Why isn't Derek Dooley releasing Bryce Brown from his scholarship?

**jarvol** · 09-14-10, 08:13 PM

Dooley has released other players that Kiffin brought to UT. Dooley has said publically though in a very generalized manner what players need to do if they want to be released. Brown has only himself to blame for not getting his release.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 09-14-10, 08:38 PM

Maybe if Brown's dad wrote a rap song and included Dooley in it that he'd release his son.

That family is nothing but trouble and Bryce deserves all that he gets...

**MartinBlank** · 09-14-10, 08:54 PM

The family is a nightmare.

They have caused crap wherever they have gone.

Dooley has a point.

The Brown's asked for their release via text message, in fact that is how they informed Dooley he was leaving.

Be a man, show some respect and ask Dooley for your release to his face. Dooley is teaching the kid a lesson that the kid's own father isn't capable of.

**Georgia's Finest** · 09-14-10, 09:17 PM

Too many coaches put up with crap like Brown because they have talent. I applaud Dooley for not buckling to public perception. Learn how to handle your issues like a man. Just another example of a kid with a ton of talent who will more than likely never amount to anything because he was handed everything as kid. Quit making excuses for the kid!

**pavyracer** · 09-14-10, 09:27 PM

It's amazing what 50 years can do. 50 years ago they were begging to be allowed to enroll in colleges in the South and now they think they can send a text message and get released from scholarship that easily.

**shawnjohn5** · 09-14-10, 10:01 PM

Pavyracer when you say "they" who are you reffering too?? Your post comes across as very racist judgemental and ignorant, but maybe you could explain as i'd like to give you the benefit of the doubt..

**coloradobuff** · 09-16-10, 08:46 AM

if brown's family is a nightmare, you would think dooley would just want to rid himself of them and release the kid

**Willie Bee** · 09-16-10, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by pavyracer

It's amazing what 50 years can do. 50 years ago they were begging to be allowed to enroll in colleges in the South and now they think they can send a text message and get released from scholarship that easily.

You can't be serious?! Please tell me what mind-altering drugs you've used in the past so that I can avoid them in the future. Fifty years ago, was your family even in this country, north-south-east-or-west?

**MartinBlank** · 09-16-10, 09:05 AM

Originally posted by coloradobuff

if brown's family is a nightmare, you would think dooley would just want to rid himself of them and release the kid

Just because the Brown kid stomped his feet and had a tantrum doesn't mean he should get what he wants.

Dooley would have given him the release--and said so----if the kid would have acted like a man and asked him personally in front of him.

**BigdaddyQH** · 09-16-10, 09:09 AM

The entire Brown family defines the phrase "Dysfunctional Family". All he had to do was man up in front of Dooley, but he would not do that. This kid and his entire family has major mental and emotional problems and should seek help.

**jalein** · 09-16-10, 09:58 AM

Originally posted by shawnjohn5

Pavyracer when you say "they" who are you reffering too?? Your post comes across as very racist judgemental and ignorant, but maybe you could explain as i'd like to give you the benefit of the doubt..

you beat me to it. a hero and tough guy sitting behind a computer......smh

**lyon804** · 09-16-10, 10:48 AM

Originally posted by pavyracer

It's amazing what 50 years can do. 50 years ago they were begging to be allowed to enroll in colleges in the South and now they think they can send a text message and get released from scholarship that easily.

very shocking coming from you.. Master of all PC relations. This is highly un-PC post here...Can't say I disagree with it though

**Willie Bee** · 09-16-10, 10:49 AM

Pavy's post has actually made me stop and think about things. Why, 100 years ago they didn't even have the right to vote and now they want equal pay for equal work. The very nerve of white women in this country. Pavy, let me know how well it goes when you tell the wife she's no longer allowed to vote because you don't like it when they rise up against injustice.

**sonyman** · 09-16-10, 10:56 AM

Brown just left Tennessee one night. Didn't tell the coaches-He just went home.
I'm sure this is some of the reason Dooley is taking a stand.

