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[h=1]Report: Derek Dooley out as Tennessee football coach at season’s end[/h] Derek Dooley, Tennessee, Tennessee Vols | Comments

Derek Dooley is reportedly out as Tennessee’s head football coach. (Scott Cunningham, Getty Images)

Derek Dooley will be fired as the head football coach at the University of Tennessee after this season, according to a report on Tennessee-focused Rivals site volquest.com.
Dooley has been under increasing scrutiny throughout this season, his third in charge of the Volunteer football program. His team is winless in the Southeastern conference and owns a 4-6 record overall. The team’s last loss to SEC newcomer Missouri was especially bad – Tennessee held a two touchdown lead, but allowed the Tigers to rally back. Missouri won the game 51-48 after four overtimes.
The Volunteers have a 15-20 record in three seasons with Dooley at the helm, with a 4-18 mark against SEC competition.

 

[bamascw]

Several of my UT "friends" have been chatting this up over the past couple hours. I guess there is some truth to it. I figured they would wait til season's end. Makes you wonder if they have someone lined up already

 

[planomateo]

Hmm, so fired at the end of the season (not sure this is news). I was thinking it could be after losing to Vandy...guess that can't happen now of he finishes the season.

gruden to the Philly eagles.

 

[bamascw]

Would UT take a chance on Petrino? As irrelevant as they have become, makes you wonder.

 

[ElephantStomp]

Would UT take a chance on Petrino? As irrelevant as they have become, makes you wonder.

I think they would. They will do damn near anything to be relevant again

 

[bamaraider]

Volnation is having an orgy over this, they're praying so hard that Gruden will come

 

[TerryP]

Would UT take a chance on Petrino? As irrelevant as they have become, makes you wonder.

I think they would. They will do damn near anything to be relevant again

UT fans might be willing to take the chance.

I have doubts Dave Hart will have him on his list. And even if he did, there's still the question of whether or not the UT President and BOT would sign off on the deal.

IF Petrino is back in the SEC he's in Kentucky. I believed that weeks ago and I still remain steadfast with that thought.

For basketball fans among us, you'll remember the name Joe Hall. He's just come out publicly talking about how he has family members that have coached with Petrino and that BP's actions at Louisville, Atlanta, and Arkansas are all misunderstood. Joe Hall's endorsement will carry a lot of weight with the "blue bloods" of the UK alumni.

 

[bamaraider]

Didn't UK make a statement as say they WERE NOT looking for Petrino?

 

[TerryP]

Volnation is having an orgy over this, they're praying so hard that Gruden will come

Prayers during orgies are always answered. It's no, but never-the-less, answered.

 

[TerryP]

Didn't UK make a statement as say they WERE NOT looking for Petrino?

There were reports of such.

But I'm telling you, Joe Hall speaking out? It carries a lot of weight in those hills...

 

[TheChief]

The AD at ut might be in some serious trouble. Every sport is in the can. The Lady Viles lost to UT Chattanooga on Friday. The men's cross country team finished behind UT Chattanooga and East Tennessee State at Regionals. The women's cc team is down. Baseball is a joke. A case could be made for women's softball and basketball remains to be seen. When was the last time ut made a good hire?

 

[bamascw]

I just don't see Gruden going to coach college ball, even if his wife's family is in the area.

 

[ElephantStomp]

I think UT has a better chance of hiring Saban away from Alabama than they do of Gruden going there

 

[It Takes Eleven]

UT fans might be willing to take the chance.

I have doubts Dave Hart will have him on his list. And even if he did, there's still the question of whether or not the UT President and BOT would sign off on the deal.

IF Petrino is back in the SEC he's in Kentucky. I believed that weeks ago and I still remain steadfast with that thought.

For basketball fans among us, you'll remember the name Joe Hall. He's just come out publicly talking about how he has family members that have coached with Petrino and that BP's actions at Louisville, Atlanta, and Arkansas are all misunderstood. Joe Hall's endorsement will carry a lot of weight with the "blue bloods" of the UK alumni.

If KY is Petrino's only SEC play, who does aubrun get?

 

[BAMAFSTBACK]

Sumlin just beat Saban....Why not go after him?

 

[TerryP]

The AD at ut might be in some serious trouble. Every sport is in the can. The Lady Viles lost to UT Chattanooga on Friday. The men's cross country team finished behind UT Chattanooga and East Tennessee State at Regionals. The women's cc team is down. Baseball is a joke. A case could be made for women's softball and basketball remains to be seen. When was the last time ut made a good hire?

The AD that put UT in the position they are in is out the door, still getting paid, but still gone. He was left with a mess when he was hired several years ago as it is.

 

[TerryP]

I just don't see Gruden going to coach college ball, even if his wife's family is in the area.

I keep seeing this mentioned and I keep asking this question. I'm not directing this question at you specifically, just using your quote to bring it back up again.

When have anyone heard of a coach taking a job because his wife was from that area, or from that school?

 

[TheChief]

The AD that put UT in the position they are in is out the door, still getting paid, but still gone. He was left with a mess when he was hired several years ago as it is.

Geesh, that is true, Terry. Hamilton is gone. Well, Hart has a chance to make a name for himself. He's going to have several hires in the near future.

 

[bamascw]

I keep seeing this mentioned and I keep asking this question. I'm not directing this question at you specifically, just using your quote to bring it back up again.

When have anyone heard of a coach taking a job because his wife was from that area, or from that school?

Exactly! That is what I keep telling my UT buds. Every time I ask why would he come they answer with "you know his wife's family is from here". That appears to be all they can come up with. I thought he would have landed another NFL job by now but I guess he is either holding out for a really good fit or he is not ready to come back, either way I don't see him coaching college ball.

 

[bamascw]

Sumlin just beat Saban....Why not go after him?

If I were Sumlin, I would not leave A&M for Auburn. A&M is a very good job, especially now that they are in the SEC.