Nothing he can do but put a positive spin on things. The purpose of that presser was not to apologize, it was to try and quell the fires of discontent.
Frankly what good is an apology anyway? Like others have said, just get it done or get out. And if he has to stand up there and ramble on about how things aren't that bad to keep recruits from jumping ship or to land new ones, so be it. Whatever it takes.
I wasn't looking for an apology at all, just assumption of responsibility. Not too long ago, I looked up Saban's loss to LaMonroe in 2007 as part of a discussion over whether he is a jackass or not (answer...he IS!
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Even though I hate the sombitch (Saban), I could not help but notice that he said "we didn't prepare well this week, and THAT STARTS WITH ME". I have never seen Dooley even come close to saying anything like that. So if you look at the public statements, and the product on the field, might there be a connection?
What I would like to have seen...."I know this season was not up to expectations, and we can and will do better, starting with me". That's not an apology at all, it's a realistic assessment of the situation that does not suggest the coach is in denial.
But I am behind Dooley 100% and wish him luck. Just didn't like his presser.
