Why do people feel sorry for Dooley?

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aussievol

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Why do you people feel sorry for him, I just don't get it? Was he forced into this situation against his will? He could have quit this job at anytime, like lots of other coaches do (usually good coaches though). He knew the deal when he signed on the dotted line 3 years ago (for millions of dollars btw). And are we about to kick him and his family out on the street?? No, instead, for being officially the worst coach in UT history we are giving him more money to leave than you or I will ever see in our lifetimes of working hard at a regular job. And don't tell me "but he really loves this university and the team". The day he says that he will not accept his $5 Mill buyout so that UT can go buy a real coach is the day that I believe that garbage. So please stop feeling sorry for a lawyer with rich parents who sucked at his job yet will make more money getting fired than you will see in your lifetime. Just sayin'.
 
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I don't feel sorry for him but it's a *******ned disgrace that he was trotted out for that pathetic press conference today. We're a laughing stock at this point whether anyone like it or not. It's bad. Real bad.
 
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MarylandVolunteer said:
I don't feel sorry for him but it's a *******ned disgrace that he was trotted out for that pathetic press conference today. We're a laughing stock at this point whether anyone like it or not. It's bad. Real bad.
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Those press conferences are part of his job. And he is the most overpaid coach in the history of any sport ever.

If he were a real man, he would not accept that money.
 
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Because he cares for the guys he's coaching, I believe he wants to win (he just doesn't know how), and compared to the POS we had before him he's a damned honorable man. I hope he learns from this and becomes as much of a coach as his dad was. He seems to be a good human being, and the world needs all of those we can find.
 
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I was one of the last on the Dooley Bandwagon.
He improved some of the poor design in our new facilities, cleaned up our program, recruited above average, gave clever press conferences, gave us hope to start the year, and wore orange pants proudly- but you don't lose to Kentucky and Vandy. I thank him for what he has done here, but If I am off the bandwagon, there is no one but his family left.
 
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98stage2 said:
Because he cares for the guys he's coaching, I believe he wants to win (he just doesn't know how), and compared to the POS we had before him he's a damned honorable man. I hope he learns from this and becomes as much of a coach as his dad was. He seems to be a good human being, and the world needs all of those we can find.
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Okay, but if I gave you $5 Million dollars today so people could say or write whatever they wanted about you and how much they thought you sucked, would you be all sad that people were saying mean things about you or would you be the happiest person on the face of the earth? I'm gonna have to go with the latter.
 
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98stage2 said:
Because he cares for the guys he's coaching, I believe he wants to win (he just doesn't know how), and compared to the POS we had before him he's a damned honorable man. I hope he learns from this and becomes as much of a coach as his dad was. He seems to be a good human being, and the world needs all of those we can find.
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Agreed. Some people think everything is about money. He'll get paid this much every day, he'll have this big of a buyout. Apparently class envy or class warfare which is so common in today's society is alive and well on this thread. I feel bad for the guy because he failed at something he tried hard to get right. I hate to see any honorable man fail especially when his success would make so many happy. It's not a shallow thing like money, it's common decency.
 
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Because I have been in the position to where I have given everything that I had... and failed. Because I have failed so often, that I have despaired life and lost hope. I feel sorry for a wounded man because I too, am wounded.

The scars that a man carries from those wounds are not healed with cash.
 
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PanicVol said:
Those press conferences are part of his job. And he is the most overpaid coach in the history of any sport ever.

If he were a real man, he would not accept that money.
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I'm a real man, and I'd take the money. Don't lie, you would too if you were Dools...
 
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98stage2 said:
Because he cares for the guys he's coaching, I believe he wants to win (he just doesn't know how), and compared to the POS we had before him he's a damned honorable man. I hope he learns from this and becomes as much of a coach as his dad was. He seems to be a good human being, and the world needs all of those we can find.
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I agree 100%.
 
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Why do people feel sorry for Dooley?

Because they are idiots.

The guy can't coach and is and will get paid like he can.

Leave. I don't want this jack--- on my sidelines next weekend.
 
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nicksjuzunk said:
Because I have been in the position to where I have given everything that I had... and failed. Because I have failed so often, that I have despaired life and lost hope. I feel sorry for a wounded man because I too, am wounded.

The scars that a man carries from those wounds are not healed with cash.
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Sorry to hear man. Keep the faith and keep fighting. Don't let the failure define you, let how you overcome it make you the person you are and will be... Good luck!
 
