Gone: Phil Fulmer

Poli · 11-03-2008, 05:00 PM

Stepping down (either at the end of the season or immediate, it's unknown yet). Bittersweet, I tell ya.

JonInMiddleGA · 11-03-2008, 05:03 PM

Letter from Mike Hamilton to UT Football Fans

Nov. 3, 2008

Dear friends,

This afternoon, Coach Fulmer announced he will step aside at the conclusion of the football season. I want to express my sincere gratitude for everything he has done for the University and our program.

Coach Fulmer has been, and will continue to be, a great representative of the University and the athletic department. He has dedicated a majority of his life to our program and brought home two SEC championships and a national championship. He has secured his place as the second winningest coach in Tennessee history behind General Neyland. I personally appreciate everything he has done for Tennessee and look forward to him continuing to be a part of our family.

I hope that you will come and show your appreciation for Coach Fulmer at the Wyoming and Vanderbilt games as well as the Kentucky game on Nov. 29 when we celebrate "Phillip Fulmer Day" in Neyland Stadium.

We will begin a national coaching search immediately. We have a great University, world-class student-athletes, a tremendous fans base and first-class facilities. As a result, we will attract some of the nation's best candidates. We will introduce a new coach to you over the next several weeks.

Thank you for your continued support of Tennessee football.

Sincerely,

Mike Hamilton

Senator · 11-03-2008, 05:19 PM

Rumor is that Johnny Majors is coming back.

wade moore · 11-03-2008, 07:14 PM

As Poli says, bittersweet.

Fulmer has done a lot for the program, but clearly something isn't working and hasn't been working.

Tigercat · 11-03-2008, 07:29 PM

He might want to stay at UT if at all possible, but I would like to see LSU make a run at Chavis for DC at the end of the season.

JonInMiddleGA · 11-03-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigercat

He might want to stay at UT if at all possible, but I would like to see LSU make a run at Chavis for DC at the end of the season.

So would most of the teams in the SEC West if they're paying attention. He too rarely coaches players up, he's too often inept at making adjustments, and his gameplanning is hit or miss.

Dr. Sak · 11-03-2008, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Senator

Rumor is that Johnny Majors is coming back.

I thought he was going to go back to Pitt for Round 3 once Wanny was fired?

Tigercat · 11-03-2008, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

So would most of the teams in the SEC West if they're paying attention. He too rarely coaches players up, he's too often inept at making adjustments, and his gameplanning is hit or miss.

After Florida and UGA this year, that sounds like a step up.

CU Tiger · 11-03-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

We will introduce a new coach to you over the next several weeks.

Me thinks it almost has to be 4 weeks away, unless they want Kiffen....

Swaggs · 11-04-2008, 12:37 AM

Butch Davis is the name I am hearing on this one...

Chief Rum · 11-04-2008, 02:43 AM

Was Chavis the guy making "adjustments" against the Bruins at the Rose Bowl? If that's the case, sign that guy up!

GrantDawg · 11-04-2008, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Swaggs

Butch Davis is the name I am hearing on this one...

Interesting.

Senator · 11-04-2008, 07:29 AM

Mike Leach

GrantDawg · 11-04-2008, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Senator

Mike Leach

Want him out of the Big XII, eh?

BishopMVP · 11-04-2008, 03:13 PM

Is David Cutcliffe a possibility? He was fired from Ole Miss, but that was clearly a raw deal.

Poli · 11-04-2008, 03:14 PM

I seriously doubt Cutcliffe would come in and claim the job of his old friend Fulmer. I wouldn't be opposed to it, but I think Cutcliffe would rather distance himself from that right now.

JonInMiddleGA · 11-04-2008, 03:17 PM

Cutcliffe already said he's not leaving earlier today.
"I'm at Duke, staying at Duke"
http://sports.myway.com/news/11042008/v7186.html

CU Tiger · 11-04-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Swaggs

Butch Davis is the name I am hearing on this one...

butch was rumored at Clemson as well.
Face it he is picking the Tarheel pocket for all he can.
Not that he wont leave but not after year 2 unless one of the 2 gets desparate...and with Clemson talking 6MM/year maybe they are

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Originally Posted by Senator

Mike Leach

Same problem we have with him.
Sorry to ring religion into this, but a mormon will not recruit well in the deep south.

MJ4H · 11-04-2008, 09:33 PM

I'm hoping Butch is ready for a change when/if Bobby ever moves on.

Poli · 11-04-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MJ4H

I'm hoping Butch is ready for a change when/if Bobby ever moves on.

That's what, in like 3 weeks?

MJ4H · 11-04-2008, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Poli

That's what, in like 3 weeks?

couldn't resist the easy one eh?

11-03-2008, 05:03 PM	#2
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Letter from Mike Hamilton to UT Football Fans Nov. 3, 2008 Dear friends, This afternoon, Coach Fulmer announced he will step aside at the conclusion of the football season. I want to express my sincere gratitude for everything he has done for the University and our program. Coach Fulmer has been, and will continue to be, a great representative of the University and the athletic department. He has dedicated a majority of his life to our program and brought home two SEC championships and a national championship. He has secured his place as the second winningest coach in Tennessee history behind General Neyland. I personally appreciate everything he has done for Tennessee and look forward to him continuing to be a part of our family. I hope that you will come and show your appreciation for Coach Fulmer at the Wyoming and Vanderbilt games as well as the Kentucky game on Nov. 29 when we celebrate "Phillip Fulmer Day" in Neyland Stadium. We will begin a national coaching search immediately. We have a great University, world-class student-athletes, a tremendous fans base and first-class facilities. As a result, we will attract some of the nation's best candidates. We will introduce a new coach to you over the next several weeks. Thank you for your continued support of Tennessee football. Sincerely, Mike Hamilton __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

11-03-2008, 05:19 PM	#3
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	Rumor is that Johnny Majors is coming back. __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

11-04-2008, 12:37 AM	#10
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Butch Davis is the name I am hearing on this one... __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

11-04-2008, 02:43 AM	#11
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Was Chavis the guy making "adjustments" against the Bruins at the Rose Bowl? If that's the case, sign that guy up! __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

11-04-2008, 07:29 AM	#13
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	Mike Leach __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

11-03-2008, 07:29 PM	#5
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	He might want to stay at UT if at all possible, but I would like to see LSU make a run at Chavis for DC at the end of the season.

11-04-2008, 03:13 PM	#15
BishopMVP Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Concord, MA/UMass	Is David Cutcliffe a possibility? He was fired from Ole Miss, but that was clearly a raw deal.

11-04-2008, 03:14 PM	#16
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	I seriously doubt Cutcliffe would come in and claim the job of his old friend Fulmer. I wouldn't be opposed to it, but I think Cutcliffe would rather distance himself from that right now. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

11-04-2008, 03:17 PM	#17
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Cutcliffe already said he's not leaving earlier today. "I'm at Duke, staying at Duke" http://sports.myway.com/news/11042008/v7186.html __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis Last edited by JonInMiddleGA : 11-04-2008 at 03:18 PM.

11-04-2008, 09:33 PM	#19
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	I'm hoping Butch is ready for a change when/if Bobby ever moves on.

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