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Auburn's Harsin hires Mike Bobo, Derek Mason as coordinators

Jan. 07, 2021 03:58 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn's Bryan Harsin hired former head coaches as his coordinators on Thursday, bringing in Mike Bobo to run the offense and Derek Mason...

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Clark Lea greets players during warmups before Saturday's Blue-Gold Game at Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., in this April 13, 2019, photo. Vanderbilt is negotiating a deal with Notre Dame defensive coordinator Clark Lea to make the former Commodores player its new head coach. Two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press details of a contract were still being worked out but Lea was the school's top choice. (Robert Franklin/South Bend Tribune via AP)
Notre Dame's Lea says Vandy is job he's wanted for years

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 20, 2020 01:15 PM EST

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Clark Lea hugs Notre Dame's Michael Vinson (65) before an NCAA college football game against Louisville, in Louisville, Ky., in this Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, file photo. Vanderbilt is negotiating a deal with Notre Dame defensive coordinator Clark Lea to make the former Commodores player its new head coach. Two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press details of a contract were still being worked out but Lea was the school's top choice. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)
Notre Dame DC Clark Lea hired as Vanderbilt head coach

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 14, 2020 12:16 PM EST

Vanderbilt place kicker Sarah Fuller (32) gets a fist-bump from Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz after warming up before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Tennessee, Vanderbilt see chance at much-needed win in other

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 10, 2020 01:13 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2020, file photo,, Vanderbilt football coach Derek Mason listens as interim athletic director Candice Lee answers questions during a news conference in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt athletic director Candice Lee said Monday that Vanderbilt has an opportunity to put its money where its mouth is and prove its commitment to football as they search for a new football coach to replace Derek Mason, who was fired Sunday.(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, Fiole)
New chancellor: Vanderbilt will spend to compete in SEC

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 09, 2020 03:59 PM EST

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels looks for a play call from the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
No. 11 Georgia hopes to avoid upset against 0-8 Vanderbilt

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 05:07 PM EST

Vanderbilt place kicker Sarah Fuller (32) gets a fist-bump from Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz after warming up before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
No. 11 Georgia faces winless Vandy, Fuller in home finale

By Charles Odum Dec. 03, 2020 03:07 PM EST

Alabama coach Nick Saban gestures during the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
No. 1 Alabama looks to avenge last year's loss against LSU

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 04:01 AM EST

A prerecorded message from Alabama coach Nick Saban is shown on the big screen at Bryant-Denny Stadium before the Iron Bowl NCAA college football game between Alabama and Auburn on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
SEC nearing finish line in fragile, virus-disrupted season

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 02, 2020 02:43 PM EST

Vanderbilt place kicker Sarah Fuller (32) gets a fist-bump from Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz after warming up before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Sarah Fuller currently only kicker on Vanderbilt's roster

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 01, 2020 01:54 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2020, file photo, Vanderbilt interim athletic director Candice Lee answers questions during a news conference in Nashville, Tenn. Lee said Monday that Vanderbilt has an opportunity to put its money where its mouth is and prove its commitment to football as they search for a new football coach to replace Derek Mason, who was fired Sunday. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
AD: Vandy coaching search chance to show winning commitment

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 30, 2020 04:45 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason looks on from the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt women's soccer goalkeeper Sarah Fuller has practiced with the football team, and coach Derek Mason says she's an option at kicker Saturday against Missouri. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Vanderbilt fires coach Derek Mason in his 7th season

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 29, 2020 02:22 PM EST

Vanderbilt fires football coach Derek Mason after losing first eight games of his seventh season

Nov. 29, 2020 02:18 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt fires football coach Derek Mason after losing first eight games of his seventh season. ...

Oklahoma State running back Dezmon Jackson (27) scores against Texas Tech in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Nov. 28, 2020 08:51 PM EST

Missouri defensive back Jarvis Ware (8) celebrates after recovering a fumble during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Vanderbilt kicker breaks barrier but Missouri dominates 41-0

By Joe Walljasper Nov. 28, 2020 03:32 PM EST

Vanderbilt place kicker Sarah Fuller warms up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Vanderbilt K Fuller becomes first woman to play in Power 5

By Joseph Walljasper Nov. 28, 2020 02:07 PM EST

ARCHIVO - En esta foto del 4 de enero de 2020, Fred VanVleet, base de los Raptors de Toronto, busca enviar un pase durante un encuentro ante los Nets de Brooklyn, en Nueva York. el martes 24 de noviembre del 2020 VanVleet está entusiasmado por jugar en Tampa, Florida como sede de los Raptors al menos la primera mitad de la temporada. (AP Foto/Mary Altaffer, archivo)
Column: Sports hanging by the thread of the almighty dollar

By Paul Newberry Nov. 27, 2020 04:59 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason looks on from the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt women's soccer goalkeeper Sarah Fuller has practiced with the football team, and coach Derek Mason says she's an option at kicker Saturday against Missouri. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Woman soccer player will dress, poised to play for Vandy

Nov. 27, 2020 02:57 PM EST

In this image provided by Vanderbilt Athletics, Vanderbilt kicker Sarah Fuller watches a kick during NCAA college football practice, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. Fuller, a goalkeeper on the Commodores' women's soccer team, will don a football uniform on Vanderbilt's sideline and she is poised to become the first woman to play in a Power 5 game when the Commodores take on Missouri. (Vanderbilt Athletics via AP)
Vandy-Mizzou back on after SEC continues COVID-19 juggling

By Dave Skretta Nov. 27, 2020 11:10 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason looks on from the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt women's soccer goalkeeper Sarah Fuller has practiced with the football team, and coach Derek Mason says she's an option at kicker Saturday against Missouri. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Vandy women's soccer player option to kick for football team

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 25, 2020 01:29 PM EST