Notre Dame DC Clark Lea hired as Vanderbilt head coach
4 years ago

Notre Dame DC Clark Lea hired as Vanderbilt head coach

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Vanderbilt has hired Notre Dame defensive coordinator Clark Lea as its new football coach, bringing back a Nashville native and former Commodores fullback to revive the program. Vanderbilt athletic director Candice Lee thanked Notre Dame’s president, athletic director and coach Brian Kelly for their cooperation during the hiring process. “Clark Lea is the leader we trust to continue the challenging but exciting work that will elevate the Vanderbilt football program to unprecedented heights,” Lee said in a statement Monday night. Lea has been Notre Dame’s defensive coordinator for the last three seasons and has coached in eight bowl games.

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Notre Dame’s Lea says Vandy is job he’s wanted for years
4 years ago

Notre Dame’s Lea says Vandy is job he’s wanted for years

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Clark Lea has wanted to be the football coach at Vanderbilt most of his life. But you know, by God, I’m not going to screw it up, I can assure you that.” Vanderbilt held Lea’s introductory news conference via Zoom before Notre Dame was announced as the fourth team in the College Football Playoff. Lea, who earned …

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