What do YOU think about Derek Dooley?

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LazhilUT

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Listening to his press conference and I like the guy!
He's a nice southern guy, funny, serious and he shows confidence.
I'm on the bandwagon!:rock:
 
#3
#3
i couldn't help notice the guy was dead nervous. I don't blame him. Wish him luck here at UT.
 
#5
#5
liking him.... and him winning in the sec are two different things..


I love espn news highlighting his amazing 8-5 season last year! I only pray Tennessee sees another 8-5 season.
 
#6
#6
I am going to pull for him regardless, but he seems very smart, familiar with the SEC, organized and 7 years with the best coach in the SEC. I'm in......
 
#8
#8
I'm not bashing Cutcliffe, but I do have a better feeling about Dooley than I did when I read that Cutcliffe was the "new head coach at UT". Now, this may just because I'm glad the Vols are done with this roller coaster ride of a coach search. Cutcliffe is my boy and I still think he was awesome while he was here, but I just don't think that he has the "it" factor to carry this program into the future.

I was doing some research on Dooley and saw that he was over recruiting during his time at LSU under Saban. This combined with Dooley's experience in the pros are both definite pluses. I read that he was also the athletic director at La Tech; this leads me to believe that he has the ability to assemble a good team of coaches. Dooley was an attorney before becoming a coach, does this mean he has the intelligence and wits required to take UT to bigger and better places?

We've already had a son of a legendary coach lead the team. I'm not sure if I can count that season as a success because we won one game over .500 and the awesome recruiting class somewhat came apart after his departure. But maybe Dooley is different.

Here's the equation:
son of Vince Dooley + asst. to Nick Saban at both college and pro level + over recruiting while under Nick Saban (natl. champs 2003) + head coach that had a 17-20 record in the WAC (biggest win against Miss. St.)+ ex-lawyer? = Great Coach?
 
#11
#11
He is saying all the right things....I am loving it.....the future is bright...and you just have to love that southern accent
 
#13
#13
Wasn't my choice but hey ... Ladies and Gentlemen, the head football coach of the University of Tennessee. I have to respect that. So let's go Vols! Can he coach. I don't know. But I'll tell you, I like this guy's style.
 
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canine_vol said:
you ought to be nervous on that hog you're riding.
Click to expand...

lol

my favorite Dooley quote so far: "Dust 'yer Britches off."

This guy is smarter than I thought. I'm enjoying this conference. again, i wish him luck!
 
#21
#21
Nice to have a coach who uses the word 'britches' in his opening press conferance....:)
 
#22
#22
I am not sure why everyone on this board (well about half) is disgusted with this hire. Look no coach from a high level team was going to do what kiffin did. I like Dooley, I watched alot of LaTech's games last year and they were a solid squad. What is so wrong with him that everyone is unwilling to give him a chance? what if he pulls this class back together and finish in the top 5 still? Will all the nay sayers jump on the bandwagon? To rip a guys coaching and recruiting ability without ever watching him coach one game is so crazy that I am starting to think you guys will never be happy. be happy we got someone to come in and be our coach. Shesh.
 
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#24
I used to think of being at UT fan as just enjoying the ride. Lately the ride has been pretty scary with unexpected loops and I am just trying to hold on to my lunch. I will continue just to hang on and try to enjoy the ride. They always seem the phone right after something good happened.
 
#25
#25
Them fans in the Hills will love this guys Accent...He will def be able to understand when those folks call in on Vols Calls...hahaha\


I like what he is saying I hope he can make it happen on the field. I really like that he said he wants the staff to stay...I hope they do...

GO VOLS
 
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