**Dirty Sanchez** · 09-16-10, 11:21 AM

If Brown or his posse thinks they're going to roll into Manhattan and make demands....Bill Snyder will put a boot in his ass and send his family packing. Snyder is a crusty old dude who goes by the mantra of it's his way or the highway no matter who you are.

**Hammew** · 09-16-10, 11:39 AM

I would think Dooley would want to move on from the Kiffin era at Tenn. But it seems he is another grown man who has decided to get into a pissing contest with some 19 year old. All Dooley is doing is guaranteeing himself sub par recruiting classes in the SEC. The Kid was recruited by Kiffin and effectively lied to by Kiffin and Tennessee. With the way Kiffin left, how can anyone expect anything different, I am sure the kid feels he owes nothing to a University who betrayed him in the first place.

**Hammew** · 09-16-10, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by sonyman

Brown just left Tennessee one night. Didn't tell the coaches-He just went home.
I'm sure this is some of the reason Dooley is taking a stand.

So Brown left the same way the previous coach Kiffin did? The players get held to way higher standards than the scumbag coaches of the SEC.

**itchypickle** · 09-16-10, 11:47 AM

Originally posted by Hammew

So Brown left the same way the previous coach Kiffin did? The players get held to way higher standards than the scumbag coaches of the SEC.

Why not all conferences...sense some animosity there. Guess Brian Kelly lying to his guys last year in Cincy is okay huh? How about Pete Carrol bailing before he was hit with penalties?

**Hammew** · 09-16-10, 11:52 AM

Originally posted by itchypickle

Why not all conferences...sense some animosity there. Guess Brian Kelly lying to his guys last year in Cincy is okay huh? How about Pete Carrol bailing before he was hit with penalties?

It is all of the NCAA but the SEC is the dirtiest, any way you slice it.

**PingPong** · 09-16-10, 11:54 AM

"I once asked Coach [Lane] Kiffin [who signed Brown], 'If Bryce decided he wanted to leave, would you release him?' And he said, 'Yes, I'd do that.'"

douche deserves what he's getting

**Hammew** · 09-16-10, 11:57 AM

Originally posted by PingPong

"I once asked Coach [Lane] Kiffin [who signed Brown], 'If Bryce decided he wanted to leave, would you release him?' And he said, 'Yes, I'd do that.'"

douche deserves what he's getting

So because Kiffin would've released him, he now shouldn't be released with Kiffin gone???

**PingPong** · 09-16-10, 01:48 PM

you lack reading comprehension

**pavyracer** · 09-16-10, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by Willie Bee

Pavy's post has actually made me stop and think about things. Why, 100 years ago they didn't even have the right to vote and now they want equal pay for equal work. The very nerve of white women in this country. Pavy, let me know how well it goes when you tell the wife she's no longer allowed to vote because you don't like it when they rise up against injustice.

Willie you misinterpeted my post. I paid 5 figures every year to go to college. This kid got a scholarship to go to school for free and he thinks he can text the coach and just get his release. I don't like greedy kids. You give him something for free and he doesn't want it. I'd say screw him.

**pavyracer** · 09-16-10, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by Willie Bee

You can't be serious?! Please tell me what mind-altering drugs you've used in the past so that I can avoid them in the future. Fifty years ago, was your family even in this country, north-south-east-or-west?

Willie 50 years ago my family didn't even have a country and there were no elections. In fact 50 years ago we were at war with the queen.

**balls2wall** · 09-16-10, 03:39 PM

Brown got what he deserved.

I am a pretty laid back and forgiving guy, but if I was the coach I wouldn't have let him go either. If Brown would have handled things better on his end it probably would have turned out better for him. I think the main reason he wasn't released is because of the way he mishandled the whole thing.

With that being said, I think Bryce actually wanted to stay, but his father was pulling the strings. The whole situation was weird.