Clark Lea, Vanderbilt and defensive coordinator

Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea is a DC no more, just head coach as highly anticipated season beckons
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Last season was “as tired as I’ve ever been,” Clark Lea said, and the Vanderbilt coach wasn’t complaining. He was explaining why he’s changing a formula that led to the best Vanderbilt season in more than a decade and the biggest win … ever (?).
Vanderbilt football coach Clark Lea elevates Steve Gregory to defensive coordinator
Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea promotes two defensive coaches, Steve Gregory and Nick Lezynski ahead of spring practice defensive coordinator
Clark Lea handing off defensive coordinator duties
After jump-starting a massive improvement in 2024, Vanderbilt's head coach will hand the play-sheet to Steve Gregory.
Vanderbilt's Lea turns over defensive coordinator role
Vanderbilt’s football program has announced that Steve Gregory has been promoted to the role of defensive coordinator, while Nick Lezynski has been promoted to co-defensive coordinator. The moves will allow head coach Clark Lea to focus more time on his overall role, after he took over defensive coordinator duties last season.
Former Vanderbilt football defensive coordinator Bob Shoop returning on coach Clark Lea's staff
Bob Shoop, who was previously Vanderbilt football's defensive coordinator, is returning to the Commodores' staff as an analyst.
Vanderbilt's Clark Lea promotes Steve Gregory and Nick Lezynski to oversee the defense
Under Lea’s direction, Gregory and Lezynski helped the Vanderbilt defense show marked improvement. The scoring defense rose from 126th in 2023 to 50th in 2024 and rushing defens
Vanderbilt promotes Steve Gregory to defensive coordinator
Fresh off a 7-6 season, the Commodores' first winning record since 2013, Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea promoted Steve Gregory to defensive coordinator and Nick Lezynski to co-defensive coordinator, the school announced on Monday.
Vanderbilt Football Announces New Defensive Coordinator
Head coach Clark Lea is handing over the defensive coordinator duties to an assistant coach he's very familiar with.
What to know about Vanderbilt football, Diego Pavia entering spring practice
Here are five storylines for Vanderbilt football spring practice 2025, including the return of Diego Pavia and a new defensive coordinator for Clark Lea.
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Vanderbilt returning players 2025: Top 3 players who will return to Clark Lea's squad ft. Diego Pavia
Brock Taylor was a highlight for the Commodores in the 2024 season. He was named to the third-team All-SEC and the SEC All-Freshman team. Taylor was also a Lou Groza Award semifinalist. He finished ...
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Vanderbilt Locks in Visit with 2026 Edge Rusher
Clark Lea and the Vanderbilt staff have remained very active on the recruiting trail so far this offseason, scheduling visits and extending offers to talented prospects. This week has been much ...
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Recruiting Rundown: Vanderbilt Adds to 2026 Class
Now that National Signing Day for the 2025 recruiting cycle has come and gone without any major surprises for the Vanderbilt Commodores, Clark Lea and his staff were able to turn their attention ...
When is Vanderbilt football spring game 2025? Date announced for Diego Pavia's Commodores
Vanderbilt football will hold its spring game on April 12, the school announced Monday.
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Vanderbilt football: Clark Lea reflects on 'breakthrough year,' looks toward 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Behind the desk of Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea sits a wooden commemorative plaque inscribed with the score of the greatest game in program history: The Commodores' 40-35 upset ...