Dooly new vol coach

**jackpot269** · 01-15-10, 01:23 PM

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana Tech head football coach and athletic director Derek Dooley is close to being officially named the new coach at Tennessee, sources have confirmed.
Dooley, who has been the coach at Tech for three seasons, canceled end-of-the-season player meetings with his players on Wednesday and left Ruston. He met with Tennessee officials on Wednesday and Thursday.

Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp, who coached with Dooley at LSU from 2001-04 and with the Miami Dolphins in 2005 under Nick Saban, recommended Dooley highly to Tennessee after turning the Tennessee head coaching job down to stay at Texas as its head coach in waiting.

**mmike032** · 01-15-10, 01:28 PM

he's a good coach with a legend for a dad.
he should do well

**nobull** · 01-15-10, 01:29 PM

what was his record at LT ? how in the world did he get this job.

**jackpot269** · 01-15-10, 01:30 PM

I agree maybe he will put some desipline back in the program

**jackpot269** · 01-15-10, 01:33 PM

Sounds like Muschamp put in a good word for him iM not sure of his record !

**jackpot269** · 01-15-10, 02:01 PM

After all the talk about this figured this would get alot more hits

**mmike032** · 01-15-10, 02:03 PM

Muschamp recommended him.
and he's a Dooly for christ sake.

**jackpot269** · 01-15-10, 04:51 PM

Good point mike!!

**zagat** · 01-15-10, 10:04 PM

this brings shame to the dooley name to be coaching at tenn!

**Jasonal_98** · 01-15-10, 11:34 PM

I don't know about this one. It reminds me of the Mike Shula hire in many ways.

**THE PROFIT** · 01-16-10, 03:18 AM

He took LaTech to a bowl game for the first time since Bradshaw was there! Maybe not that long but a LONG TIME! Seems like a great guy. He even looks like the guy I want on the sideline on Sat. It was just amazing watching Kiffins news conference at USC last night & watching Dooly tonight. A real class act. Oh yeah, I don't think he brought his daddy with him either

**BigdaddyQH** · 01-16-10, 11:14 AM

This is a joke. Tennessee had to go to the bottom of the barrell. They take a guy who coached a WAC team to a 4-8 record this year. Last year, his team went 8-5, his best year. His 3 year record overall at this WAC school was 17-20. He was also the school's AD, so this should be very interesting at Tennessee, where he will not be the AD. Tennessee will be an also-ran in the SEC for many years to come. Look at what happened to a good WAC HC, Dan Hawkins. He goes to the Big 12 and gets embarrased. What do you think will happen to a HC who had an overall losing record in the WAC, and who jumps to the SEC?

**wal66** · 01-16-10, 01:10 PM

I think he is a nice guy and I hope he does well but I'm not holding my breath for it to happen. If he doesn't get a huge win early you will hear Vol's fans in an oproar. Kiffin was an ass and a jerk but he rallied the Vol supporters around some mythical notiong that he was gonna make IT happen. Dooley, is a hard working dedicated guy but he doesn't have that IT factor that will enable the same type of support if something big doesn't happen early on.

**BigdaddyQH** · 01-16-10, 02:51 PM

I feel sorry for Tennessee fans. Dooley will be expected to be the rebirth of his dad, and that NEVER happens. He will be facing competition much tougher than he can imagine. He has won 1 game against a BCS school, Miss. State, at home, and has lost 5. Now he is in the SEC. He gets two softies at home, and Oregon, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Alabama, and South Carolina. Good luck with that. 6-7 wins is about all you can expect out of him this season. Anything less would be a disaster.

**wal66** · 01-16-10, 02:59 PM

For the record while I did say Kiffin had the IT factor I was never sure what IT was. I guess when you are that much of an ass people assume you are a sure winner.

**jackpot269** · 01-16-10, 03:21 PM

If kiffin had not had his dad with him tennessee would have been ready for him to leave they would have lost at least 2 more games without that great D he put on the field!

