Let's see Dooley couldn't recruit in a recruiting hot bed. Hmmm... LA Tech or LSU, Ole Miss, Texas, Auburn, Alabama, Miss State, TCU. Geezzz, if I'm a prized recruit where would I go?
Next...Dooley couldn't win against easy teams....Like LSU last year? LSU barely beat Dooley's Bulldogs 24-16 @ their homecoming game. Maybe your referring to Boise State. Who didn't exactly blow Dooley's Bulldogs out of the water. 45-35.
I think he did a remarkable job salvaging the recruits we got earlier this year. He didn't have time to assemble a full staff and he still brought in a great class! He also has some top talent looking at us next year.
The man hasn't coached a game yet and some are ready to throw him under the bus. This is ridiculous. We have a brutal schedule coming up. If we can navigate 6 wins I would be happy. (Yes I'm a true Vol fan) I'm just not naive to the mess that we are in. Three coaching staff changes in consecutive years...Fulmer (and I'm not bashing here) left the cupboard low in the talent pool. Give this man a chance! 3 season's and then judge. He brought in top notch coaches. I think this man is smart enough, and capable enough of bringing out the most in each player and position. He will play up our strengths and try to minimize our weaknesses. If you bashers are right and in three years we aren't competitive in the SEC East then I'll want change too. If you are living in a fantasy world and believe UT is going to reach a status of domination in the next 4-6 years...you need help. This league is elite! Alabama won't dominate forever. There is too many high caliber teams and the best coaches in college football. When 7-8 teams consistantly recruit in the top 20 and this year alone 5 out of the top 10...the conference will continue to beat each other up. Rise up guys! Support the Big Orange!!
Go Vols!! Win or loose...I'll be hoarse cheering them on.