The ONLY people disregarding players or recruits parents comments in this thread are you and PKT. You guys are the ones disregarding TK sr's comment's.
And my comments have zero to do with bashing Dooley. I supported him until it was very obvious that he wasn't going to get this turned around. Because that's how I am. I support the team and coaches until there is definitive reason not to.
I respect this^^^
The past week and half.... I've been reevaluating this entire scenario. I bet you guys NEVER thought you'd hear me say this..... and I don't want you to get this twisted:
I have absolutely NOOOO problem with advocating for the relationship that my family
has with Dooley and & previous staff. I won't defend that because you guys already know, but what I will say is that every relationship is different with every situation and coaching staff.
Using our own family as the example: Jason and our family adored the CDD and Staff, but AK didn't, and with losing seasons.... I clearly understand and I respect how many of you hardcore fans feel about them as COACHES, but it doesn't give you the right to keep bashing and dragging him through the mud; he's gone now.
What I dont necessarily agree with is saying that UT may have lost out on some big time recruits had CDD stayed. That can be said in every school and situation that goes through a transition. This recruiting process is a BEAST of its own. I know of a few recruits that didn't entertain to UT because of the transition, so that argument goes both directions. All of these recruiting decisions are emotionally charged.
You guys also know that I have been leary of this new staff until recently. Everything is built on the relationships that we build from the time a school offers. Again, using my family as the example: UT was one of the schools that didn't offer Jason until he had 30+; relationships that had been established with other universities,, etc etc etc... and we came to UT at the 20th hour of this process and it was like putting on a wedding dress... You know when it was the right one, and if a recruit is saying they didn't or would've done something under another tenior... i respect that too.... it's all in relationship.
And when we're listening, talking, chatting, tweeting, interviewing and updating FB status' pay attention to recruits personalities. You have recruits who are super stars because they're the best in high school; and then get the bench until their junior year in college... I'd much rather deal with a humble kid over an arrogant one. Because if they aren't humble now.... they will be after that paper is signed. This is one thing I taught ALL of my boys.
I said all that to say this y'all; we're NOT going to get everybody "WE" want as fans. Everybody makes mistakes CBJ included... Coaching and choosing the right kids for the program isn't an easy task. Especially when you're looking at hundreds of videos, trying to adhere to a demanding community of fans, transition a new staff, getting to know your new players, and uprooting your family from place to place. I couldn't do it, and I commend CBJ & staff for accepting the challenge, and I pray he makes all the right decisions, or we'll be here talking about buyouts again in another two or three years.
All we can do as fans is support the people who took on the challenge at whatever cost, and remember that us inside people... meaning.... families, staff and recruits are directly affected by your thoughts; and these message boards are being read. Just remember that it's somebody's kids entertaining you.
Let go VOLS
