The CheckerBoard

I'm usually a even-keeled see the big picture Vol Fan, but this HURTS!

We need to look for a SEC defensive minded coach for our D. I hope its a big name.

Makes sense. Oregon roommates and at least one a native of Washington. Also, Washington has a pretty strong tradition of their own that has just fallen on a few tough years. Sarkisan has the offense going and this will get the defense going.

I suppose this will determine who committed because of the University, not the coaches. Wes, I know it's early, do you know what DC names might be on the board? Do you think Dooley promotes Thompson to maintain some sort of consistency in defensive scheme?

I'm not one of these doom and gloom Vol fans, and in fact they really piss me off. With that said, what in the hell is going on in East Tennessee?!!? This is TENNESSEE, and now we are losing our coaches to the powerhouses of Washington and Washington State?!? There's no way Dooley survives this...I mean, what promising Defensive Coordinator will want to come to Tennessee when apparently Dooley is quite possible out the door next season...or much sooner?!!? I'm just sick over this!

This is what happens when you hire a mid-major coach witha losing record. Dooley is on shaky ground and these coaches are leaving to a) get close to home and b) to get security because they see the future. Whatever the deal, this is not good. Watch the recruits bolt and Dooley make a quick hire. I do not like this instability.

This freaking sucks!

This is what happens when you can't get a more committed D Coordinator to begin with. Am I right in remembering that Dooley wanted the Clemson DC first but that he woudl not come because he did not like Hamilton? Wilcox has prob wanted to go back out West for a while now... I'm not sure why he went to Washington at this time and that bothers me... But lets not act like us losing him is because of Dooley or because TN has lost its luster...

This is new to TN because Fulmer had a career DC at TN with Chavis. And he had very comitted guys who usually had no Head Coaching desires as Assistants. This is normal my guess at most places. Stil bothers me and I can't even enjoy these good games on TV!