Postgame Press Confrence?

[normalfootballfan]

:blink:

Florida? Not easy.
Georgia? Not easy.
Alabama? Not easy.
South Carolina? Not easy.
Mississippi State? Not easy.

There have really been no "gimme" games for us. I understand you're as upset as the rest of us, but that's a foolish statement to make.

Agree. The only thing we know for sure is that we aren't a top 15 team. We lost to 5 top 15 teams and mizzou and vandy aren't garbage teams. If we finish with 7 plus a bowl I'd say we did pretty good considering we have the worst defense in sec history.

 

[Carl Pickens]

Agree. The only thing we know for sure is that we aren't a top 15 team. We lost to 5 top 15 teams and mizzou and vandy aren't garbage teams. If we finish with 7 plus a bowl I'd say we did pretty good considering we have the worst defense in sec history.

If they pull off 8-5 with this D I'd call it a freaking miracle

 

[VFL 24/7]

Poor man. Cant catch a break.

 

[VolFan_N_NC]

No smartass I'm not, but if we beat the other doormats in the east, what have we proven. Not a damn thing.

So just bc we can't beat Top10 teams then that means we can't accomplish anything as a football team??

Some of you act like we've just been dominated by mid-tier programs, when in fact we had a chance to win every game, besides Alabama.

It's the reality of being in the SEC. we're not a bad football team, we just play one of the hardest schedules in CFB and our team isn't quite where it needs to be to win those games.

 

[Vol4Life1991]

So you challenge the spot

You can't challenge with no timeouts, which is what we had once ref wound clock. Our only hope was that it be initiated from booth.

 

[vol81]

Clifford we had a timeout and used it. Remember?

 

[utkell65]

So should they just call it a season? You're not making sense.

Let me spell it out for the mentally challenged then. We end up going 7-5 and other than NCST (and they are only a mid-pack ACC team), who will we have beaten that is really worth a damn? Let me answer that for you. NO ONE.

This program used to be measured against Bama, UF, UGA and LSU. Now we hope to contend with the likes of Vandy and Kentucky? And hope that we finish with a winning record so we can play in the MCB?

It's nothing to take pride in and it's really sad actually.

 

[utkell65]

So just bc we can't beat Top10 teams then that means we can't accomplish anything as a football team??

Some of you act like we've just been dominated by mid-tier programs, when in fact we had a chance to win every game, besides Alabama.

It's the reality of being in the SEC. we're not a bad football team, we just play one of the hardest schedules in CFB and our team isn't quite where it needs to be to win those games.

Just more excuses. A loss is still a loss.

It doesn't matter how close the score is and yes the players that come here expect to contend and beat these top 10 teams. If they don't, then we have an even bigger problem then most of us think.

 

[VolFan_N_NC]

Let me spell it out for the mentally challenged then. We end up going 7-5 and other than NCST (and they are only a mid-pack ACC team), who will we have beaten that is really worth a damn? Let me answer that for you. NO ONE.

This program used to be measured against Bama, UF, UGA and LSU. Now we hope to contend with the likes of Vandy and Kentucky? And hope that we finish with a winning record so we can play in the MCB?

It's nothing to take pride in and it's really sad actually.

We used to have the talent to play with, and beat, these teams too. We also used to have a football team loaded with upperclassmen and depth to go toe to toe for four quarters. Right now we have 3 senior starters and barely any depth at any position. With this formula, it's hard to expect to win against those teams.

 

[R481967]

I think he is disgusted with the defense and knows that he made a mistake hiring Sal with his job on the line.

I have to wonder why he would opt to change to a 3-4 defensive scheme with his job on the line. Was he desperate and grabbed for anything that might change the dynamic, or did he sit down with the staff, evaluate as best he could, his defensive talent and make a decision based upon what he thought would cure the defensive shortcomings.

The guy is not stupid. He was trying to stop the bleeding. Sunseri is a coach with credentials. Too sad all around.

 

[VolFan_N_NC]

Just more excuses. A loss is still a loss.

It doesn't matter how close the score is and yes the players that come here expect to contend and beat these top 10 teams. If they don't, then we have an even bigger problem then most of us think.

It's not excuses, it's REALITY!

 

[#1VolStar]

Not once has Dooley owned up to any loss. He has never said this is my fault as a coach and I have to do a better a fixing the problem.

 

[CNCVol88]

Not once has Dooley owned up to any loss. He has never said this is my fault as a coach and I have to do a better a fixing the problem.

Most coaches won't. They will identify problem areas. Its how they work and talk.

 

[utkell65]

It's not excuses, it's REALITY!

We'll agree to disagree then. My expectations of this program are much higher, but with the exception of a couple of coaches, they just aren't getting it done.

Dooley himself said it before the season. Youth wouldn't be an excuse this year and other teams wouldn't have Tennessee to kick around this year. Not quite working out that way now is it?

 

[volgrad500]

I agree with others, he looked defeated. I thought he also threw Sal under the bus at least three times (justifiably so, imo).

 

[Carl Pickens]

Let me spell it out for the mentally challenged then. We end up going 7-5 and other than NCST (and they are only a mid-pack ACC team), who will we have beaten that is really worth a damn? Let me answer that for you. NO ONE.

