Aren't all the experts on tv people who either didn't succeed at coaching or playing the sport they cover.Well usually anyway. Sounds like the place for him.
Ditka
Parcells
Steve Young
Bobby Knight
Terry, Jimmy, Michael & Howie
Are these guys part of your group of "all" who didn't succeed?
I would like to see your list of those who "failed" as players vs. the one's who succeeded regarding spending time on the air. Most anyone that is on the air did succeed as a player or a coach with a few exceptions.
Dooley definitely failed as a head coach. He was rewarded very nicely by UT for this.
But who knows, he might fall into the category of a Corso...average coach to some degree (still better than Dooley) but good on the air.
Still can't hate the guy. I am disappointed at some of things that have come out about his recruiting methods and how he interacted with the former players.
But to hate the guy...life is too short.
I consider Coach Jones a big upgrade but he is dealing with 4 head coaches in 6 years on the recruiting trail and that is tough! Even more importantly, think about the number of assistant coaches that have been out recruiting for UT in the last, say, 4 years. Just nocontinuity to speak of in making lasting relationships with recruits.