Kudos To Dooley.

[hatvol96]

Jimmy Hyams asked a question about the disadvantage Tennessee faces because they have fewer elite in state players than some SEC schools. Dooley refused to use it as a crutch and mentioned the vast amount of talent within a short drive of Knoxville. That's the correct answer.

 

[justingroves]

So you're saying the mythical 300 mile circle rule is negated?

 

[BigPapaVol]

also the choreographed one

 

[SpringBokVol]

Dooley says all the right things. I can't wait to see him back them all up on the field.

I am getting pumped for the season to start. It has been a long, long off season.

 

[hatvol96]

also the choreographed one

True, but Prince Phillip of Peach Bowls never seemed to realize nobody cared when he used it as a crutch.

 

[volswitten1]

Jimmy Hyams asked a question about the disadvantage Tennessee faces because they have fewer elite in state players than some SEC schools. Dooley refused to use it as a crutch and mentioned the vast amount of talent within a short drive of Knoxville. That's the correct answer.

Hat are you ok?

 

[onevolfan]

True, but Prince Phillip of Peach Bowls never seemed to realize nobody cared when he used it as a crutch.

lol::good!:

 

[MemphisVol1485]

It's the truth. The most talented city in Tennessee is Memphis(football and basketball) and it is a good 5 1/2-6 hours away. Atlanta has far more talent than Memphis and is way closer to Knoxville. One thing about CDD that I really like is that he doesn't make excuses.

 

[99gator]

i was impressed about dooley's response regarding agents

 

[BigPapaVol]

True, but Prince Phillip of Peach Bowls never seemed to realize nobody cared when he used it as a crutch.

Dooley might never get anything done and it's very unlikely that he ever lives up to Fulmer's late 90s run, but there is no doubt in my mind that he will be a better football coach and is world's brighter than Fulmer. He'll say the right things and go through the right motions. I think he understands what he has to do, just not sure he can do them.

 

[utgibbs]

Jimmy Hyams asked a question about the disadvantage Tennessee faces because they have fewer elite in state players than some SEC schools. Dooley refused to use it as a crutch and mentioned the vast amount of talent within a short drive of Knoxville. That's the correct answer.

The correct answer is, of course, the sentiment of Hyams' question.

But we would flog Dooley for saying it as the Head Coach.

 

[lylsmorr]

No matter how he does, the good thing is he hasn't made any excuses so far. He's pretty cut and dry

 

[dan4vols]

While it is great we have a coach who can answer questions diplomatically correct, and it does make the university look great, the proof will be in the end of season record. I don't have to tell anyone this you all know office politics. It is nice to have a coach who looks smart enough to take your best shot and smile.

 

[justingroves]

Dooley might never get anything done and it's very unlikely that he ever lives up to Fulmer's late 90s run, but there is no doubt in my mind that he will be a better football coach and is world's brighter than Fulmer. He'll say the right things and go through the right motions. I think he understands what he has to do, just not sure he can do them.

I agree with all this.

 

[sjt18]

Dooley might never get anything done and it's very unlikely that he ever lives up to Fulmer's late 90s run, but there is no doubt in my mind that he will be a better football coach and is world's brighter than Fulmer. He'll say the right things and go through the right motions. I think he understands what he has to do, just not sure he can do them.

Great assessment. I hope he can do great things but he was dealt a rough hand... but you are right. He seems to know what he needs to do.

 

[BigOrangePassion1]

there really isnt a crutch to be had. Its not hard to recruit here at all
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[Ericvol2096]

But I thought instate guys wanted it more?

 

[volfanjo]

Dooley might never get anything done and it's very unlikely that he ever lives up to Fulmer's late 90s run, but there is no doubt in my mind that he will be a better football coach and is world's brighter than Fulmer. He'll say the right things and go through the right motions. I think he understands what he has to do, just not sure he can do them.

This might be the most accurate prediction I have read on the site.

I might add that he seems to have a bit of a mean streak that could come in handy down the road and was missing in the Fulmer years.

 

[tri_vol]

Jimmy Hyams asked a question about the disadvantage Tennessee faces because they have fewer elite in state players than some SEC schools. Dooley refused to use it as a crutch and mentioned the vast amount of talent within a short drive of Knoxville. That's the correct answer.

Hope you feel better soon Hat.
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[justingroves]

I really like Dooley's disdain for Jimmy Hyams.

 

[sjt18]

I might add that he seems to have a bit of a mean streak that could come in handy down the road and was missing in the Fulmer years.

Must get it from his mom.

 

[MemphisVol1485]

While it is great we have a coach who can answer questions diplomatically correct, and it does make the university look great, the proof will be in the end of season record. I don't have to tell anyone this you all know office politics. It is nice to have a coach who looks smart enough to take your best shot and smile.

Don't let the end of this season record be your measuring stick. We were in for a hard year no matter who was coaching us.

 

[onevolfan]

Hope you feel better soon Hat.
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No, I think I like this Hat better.

 

[hohenfelsvol]

I think most coaches understand what needs to be done. It's executing the plan that's the hard part.

 

[g8terh8ter_eric]

I really like Dooley's disdain for Jimmy Hyams.

I really like Dooley's disdain for most every media outlet in Knoxville. Lord knows they haven't been the most helpful or consistent bunch.