Dooley's Fate already sealed?

#28
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Prospect -How did Dooley get the job?:question:

Hart -Same way he got all his jobs; Because his last name was Dooley!:loco:

Prospect -You mean TN hires based on nepotism instead of qualifications?:confused:

Hart -The last AD did, but im here to atone for those atrocities:good!:
 
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utvols74 said:
any coach you think we deserve (Gruden, Strong, etc.)

..after the pleasantries have been said....

Hart - "Well, we are certainly considering you for the HC job at UT">

Prospect - "Really? I realize CDD hasn't performed to your standards, but when the boosters hired him, did they think UT would competing for the SEC in year 2 or 3".

Hart - "Probably year 2 (laugh). Seriously, I'm not sure, I wasn't here. But they're pretty unhappy now".

Prospect - "Really? Wasn't UT under an NCAA investigation when he got here...um...which was about 4 weeks from signing day? And didn't he have to hire most of his entire staff in that time frame?"

Hart - "I believe so".

Prospect - "Man, that is a pretty tall order. Hummm....in his first season, how many seniors were on the team that started?"

Hart - "You know, I'm not sure, but I believe about 4-5".

Prospect - "So in year 1 of 2 to get to an SEC champ game, he had 4-5 seniors that were starting?"

Hart - "I know, I know, but....we believe he's provided a good foundation for a winning coach".

Prospect - "So he's recruited well?"

Hart - "Actually, very well. In fact that is one of his strong suits, as well as administration, starting the VFL program and helping establish the state of the art football complex".

Prospect - "All that huh....?" What was his record last year?"

Hart - "A miserable 5-7, and....he lost to Kentucky! Can you believe that?"

Prospect - Wow...that does seem like poor performance". Anyone hurt?

Hart - "Yeah....in fact...but lets not talk about that."

Prospect - "Ok...what is his record this year?"

Hart - "Well, it improved to 7-5 and he's taking the team to a bowl game. First in several years."

Prospect - "Well,....that seems like progress to me".

Hart - 'I know, I know, but you don't understand, we're Tennessee. We almost always win".

Prospect - "And you know that b/c you came from Alabama?"

Hart - "Look, I'm getting pressure from the fans for a change and I'm just fishing to see whats out there".

Prospect - Ok, I see. Well, why don't you call me after next season if things don't turn around. Perhaps then. Besides, my contract buyout is $5M and I understand the UT athletic budget is in the red.

Hart - Yeah....perhaps you're right.

Prospect - "People want to win where I'm at too, but CDD inherited a very poor situation. I'd hate to be where he is....in fact Hamilton called me and when I heard of the issues UT had, I almost hung up. I understand several other coaches UT called did the same thing. Perhaps you guys are a bit lucky to have found CDD. Lets face it. To win in the SEC it takes years of preparation and a bit of good luck on occasion."

Hart - "Yeah...I see what you mean".
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He took us to a bowl game his first year. It's been 1 year since we went to a bowl game. Had he beaten Kentucky, we would be planning on going to a bowl game for the fourth straight season, BUT HE LOST TO KENTUCKY.

With exception of Saban, Urban Meyer, and maybe Mack Brown, no coaches buyout from another school is this high.
 
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#31
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Dooley has he same number of conference wins as James Franklin, and he's been the coach for a full seasons longer. He also has less SEC wins over the last two seasons than Hugh Freeze has at Ole Miss in their last two games.

Dooley doesn't just need more time. He's not just in over his head. It's not about stability, injuries, a poor recruiting base, or the schedule. Dooley is a failure of a football coach, and I'm not really sure what his redeeming qualities are. He will not be the coach next year. I don't even see how Tennessee even has a choice. He's just awful.
 
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W.TN.Orange Blood said:
Can we as Vol fans talk about other things? :question:
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Sure we can. Not sure if you've noticed or not, but there are several forums to choose from on Volnation, The Pub, Politics, Around the NCAA just to name a few. If you don't wish to discuss coaching rumors then maybe the Coaching Rumors forum isn't the place for you. Just a thought.
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#35
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As worried as I am about the impact of hearing absolutely nothing from the athletic department I have to assume its because they are searching or working on some sort of deal with someone right? I would think that the administration would stand up to back their guy if they had ANY intent to keep Dooley. If we go the rest of the year and hear nothing from Hart, either way, it will be worse than coming out right now with a change or support of the current staff. To leave everyone hanging with nothing but speculation will crush recruiting no matter what is decided.

I love my Vols but silence at this point isn't the best move. The athletic department needs to stand up publicly and support the staff so recruits know who they are committing to IF they aren't working on a change.

That reason alone leads me to believe something is in the works. No idea what but PLEASE be BIG!
 
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