**BigdaddyQH** · 01-16-10, 08:19 PM

Excuses, excuses. That is all I am hearing from Tennessee and SEC fans. The fact is that Kiffin did a very good job at Tennessee. Obviously none of you heard his press cnference when he took the USC job. He said that he did what he did to put Tennessee back on the football map and to get attention. He said that obviously a move like that was not necesary at USC, because they have one of the Top 5 programs in the nation. It is just as obvious that no one can argue with those statements. How fast Tennessee fans forget. Just a few months ago, they were defending his actions. Now, they riot. That is what you expect from a second rate school. I mean, when the best team you have had for years has been your ladies hoops team, I guess you stoop to these lows. Tennessee and Kentucky will battle it out for 4th place in the SEC East this season.

**mmike032** · 01-16-10, 08:30 PM

Originally posted by BigdaddyQH

Excuses, excuses. That is all I am hearing from Tennessee and SEC fans. The fact is that Kiffin did a very good job at Tennessee. Obviously none of you heard his press cnference when he took the USC job. He said that he did what he did to put Tennessee back on the football map and to get attention. He said that obviously a move like that was not necesary at USC, because they have one of the Top 5 programs in the nation. It is just as obvious that no one can argue with those statements. How fast Tennessee fans forget. Just a few months ago, they were defending his actions. Now, they riot. That is what you expect from a second rate school. I mean, when the best team you have had for years has been your ladies hoops team, I guess you stoop to these lows. Tennessee and Kentucky will battle it out for 4th place in the SEC East this season.

so a 7-6 record is very good according to you

what exactly did he do that was so good Bigdaddy? only notable thing Kiffin did was beat UGA.
fact of the matter is no one wants Kiffin unless his dad comes along. Papa Kiffin is the only reason this coniving POS still has a job.

USC fans are drinking the Kool- Aid

Al Davis said it best that Kiffin is a professional liar.

**daneblazer** · 01-16-10, 09:31 PM

Being a good coach isn't all about your record...especially against bigger schools. You could be the greatest coach in the world but if you end up at some school like Baylor, Vanderbilt, or New Mexico State there is only so much you can do. I think Bobby Johnson is a really good coach, but there's no way he's going to be able to send Vanderbilt to a bowl year in and year out.

There's only so much they could realistically do in this situation. I think they did alright all things considered.

**HoldEmHook!!** · 01-16-10, 09:46 PM

Originally posted by BigdaddyQH

Excuses, excuses. That is all I am hearing from Tennessee and SEC fans. The fact is that Kiffin did a very good job at Tennessee. Obviously none of you heard his press cnference when he took the USC job. He said that he did what he did to put Tennessee back on the football map and to get attention. He said that obviously a move like that was not necesary at USC, because they have one of the Top 5 programs in the nation. It is just as obvious that no one can argue with those statements. How fast Tennessee fans forget. Just a few months ago, they were defending his actions. Now, they riot. That is what you expect from a second rate school. I mean, when the best team you have had for years has been your ladies hoops team, I guess you stoop to these lows. Tennessee and Kentucky will battle it out for 4th place in the SEC East this season.

Big Daddy, You are way off base here. Kiffin did what he did because he is a dumb ass, spouting allegations against Fla. when he didnt know the rules. Having a press conference saying he was so proud of how respectful and disciplined his program was and 3 days later 3 players get arrested. His record is 12-21....7 of those wins in Tenn. In his press conference he said he would not contact any Tenn. recruits. He would only talk to players that contacted him....another lie, Orgeron called players before they left Tenn. telling them to not enroll. He is in no way responsible for putting any football team on any map. Yes, I am a SEC fan but that doesnt matter here. Kiffin is a coward, he saw the opportunity to escape from the SEC where he knew he was no match for the supperior coaching and recruiting. He is too stupid to realize he is being used by USC, Pete left the sinking ship, Kiffin was the 5th choice for the supposed great program USC. why did 4 other coaches turn down USC.....Oh thats right the NCAA is about to drop the hammer on the Trojans. Kiffin is the only coach stupid enough to accept the job...Frankly the SEC is much better off without him.

**mmike032** · 01-16-10, 10:45 PM

Kiffin is a stepping stone for USC, he was hired to fill the void until the NCAA lifts their finger off the program.

