Sean Dooley

It was a request by my son , Sean.He said , 'Please coach me.' I said : 'OK , for one year at $ 700 , 000 with a radio and television show.'''.

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Sean Dooley also likes having his dad as an assistant coach , but he adds that it might make practices harder for him.

It's fun , but he's tough on you - mostly on me , '' Sean said.He uses me as an example.I've got to be sharp.''.

Dooley said he enjoys coaching Sean and likes his son's work habits.He added that all the 'Dogs are giving a good effort.Meanwhile , the coaching staff will keep working , stressing the basics and employing several players at two or more positions.

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When Dooley came to North Carolina from Georgia in 1967 , he pumped life into a moribund Tar Heels program with a sound fundamental approach that included smash-mouth , Southeastern Conference-type toughness and a sophisticated recruiting system.

He led UNC to three ACC championships and six bowl games in 11 years ( 1967-77 ) , then went to Virginia Tech as athletics director and head football coach.In nine seasons at Blacksburg , his Hokies compiled a 64-37 record and went to three bowls.

The challenge at Wake ( 1987-92 ) was the most imposing of all.But Dooley guided the Deacons - who had finished above .500 only seven times since 1953 - to three winning seasons and one postseason appearance , a 39-35 Independence Bowl win over Oregon in Dooley's last game at Wake on Dec.31 , 1992.

Wake was Dooley's last coaching stint - until he popped up in the Pop Warner league.But his philosophy hasn't changed much.He likes the Power I , favors an attacking defense and will suggest adding a few wrinkles to the Bulldogs' schemes after they've learned the basics.

I told them we will have a good time , that we are going to play hard and enjoy this , '' said Dooley , who is obviously enjoying coaching again.

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