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Dooley: 'I've given my all'

  • http://tennessee.247sports.com/Article/Fired-Tennessee-football-coach-Derek-Dooley-Ive-given-my-all-102081

    Derek Dooley apologized for a failure to "general enough wins to create hope for a brighter future," but the dismissed football coach said he's "given my all for Tennessee."

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  • Let the flaming begin...

    WVa Vol

  • You know, I believe he did give his all. And if you're honest, this season could have been a whole lot different without 3 fumbles on game winning drives (USCe, MSState, UGA).

    We definitely need to try something else, the late season meltdowns are unacceptable. But I believe he was closer to success than most people are giving him credit for.

    GoBigO

  • GoBigO said...

    You know, I believe he did give his all. And if you're honest, this season could have been a whole lot different without 3 fumbles on game winning drives (USCe, MSState, UGA).

    We definitely need to try something else, the late season meltdowns are unacceptable. But I believe he was closer to success than most people are giving him credit for.

    Very well said! After Mizzou I accepted that we had to make a change and last night amplified that need but I believe CDD did "give his all for Tennessee" AND he did a lot to clean up the "off the field" mess lame kitten left behind! A friend of mine said CDD will be remembered as the placeholder between the last great Vols run and the next one and I agree. I believe and hope he will move on to succeed in time with another progam but Tennessee is not a place to "train" new head coaches. Mr. Hart, please know that and hire a proven head coach who has demonstrated he can win at this level! Best of luck to you, Coach Dooley, and thanks for representing UT with class and dignity even in you comments today!

    JWheels

  • who nows what would have happened if dooley had not hired sunseri. good luck coach DOOLEY
    GO BIG ORANGE!!! volsvols

    GO BIG ORANGE!!!

    tom cat

  • I have no doubt, that he did indeed give it his all and I really wish things would have went a lot different for him. Thanks Coach Dooley and best of luck in the future, you'll always be a VFL in my book.

    ocoeerivervol ●

  • Thank you, Coach Dooley. I really think he gave his all for this program. He recruited, he solved the discipline issues and he restored stability to a program that was utterly volatile at the time of his hire. I know that the win/loss record has led most of us to believe that the last 3 years have been a waste, but we all would be remiss to ignore the effort that Coach Dooley gave as well as the building blocks that he has laid down for the next regime. Thank you Coach Dooley, and good luck to you in all of your future endeavors.

    Go Vols

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    "What did he do? All he did was score!" - John Ward

    Fear_Smokey

  • I also want to add that i also believe him that he did give his all for the unversity and i believe he started at lot of good thing for this team he will not be rembered but i do believe he put this team back on the track to greatness feel bad for him that he didnt have the oppurnity to see it through

    23govols ●

  • I also think Dooley did a good job until the MIZZOU break down and i'd like to thank him and his family for everything except the losing seasons God blesd u and ur family

    volcreeper

  • If Hart doesn't work out, I'd almost like to give Dooley a shot at AD. I think he would make a much better AD than HC. I know that's not where his passion is, but I think it's where his strength exists. He's organized, smart, understands the business, and has a legal background that would come in very beneficial with contract negotiations.

    TriGuy1252

  • TriGuy1252 said...

    If Hart doesn't work out, I'd almost like to give Dooley a shot at AD. I think he would make a much better AD than HC. I know that's not where his passion is, but I think it's where his strength exists. He's organized, smart, understands the business, and has a legal background that would come in very beneficial with contract negotiations.

    Looking at things through the same legal background, I've often thought the same. His skillset dovetails w/AD; it appears to be a round peg in a square hole with head coaching.

    And should the naysayers point out that Mike Leach is a lawyer who's been successful as a HC, he's also been fired at one place for locking a kid in a storage building, and may be fired for player abuse at his current job. He is also a "pirate afficionado". He ain't yer typical lawyer.

    "Bravely taking to his feet, he beat a very brave retreat." Sir Robin's Minstrels.

    doberVol ●

  • GoBigO said...

    You know, I believe he did give his all. And if you're honest, this season could have been a whole lot different without 3 fumbles on game winning drives (USCe, MSState, UGA).

    We definitely need to try something else, the late season meltdowns are unacceptable. But I believe he was closer to success than most people are giving him credit for.

    No one EVER accused the man of not working hard or putting in enough time. Sometimes you do your very best and give your absolute all and still fail. It's ugly, but it's just how life works.

    "Bravely taking to his feet, he beat a very brave retreat." Sir Robin's Minstrels.

    doberVol ●

  • I don't think anybody questions Dooley's work ethic, it's just he isn't a good coach. It's not made for everybody... I'm excited to finally move forward.

    hdrizzle21

  • TriGuy1252 said...

    If Hart doesn't work out, I'd almost like to give Dooley a shot at AD. I think he would make a much better AD than HC. I know that's not where his passion is, but I think it's where his strength exists. He's organized, smart, understands the business, and has a legal background that would come in very beneficial with contract negotiations.

    I've been saying that for weeks now! +1

    FSU_MSU_USF_VOL

  • Thank you coach for your efforts. Now lets go get a winner and get the T back where it needs to be. in the top 10.

    JettVol ●

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