Poll: If Not Gruden, Then Who?
Yeah, we want Gruden too. But if he doesn't end up in Knoxville, who would you like to see as Tennessee's next head coach?
Yeah, we want Gruden too. But if he doesn't end up in Knoxville, who would you like to see as Tennessee's next head coach?
In an absolutely unsurprising move to anyone but those who lives in caves (hi, people who live in caves!), Derek Dooley's been fired.
With so much uncertainty following Tennessee's second consecutive bowl-less season, the one certainty is the university must prove its commitment to winning football.
The Commodores killed Tennessee tonight, but Derek Dooley was already dead.
With Derek Dooley reportedly on his way out, Tennessee's next hire must be one that inspires fans and rekindles hope.
For this fan, Derek Dooley's decision to let the clock run out and play for overtime in the Tennessee-Missouri game was the final squandering of his last real opportunity, both in the game and in his career at Tennessee.
The Tennessee Volunteers rolled up 718 yards of offense, behind a school record 530 passing from Tyler Bray, and held on to beat Troy 55-48 Saturday at Neyland Stadium.
Another close loss, another 0-5 start in SEC play, and still winless against ranked teams. Derek Dooley is out of chances.
Whether Derek Dooley or Jon Gruden is going to coach the Vols in 2013, Tennessee could use a win on Saturday at South Carolina.