Gentry Estes: Wright's legacy was leading Vanderbilt through some of its darkest days
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2022 12:25 pm
But in the end, as he heads for greener pastures, you’re left summing his three years as follows: Wright left Vanderbilt football better than he found it. Behind the scenes, his leadership helped hold the program – and this roster – together enough for Clark Lea’s second team to get within one victory of a bowl game in a season where most projections were for two or three wins, maybe...
“We met with Mike, along with all our players, after the conclusion of the season,” Lea said Monday. “Following that meeting, Mike decided it was in his best interest to pursue a new opportunity, and we're incredibly supportive of him. Mike has been a valued member of our program both on and off the field. We're grateful for his time and contributions to Vanderbilt football.”
Tennessean: Mike Wright's legacy? Leading Vanderbilt football through some of its darkest days
(by columnist Gentry Estes)
“We met with Mike, along with all our players, after the conclusion of the season,” Lea said Monday. “Following that meeting, Mike decided it was in his best interest to pursue a new opportunity, and we're incredibly supportive of him. Mike has been a valued member of our program both on and off the field. We're grateful for his time and contributions to Vanderbilt football.”
Tennessean: Mike Wright's legacy? Leading Vanderbilt football through some of its darkest days
(by columnist Gentry Estes)