Vanderbilt Coach: QB's Posts "Sent Wrong Message" After Heisman Snub

Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea has publicly defended his quarterback, Diego Pavia. This comes after a social media controversy related to the Heisman Trophy. Pavia was not among the announced candidates for the prestigious college football award. Following this, he posted about the snub on social media. Coach Lea said the posts "sent the wrong message." He explained that a player's focus should remain on the team and its performance. However, Lea also defended Pavia's competitive spirit. He stated that the quarterback's passion is a key strength for the Vanderbilt team. The coach emphasized moving forward from the incident. The team's focus is now on its final game of the season.