Dooley's future is based on one thing

#27
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Volsfan4243 said:
I don't see Dooley firing Chaney. I think he will hire a new OL coach and Special Teams/RB coach.
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Can Chaney change his model? After doing it the same way all these years. That's the question. Will DD tell him to change, and can and/or will Chaney do it.
 
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No OC in a nice situation would come here because Dooley is on the hot seat with an AD that didn't hire him. Why leave someplace that you are comfortable for a shot at being the OC at what is currently a struggling SEC school.

I think Chaney survives because of this, and the people in charge remember that at the beginning of the season this looked like a top 3 offense in the SEC before the injuries set in. Chaney was also the OC when Hardesty broke out and when Poole hit 1k, so its not like his offenses can never run the football.
 
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LosAngVol said:
No OC in a nice situation would come here because Dooley is on the hot seat with an AD that didn't hire him. Why leave someplace that you are comfortable for a shot at being the OC at what is currently a struggling SEC school.

I think Chaney survives because of this, and the people in charge remember that at the beginning of the season this looked like a top 3 offense in the SEC before the injuries set in. Chaney was also the OC when Hardesty broke out and when Poole hit 1k, so its not like his offenses can never run the football.
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So is it strictly on the OL coach?
 
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LosAngVol said:
No OC in a nice situation would come here because Dooley is on the hot seat with an AD that didn't hire him. Why leave someplace that you are comfortable for a shot at being the OC at what is currently a struggling SEC school.

I think Chaney survives because of this, and the people in charge remember that at the beginning of the season this looked like a top 3 offense in the SEC before the injuries set in. Chaney was also the OC when Hardesty broke out and when Poole hit 1k, so its not like his offenses can never run the football.
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if chaney is not replaced, u t will be 6-6 next year.
 
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I think Dooley knows what is at stake and that some changes will be made. He wants this program to be successful; so let the man plan his future.

Pretty simple if you ask me, correct what is not working or lose your job. Regardless, I'm behind him and look forward to next year!

GBO!! :loco:
 
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Charly88 said:
I think Dooley knows what is at stake and that some changes will be made. He wants this program to be successful; so let the man plan his future.

Pretty simple if you ask me, correct what is not working or lose your job. Regardless, I'm behind him and look forward to next year!

GBO!! :loco:
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Exactly right. That's why I'm basing my opinion on Dooley on what he does or doesn't do. All coaches make in game mistakes. All of them. The tough decisions that are made in regards to staff and staff management make or break a HC, and my confidence in DD will disappear if nothing changes.
 
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pl3 said:
Exactly right. That's why I'm basing my opinion on Dooley on what he does or doesn't do. All coaches make in game mistakes. All of them. The tough decisions that are made in regards to staff and staff management make or break a HC, and my confidence in DD will disappear if nothing changes.
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I wish i had confidence in Dooley.
 
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TNHopeful505 said:
The only thing that concerns me (keep in mind, I'm all for Chaney moving on, I dislike his playcalling), is that the players would have to relearn a new system. And with this young team, I'm not sure how much that would benefit us.
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My same concern with canning him. A lot of his calls are just head scratchers though and can't change bad judgement.

Anyone have good examPles of college teams that have made OC changes and had good or big success in their first seasons?
 
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checkerboards09 said:
I wish i had confidence in Dooley.
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I have confidence until I see something that makes me lose confidence. The lack of an offensive change would lead me to believe that DD can't get it done. The right hire or adjustments that transform the offensive play would make me more confident.
 
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Why can Chaney not be successful in Knoxville? He's thrived in several other positions with other programs. He was a success at Purdue. Why not UT?

I don't have a concrete opinion one way or the other but curious to hear what others think on this. What is the reason behind the struggle he's having here?
 
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DC_Vol said:
Why can Chaney not be successful in Knoxville? He's thrived in several other positions with other programs. He was a success at Purdue. Why not UT?

I don't have a concrete opinion one way or the other but curious to hear what others think on this. What is the reason behind the struggle he's having here?
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The game has changed, the defensive athletes aren't the same, purdue was years ago and it was the big 10. Delay draws and slow developing running plays don't work against sec dlinemen.
 
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pl3 said:
The game has changed, the defensive athletes aren't the same, purdue was years ago and it was the big 10. Delay draws and slow developing running plays don't work against sec dlinemen.
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Can't disagree with that at all. Defensive game has shifted over the past few years. And the Big 10 D's are not near as fast and athletic as the typical SEC squad.

Chaney was one of the assistants I was most excited about with Dooley's staff. Primarily because I thought he'd be ahead of the curve on this. You think he will not be able to adapt?
 
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DC_Vol said:
Can't disagree with that at all. Defensive game has shifted over the past few years. And the Big 10 D's are not near as fast and athletic as the typical SEC squad.

Chaney was one of the assistants I was most excited about with Dooley's staff. Primarily because I thought he'd be ahead of the curve on this. You think he will not be able to adapt?
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I just don't know. If he can, why didn't he already? I don't know that he has ever run a different offense.
 
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pl3 said:
I just don't know. If he can, why didn't he already? I don't know that he has ever run a different offense.
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I've wondered myself. Does he think he's limited with the tools he has? I've been easy to let a lack of run game be an excuse in my mind.

But some of the play calling this year is indefensible. Especially in the red zone.
 
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