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If Dooley is fired it will be after the Kentucky game, unless we lose these next 2 in a row he will more then likely get fired that day because the Kentucky game would then be meaningless. But even if we lose the bowl game, it's to late to fire him, unless the bowl game we play in is like December 20th.

That was my point there is no way Hart can allow that to happen if we end up winning the last 3.

The decision has to be made after the last regular season game whether or not UT ends up in a bowl game. The new coach needs time to save face with current commits as well as some time to go get his own guys. If the decision comes after the bowl game, the new HC would have a month and it could get rough. If Dooley is fired, it needs to be made early so he has a chance to build towards the future since that's what a coaching replacement is for, the future.

Even if we were to win out at 8-5, we would still be looking at crowds of 70,000 to 80,000 at best and that won't getit done. I'm sure Hart is doing his homework, and I hope that something is done after the BOT meeting, whether it is made public then, or not announced until after the KY game.

No chance. Why would he do that. What motivation would Dooley then have to recruit or even prep for any game the rest of the year.

An argument could be made by the 3 offers extended this week that Dooley has done exactly that.

This is the point I have been making. The record is secondary to how the team is playing and, equally important, the fan reaction to Dooley. I'm a season ticket holder who has already made the decision not to renew as long as Dooley is the coach. I'm not alone.

Tennessee needs to follow KYs lead and hold a press conference tomorrow stating that CDD will coach out the year but he is not being retained. That allows Hart, not the boosters, to engage potential candidates immediately. This also might facilitate naming a new coach shortly after KY game to maximize each week between that game and national signing day.

Hart/Cheek have no choice but to make a change. Been following the program for 40 years and I have NEVER seen the General's house as empty as yesterday and I have never seen apathy higher. Also, I think making a change is now a consensus decision, or as close as one can be.

Govols2011, honestly,mi thought the same thing about the 2star offers last week. CDD knows his fate and is proving a point.

I believe Hart and Cheek are silent for a reason. The longer they are silent, the more the apathy builds against Dooley. It's a dangerous game though as it could backfire in season ticket renewals ...

If Dooley stays for 2013, the only reason I would renew my season tickets is because I could upgrade my seats and get to a better spot. High back chair and view of the jumbotron here I come!