“Derek is a very articulate, bright guy. He’s a great coach and a hard-working guy. He was always a very good recruiter in college, which I think is paramount if you’re going to have success as a college coach.”
– Nick Saban, University of Alabama Head Football Coach
     “Derek is exactly what I hoped he would be. As far as I am concerned, he has exceeded everyone’s expectations, including the 65,000 alumni (at Louisiana Tech). He is making people stand up and take notice of Louisiana Tech.
     What we have is a man who has a vision for this program and this university; he wants to make it something special. He has a plan. It is an energetic, aggressive plan, and I could not be more proud to have him as our AD and our football coach.”
– Terry Bradshaw, former Louisiana Tech and Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback, on Dooley’s tenure at Louisiana Tech
     “Coach Dooley is such a bright person. He’s made me a better person on and off the field. He’s made me focus every day on every aspect of the game. As a coach, he makes you the best player you can possibly be. He’ll coach you like you’ve never been coached, and he’ll push you to your maximum potential. He is a phenomenal teacher.”
– Randy McMichael, St. Louis Rams Tight End
     “He’s the kind of coach that’s got a lot of energy, and he’s somebody that you can relate to on a personal level. He’s great at giving advice while being upbeat at the same time. There aren’t many coaches that will let you have fun while getting the job done at the same time. He has the ability to get that out of you.”
– Joseph Addai, Indianapolis Colts Running Back
     “I really admire and look up to him. Not only is he a great coach, but he is a great man. He comes from a background of tradition of winning, and he represents what you expect from in a coach. You can believe and fully trust him. He is a high-character man and a player’s coach.”
– Robert Royal, Cleveland Browns Tight End

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