It’s too bad politics isn’t more like football.
University of Tennessee football fans, and all college football fans for that matter, are anxiously awaiting the upcoming season. Articles and newscasts are already speculating that Volunteers’ coach, Derek Dooley — with his underwhelming 11-14 record — is on the proverbial “hot seat” leading into his third season.
Dooley, addressing the media at the Southeastern Conference’s press gathering in Alabama didn’t offer excuses, or complain about bad luck or the circumstances he inherited.
Refreshingly, Dooley summed up the importance of the upcoming season: “What have I proven? I don’t think that’s my place to say because all really we’re judged on is what the record is, so until we change that, it’s pointless for me to tell you all the things I feel like we’ve accomplished.”
The scrutiny on sports coaches, especially in the highly competitive SEC, is constant and, at times, ruthless, with a singular demand – results.