I’ll admit he’s had a couple of fair years, but
A) SEC is toughest conference
B) He rebuilt this program when it was down
C) He won a National Championship
D) Knoxville is in a tough area to get to for recruits
E) Academically, a child can get into South Carolina, UK, Florida and Arkansas...
Only Vandy, Alabama and LSU rank higher academically. Tougher admittance to UT.
Fulmer deserved next year as his last hurrah
I vote that the next coach for TN should be Brent Venerables the Defensive Coordinator from Oklahoma University. Please!!!!!
I am an OU fan and we desperately need a new coordinator, and I don’t see our coach firing him any time soon.
Geez...I thought the United Kingdom was about to honour Alexander Hamilton. Oh well...
Get ready for the Lane Kiffin era...
“but he’s still a class act.”
Well...there was that one time when he stabbed Johnny Majors in the back...
I’ve bled orange since before my time when my grandfather was a defensive lineman for the VOLs back in 1921. The last few years have not been good to UT fans or Coach Fulmer as he appeared to have lost some of his touch in recruiting. I have high regards for Fulmer as a man and as a coach, I thank him for a National Championship and all of his years dedicated to the University, and I wish him well in his future endeavours.
The Nashville news station showed part of his announcement tonight and all of his players were in attendance giving him support. When the athletic director took the stage afterward to speak, the football players stood up and walked out on the A.D.
And as for east Tennessee native, Steve Spurrier, getting the nod .... perish the thought. One will see the 108,000 strong attendance at Neyland drop like a rock. Not a good move.
Yet I do know a thing or two about tradition, and it wasn't until recently I learned Fulmer had such a long history with Tennessee, and that I can respect.
Hang in there Vol fans!