Like him or not, Derek Dooley deserves respect

[allvol123]

Efff that dufus.

[Spartacavolus]

looks like another supporter of the program has had a couple of drinks.

Stay classy.

[DjCrenshaw]

Originally Posted by allvol123

Efff that dufus.

Did you mean Dryfus? Yea, he is pretty hotttttt.

[ansleyr815]

Originally Posted by thebjd

Why people think he took a risk is baffling. He hit the lottery with this gig. We have to hope he can be successful.
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It was a huge risk! What if he hadn't landed Justin Hunter and DaRick Rogers on short notice? Both of those were Dooley Hail Marys which were never coming here before he arrived. Oh wait... we had Ambles. We would have been fine. lol.

[justingroves]

Battered wife syndrome at its finest. He took a substantial pay for a difficult job.

[NCVol1025]

Originally Posted by sjt18

Kidding, right? The program was set up for failure. Terrible roster, two weeks from NSD, looming NCAA problems, tarnished image, poor instate recruiting base with relationship problems at schools that produce talent like Brentwood, incredibly tough schedule for the first two years... and the likelihood that he would only get 3 years before fans demanded the turnaround be complete.

His option was to stay at LT. After their performance this year, he would have been credited with a great turnaround, impressive resume, and been in line for a better gig... a big program without the problems.

no way. Dooley would have probably got a better job in a year or two, but it wouldn't have been an SEC high profile coaching position. So, he did hit a small jack pot. However, his lack of high profile positions has played to his advantage.
Dooley has the easiest schedule in the last 4 years and he is returning most of the starters. It is a good year to prove yourself. Especialy for Dooley

[Vol Main]

Originally Posted by ReelfootVol

I continue to feely Dooley is on the right track.

I also feely that Dooley is on the right track, Reelfoot.

[Orange Blazer]

Originally Posted by OuterBanksVol

This isthe deciding year no doubt. If dd doesnt do 9 wins hes out.

Dave? Is that you?

[peyton4heisman]

It would be amazing to see DD win some games this season and get a full head of steam in recruiting. Once that snowball gets going, we could be in for a long and fruitful partnership with CDD. I do believe 100% that this year is make it or break it though. The proverbial fork in the road.

[Vols4life]

I just think its funny people will think DD will be fired if he wins 5 or games he won't Hart wont do it...DD is just about to start his 3rd year he still doesn't have a team he can fully call his own players he only got a 5 year contract I don't see Hart shelling out money to his contract then hiring someone else and setting UT back again...jmo

[peyton4heisman]

Originally Posted by Vols4life

I just think its funny people will think DD will be fired if he wins 5 or games he won't Hart wont do it...DD is just about to start his 3rd year he still doesn't have a team he can fully call his own players he only got a 5 year contract I don't see Hart shelling out money to his contract then hiring someone else and setting UT back again...jmo

5 wins? Not sure if serious. If he only gets 5, Hart will not only fire him, he will either execute or deport him

[Vols4life]

Originally Posted by peyton4heisman

5 wins? Not sure if serious. If he only gets 5, Hart will not only fire him, he will either execute or deport him

I was just saying in context I know this team is more than capable of winning more than 5 but people acting like he is going to get fired if he doesn't win enough...I think this team will be undefeated then lose in the SECCG against LSU

[brianlsanders]

Originally Posted by thebjd

Why people think he took a risk is baffling. He hit the lottery with this gig. We have to hope he can be successful.
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i disagree. he was given the task of putting out a forest fire with a waterbucket. hardly a lottery win IMO.
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[orangegrass]

Originally Posted by ReelfootVol

Let's be real candid. Lots of the reason he was hired was because he was Vince Dooley's son ! Now, it is time to prove his worth as a self made coach. Not relying on his namesake ! So far, I honestly think he has proved himself as an equal to any coach in terms of recruiting. Especially with a program that has not seen success in many years. We cannot continue to rely on what happened 10 years ago to be successful in the future. I continue to feely Dooley is on the right track.

Let's be candid... the reason he was hired was because he was the only one who would take the job at such a late date and Hamilton was not going to make another "risky" hire like Kiffin. Dooley was a safe bet. Dooley was not splashy and a renegade. He at least acted mature and business like.

[VolsRule]

Originally Posted by orangegrass

the reason he was hired was because he was the only one who would take the job at such a late date

not likely---the UT job would attract top coaches from all over the country--millions in salary, coaching in the best conference in the u.s., tons of benefits, ...