Vanderbilt's next QB1 doesn't need to perform like Pavia, says Lea
Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea outlines his expectations for the program's next starting quarterback and long-term ambitions at SEC Media Days.
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Clark Lea stated that Vanderbilt's next QB1 does not need to perform like Pavia. He also addressed the pressure to start freshman quarterback Jared Curtis.
Epilogue added 57d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea has stated that the team's next starting quarterback is not required to perform like Pavia. This comes as Lea manages pressure regarding whether to start freshman quarterback Jared Curtis.
Coverage from ESPN, On3, and The Tennessean emphasizes Lea's philosophy that progress is not the destination, as he aims for Vanderbilt to become the best football program in the country. AL.com reports Lea's praise for the athletic director from Huntsville, calling them the greatest leader he has been around.
Attention remains on the quarterback selection process and the development of Jared Curtis as the program pursues its stated goals.
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Why Clark Lea shrugs off pressure to start freshman QB Jared Curtis for VanderbiltThe Tennessean · 60d ago
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What is Clark Lea's stance on the next QB1?
According to ESPN, Lea stated that the next starting quarterback does not need to perform like Pavia.
Who is the freshman quarterback mentioned in coverage?
The freshman quarterback is Jared Curtis.
What is the long-term goal for Vanderbilt football?
As reported by On3, the program is aiming to become the best football program in the country.
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