This program used to be measured against Bama, UF, UGA and LSU. Now we hope to contend with the likes of Vandy and Kentucky? And hope that we finish with a winning record so we can play in the MCB?

It's nothing to take pride in and it's really sad actually.

You're calling me mentally challenged? Have you ever competed at anything? It sounds to me like you're saying the players should just pack it in since it would be nothing to take pride in if they did win out. To me..... This is the thought of one who is mentally challenged....,,on a gutless sub-idiot level

 

[Carl Pickens]

Not once has Dooley owned up to any loss. He has never said this is my fault as a coach and I have to do a better a fixing the problem.

This whole idea of a coach accepting the blame in press conferences is petty BS IMO.
In the big picture does it really matter?

 

[VolGee4]

when he took over, we were 6-7...he's gone 6-7, 5-7 and 3-5 so far....3 consecutive 0-5 sec starts...only VANDY has ever accomplished that horrid feat before....are we REALLY in a " much better position" now?...and please dont give me that "we've been competitive and almost won some games" stuff...what's the saying...." you are what your record says you are"

First of all, Kiffin was 7-5. However we lost some defensive talent when Kiffin left -Berry, I think Dan Williams, Rogan along with a senior QB and Hardesty. Dooley wasn't left with a whole lot. I knew we were in trouble when Tyler Wolfe started at safety against UAB. Dooley's best coaching job was his first year when we had LSU and UNC beat. Then he got unlucky when Bray broke his thumb last year and Hunter went down. This year with any defense, we would have another win or two. But we do need to move on.

 

[GLDunlap]

I'm not a Dooley fan myself but the people saying "I don't feel sorry for him he's going to get 5 million for getting fired" just don't get it. A professional takes pride in what their doing and once they sign a contract it stops being about the money. I'm sure Dooley is happy that he has a buyout but that's nothing compared to the satisfaction he would get from winning some games and restoring this program back to it's rightful place in the SEC. He is not a good coach at this point in his career but I'm confident he cares more about performance then he does money. It's not working out and Dooley will likely be fired but don't think he will do cartwheels down Peyton Manning pass throwing cash in the air when the day comes. Dooley wants nothing more then to be a successful head coach and will likely be devastated.

 

[utkell65]

You're calling me mentally challenged? Have you ever competed at anything? It sounds to me like you're saying the players should just pack it in since it would be nothing to take pride in if they did win out. To me..... This is the thought of one who is mentally challenged....,,on a gutless sub-idiot level

Well it's either that or you're just used to settling for what you can get.

Nah I've never competed at anything other than having played the game for eleven years (through HS anyway) and twenty years in the military. So no I know absolutely nothing about competition.

Show me where I said this team should pack it in for the rest of the year and do you honestly believe that this team is going to be happy just to get to the MCB? Or do you think that going into the season, they thought they had at least a chance to make it to a New Years day bowl?

Also it's the gutless that accept anything less than the best and judging by your acceptance of our less than stellar play (on D anyway) and coaching you must be well versed in the subject of gutless.

 

[tubuku]

I think he is disgusted with the defense and knows that he made a mistake hiring Sal with his job on the line.

i would have to think we would be sitting much better if Wilcox had stayed. The timeout didn't cost us the game but it is just further evidence of his inability to make the right decision or at least argue for it when it counts.

 

[Carl Pickens]

Well it's either that or you're just used to settling for what you can get.

Nah I've never competed at anything other than having played the game for eleven years (through HS anyway) and twenty years in the military. So no I know absolutely nothing about competition.

Show me where I said this team should pack it in for the rest of the year and do you honestly believe that this team is going to be happy just to get to the MCB? Or do you think that going into the season, they thought they had at least a chance to make it to a New Years day bowl?

Also it's the gutless that accept anything less than the best and judging by your acceptance of our less than stellar play (on D anyway) and coaching you must be well versed in the subject of gutless.

Well wtf point were you trying to make? If finishing the season strong isn't something to take pride in then why even attempt it? I know you're trying to say that as a program they shouldn't be proud of 8-5.....I get it.....but as players it's a different story.....and calling me mentally challenged when it took you 11 years to get through high school is sad

 

[ORNGFACTOR]

I wish I could encourage the coach. I wish I could advise him daily.

I don't think this is an unfair judgement. I really believe that Dooley desires to be a great coach, that he wants the best for the players, and the best for the program. Entering the season, I believe that Dooley wanted those things.

I think he learned a lot of lessons this season that will help him in the years to come...I hope. Outside of his obvious demeanor at that conference I would have to agree that he knows the seasonal outcome. He may hope for the best but he already knows the result of his job. It's gotta be hard to put so much of yourself into something and not see the results that you desired. I have sympathy for the guy. It's hard to be upset with someone who is giving his best and seeing poor results.

 

[pualsline]

Wow, he looks defeated.

because they just were

 

[HARTUPM]

:blink:

Florida? Not easy.
Georgia? Not easy.
Alabama? Not easy.
South Carolina? Not easy.
Mississippi State? Not easy.

There have really been no "gimme" games for us. I understand you're as upset as the rest of us, but that's a foolish statement to make.

In person I watched this same (healthy) Tennessee team struggle for 3 quarters against Akron.... explain or spin that please.