Report: Derrick Dooley new coach at Tennessee

[Parrott]

I'd watch for a lower-level BCS conference school. Auburn comes to mind, given that Lebo is likely gone after this season.

I have to admit Rupp progressed Tech basketball quicker than I thought he would. Where do you think he might end up?

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[RCAJUN90]

Tech should be able to get a good replacement. With Dooley going to a BCS school they have just shown that they are a stepping stone school to better things.

[Hammer58]

_ Tech should be able to get a good replacement. With Dooley going to a BCS school they have just shown that they are a stepping stone school to better things. _

I don't know if I'd go that far. I think the last name and the SEC connections that come with that had more to do with it. If he was Derrick Smith with a 17-20 overall record coming off of a 4-8 season I don't think he would be getting a serious look much less getting the job.

[BirdofParadise]

_ I don't know if I'd go that far. I think the last name and the SEC connections that come with that had more to do with it. If he was Derrick Smith with a 17-20 overall record coming off of a 4-8 season I don't think he would be getting a serious look much less getting the job. _

I think that Tech will name VandeVelde permanent AD. And probably won't give him a raise so they can pay the new coach what they were paying Dooley.

Malzahn is a popular name, but don't rule out Jeff Bower....or Gary Crowton.

[RCAJUN90]

_ I don't know if I'd go that far. I think the last name and the SEC connections that come with that had more to do with it. If he was Derrick Smith with a 17-20 overall record coming off of a 4-8 season I don't think he would be getting a serious look much less getting the job. _

When was the last time a UL coach was snapped up by an SEC school? I think it was a bonehead move on Tennessee but it might make Tech more attractive to a good coach.

[headragincajun]

_ I wonder if Leach would change them from the Bulldogs to the Pirates ARRRRGH!
Is Tech really that much better than they were when Doooley took over? I know they sucked in 09 under his direction?!? This seems like a bad move for UT. _

I played golf with a Big U/T Booster yesterday when he got the TEXT. He was ill to say the least. He couldn't believe that they hired a coach with a losing record.
True Story, QUIT after 9 holes. Last thing he said was "I guess we will bring the whole Georgia Coaches up to Knoxville now (including Daddy). He was ill. Got to believe they are not pleased with the hire. JMO.

Headragincajun

[CajunRed]

_ I played golf with a Big U/T Booster yesterday when he got the TEXT. He was ill to say the least. He couldn't believe that they hired a coach with a losing record.
True Story, QUIT after 9 holes. Last thing he said was "I guess we will bring the whole Georgia Coaches up to Knoxville now (including Daddy). He was ill. Got to believe they are not pleased with the hire. JMO.

Headragincajun _

Exactly! I ran my Saturday run this morning with an LSU guy. He was actually laughing at Tennessee for making such a bonehead hire. We talked about what LSU fans would be saying right now if they had made the same hire and his comments can't be printed here. This is in no way a positive reflection on Tech (he had a losing record at a mid-major) as it was a desperation hire on Tennessee's part. To be a fan of a national power making such a light weight hire has got to be embarrassing.

I give him 3 years MAX... he will not be at .500... then they will be looking again!

[Hammer58]

_ When was the last time a UL coach was snapped up by an SEC school? I think it was a bonehead move on Tennessee but it might make Tech more attractive to a good coach. _

The point is this pick is not a reflection on Tech. Its all about Dooley's SEC pedigree and connections. Lets keep this in perspective and not get all bent out of shape and start buying into the separation mantra.

[RCAJUN90]

_ The point is this pick is not a reflection on Tech. Its all about Dooley's SEC pedigree and connections. Lets keep this in perspective and not get all bent out of shape and start buying into the separation mantra. _

No I haven't bought into the separation mantra. The true sign will be who they get to take his place. Maybe they will get Steve Spurrier!

[Hammer58]

LOL! Yeah, it would befit their elite status.

No I haven't bought into the separation mantra. The true sign will be who they get to take his place. Maybe they will get Steve Spurrier!

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