Derek Dooley

American football coach and player

Derek Dooley - American football coach and player
Born

June 10th, 1968
57 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at the University of Georgia. Served as head coach for Louisiana Tech University and later at the University of Tennessee. Notably led the Volunteers to several bowl games during tenure as head coach.

Coached Louisiana Tech to a 17-20 record

Led Tennessee Volunteers to the Music City Bowl

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