What We Heard: Clark Lea, Transfers, and QB Competition After Vanderbilt’s Spring Game – On3

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Vanderbilt wrapped up spring practice with its spring game earlier today, and afterward, Clark Lea and several players met with the media.
From the “quarterback competition” to a wave of new transfers adjusting to the program, there was plenty to talk about on the final day of spring football.
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This Vanderbilt team still has questions to answer, but the direction coming out of spring is clear. There’s more competition across the roster, more transfer talent in key spots, and a staff that believes it can bring it all together before Week 1 this fall.
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