TheCubster
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This weekend I had the chance to talk with a real VFL that played for Kiffin, Dooley and Butch. (I'd rather not give his name so flame away/check my stats) He gave some interesting perspectives on the former coaches.
He said that Kiffin was one of the coolest guys he's ever met. He was such a prick in the media but when the doors to the meeting room closed he was a totally different person-the kind of coach that players would do anything for. He would tell them he was such a douche to the media because he didn't care/like them and the only thing he cared about was the team and the players were all in for him. We he left and met with the players things were really heating up and a lot of choice words were flying. Monte Kiffin (who was respected beyond belief) stood up and told them it was about business and a once in a lifetime opportunity, that this was the reality of the business side of college football and life in general. After that everyone settled down and was able to move on.
As for Dooley I asked if he was as incompetent as he seemed and he said absolutely. Said the players really quit on him during year two but it was still Tennessee and they played for the Orange and White but not for the coach. The whole orange dog thing was ridiculous because he was the most glass half empty person he's ever known and one day in a team meeting started talking about all the negativity from the team (most of which came from him) and referenced a book about positive thinking and "Feeding the Dog" so he brings in the stupid orange dog that's supposed to get them to think positive. Just made everyone aware of how big of a joke he really is. As for the whole showering thing, he said that was just him trying to be cool to the media. It was during camp at the point when you're spending pretty much all your time in close quarters with your team mates. One guy gets a staph infection and pretty soon everyone has it (because teenage boys aren't exactly known for being hygienic). So one of the trainers comes into a meeting and reminds them to wash their clothes and shower regularly (just like every team has to be reminded of) and Dooley decides to be cute and tell the media they had a shower seminar.
He seems to be behind Butch and like the direction the program is going. From the way he talked, Butch really does involve former players in the program. He mentioned talking to him and emailing him about planning for summer camps he has helped with as well as other team activities. It seemed like he has easy access to Butch and staff, which I think is pretty cool for such a busy guy to really value others' input. Unfortunately I didn't get to ask him if he cussed at the team. Maybe next time.
He said that Kiffin was one of the coolest guys he's ever met. He was such a prick in the media but when the doors to the meeting room closed he was a totally different person-the kind of coach that players would do anything for. He would tell them he was such a douche to the media because he didn't care/like them and the only thing he cared about was the team and the players were all in for him. We he left and met with the players things were really heating up and a lot of choice words were flying. Monte Kiffin (who was respected beyond belief) stood up and told them it was about business and a once in a lifetime opportunity, that this was the reality of the business side of college football and life in general. After that everyone settled down and was able to move on.
As for Dooley I asked if he was as incompetent as he seemed and he said absolutely. Said the players really quit on him during year two but it was still Tennessee and they played for the Orange and White but not for the coach. The whole orange dog thing was ridiculous because he was the most glass half empty person he's ever known and one day in a team meeting started talking about all the negativity from the team (most of which came from him) and referenced a book about positive thinking and "Feeding the Dog" so he brings in the stupid orange dog that's supposed to get them to think positive. Just made everyone aware of how big of a joke he really is. As for the whole showering thing, he said that was just him trying to be cool to the media. It was during camp at the point when you're spending pretty much all your time in close quarters with your team mates. One guy gets a staph infection and pretty soon everyone has it (because teenage boys aren't exactly known for being hygienic). So one of the trainers comes into a meeting and reminds them to wash their clothes and shower regularly (just like every team has to be reminded of) and Dooley decides to be cute and tell the media they had a shower seminar.
He seems to be behind Butch and like the direction the program is going. From the way he talked, Butch really does involve former players in the program. He mentioned talking to him and emailing him about planning for summer camps he has helped with as well as other team activities. It seemed like he has easy access to Butch and staff, which I think is pretty cool for such a busy guy to really value others' input. Unfortunately I didn't get to ask him if he cussed at the team. Maybe next time.