NASHVILLE — These days, I find myself wondering more and more about the men roaming the sidelines in this game we love so much. Who are the men leading the men?
That’s what took me to Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason’s office.
I’m curious. Best I can tell from news conferences, he’s a man who feels deeply and believes fiercely in the message he is putting out. I also know he has great dance moves.
But what impact is he having on the field and beyond? What shaped him?
He strides over to me as I walk in his office, apologizing about his lack of dressy attire, giving me a hearty handshake.