Comments on: Tennessee’s Upgrade is Dooley Noted

By: John Lawrence

John Lawrence — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:41:45 +0000

Wow, I was really shocked at this pick but after hearing Derek, he us the real deal. Daddy Vince is rightfully proud. I hope they win them all EXCEPT one a year.

By: djawjuh

djawjuh — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:53:57 +0000

I’ve been involved with the UGA and Dooley beginning when I lived in Philadelphia and recruited number 56. Joe Happe. for what turned out to be the National Championship season.

And I’ve met Derek and found him to be a very intense, driven and courteous person.

To the extent that I can be for Tennessee because of Vince, Barbara and Derek, I will be. That’s as far as it goes.

He’s bitten off a big piece at UT. The fans endured the antics of Kiffin and Derek will be quite a contrast I am sure.

To reapeat, so long as Derek’s charges do not impact the DAWGS, I’m for him succeeding. How that works out, Lord only knows.

By: Clarence Robinson

Clarence Robinson — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:29:54 +0000

Good for you MY SON

By: Brunswick Marsh Dawg

Brunswick Marsh Dawg — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:53:53 +0000

bulldawg88, Derek Dooley played football at Clarke Central in the mid 80′s and graduated in 1986. Just thought I’d pass that along.

By: Brunswick Marsh Dawg

Brunswick Marsh Dawg — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:48:35 +0000

Rex – Why would you want UT to lose to Florida? As much as I hate Tennessee, my hatred for Florida, and I think I speak for most Dawg fans, runs much deeper. In fact, I don’t pull for Florida…….ever!!! My SEC allegiance goes out the window when the gaytors are playing out of conference. Love the blog, keep up the good work!!!

By: Rex Robinson

Rex Robinson — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:57:34 +0000

It is very surreal to have John Kasay and now Derek Dooley, who I knew as kids become so prominent in their respective fields.

By: bulldawg88

bulldawg88 — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:29:12 +0000

Does this mean Coach (Vince) Dooley has to learn “Rocky Top”? He & Barbara have to be proud. I recall refereeing a Clark Central football game back in the early 70′s in which Derrick played. He was an intense yet very polite young man…executed his responsiblities wel. I am sure he’ll do the same at UT. Now that he has broken the ranks as anSEC head coach…??? Naw…that could never happen…Could it??

By: GW

GW — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 19:21:18 +0000

I watched the hiring press conference. If Derek coaches as well as he talks the SEC is in big trouble. I just wonder if UT politics will eat him alive over the next year or two.

By: AthensHomerDawg

AthensHomerDawg — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:56:59 +0000

Well half the Vols fb team hails from the Great State of Georgia…..the Head Coach might as well too.
Maybe a new name is in order The Georgia-Tennessee Vols!

By: Rex Robinson

Rex Robinson — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:56:46 +0000

That’s fair. I have known Derek since he was about 10 years old. Because of my relationship with the Dooley’s, I don’t want him to be an utter failure.

By: JenniferfromLaJolla

JenniferfromLaJolla — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:45:59 +0000

I look forward to going back to not thinking about Tennessee, except when UGA plays them. I don’t wish Dooley any ill will nor do I hope he will be a major success, that feels good to me.