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Jared Morse, a Part Time Starter at Defensive Tackle and Key Player for 2013, is No Longer at Vanderbilt

Jared Morse, a key component to the Commodores' rebuilding defensive line, broke an unspecified team rule and is no longer enrolled at Vanderbilt. However, coach James Franklin has left doors open for his return to the team this fall.

By Christian D'Andrea

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Morse, shown here preparing for a mid-game sumo match, started six games for Vanderbilt last year.
Morse, shown here preparing for a mid-game sumo match, started six games for Vanderbilt last year.
Frederick Breedon

2013's rebuilding effort on the defensive line just got a bit tougher. The Tennessean's Jeff Lockridge reported today that junior defensive tackle Jared Morse, who started six games in 2012, is no longer a Commodore.

Morse broke an unspecified rule and now is no longer enrolled at Vanderbilt. However, according to coach James Franklin, there are avenues for him to return to the team this fall. "Jared broke a team rule and is not here this spring," Franklin told Lockridge. "We're hoping that Jared will have a chance to come back. We'll see."

The run-stopping veteran would have likely been a full-time starter in 2013. His rotation-mates Rob Lohr and Colt Nichter will both graduate this spring. Sophomores Vince Taylor and Barron Dixon will have the first crack at earning the playing time that Morse has vacated. Younger players like Torey Agee, Lardarius Banks, and former OL Adam Butler will also have a chance to prove themselves this spring. Jay Woods, a four-star recruit in 2013, will also add more depth to the position this fall.

Morse's departure is a big loss for the Commodores, but they have the depth to soften the blow. He's the third player under Franklin to leave the team due to rule violations, behind Mylon Brown and Logan Stewart.

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