My point in writing a thread, was not to cultivate a mass movement but to extend a personal opinion, which is the reason for forums. How can we reprimand our players for acting out of character, when as a fan, we act with such shallowness and condemn a man for trying to do his best? That is fine to compare our fans to others, but as a person with an opinion I would like to see my fellow vol fans hold themselves to a higher standard.
I truly hope vol fans are not as dumb as they act in these fourms. Game at USC gave DD another year
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The bottom line is, as you said, he failed. Some people are going to despise the man for it, others will give him a pat on the back and tell him he gave it his best. This is going to be the legacy...I don't think a vol forum can change that. I really like your op, and I agree...but this is just the nature of the game.
I don't recall seeing many posts where people dislike him as a person. Most like him but hate his coaching results. Some of you get the 2 mixed up.
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0-5... 3 straight years in the SEC... No matter how you arrived at 0-5. You got there, again.. Hopefully the standards and bar is set a little higher than this..
I truly hope vol fans are not as dumb as they act in these fourms. Game at USC gave DD another year
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Volnation and guests,
I want to take the time and thank everyone for being such avid supporters of Tennessee Athletics through the good and the bad.
As a fan and member of Volnation I see the impact this forum and forums related have on influence and morale of the fanbase. Things (Rumors) that are introduced here stir up some of the conversations that make national headlines. That being said, look at how Kiffin left the program and the response that followed, a riot in front of media that turned the state in an unconscionable matter. How could someone bring so much hope to the program and leave faster than a thief in the night. How could someone walk away from this great institution? Well, regardless of his motives, which are immaterial, the University was distraught and had no direction to turn. Faced with enormous budget cuts and numerous NCAA investigations, involving Kiffin and Pearl, the Athletic Department was under huge pressure.
Who knows what coaches were contacted for the head coaching job. We can speculate all day, no one will know, but what we do know is Derek Dooley took the job. Now, for everyone who is already opinionated and wants Dooley gone, I understand and by no means do I disagree. However, I want this forum and fans to realize that the way they act toward Dooley will have an everlasting impact on this program. Meaning, have some CLASS. When Dooley gets fired, do not post Facebook posts trashing the man or belittle him in posters. The man gave his all for TENNESSEE and yes, he failed, yes, he did not win games, but is any one perfect at their job, everyone makes mistakes. When Dooley is let go, applaud the man. We were competive this year against teams all ranked in the Top 15. We have the best O-line in the country. Best receivers in the country. Our talent has improved EVERY YEAR. To come to a conclusion, have some respect for the man who gave up what he had where he was comfortable, have courage enough to take a gig in a league that is probably the most criticized in all of football. Show some gratitude and stand up and THANK COACH DOOLEY FOR TAKING A JOB, few wanted. We will be back in national prominence and Coach Dooley was the foundation that got us there.
Thank you, Volnation
Sounds good to me. I personally still like coach Dooley but I just don't think he can get it done. If by some crazy chance he isn't fired and returns next year I'm still gonna support this team!!!!! Go Vols!
Volnation and guests,
I want to take the time and thank everyone for being such avid supporters of Tennessee Athletics through the good and the bad.
As a fan and member of Volnation I see the impact this forum and forums related have on influence and morale of the fanbase. Things (Rumors) that are introduced here stir up some of the conversations that make national headlines. That being said, look at how Kiffin left the program and the response that followed, a riot in front of media that turned the state in an unconscionable matter. How could someone bring so much hope to the program and leave faster than a thief in the night. How could someone walk away from this great institution? Well, regardless of his motives, which are immaterial, the University was distraught and had no direction to turn. Faced with enormous budget cuts and numerous NCAA investigations, involving Kiffin and Pearl, the Athletic Department was under huge pressure.
Who knows what coaches were contacted for the head coaching job. We can speculate all day, no one will know, but what we do know is Derek Dooley took the job. Now, for everyone who is already opinionated and wants Dooley gone, I understand and by no means do I disagree. However, I want this forum and fans to realize that the way they act toward Dooley will have an everlasting impact on this program. Meaning, have some CLASS. When Dooley gets fired, do not post Facebook posts trashing the man or belittle him in posters. The man gave his all for TENNESSEE and yes, he failed, yes, he did not win games, but is any one perfect at their job, everyone makes mistakes. When Dooley is let go, applaud the man. We were competive this year against teams all ranked in the Top 15. We have the best O-line in the country. Best receivers in the country. Our talent has improved EVERY YEAR. To come to a conclusion, have some respect for the man who gave up what he had where he was comfortable, have courage enough to take a gig in a league that is probably the most criticized in all of football. Show some gratitude and stand up and THANK COACH DOOLEY FOR TAKING A JOB, few wanted. We will be back in national prominence and Coach Dooley was the foundation that got us there.
Thank you, Volnation[/QUOTE
Very well written
This sounds very good and it has gotten a great amount of likes...2.5 yrs in and he's a failure for this program--that's the embarrassment to this program if he is let go! We're all nothing more than spoiled brats wanting instant gratification and expecting it all now--or the good guy, filled with class and that will not do anything to cause us to be embarrassed, that everyone claims to like--he has to go.
I realize that none of you guys want to listen to reason--CDD's record looks bad enough...but what no one wants to confess when they look in the mirror is that there wasn't a GREAT AMOUNT OF GUYS standing in line for the job! Any of you experts out there in the know--DocVol, JMOORE, Skeeter--any of you reliable guys know who was the next best choice besides CDD?
NO--CDD was SMART,and he knew the job would take at least 4 years and negotiated a fair contract! He knew the cesspool that was UT Football and bought himself some security and enough time to be properly evaluated--and we're throwing the baby out with the bath-water--all in less than 3 years time--BRILLIANT!!! It ain't right--nor does it reflect a fair evaluation of CDD's ability to coach....but I guess you are all gonna shout hurray when it's done....and all in favor of this are no better than that bunch in TUSCALOOSA--that you all mocked when they paid him $4MIL/year! Bunch of hypocritical, inbred, and immature children...Good day--:salute: