking forward to the next three years and thanks for not leaving yet."