Perhaps the Time has Come to Embrace the Program

[Advol]

I really pity you and your total lack of knowledge my friend.

We now have about 18 to 20 future NFL players on our team and most of them came from CDD recruiting.

CDD only has 2 of HIS recruiting classes on the team as Sophs and Freshmen and he added some good players to our Junior class which is actually a laMe kiffScum class with Bray heading that class.

I'd really like to see you stand face to face with our really good players and tell them they suck and are total Losers.

Stone, Thomas, McCullers, Sentimore, Hunter, Patterson, Randolph, A J, Maggitt, McNeal, Howard, ect, ect, ect.

You're totally blinded to any of the good things CDD has done or the good players that are Vols because CDD talked them into wearing our Big Orange.

CDD may stay and he may get replaced but nothing anyone here says or does will mean anything.

Hating on coaches that did take on the task and have been busting their butts to do the best they can with the kids they have to work with is only proving how hateful and classless the so-called fans here on VN really are.

It's really childish and pathetic sine you all have ZERO to say about whatever happens and the decisions that AD Hart makes.

You are totally MEANINGLESS in the process of whatever happens or when it will happen.

I'll believe something whenever AD Hart stands before the press and makes a statement.

Nobody on here actually knows anything anyway.

CDD and his staff haven't won games like we all want but they also have NOT done anything to deserve the kind of childish hate and names they've been called on here either.

Many on here seriously need to grow up.

I'll always support my Vols and whoever the coaches are at the time.

If we get new coaches then I'll support them too because they are my Vols coaches.

VFL...GBO!!!

While all very sweet that you are truly the greatest and most loyal fan in the history of UT Fandom. Another loss or two combined with a historic low turnout at the KY game..............will make this man do what has to be done!!

 

[Godfatha]

So you and a couple hundred Dooley haters are going to make a huge difference in attendance? What if the players decide to pack it in since their coach is leaving? 3 years....lol. What big name coach do you hope to snag? All the talent will leave if Dooley is fired. Think Gruden or any "big name" coach will want a program with all the talent gone, knowing if he doesn't win the SEC in 2 years people will be calling for his head. SMH

I saw about 40k Dooley haters that weren't in attendance last Saturday. Actually worse when you consider the people who were there for the free tickets.

 

[UTCorey]

It doesn't matter how many potential NFL players Dooley has on the team now, he's not winning. Personally I don't see 20 future NFL players on this team, maybe 6 or 7 tops. Regardless, Dooley has a history of losing and he's not going to magically turn into a great coach and start beating all these other sec schools that out recruit him every year.

 

[First&Tenn]

And you're willing to make that bet. Not just the players hurting their pro stock, but UT losing a chance to get a better coach. Name 1 big name coach that you honestly think would take this job if they leave. Dooley stays 1 more year, no buy out. AD can really throw money at someone. I'm not so sure the big money boosters would write that buyout check at this point.

If you think that we won't have to pay a buyout next year if Dooley is retained, then you haven't read his contract.

Actually, his buyout this year is $5 million, and his buyout for the next two years is $4 million (it conveniently drops just after NSD in February). If you don't think Dooley will win championships here, the smart financial decision is to fire him asap. I guarantee that UT lost more at the Troy game (judging by the empty seats) than the $1 million dollar difference of keeping him 1 more year.

 

[LebanonVolunteer]

And you're willing to make that bet. Not just the players hurting their pro stock, but UT losing a chance to get a better coach. Name 1 big name coach that you honestly think would take this job if they leave. Dooley stays 1 more year, no buy out. AD can really throw money at someone. I'm not so sure the big money boosters would write that buyout check at this point.

No buyout?? lol: Umm, Dools buyout is still 4 million dollars if he is fired after next season. With several of the SEC schools and others around the country opening up coaching jobs, who is to say a better candidate would be available next year? No way do you keep Dooley and lose another 10 million dollars in revenue because your afraid 2-3 guys may go pro. As I said, they very well could stay BECAUSE Dooley is fired. The man is a career loser. Another year of Dooley and THEN no coach would want this job.

 

[volfan2024]

Allow me to recap. I am not saying change is not needed and will not come, I am merely stating we need to come together as a fan base and ride it out the rest of the year instead of making it hard on our players who are giving it their all.

 

[john_deere123]

If you think that we won't have to pay a buyout next year if Dooley is retained, then you haven't read his contract.

Actually, his buyout this year is $5 million, and his buyout for the next two years is $4 million (it conveniently drops just after NSD in February). If you don't think Dooley will win championships here, the smart financial decision is to fire him asap. I guarantee that UT lost more at the Troy game (judging by the empty seats) than the $1 million dollar difference of keeping him 1 more year.

Nevermind

 

[JFBanicki]

I apologize. I misunderstood the terms of his contract. But at this point no "big name" coach will come here. The man has 2 full recruiting classes. Who do you suppose we could get as coach that would accept your terms: Win the SECCG in 2 years or you're out.

Its not gonna be like that with the next coach, people don't ant dooley out because were not gonna be in the seccg, its because he has yet to win a single game that matters, has lost a game we ha no business losing and has nearly lost to several teams we should've bet handily.
If the next coach can win the games he's suppose to, handily beat the teams we should and even win a couple games we shouldn't then the fan base will be plenty willing to give them time.
Dooley has proven he isn't worth giving more time. He has proven he can't put together a complete competitive team. His first 2 years the offense was dreadful and the D was at least decent. Now the offense is good but the D is horrendous.

 

[smyborovol]

For a lot of people, the season is over.

If we go to a bowl how much very needed money would that bring the UT?

 

[ericpVOL4LIFE]

Nope. Hart and Cheek are trying to bring this fool back for another year. If they see plenty of attendance and happy fans for the next couple of games, then they'll have even less motivation to find a real coach.

If recruits see empty seats and no fan support they will not likely sign.I am disappointmented but i say one more year for this staff .