Not the time for a new coach

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Against Dooley:
1) terrible record against ranked teams
2) team collapses in the 2nd half against ranked teams
3) terrible record against SEC teams
4) too many excuses

On Dooley's behalf:
1) inherited nothing from Phil and Kiffin
2) coaching overhaul this past year, including new D coordinator
3) team plagued by injuries last year
4) off the field behavioral distractions

With these issues, I'm still not sure why fans are calling for Dooley's job. Sure, the Florida game was a disgusting and heartbreaking display on both sides of the ball. But all is still new right now, including the season. TN can still easily go 7-6 with a bowl game win, or 8-5. No, I'm not for mediocrity, but that'd still be the biggest overall team improvement we've seen in about 5 years. What gives?
 
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Time will tell this season. If we don't beat a ranked team this year then it's hard to argue for Dooley IMO.
 
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God_glows_Orange said:
Against Dooley:
1) terrible record against ranked teams
2) team collapses in the 2nd half against ranked teams
3) terrible record against SEC teams
4) too many excuses

On Dooley's behalf:
1) inherited nothing from Phil and Kiffin
2) coaching overhaul this past year, including new D coordinator
3) team plagued by injuries last year
4) off the field behavioral distractions

With these issues, I'm still not sure why fans are calling for Dooley's job. Sure, the Florida game was a disgusting and heartbreaking display on both sides of the ball. But all is still new right now, including the season. TN can still easily go 7-6 with a bowl game win, or 8-5. No, I'm not for mediocrity, but that'd still be the biggest overall team improvement we've seen in about 5 years. What gives?
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How long can you blame Fulmer and Kiffin? This has also been said a ton, but this is not about just losing to UF it is a continuation of a trend this team has had under Dooley to fold when they are hit with any kind of adversity on the field and also getting out scored in the second half by a LOT of points.
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Good points. We'll find out at the end of the year though if he's lost this team or not. The majority of the roster is his recruits. If they've given up on him, not saying that they have, it won't be pretty.
 
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Vol_til_I_die said:
Good points. We'll find out at the end of the year though if he's lost this team or not. The majority of the roster is his recruits. If they've given up on him, not saying that they have, it won't be pretty.
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We will know well before the season ends.
 
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God_glows_Orange said:
Against Dooley:
1) terrible record against ranked teams
2) team collapses in the 2nd half against ranked teams
3) terrible record against SEC teams
4) too many excuses

On Dooley's behalf:
1) inherited nothing from Phil and Kiffin
2) coaching overhaul this past year, including new D coordinator
3) team plagued by injuries last year
4) off the field behavioral distractions

With these issues, I'm still not sure why fans are calling for Dooley's job. Sure, the Florida game was a disgusting and heartbreaking display on both sides of the ball. But all is still new right now, including the season. TN can still easily go 7-6 with a bowl game win, or 8-5. No, I'm not for mediocrity, but that'd still be the biggest overall team improvement we've seen in about 5 years. What gives?
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you forgot one on Dooleys behalf

5. he hasnt won 1 meangingful game or beat a ranked team and hasnt won but 1 game outside the state of Tn
 
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Volsfan895 said:
How long can you blame Fulmer and Kiffin? This has also been said a ton, but this is not about just losing to UF it is a continuation of a trend this team has had under Dooley to fold when they are hit with any kind of adversity on the field and also getting out scored in the second half by a LOT of points.
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i'm not blaming kiffin and phil. i'm giving the facts. and the facts are these. Dooley's been here a year, plus 3 games. that's it. i think the guy deserves this year to prove himself.
 
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