**Kustac** · 01-17-10, 12:09 AM

either way, no matter what your position is on if Kiffin was good or not, why he did this or that etc.. the whole situation has been alot of laughs unless your a Tenn fan I guess, I do find it funny how Kiffin went from loved and defended to hated and cursed by UT fans, I know that's the nature of the position but its still funny to watch with someone as polarizing as Kiffin

**mmike032** · 01-17-10, 12:11 AM

Tenn fans drank the Kool Aid just as USC fans are now.
it will be fun to watch that house of cards fall also

**daneblazer** · 01-17-10, 12:22 AM

I'm not a Vols fan at all, but I truly feel bad for the players. I was on a team where they shit canned the coaching staff after the year and it wasn't fun and I can't imagine being on one where the coaching staff just fed the players a line of crap and said screw you without warning.

And this is Tennessee. They have great talent there. Kiffin going 7-6 is jack. I could go .500 at Tennessee running plays out of the Super TecmoBowl playbook.

**HoldEmHook!!** · 01-17-10, 02:10 PM

It is what it is.

**BigdaddyQH** · 01-18-10, 02:01 PM

Tennessee is getting what it deserves. This team has been 2nd rate for years now. How many SEC Championships have they won since 2000? That answer whould be ZERO. What is their record against Pac 10 teams recently? That answer would be 1-3. What is their bowl record in their last 9 Bowl Games? That answer is 3-6. What is their record against non SEC, BCS teams since 1999? That would be 9-11. So Tennessee will become a middle of the pack SEC East team this year, battling it out with South Carolina and Kentucky for sports 3,4, and 5 in the SEC East. They play enough patsies to get another minor bowl bid, but that is it.

Does anyone want to wager how many victories Tennessee has vs USC in the next 3-5 years? It will not be close. Kiffin knows is role at USC. He knows what is expected of him, and what awaits him if he is successful. The NCAA will deal with USC next month. They will get hit with forfeitures (like people really give a crap about that), a reduction of scholarships (easy to get around), a 3-5 year probation, and worse case senario, being banned from post season play for 1 year. I know all of you SEC fans are getting tired of USC kicking the caca out of your teams, but the only way to avoid that is by doing what you are doing right now. That is not scheduling them.

The bottom line is this. Where would you rather coach? At a school that may have it's problems for a year, or at a school that has not done squat for over 10 years now. Where would you rather live? In a city that has all the glamor and beauty that Los Angeles has, or a city that features a bunch of people spending Saturday night sipping their moonshine and whining about another Tennessee loss. What school would you rather coach at? A school that has won NC's while you were an assistant there and constantly defeats SEC teams, or a school that can not even beat 6-6 Pac 10 team at home, much less good SEC teams? To say that Kiffin did anything wrong when he left Tennessee for the USC job is just plain stupid. Jealousy will get you people nowheres. Tennessee fans are so desperate that they rioted when Kiffin left. I know it must be a bitch to know that your best coach ever is the current coach of the ladies Bssketball team, but live with it. Maybe Pat Summit will be the next football HC at Tennessee. Maybe that is who theyshould have chosen this time around. Oh well. SEC fans, do yourselves a favor and forget about Tennessee. Concentrate on the good programs, and figuring out how many games Les Miles will mismanage this season.

**BigdaddyQH** · 01-18-10, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by daneblazer

I'm not a Vols fan at all, but I truly feel bad for the players. I was on a team where they shit canned the coaching staff after the year and it wasn't fun and I can't imagine being on one where the coaching staff just fed the players a line of crap and said screw you without warning.

And this is Tennessee. They have great talent there. Kiffin going 7-6 is jack. I could go .500 at Tennessee running plays out of the Super TecmoBowl playbook.

Great talent at Tennesse? Do you want to point out this alleged great talent? They had crap, except for Eric Berry last year. Now he has wisely moved on. Please show me all of Tennessee's "great talent". That is the dumbest statement I have heard to date about the Tennessee problem. Once again, your lack of knowledge about football comes shining thru.

