Dooley Considering Running For Georgia Senate Seat

[WillisWG]

Former Tennessee Football Coach Considering Running For Georgia Senate Seat | Rocky Top Insider

Former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley is considering a run for US Senate in the state of Georgia as a head coach.

www.rockytopinsider.com

The son of legendary Georgia football coach Vince Dooley, Derek Dooley is considering a run as a Republican against the incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff. The Georgia Senate seat is expected to be one of the most hotly contested elections in the 2026 midterm.

 

[stolitonic]

Good for him. He's a perfectly smart guy in many regards, but he's just not a football coach

 

[VolPack22]

We do need shower etiquette reform.

 

[VOLLeeann]

Former Tennessee Football Coach Considering Running For Georgia Senate Seat | Rocky Top Insider

Former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley is considering a run for US Senate in the state of Georgia as a head coach.

www.rockytopinsider.com

The son of legendary Georgia football coach Vince Dooley, Derek Dooley is considering a run as a Republican against the incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff. The Georgia Senate seat is expected to be one of the most hotly contested elections in the 2026 midterm.

If that consummate idiot Tuberville can run, anyone can. Including Dooley and one shot wonder ex-TV celeb(s).

 

[Tennman]

If that consummate idiot Tuberville can run, anyone can. Including Dooley and one shot wonder ex-TV celeb(s).

as a VFL living in Alabama, Tuberville has been very good for alabama. He has supported and voted the way we want him to.

 

[adam.vol]

as a VFL living in Alabama, Tuberville has been very good for alabama. He has supported and voted the way we want him to.

I believe we give career politicians too much credit when a football coach can better serve the voters.

 

[The_topis_Rocky89]

I believe we give career politicians too much credit when a football coach can better serve the voters.

You are mistaken - a head football coach in the SEC is almost the most important politician in the state

 

[lastlapuncle]

The answer to my last scribe.If Doolittle and Tuberville are together,a do nothing and ignorant congress is assured.Dooley could not even count how many players he had on the field against LSU.Used to be,if you were good at nothing you tried car sales.Now it's congress.

 

[dobre_shunka]

The answer to my last scribe.If Doolittle and Tuberville are together,a do nothing and ignorant congress is assured.Dooley could not even count how many players he had on the field against LSU.Used to be,if you were good at nothing you tried car sales.Now it's congress.

I would love a do-nothing congress, things would be far better with that than a government that thinks it solve everything and has its hand in all facets of life.


Bruce Pearl rumored to be heading that way direction also.

Bruce Pearl for U.S. Senate? The Auburn coach is a rumored candidate to replace Tommy Tuberville

 

[HeuperDrive]

I would love a do-nothing congress, things would be far better with that than a government that thinks it solve everything and has its hand in all facets of life.


Bruce Pearl rumored to be heading that way direction also.

Bruce Pearl for U.S. Senate? The Auburn coach is a rumored candidate to replace Tommy Tuberville

I just can’t see Pearl leaving what he has at Auburn to run for senate. Tuberville had been retired for a while, and Dooley hasn’t had a consistent job since 2019, but Pearl is fresh off a final four and is clearly preparing for another season at Auburn.

Crazier things have happened, but it just feels like a huge stretch.

 

[05_never_again]

I'm surprised Tubby is leaving the Senate to run for Alabama governor. Isn't that a step down? Does he fear the GOP would attempt to primary him next year? It isn't like he's disliked by the party.

 

[Flogballs]

I'm surprised Tubby is leaving the Senate to run for Alabama governor. Isn't that a step down? Does he fear the GOP would attempt to primary him next year? It isn't like he's disliked by the party.

In a state like Bama I’d say it’s kind of a step down. Maybe he wants to be the executive

 

[05_never_again]

In a state like Bama I’d say it’s kind of a step down. Maybe he wants to be the executive

Yeah, if he was running for governor of a very large state I could see it, but this feels like a step down.

 

[HeuperDrive]

I'm surprised Tubby is leaving the Senate to run for Alabama governor. Isn't that a step down? Does he fear the GOP would attempt to primary him next year? It isn't like he's disliked by the party.

It definitely is. Really a questionable move from him to go for governor. But it’s not like he’s ever been all that smart.

Then again, he’d be 80 at the end of his second term, and that’s became the prime age to be president. So maybe that’s the plan?

 

[VOLLeeann]

as a VFL living in Alabama, Tuberville has been very good for alabama. He has supported and voted the way we want him to.

Looks like you get to make him your Governor. You can have him.

 

[SpookyAction]

I'm surprised Tubby is leaving the Senate to run for Alabama governor. Isn't that a step down? Does he fear the GOP would attempt to primary him next year? It isn't like he's disliked by the party.

It is a big step down in my opinion. Senators and their spouses are treated like royalty in DC.

 

[95 Vol Alum]

I'm surprised Tubby is leaving the Senate to run for Alabama governor. Isn't that a step down? Does he fear the GOP would attempt to primary him next year? It isn't like he's disliked by the party.

Does he think he can be POTUS?

 

[TNnative]

Former Tennessee Football Coach Considering Running For Georgia Senate Seat | Rocky Top Insider

Former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley is considering a run for US Senate in the state of Georgia as a head coach.

www.rockytopinsider.com

The son of legendary Georgia football coach Vince Dooley, Derek Dooley is considering a run as a Republican against the incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff. The Georgia Senate seat is expected to be one of the most hotly contested elections in the 2026 midterm.

Great. If elected, he can tell his version of War stories to the Senate.

 

[WillisWG]

Great. If elected, he can tell his version of War stories to the Senate.

 

[HeuperDrive]

Does he think he can be POTUS?

not until he turns 80. So we may see him go for it in 2036.

In all seriousness, I can see him trying for it, maybe. But I feel like staying as senator would be a lot more helpful for him if that’s his goal. I doubt he’d get far in a primary either way, though.

 

[CagleMtnVol]

Like I posted in another thread on this subject. As a historian he was 100% correct in his D-Day history. I thought it was great.

 

[TNnative]

As if we needed a reminder.

 

[TNnative]

Like I posted in another thread on this subject. As a historian he was 100% correct in his D-Day history. I thought it was great.

Rommel was not in Normandy that day. He was in Germany to see his wife on her birthday. Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt was in charge.

And the Germans were pretty much just causing casualties at the beginning. The force of numbers and better tactics finally won that battle. But at a very dear and high cost.

 

[CagleMtnVol]

Rommel was not in Normandy that day. He was in Germany to see his wife on her birthday. Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt was in charge.

And the Germans were pretty much just causing casualties at the beginning. The force of numbers and better tactics finally won that battle. But at a very dear and high cost.

Yes, that's why his where's Rommel is spot on. It wouldn't have changed the outcome but IMO had Rommel been in Normandy a lot more American's would have died in the first 72 hours and probably the first couple of weeks.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

as a VFL living in Alabama, Tuberville has been very good for alabama. He has supported and voted the way we want him to.

He definitely is a perfect representation of the people of Alabama.