re: How close was Dooley to being fired after the UK loss? Very close

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If his job wasn't in serious danger, why the hell was everyone else jumping ship?

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Justin Wilcox was never going to stay here long. He always wanted to be on the west coast which is why he was given a no buyout clause. Wilcox wants to be head coach in the Pac 12, and developing relationships with high school coaches on the west coast will help him tremedously.

Peter Sirmon was Wilcox's best friend and it shouldn't be surprised that he left with him. When Wilcox becomes head coach, Sirmon will become the d coordinator. Both coaches loved Dooley.

Bagget was pretty much fired which is why UT paid him to retire. Hush money. They didnt want another Chuck Smith.

Hiedstand was told to look around. When he was job searching, there was 0 effort by Dooley to keep him.

Russel left because Hart wouldn't give him a multi year contract so he went to coach for his previous boss.

Thompson left because UT hired Sunseri and never gave Thompson a shot at DC.

Joseph worked and admired Pelini and actually had better relationships with a couple of coaches on Nebraska staff then the new one that Dooley brought in. Joseph was the only guy on the defense Sal has never worked for, and it has been hinted that Sal wanted to bring in his own guy.