WR Recruiting under Dooley

[tvols75]

Originally Posted by kjennin3

It's not like we don't have question marks too. Struggled to stop the run last year. Struggled to force turnovers. Transition to a 3-4.

Running game? No comment. Teams will be trying to force Bray into mistakes. He will have to prove he has matured.

That being said, once the season starts, many of these question marks might be answered.

Agree but looking at talent vs. talent we are on par with UGA, and we have more than USCe. Dooley just has to prove he can coach because that would be the only missing element if we lose this year assuming last year's injuries do not happen.

[ionaVOL]

Originally Posted by Montrell Hardy

I agree completely with your breakdown. That is why I think anything less than 9 regular season wins this year, with their schedule, would be a disappointment.

Expecting them to beat all the teams they have more talent than and just winning 1 out of the 4 games where the team has equal to better talent is not asking too much at all IMO and it's something Dooley is going to have to do soon.

I absolutely agree with the both of you. This is the year that there is enough talent/experience on the field to pull off some of these could win/slightly underdog games. Take care of business and win AT LEAST one of those four games and we are back in business!

[sanddune50]

Originally Posted by tvolsfan

How many teams with more talent than Tennessee has Dooley beaten?

None, but what point does that prove using a 2 year sample size of a gutted, young team? 1st year we have depth and size to feasibly compete. Let the season shake out before deeming Dooley a failure.

[sanddune50]

Originally Posted by kjennin3

USCe and UGA are definitely better than us. That being said, I don't think there is a team on our schedule, including Bama, that is a guarenteed loss. But I only see 5, maybe 6, guarenteed wins.

If they are, it's not by the margin you are suggesting. We lacked depth against those teams. Not an issue this year. Our offense has the talent to be the best in the conference. End of story, this is a make or break year for Dooley, the talent is there and ready for some wins.

[ajvol01]

Originally Posted by tvolsfan

Who bought those guys to Knoxville?

Same POS that walked out less than a month before signing day...what is your point? Kiffin should get credit for 2 of his assistant coaches staying at Tennessee instead of walking out with Monte, Coach O & company?

Originally Posted by tvolsfan

Dooley may not be the worst recruiter, but he's not remotely on the level of Kiffin or Fulmer in his prime.

I'm not old enough to really remember Majors' recruiting ability, but it's ridiculous to act like it's impossible to get guys to come to Tennessee.

This statement explains a lot. Majors took the job after 1976 season ended. Tennessee became relevant again in 1985. 9 full seasons as HC. Recruiting is not difficult for Tennessee when we are winning.

Originally Posted by tvolsfan

Unless his ability to evaluate talent is very, very good, his recruiting has to improve a lot.

He has already proven his ability to evaluate talent is better than both Fulmer & Kiffin.

Originally Posted by tvolsfan

How many teams with more talent than Tennessee has Dooley beaten?

How many teams with more talent did Kiffin beat in '09? Fulmer in '08?

The roster got significantly worse from 2009 to 2010, but you expect same or better results from Dooley with less talent/depth/upper classmen?

Give this staff a chance. 2012 will be better. 2013 will be much better.

[tvolsfan]

Originally Posted by ajvol01

Same POS that walked out less than a month before signing day...what is your point? Kiffin should get credit for 2 of his assistant coaches staying at Tennessee instead of walking out with Monte, Coach O & company?



This statement explains a lot. Majors took the job after 1976 season ended. Tennessee became relevant again in 1985. 9 full seasons as HC. Recruiting is not difficult for Tennessee when we are winning.



He has already proven his ability to evaluate talent is better than both Fulmer & Kiffin.



How many teams with more talent did Kiffin beat in '09? Fulmer in '08?

The roster got significantly worse from 2009 to 2010, but you expect same or better results from Dooley with less talent/depth/upper classmen?

Give this staff a chance. 2012 will be better. 2013 will be much better.

1. I'm certainly not defending Fulmer.

2. Georgia and South Carolina were probably more talented in 2009.

3 I can't speak for the 70's, but I know it doesn't take 9 years to build a program today.

4. Of course this year will be better. It doesn't mean it will be good.

5. Dooley gets this year to show something or he's done. That simple.