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Dooley adds his own twists to Vols’ spring game

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BETH RUCKER

AP Sports Writer

KNOXVILLE – Tennessee fans wanting to observe Derek Dooley’s coaching skills will have to wait until fall. The first-year coach is sitting out the Orange and White game.

Dooley decided to add his own fun to the Volunteers’ annual spring scrimmage on Saturday by letting the senior Volunteers draft the two teams and bringing in a few “celebrities” from the media and university to do the coaching.

“We had a great draft Wednesday night. The players were really into it,” Dooley said. “I’m looking forward now to just sitting back and watching. Everything’s out of my hands.”