NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea has announced Nick Howell as the Commodores' new defensive coordinator weeks after hiring him as defensive backs coach.
Lea announced the promotion Wednesday. Howell replaces Jason Minter who left for the same job at Michigan.
"Nick brings a wealth of experience in the role of defensive coordinator, but more importantly, he is skilled at building an environment to drive the style of defense we want to see at Vanderbilt," Lea said in a statement.
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