Dooley Coaching Issue

#26
#26
True in every occupation. It was true for me in the military. I can remember in the beginning how little I trusted my sergeants but how quickly I learned. Thanks for reminding us. I suspect your exactly right.
 
#28
#28
Perhaps I might be a little out of order here, but here's my inexperienced take. The Vol FB program was once looked upon as one of the strongest and toughest in the SEC. Since their last championship game back in the late 90's when my church member Al Wilson played for them, the program started slipping downward under Coach Fulmer. Then in comes that flipping Kiffen and bam, we're in NCAA violations, and other negative stuff that also plays in the head of the players on the field. Now comes Coach Dooley and the program is still slipping. While under him there may be some improvements, the ones that count still aren't there.... SEC Wins!!!!! We need a coach who can come into this program with the "I'm-not-scared-of-those-Bamas (sorry ya'll lost that #1 spot :clapping::clapping:), Gators, Bulldogs, Gamecocks... whatever" guts to mold and shape our guys into a mean fighting machine that takes the field and become a explosive force against their opponent! Now I believe we have players on our team now that are willing to do that but they've got to have a coach who's willing to drive them and believe himself. After Saturday, I saw no coaching drive. Winning against non-ranked team don't garner recognition. It's how we do against our SEC opponents. Whoever the next coach is, I hope they're someone who will get in there and "drive" the team. Just my opinion.
 
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#29
#29
One question for the new coach coming is, would he keep any of the current assitants? There is definate improvement at running back with Jay Graham coaching. The O line has gotten better too but is that because they are older/more experience or because of coaching?
 
#31
#31
I appreciate the OP. I think it was well thought out, but I think it is also a little over-thought. I think Dooley puts forth the appearance of being organized and understanding detail. The product on the field says otherwise. He may be an outstanding administrator, but I don't think he is a good football coach.
 
#33
#33
Lexvol said:
I appreciate the OP. I think it was well thought out, but I think it is also a little over-thought. I think Dooley puts forth the appearance of being organized and understanding detail. The product on the field says otherwise. He may be an outstanding administrator, but I don't think he is a good football coach.
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Thanks Lex, I agree I probably am looking to hard at it. It's just something that I still struggle with as a young head coach.
 
#34
#34
ajvol01 said:
2 images of how to deal with adversity:

1) Phil Fulmer - clapping, positive, supportive of his players

2) Derek Dooley - screaming, throwing his headset, slamming a cane to the ground

Edit: NOT a hire Fulmer argument.
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You get what you pay for!
 
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