Dooley Considering Running For Georgia Senate Seat

[Jax_Vol]

Yes, that's why his where's Rommel is spot on. It wouldn't have changed the outcome but IMO had Rommel been in Normandy a lot more American's would have died in the first 72 hours and probably the first couple of weeks.

I, for one, concur with that statement. Purely based on memory from many decades ago, Hilter didn't trust the backup enough to quickly engage the Panzer units which were held in reserve

 

[VOLLeeann]

I believe we give career politicians too much credit when a football coach can better serve the voters.

Sad or what?

 

[WillisWG]

While Hitler Snored: D-Day, Rommel and the Panzers

"The question is, would a different deployment of the Panzer units have affected the outcome of D-Day?"

www.military.com

Short read

One of the perennial debates among military historians and armchair generals revolves around Adolf Hitler's decision to directly control the disposition of the Panzer units in northern France in the period immediately preceding the Normandy landings.

The basic elements of the debate are well known. The question is, would a different deployment of the Panzer units have affected the outcome of D-Day? Specifically, had Hitler followed Field Marshal Erwin Rommel's plan to station the Panzer units forward along the coast, would the Germans have successfully repulsed the Allied landings in Normandy?

 

[Jax_Vol]

While Hitler Snored: D-Day, Rommel and the Panzers

"The question is, would a different deployment of the Panzer units have affected the outcome of D-Day?"

www.military.com

Short read

One of the perennial debates among military historians and armchair generals revolves around Adolf Hitler's decision to directly control the disposition of the Panzer units in northern France in the period immediately preceding the Normandy landings.

The basic elements of the debate are well known. The question is, would a different deployment of the Panzer units have affected the outcome of D-Day? Specifically, had Hitler followed Field Marshal Erwin Rommel's plan to station the Panzer units forward along the coast, would the Germans have successfully repulsed the Allied landings in Normandy?

Hey Hey...the one day I stayed awake in history class.

 

[#1fulmerite]

While Hitler Snored: D-Day, Rommel and the Panzers

"The question is, would a different deployment of the Panzer units have affected the outcome of D-Day?"

www.military.com

Short read

One of the perennial debates among military historians and armchair generals revolves around Adolf Hitler's decision to directly control the disposition of the Panzer units in northern France in the period immediately preceding the Normandy landings.

The basic elements of the debate are well known. The question is, would a different deployment of the Panzer units have affected the outcome of D-Day? Specifically, had Hitler followed Field Marshal Erwin Rommel's plan to station the Panzer units forward along the coast, would the Germans have successfully repulsed the Allied landings in Normandy?

I enjoy history and do miss the early days of The History Channel when others mocked it as The Hitler Channel.

That’s a good post and a thought provoking one at that. Now, I’m no expert but, I think regardless of what the German’s had or were doing, there would have been wave after wave of Allied troops landing on the beaches till there were no more. Even had Hitler followed Rommel’s plan, I think they (German’s) would have worn down. The main reason I say that has to do with the large amount of soldiers that were forced to be there who were not even German.

 

[volsfan125]

As a Vol fan, current Ga resident and Republican; not no, not hell no, but hell f'ing no. But with that being said, he will be better than the dumbass Ossoff we have right now.

 

[adam.vol]

Sad or what?

Used to be sad. Leaning towards infuriating. The only political topic everyone seems to agree on is term limits, yet it never gets anywhere.

 

[Firebirdparts]

All you Germans-in-normandy fans Do yourself a favor and watch this terrific and relatively unknown movie:

36 Hours (1964) ⭐ 7.3 | Thriller, War

1h 55m | Approved

www.imdb.com

Pure fiction.

 

[joevol33]

As a Vol fan, current Ga resident and Republican; not no, not hell no, but hell f'ing no. But with that being said, he will be better than the dumbass Ossoff we have right now.

I live fairly close to Athens. I'll vote for whoever will bo.b Sanford stadium

 

[Shrimp&Grits&Vols]

I knew he was a douchenozzle….knew it

 

[VOLLeeann]

Does he think he can be POTUS?

Yes and that's why he wants to be Governor. Head of a state to Head of State

 

[Hoggervol]

As a Vol fan, current Ga resident and Republican; not no, not hell no, but hell f'ing no. But with that being said, he will be better than the dumbass Ossoff we have right now.

I agree but Warnock might be worse than Ossoff!

 

[Franklin_Vol09]

If that consummate idiot Tuberville can run, anyone can. Including Dooley and one shot wonder ex-TV celeb(s).

Got to spend a lot of time with Tubbs. He is an extremely cool guy and down to earth. Sat with him 1 on 1 in an empty restaurant, grabbing drinks and talking about football. This was when he was debating running for senate. We talked politics toward the end and he is extremely pragmatic.

Politics aside, I can see how he made his “living room” pitch to recruits.

 

[Franklin_Vol09]

If that consummate idiot Tuberville can run, anyone can. Including Dooley and one shot wonder ex-TV celeb(s).

Got to spend a lot of time with Tubbs. He is an extremely cool guy and down to earth. Sat with him 1 on 1 in an empty restaurant, grabbing drinks and talking about football. This was when he was debating running for senate. We talked politics toward the end and he is extremely pragmatic.

Politics aside, I can see how he made his “living room” pitch to recruits.

 

[woodpusher]

Rommel was not in Normandy that day. He was in Germany to see his wife on her birthday. Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt was in charge.

And the Germans were pretty much just causing casualties at the beginning. The force of numbers and better tactics finally won that battle. But at a very dear and high cost.

In "The Longest Day" - they made a plot point out of it being General Marcks' birthday. It seemed unclear whether that was deliberate planning on the Allies' part. Any ideas?

 

[woodpusher]

Former Tennessee Football Coach Considering Running For Georgia Senate Seat | Rocky Top Insider

Former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley is considering a run for US Senate in the state of Georgia as a head coach.

www.rockytopinsider.com

The son of legendary Georgia football coach Vince Dooley, Derek Dooley is considering a run as a Republican against the incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff. The Georgia Senate seat is expected to be one of the most hotly contested elections in the 2026 midterm.

I find him less compelling than Herschel Walker.

 

[TNnative]

In "The Longest Day" - they made a plot point out of it being General Marcks' birthday. It seemed unclear whether that was deliberate planning on the Allies' part. Any ideas?

Haven't read the book. Never saw the movie.

 

[VOLLeeann]

I find him less compelling than Herschel Walker.

When you go low you go low

 

[StarRaider]

While Hitler Snored: D-Day, Rommel and the Panzers

"The question is, would a different deployment of the Panzer units have affected the outcome of D-Day?"

www.military.com

Short read

One of the perennial debates among military historians and armchair generals revolves around Adolf Hitler's decision to directly control the disposition of the Panzer units in northern France in the period immediately preceding the Normandy landings.

The basic elements of the debate are well known. The question is, would a different deployment of the Panzer units have affected the outcome of D-Day? Specifically, had Hitler followed Field Marshal Erwin Rommel's plan to station the Panzer units forward along the coast, would the Germans have successfully repulsed the Allied landings in Normandy?

I watched Fury a few times so my answer is a terrified YES

 

[WillisWG]

I watched Fury a few times so my answer is a terrified YES