Author: Uvopia

In this story:AUBURN, AL—The black Vanderbilt polo that Clark Lea meticulously chose ahead of Vanderbilt’s 2024 trip to Auburn was entirely out of sight as he cracked a smile and was drowned out by the pounding of the music coming from Vanderbilt’s locker room. Lea was covered by a white “Bowl Bound” shirt and was basking in an achievement that the external narrative indicated he never could. If he hadn’t already, Lea learned that season how much every game and moment matters while chasing an extra game. If Vanderbilt hadn’t made the big play against Virginia Tech in its season opener,…

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In this story:AUBURN, AL—Clark Lea nodded along as a media member led his question by laying out the idea of Jared Curtis’ poise and maturity at this stage of his development. As he takes over the floor and answers, he echoes a sentiment that indicates Curtis showed him something in Vanderbilt’s 21-15 loss to Auburn. Curtis didn’t turn it over outside of hail-mary induced interception. He led the operation as smoothly as he has since taking the field in Vanderbilt’s opener against Austin Peay. He was sped up and inaccurate at times, but he didn’t make the big mistake that prevented…

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