Vanderbilt Fires Derek Mason
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Vanderbilt is looking for a new football coach.
The Commodores made headlines on Saturday when Sarah Fuller kicked off to start the second half at Missouri, becoming the first female to play in a power five football game. Lost in the shuffle was Vanderbilt’s awful performance, falling 41-0 to the Tigers to drop to 0-8 on the season.
Vanderbilt athletic director Candice Storey Lee announced in a statement on Sunday that Mason has been relieved of his duties. Offensive coordinator Todd Fitch will serve as the interim head coach.
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“On behalf of the entire Vanderbilt community, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Coach Mason for his many years of dedication and service leading our football program,” Lee said. “Derek cares deeply about the student-athletes under his charge. His tenure at Vanderbilt will be remembered for his steadfast commitment to our student-athletes, not only on the field, but in the classroom and as young people.”
Mason first arrived in Nashville from Stanford in 2014. In seven seasons he compiled a 27-55 record, took the Commodores to two bowl games and defeated Tennessee in three consecutive seasons.
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