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Coach Clark Lea Reflects on Vanderbilt’s Rise

Lea said that NIL and the transfer portal have “completely revitalized” Vanderbilt’s program. “We had some really good foundational elements here,” he said, but admitted missing “an opportunity early” to use the portal for a faster turnaround. Lea added that despite challenges, the Commodores (6-1) now “play with a competitive & connected team,” calling that “a lost art.”