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Sources: Vanderbilt's Lea lands new 6-year deal
In the midst of a historic season for Vanderbilt, the school agreed to a new contract with coach Clark Lea with the aim of keeping Vanderbilt competitive with the top of the SEC.
Per ESPN sources, Lea has a new six-year deal to remain the Commodores coach. This comes amid a hectic coaching cycle in which Lea drew interest from multiple high-end suitors with open jobs.
Lea and Vanderbilt agreed to the deal this week, and it includes a significant salary increase for Lea. It also includes numerous assets to continue the program's upward trend, including additional resources for both staff and facilities.
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Clark Lea Extension Continues the Mission
Head coach and alumnus who has lifted Vanderbilt football to new heights sets sights on sustained excellence
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Vanderbilt University and E. Bronson Ingram Chair in Football Clark Lea have finalized a contract extension, Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director Candice Storey Lee announced Friday. The extension ensures that the reigning SEC Coach of the Year will continue leading a resurgent football program at the forefront of a new era of Vanderbilt Athletics.
“Clark Lea embodies what is possible at Vanderbilt, and I am proud to continue this journey with him leading our football program,” Lee said. “From the very beginning of Vandy United, we unapologetically set out to build a model to sustain excellence in athletics and today simply reaffirms our commitment. Our focus is consistently competing at the highest level— with our values and identity as our firm foundation. As Coach Lea often says, our mission is winning. We deeply believe that we can do it all. With our alignment and partnership here at Vanderbilt, we can and we will.”
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