Lemme tell ya sumpin!
He beat Vanderbilt. Whew! There was some pressure. Oh not the kind of pressure that gets you fired this year, but the kind of pressure that could blow the top off of next year. You don't want the Tennessee fan base to sit around all year and think about a loss to Vanderbilt. Everything else can be blamed on the inexperience, injuries, and coaching changes. Thank Jesus that Bray returned. It took overtime but they did it. This may have been Vandy's year to do it, as they are playing lights out under the new head coach, James Franklin.
They've got a real good chance of taking Kentucky out behind the barn to finish the season off with a victory. They'll be no bowl game for a great and distinguished program. Their sitting at 5-6 and looking, maybe even hoping, to finish 6-6.
Coaching changes are the norm in the college ranks these days. Perhaps moreso than ever in college history. Theres got to be something done at the offensive line. The run blocking stinks to high heaven and may be the worst in the NCAA. It's amazing because they are excellant in pass blocking. One requires more brute strength, and the other one requires good techniqe. To win in the SEC you must have a balanced attack. The offensive line coach is out with the trash. The coordinator may go too. He's proved to me he does'nt have a running game in his repartoire. And I don't think he can recruit one either. He's the one coach on the team that has had the time, and does'nt have the required measurable results to stay in that position. Damn, how can someone have a great passing game and no running game. The defense will recieve a pass for this year. Wilcox will hopefully live up to his billing next year. He sure did'nt show any signs against Arkansas tho. He defense looked uncoached in the scheme and undisciplined in their play.
On the recruiting front Dooley's going pretty good. The Vols are #15 on the Scout, and #12 on the Rivals recruiting lists. Good rankings despite the poor showing on the field. These recruits know they will play, and they'll play early. Thats big to a high school kid, because the more reps you get, the better chances of being drafted and being able to play in the pros. I expect them to pick up a couple more big time recruits before it's over.
Next year, will it be good, or will Dooley be over?
Check this out-The Tennessee Locker room after the Vandy win.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf3WdCLsKkQ&feature=related
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