Clark Lea responds to Diego Pavia’s controversial Heisman Trophy reaction
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia hoped to finish his breakout season with college football's highest individual honor, the Heisman Trophy. Instead, the award went to Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, and Pavia's emotional response quickly became a controversy.Following the loss, Pavia posted NSFW messages on social media aimed at Heisman voters and playfully took shots at Indiana's program for winning the award. While many understood the frustration behind the moment, Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea addressed the situation publicly, offering perspective, accountability, and support for his quarterback.Jaxson Dart's influencer girlfriend steals attention as her post-game TikTok goes viralAppreciation for the apologySpeaking with the media after the incident, Lea acknowledged Pavia's emotional reaction while emphasizing personal responsibility and program standards.I regretted the fact that he put that out there, and I appreciated his apology.Clark Lea Lea said, via Billy Derrick.He continued by highlighting […]