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aussievol said:
Okay, but if I gave you $5 Million dollars today so people could say or write whatever they wanted about you and how much they thought you sucked, would you be all sad that people were saying mean things about you or would you be the happiest person on the face of the earth? I'm gonna have to go with the latter.
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That just shows your existence is way too wrapped up in money. Believe it or not, money doesn't make everything alright. Any man who thinks money can make personal failure, at something that is a passion, no big deal doesn't have real perspective. It's not just Dooley either. I'm sure the kids at school aren't very kind towards his and probably say a lot of cruel things as well. Cash only makes failure alright if it's the most important thing in one's life and it isn't for some of us.
 
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pasadenavol said:
Sorry to hear man. Keep the faith and keep fighting. Don't let the failure define you, let how you overcome it make you the person you are and will be... Good luck!
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I believe that God allows the compassion needed to bring healing to flow from our wounds. Without them, I would be an arrogant prick. Probably like many of the successful people judging from behind their keyboards.

Thanks. :hi:
 
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nicksjuzunk said:
Because I have been in the position to where I have given everything that I had... and failed. Because I have failed so often, that I have despaired life and lost hope. I feel sorry for a wounded man because I too, am wounded.

The scars that a man carries from those wounds are not healed with cash.
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How much did you get paid when you failed. Yes, I would feel bad for someone who gave everything and lost everything. But all he lost was every conference game he coached. He is a lawyer who thought he would try coaching to see if he could do it. It didn't work (unfortunately for UT) so now he can go be a lawyer. The University of Tennessee is the one wounded here, not Dooley. He's the one wearing the $5 Million bullet proof vest.
 
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aussievol said:
Okay, but if I gave you $5 Million dollars today so people could say or write whatever they wanted about you and how much they thought you sucked, would you be all sad that people were saying mean things about you or would you be the happiest person on the face of the earth? I'm gonna have to go with the latter.
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Not to be a d1ck, but anytime I see someone mention the $5 million I can't help but think, "that must be a person who doesn't make very much money." What's the obsession with his paycheck? I see it mentioned on here multiple times every day. He's a head coach of an SEC football team, of course he's going to be paid millions.

Making millions doesn't make anyone immune to feeling disappointment, heartache, and feeling like a failure when they gave their all.
 
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Because somewhere in Knoxville, there is a quiet house where Dad had to talk to his family about their future. And I'd bet there were probably some tears from the wife and kids. I can't wait for the team to get a fresh start, but I don't wish that on anyone
 
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There are a real bunch of aholes posting right now. Open your eyes....this man gave ALL HE HAD for UT....did he get the W's...no, but he built a helluva foundation for the next coach. Kinda hard being fellow fans with POS that come down on him. f*** the $5 million...it ain't always bout money.

Go Vols!!!!!
 
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It is no where near comparable but I was "let go" as a High School Tennis coach this summer because the school was cutting the program. I was told about 1/4 through the season (my 4th year) and didn't tell my players. I kept coaching, tutoring, influencing, etc.

It's tough to be competitive and to invest time building something your way (right, wrong, winning,losing) and have it taken away and eventually see your kids hurt with bad results or news.

Would $5,000 (or $5mil) helped, no doubt. But Money doesn't buy happiness, time, or do overs. The guys is human. Just not a great coach for UT football program.
 
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aussievol said:
How much did you get paid when you failed. Yes, I would feel bad for someone who gave everything and lost everything. But all he lost was every conference game he coached. He is a lawyer who thought he would try coaching to see if he could do it. It didn't work (unfortunately for UT) so now he can go be a lawyer. The University of Tennessee is the one wounded here, not Dooley. He's the one wearing the $5 Million bullet proof vest.
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Thats a pretty asinine comment....DB!
 
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aussievol said:
How much did you get paid when you failed. Yes, I would feel bad for someone who gave everything and lost everything. But all he lost was every conference game he coached. He is a lawyer who thought he would try coaching to see if he could do it. It didn't work (unfortunately for UT) so now he can go be a lawyer. The University of Tennessee is the one wounded here, not Dooley. He's the one wearing the $5 Million bullet proof vest.
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I am in ministry, I make hardly any money, and any feeling of failure I have is tied to a sense of letting God down... but that's not really the point. I'm not going to make this about me.
 
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