Where does Clark Lea RANK Among SEC Head Coaches? Is it a Prove it Year for Vandy?

Clark Lea climbs to No. 6 in Josh Pate’s SEC head coach rankings—has Vanderbilt football finally turned the corner? National respect is building, but does this season present a 'prove it' moment for Lea and the Commodores as they chase an elusive playoff spot? Corey Burton breaks down the significance of Lea’s rise among SEC coaching elites like Kirby Smart, Kalen DeBoer, and Lane Kiffin, spotlighting Vanderbilt’s culture shift, recruiting momentum, and the impact of key additions like Diego Pavia and Jerry Kill. Plus, basketball recruiting heats up as top-20 prospect Gabe Nesmith and four-star Jarvis Hayes Jr. visit Nashville, raising hopes for the Commodores’ next backcourt star. Can Mark Byington turn Vanderbilt into an SEC basketball power? Get the latest insights, roster updates, and bold predictions for Vandy sports. #anchordown #vandyfootball #vandybasketball #clarklea #markbyington #nbadraft Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: lockedonvandy.supercast.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.