**Deuce II** · 01-19-10, 07:22 PM

Thats the best they can do booooooooooooooooooo

**HoldEmHook!!** · 01-19-10, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by BigdaddyQH

Tennessee is getting what it deserves. This team has been 2nd rate for years now. How many SEC Championships have they won since 2000? That answer whould be ZERO. What is their record against Pac 10 teams recently? That answer would be 1-3. What is their bowl record in their last 9 Bowl Games? That answer is 3-6. What is their record against non SEC, BCS teams since 1999? That would be 9-11. So Tennessee will become a middle of the pack SEC East team this year, battling it out with South Carolina and Kentucky for sports 3,4, and 5 in the SEC East. They play enough patsies to get another minor bowl bid, but that is it.

Does anyone want to wager how many victories Tennessee has vs USC in the next 3-5 years? It will not be close. Kiffin knows is role at USC. He knows what is expected of him, and what awaits him if he is successful. The NCAA will deal with USC next month. They will get hit with forfeitures (like people really give a crap about that), a reduction of scholarships (easy to get around), a 3-5 year probation, and worse case senario, being banned from post season play for 1 year. I know all of you SEC fans are getting tired of USC kicking the caca out of your teams, but the only way to avoid that is by doing what you are doing right now. That is not scheduling them.

The bottom line is this. Where would you rather coach? At a school that may have it's problems for a year, or at a school that has not done squat for over 10 years now. Where would you rather live? In a city that has all the glamor and beauty that Los Angeles has, or a city that features a bunch of people spending Saturday night sipping their moonshine and whining about another Tennessee loss. What school would you rather coach at? A school that has won NC's while you were an assistant there and constantly defeats SEC teams, or a school that can not even beat 6-6 Pac 10 team at home, much less good SEC teams? To say that Kiffin did anything wrong when he left Tennessee for the USC job is just plain stupid. Jealousy will get you people nowheres. Tennessee fans are so desperate that they rioted when Kiffin left. I know it must be a bitch to know that your best coach ever is the current coach of the ladies Bssketball team, but live with it. Maybe Pat Summit will be the next football HC at Tennessee. Maybe that is who theyshould have chosen this time around. Oh well. SEC fans, do yourselves a favor and forget about Tennessee. Concentrate on the good programs, and figuring out how many games Les Miles will mismanage this season.

In order to beat the crap out of SEC schools USC has to make it to the big game....Your dropping to your knees in worship of USC is disgusting....You have a problem with the SEC that is apparent.....you like stats well here is one for you.....6 of 12 BCS championships belong to the SEC. I dont see your mighty USC team trying to schedule top tier SEC schools..Please drop the SEC bashing everytime you open your mouth against the SEC you lose credibility. Why do you continue to bash the SEC.

**jackpot269** · 01-19-10, 10:36 PM

SEC last 4 national Champs!!

**daneblazer** · 01-19-10, 11:37 PM

Originally posted by BigdaddyQH

Great talent at Tennesse? Do you want to point out this alleged great talent? They had crap, except for Eric Berry last year. Now he has wisely moved on. Please show me all of Tennessee's "great talent". That is the dumbest statement I have heard to date about the Tennessee problem. Once again, your lack of knowledge about football comes shining thru.

Tennessee puts out a ton of NFL talent and ranks in the top of recruiting every year. Why don't you do a little investigating yourself and you'd see that. You think Eric Berry was the only thing on that defense? Ever hear of Bryce Brown? If they had a decent quarterback, Tennessee would have been an entirely different team and probably would have won 9-10 games. But that's ifs and buts.

If my "knowledge" is anything as bad as your bowl picks then I am indeed shining "thru" and should quit posting. You seem to keep chiming in on other posters threads with comments like this to purely start shit. With you setting the precedent for posting asinine material, I suppose I can feel better about littering the message board with my "lack of knowledge". I swear to God you can be the biggest ass hat on this board sometimes and that is saying something.

**DeluxeLiner** · 01-20-10, 12:11 AM

interesting to get this guy... good luck recruiting.

**eberetta1** · 01-20-10, 12:19 AM

Glad Tennessee won tonight.

**HoldEmHook!!** · 01-20-10, 09:31 PM

its all about damage control