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Dooley: '12 class a 'special group'

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http://tennessee.247sports.com/Article/Derek-Dooley-Tennessee-Vols-signing-class-a-special-group-59681
Derek Dooley didn’t beat his chest Wednesday afternoon and claim that he’d just signed the best class he’d ever signed. But this class clearly meant a lot to UT's coach.
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15 months ago

He doesn't get told this enough... Great job Dooley!
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Where can i watch the press conference!?
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Well said, CDD. It seems you have shown great leadership throughout some difficults times. I'm glad that you're the one in charge.
I can't wait until all of this hard work starts to pay off.
GBO!
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"Old School"! A strong defense wins championships!
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15 months ago

I think coach dooley and the staff did a great with this class with everthing that has happened since november,players leaving,coaching changes ,decommits it could have been alot worse off so all in all great job pretty good looking class signed today
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Welcome to Tennessee young men!
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Next season we will have the best QB and the 3 best WRs in the SEC (close to top in nation) and everything else positive we have going on. I have a great feeling! Go Vols!!!
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It doesnt really matter where the "Experts" have us ranked. We got some much needed help at possitions of need (DB, and DL). Sure, in a perfect world we would have reloaded our Lb corp with Peters, and Dalton. What we did pull off is some of the most tallent at wide reciever, in one signing class, that I can remember. Exellent effort by Dooley and staff.
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It feels good to be a TN Vol again! It will be great when the wins come next yr like I believe they will!
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Vol4life94 said...
Where can i watch the press conference!?

Right here.
See below.

Derek Dooley Signing Day Press Conference (2/1/12)

Derek Dooley Signing Day Press Conference (2/1/12) Coach Dooley talks about the Vols Class of 2012
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Wes Rucker said...
Right here.
See below.

Sweet. The only thing Wes can't do is help his ChiC win the series.
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Been at work since 7 this morning. Checked in on signings on my cell a couple of times. All I can say is this coaching staff deserves a tremendous round of applause for landing this class. I knew some of these kids were iffy but except for the 2, all stayed loyal to the Orange. Looking forward to a great season. GO VOLS!
BUTCH IS NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART. GO VOLS!
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Causevol said...
I understand the difficulty he is facing. However, he brought a lot of it on himself by being out coached by inferior teams with inferior resources. This is the year he has to show results! Winning cures everything. Just win and the naysayers will be much less vocal and the positive among us will be able to have a greater voice. I really want to believe he will be successful. Good luck CDD and GO VOLS!

Other than Kentucky 2011, please point out one team with inferior talent that has beaten UT in the past 2 years. As far as I can tell, Dooley has beaten all of the teams that he was supposed to beat, played tough in most of those games for a half or more, and done it the right way.
Yes, UT is going to have to win some games this year. Except for Alabama, UT will not be outclassed in any games. Georgia will be toughin Athens. South Carolina will be tough. In my opinion, the other 9 games are definitely winnable. Time will tell.
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there is a link to a video from a guy name "big vol daddy". Its really sad that people waste their time making videos bashing "their" team's coaches based on a top 20 recruiting class. CDD and staff held together a good class of guys that are going to fill needs and not just roster spots. Its a shame that there are guys out there like this.

National Signing day 2012

I wish i knew more signs than just
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It's funny to me that people bash dooley so readily, basing everything on wins and losses. While they are important, imo I don't believe dooley came here with the mindset to win immediately. I think his first goal was and still is to lay ground work for a dynasty. Make UT a place of integrity and highly respected nationally. A place where parents and kids feel they will be a part team that respects each other and works hard, also a place for an education. That takes time especially after kiffen and various other player and coach mishaps, that lead to bad press. And that doesn't lead to quality recruits. With everything that has happened or will happen I am proud of the way dooley has handled it, valueing honesty and professionalism, and I'm sure he won't let us down in that respect either. So.. be patient naysayers, the wins will come, and hot seat or not if UT fires him next year I bet we won't see at least a conf. Title for a while.
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Video: Signing day celebration at Neyland Stadium

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Signing day celebration at Neyland Stadium

Tennessee football hosted a signing day celebration at the Tennessee Terrace in Neyland Stadium with head coach Derek Dooley Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012.
http://www.youtube.com/v/ivV0PRbn8Vc
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Video: Derek Dooley addresses the question of athletic scholarships

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Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley doesn't quite understand the double standard between academic and athletic scholarships. If one underperforms, s/he should lose the scholarship. Right? Quid pro quo.
http://www.youtube.com/v/eZBgAESK7MQ
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Video: Derek Dooley talks about DB LaDarrell McNeil

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Derek Dooley talks about DB LaDarrell McNeil

Texas is a long way away to keep tabs on a recruit and make sure he doesn't stray. LaDarrell McNeil, a 6'1", 195 lb. defensive back from Dallas, made Coach Dooley more than just a little nervous in the days leading up to National Signing Day.
http://www.youtube.com/v/mc8XFQE9phQ
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Video: Coach Dooley talks about some of the players from the 2012 signing class

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Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley outlines a few of the players and positions the Vols signed for the 2012 class.
http://www.youtube.com/v/oh8DT2dQr38
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