How about our amazing play calling?

#51
#51
phowell23 said:
I think it's a little too early to determine that. I believe you should give a head coach at least 3 full seasons to see what he's worth. Plus, we have gone through 2 head coaching changes in the past 3 years. I think that has put us behind yet another year. If we are still struggling at the end 2013 season then I would have to agree with you. What always gets me is how Alabama can suck for awhile then all of a sudden they hire Saban and after 1 mediocre year with him they are now a national powerhouse again.
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All we need is for the players to make an investment in themselves. That defensive performance was a joke. Florida beat us passing, but with no downfield passes!!! Complete joke. The play fake for a TD was another joke. We covered no one! Either we don't read our keys or we don't know what they even are! Both options are incredibly stupid. Freshmen or not, you should play your man. Game was lost on D. JMHO!
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#52
#52
Larkin said:
It is easy to say the obvious. How could our program be in worse shape than when Kiffin left, that was rock bottom. If he had taken it to a lower level, then I doubt Dooley would have made it past last year.

My point is, and I understand it could be proven wrong, is that Dooley does not have what it takes to take Tennessee back to the SEC championship. I also understand this is not popular with most on the board but it is still my opinion, Dooley is a good mid-tier coach.
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I would say that the odds are operating in your favor. Sometimes you just have to go with your gut.
 
#53
#53
Lex,
I don't want to be right. I would prefer an SEC championship for the first time in 13 years. On the job training doesn't work in this conference.
 
#54
#54
I think you're wrong Larkin. I think Dooley has every quality it takes to be a good head coach. Most people thought going to a bowl last year would be a major accomplishment, Dooley delivered and we were as close as you can get to winning 2 more game which would have put us at 8-5. Most people think 7 wins would be a good year this year and 8 wins would earn Dooley SEC coach of the year.. I think we were on track for 8 wins before Hunter got hurt and I still think we can win 7. That would be a step in the right direction in each of Dooley's first two seasons.

We will never rebound as quickly as Alabama because our recruiting base sucks and I could be wrong on my next point but I don't think Tennessee pays players to attend their school like Alabama does. Dooley is commited to doing things the right way and that take time. Give him 3 years.
 
#55
#55
volfan, I respect the fact that you think I'm wrong.
The point of this thread was an ironic view of Dooley and his staff's play calling. I consider it to be less ironic and more telling.

I think Dooley has every quality to be a good head coach as well. Good is not Great. Great is what is required to win championships in the SEC.

So you see, even you are agreeing with my point.

Your final point about Alabama is exactly where Tennessee has made a crucial mistake.
Alabama hired a big name, proven and successful in D-1 football and he delivered.
Florida hired an up and coming coach who was proven and successful in D-1 football in Meyer and he delivered.
Auburn went the route of Tennessee and he delivered in year 2. Albeit with a freak of a QB and several NFL caliber defensive players...Luck certainly has a lot to do with it.
Florida AGAIN went to the big names and that is to be determined. From my perspective, they have the athletes

Tennessee hired a coach with a name and relatively unsuccessful D-1 record. So instead of expecting early success as our rivals have enjoyed, we have to wait 4 years and hope for success.

Let the flames continue...
 
#56
#56
Larkin said:
I guarantee I'm more Volunteer than you will ever be. Get on a more intelligent level if you can. Please tell me you have something deeper than telling me to quit following the Vols because I am critical of the head coach.
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On what scale do you measure your fandom? I must know how I measure up to you. :)
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#57
#57
Life long Blazer, 39 years and counting. However, when I'm asked to switch loyalties by someone who claims to be a Tennessee fan, that someone doesn't understand what being a Tennessee fan is.
 
#58
#58
Larkin said:
D. Dooley = B. Peterson
Plain and simple.
Nobody questions his heart, his desire to win, his work ethic, etc. Keep listing things you like about a coach and that is what everyone and their mother was doing when Buzz arrived on campus.
"Just give him time"
"He has what it takes, it won't happen overnight"
"He just has to get his own players"
"The previous coach left him in an awful situation"

Sound familiar?
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you are way off base
 
#59
#59
Slip, thanks for the sound analysis. Why don't you tell me how on base you are.
 
#60
#60
Larkin said:
Life long Blazer, 39 years and counting. However, when I'm asked to switch loyalties by someone who claims to be a Tennessee fan, that someone doesn't understand what being a Tennessee fan is.
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I dont remember asking you. It was more of a suggestion. I still stand by it.
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#61
#61
Larkin said:
Slip, thanks for the sound analysis. Why don't you tell me how on base you are.
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I think you are underestimating how bad the situation was when Dooley arrived. Honestly I don't think it"s possible to even form an opinion on Dooley until next year when he has something resembling an actual SEC roster from a depth and experience standpoint. We were as bad last year talentwise as any team I've seen in the SEC not named Vandy or Kentucky.
 
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#62
#62
Larkin said:
It is easy to say the obvious. How could our program be in worse shape than when Kiffin left, that was rock bottom. If he had taken it to a lower level, then I doubt Dooley would have made it past last year.

My point is, and I understand it could be proven wrong, is that Dooley does not have what it takes to take Tennessee back to the SEC championship. I also understand this is not popular with most on the board but it is still my opinion, Dooley is a good mid-tier coach.
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It was worse when Battle left and worse when Fulmer left.

You're right about it being an opinion. You should also realize that some opinions are less infomed than others
 
#65
#65
Blazer, You stated that I should consider switching my loyalty from Tennessee to Vandy. Don't question my loyalty to Tennessee because I am critical of the football coach. It's not my fault you are lost.
 
#66
#66
sorry Larkin but saying "He has what it takes, it won't happen overnight" proves nothing about your point that DD = Buzz
 
#67
#67
Larkin said:
Blazer, You stated that I should consider switching my loyalty from Tennessee to Vandy. Don't question my loyalty to Tennessee because I am critical of the football coach. It's not my fault you are lost.
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Lord have mercy on this guy.
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#69
#69
Thinking we were doing this specifically for the FL game to set up some big plays in play action. Did we not run PA and try to hit a big one out of the power formation against FL?
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