This whole "if we don't land a home run, we should keep Dooley" thing

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crusse10 said:
The punter isn't punting right now, the kicker is. And he ended with a 40 yard average, which for a guy who just started punting for the team, isn't too bad
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C'mon man...the two of them have been trading that punting gig the entire time they've been here. Palardy's always wanted to do both and because of injuries Darr's been given shots to take the burden off of Palardy.

It really doesn't matter, neither of them have made progress.
 
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we might have a new punter. Punter on the scout/JV (or whatever it is) is dressing out this week
 
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Decision should come down to two options:
1. Gruden
2. Anybody but Dooley

IMHO
 
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This has probably already been addressed but I'm not going to read every single response to this thread - the sentiment I believe is that if we fire Dooley and don't get a big name the risk this no name coach doesn't meet the fanbase expectations is seemingly higher. Then you gotta give him another 3-4 years to "build the program" and that's 3 more years of suck. If we hang on to Dooley for another year, he sucks another year, then he's definitely gone and then we can get a big name, maybe.
 
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VolFan4Life87 said:
This has probably already been addressed but I'm not going to read every single response to this thread - the sentiment I believe is that if we fire Dooley and don't get a big name the risk this no name coach doesn't meet the fanbase expectations is seemingly higher. Then you gotta give him another 3-4 years to "build the program" and that's 3 more years of suck. If we hang on to Dooley for another year, he sucks another year, then he's definitely gone and then we can get a big name, maybe.
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It's not worth the risk of another losing season when you have no idea who will be available next year. With all the coaching positions opening up this year, there will be quality choices. We will not hire a "no name" coach again. He may not be Gruden, but his resume will be strong enough the fan base will be excited again. We were not far from being 6-2 or better at this point. A GOOD coach would have us there. Gruden would be ideal, ANY coach with a winning record and the ability to recruit has us fighting for the SEC east.
 
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BS we need a real coach with proven recruiting skills, Dooley's proven he can't compete after 3 years and recruits will stay away from UT as long as Dooley's under the gun with very little job security. We do need a name brand coach I agree but a change is now manditory if we ever are going to compete with the top teams....Gruden would be a God Send to recruiting and create excitement and hope once again.....HOPE....
 
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Hey C10

Wanted to let ya know that J. Crompton did an interview on TSR today around 4:00 PM, super interesting. Talked about Sanders, Cut, Clawson, Kiffn/Chaney, pretty sure it will be archived.
 
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VolFan4Life87 said:
This has probably already been addressed but I'm not going to read every single response to this thread - the sentiment I believe is that if we fire Dooley and don't get a big name the risk this no name coach doesn't meet the fanbase expectations is seemingly higher. Then you gotta give him another 3-4 years to "build the program" and that's 3 more years of suck. If we hang on to Dooley for another year, he sucks another year, then he's definitely gone and then we can get a big name, maybe.
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Please name the people that started off with three or four bad seasons at a school that went on to win a National Championship for that school?
 
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vols-1 said:
Please name the people that started off with three or four bad seasons at a school that went on to win a National Championship for that school?
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I know this was not addressed to me V-1, but I thought it was an interesting question and so.....

Since 1960...the answer Iiiiiiiiis....one.


In 1990 Bill McCartney, head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes finished ranked #1 in the AP Poll.

His first year, 1982, he went 2-8-1. In '83 he went 4-7. In '84 he went 1-10. His conference record over that time was 4-16-1.

Between 1983-89 he won 7, 6, 7, and 8 games before going 11-1 in 1989, finishing 4th and then 11-1-1 and sharing the crown with Ga. Tech Coach Bobby Ross...who coincidentally...

went 2-9 in 1987(1st year), 3-8 in 1988 before squeaking over the threshold of your criteria by going 7-4(4-3 Conf.) in 1989.

There were a couple others that had two bad years like Ross, but Coach Bill McCartney was the only one to start off with three losing seasons****that I found**** since 1960 and get a piece of the National Championship.
 
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vol66 said:
I know this was not addressed to me V-1, but I thought it was an interesting question and so.....

Since 1960...the answer Iiiiiiiiis....one.


In 1990 Bill McCartney, head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes finished ranked #1 in the AP Poll.

His first year, 1982, he went 2-8-1. In '83 he went 4-7. In '84 he went 1-10. His conference record over that time was 4-16-1.

Between 1983-89 he won 7, 6, 7, and 8 games before going 11-1 in 1989, finishing 4th and then 11-1-1 and sharing the crown with Ga. Tech Coach Bobby Ross...who coincidentally...

went 2-9 in 1987(1st year), 3-8 in 1988 before squeaking over the threshold of your criteria by going 7-4(4-3 Conf.) in 1989.

There were a couple others that had two bad years like Ross, but Coach Bill McCartney was the only one to start off with three losing seasons****that I found**** since 1960 and get a piece of the National Championship.
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:good!: HA, I forgot about that guy. I figured you would have to go back 100 years. McCartney averaged 5 wins a year for seven years then all of sudden started competing for NC's every year:crazy:
 
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vols-1 said:
:good!: HA, I forgot about that guy. I figured you would have to go back 100 years. McCartney averaged 5 wins a year for seven years then all of sudden started competing for NC's every year:crazy:
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before 1958, there's just too many teams and organizations claiming championships, sometimes 3 or 4 teams or organizations...so I'm sure if you looked at all that you'd find some more, to much trouble for me on a friday.:p
 
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