BREAKING NEWS: Phillip Fulmer Press Conference at 5 PM EST
Tennessee Coach Phillip Fulmer is expected to announce today that he will not return as head coach this afternoon, a high-ranking source within UT athletic department told The Tennessean. -- From The Tennessean
I can't find confirmation on the exact time yet, but "inside sources" tell me the presser will be at 5 PM today. ("Inside sources" = Joel phoning me while on the road. At least I name my sources...)
Back to the point: let's use this thread to discuss our thoughts and feelings on what looks to be the end of one of the greatest legacies in the roughly 120-year history of organized college football.
[Note by hooper, 11/03/08 11:28 AM EST ] Props to birdjam for posting before me on this. Had I refreshed the window first, I would have simply bumped his post.
[Note by hooper, 11/03/08 12:03 PM EST ] Dr. Saturday is noting that nobody's sources are technically "confirmed" regarding this story. Still, I really think this would be the mother of all dupes if a scheduled presser like this were to be a false lead. It's a good reminder to continue taking things with a grain of salt, but I think we can run with the "assumption" that this is true..
[Note by hooper, 11/03/08 12:20 PM EST ]Holly has her take up on EDSBS. Oddly enough, it's rather refreshing to see somebody taking delight in the smackdown of somebody not named Fulmer.
[Note by hooper, 11/03/08 1:25 PM EST ] Orson Spencer Orson Spenser Spenson has perhaps one of the best moments of clarity on the Fulmer/Clawson situation: "Clawson, a first-time FBS coordinator, brought an unnecessarily complex system that takes years to learn into a situation where time was not a luxury." Setting his Gator-ness aside, his sober take is very well-thought out and well-written.
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BTW
The “name my sources” remark was intended to be tongue-in-cheek. Re-reading it, it sounds kinda snarky. Humor was my intent, not barbs.
by hooper on
Nov 3, 2008 11:30 AM EST
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anxiety, curiosity, optimism, skepticism
I wonder who it will be. Let the debate begin.
by kidbourbon on
Nov 3, 2008 11:34 AM EST
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Glad it is going down like this
So that we can celebrate his career, instead of hating him for going 5-7 or 6-6 for three years and leaving a terrible legacy.
Hopefully Coach Fulmer will stay involved with the University that he has never shown anything but loyalty and love to. That being said, I am ready to go in a new direction as a fan—and am excited to see what is going to happen!
I hate Music City Miracles!
by gramsey712 on
Nov 3, 2008 11:43 AM EST
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And the News-Sentinel is left in the DUST.
There IS a Football Jesus!
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I will give my shirt for Tennessee today.
by Holly on
Nov 3, 2008 11:45 AM EST
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Your religious affiliation notwithstanding,
GVX was one of the first places I looked for confirmation. I’m still waiting.
To be fair, they do have a few guys I like: Pennington is among the top. But the acid from the commenters is beginning to creep into the writers. Not fun.
by hooper on
Nov 3, 2008 11:50 AM EST
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I also concur
Glad to see Chris Low broke it.
by kidbourbon on
Nov 3, 2008 11:53 AM EST
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True.
Chris Low is probably my favorite right now.
by hooper on
Nov 3, 2008 11:55 AM EST
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You just hurt Pennington's feelings.
Big Meanie!
by wvvol on
Nov 3, 2008 11:58 AM EST
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Cmon hoop
Why be fair? They suck, there I said it for ya!
It’s a sad day, but it’s the only way this story could end if CPF truly loves UT.
by wvvol on
Nov 3, 2008 11:56 AM EST
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Because I'm a huge teddy bear.
Well, not huge in size, but huge on the inside. I don’t have it in me to post heavy criticisms unless I’m pushed to it.
But yeah, I know what you mean.
by hooper on
Nov 3, 2008 11:58 AM EST
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My hateration is pretty well confined to John Adams
and their commentariat. But I lurve Chris Low, so this was pretty funny.
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by Holly on
Nov 3, 2008 12:02 PM EST
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True. It was funny.
And the GVX post watch is on. I think their site is broken right now,actually.
So if anybody sees when their post on the story occurs, please reply here. I’m curious as to their timing.
by hooper on
Nov 3, 2008 12:07 PM EST
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they've more or less just acknowleged Low's story.
The ol “Sources:” method of stealing a story.
by wvvol on
Nov 3, 2008 12:12 PM EST
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So they're at least an hour late
your post puts them about 45 minutes behind me, and I was certainly at least 15 minutes behind the Tennessean and Chris Low (probably more). I wasn’t even first on this site.
Not that it really matters, to be honest. Just a curiosity.
by hooper on
Nov 3, 2008 12:18 PM EST
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They must have dialup at KNS
Took them a while to get espn to load so they could create a story about Chris Low’s story.
by wvvol on
Nov 3, 2008 12:24 PM EST
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How long before Adams starts taking credit for the movement? He’s like a wrinkly white Che!
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by Holly on
Nov 3, 2008 12:25 PM EST
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AAAAAAARGGGHHHHH!!!!
My mind’s eye is burning!
Thanks, Holly, for that lovely image.
by hooper on
Nov 3, 2008 12:26 PM EST
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You can totally see it!
His beret-clad noggin on T-shirts of disaffected teens everywhere….
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by Holly on
Nov 3, 2008 12:28 PM EST
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Oddly enough, you're right.
I’m almost surprised I haven’t seen it yet, actually.
by hooper on
Nov 3, 2008 1:17 PM EST
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I hadn't planned on going to anymore games
But I’m thinking of making the trip Nov. 29 for Kentucky to watch Coach Fulmer’s last home game. Maybe we could have a tailgate.
"Florida didnt win their first SEC title until 1991 and now they think they invented football."
-Ron Zook
by rustytanton on
Nov 3, 2008 11:57 AM EST
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That's gonna be a huge game.
I hope the turnout is huge and the respect as great as his legacy deserves.
by hooper on
Nov 3, 2008 11:59 AM EST
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It had to be done...but sad nonetheless...
It is a weird feeling isn’t it? I was ready for this to happen (or thought I was) but am admittedly sad; the end of an era. It is so unusual to have a coach that stays in the same place for so long, he is a homegrown Tennessee coach. I too hope that there is a huge show of support for him at the remaining games. I’m sure this is good for us in the long run, but today it feels like a lose-lose situation.
by UTchris on
Nov 3, 2008 12:14 PM EST
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hoop, make the call
Mike Leach is from Cody. Start working on him. I’d love to see that offense in Neyland Stadium in front of 100,000.
by wvvol on
Nov 3, 2008 12:58 PM EST
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Cody?!?
Wow. Never knew that. Cody explains a lot, though; they’re the home of the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, which has the most awesome museum of firearms in the basement.
Seriously, it’s like the Reba McIntyre family in Tremors, only bigger and you’re not allowed to touch.
by hooper on
Nov 3, 2008 1:09 PM EST
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:(
Bittersweet day. It was time, but I’m very sad to see Coach leave.
by The Power T on
Nov 3, 2008 1:03 PM EST
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Thanks for everything, coach
It’s been a good ride.
by thebruceballblog on
Nov 3, 2008 1:04 PM EST
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Good Job Coach !
This whole thing just feels weird. They say most coach’s are scared to death to coach in the SEC and that everybody wants the Clemson job. So how long do we wait for the next coach ?
Phil,GO VOLS !!!
by bulldurham on
Nov 3, 2008 1:12 PM EST
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I don't buy the scared part.
You just don’t become a significant figure in college coaching anymore if you’re afraid of a challenge. That doesn’t mean that a coach with both options on the table wouldn’t choose Clemson, but it’s not going to be because of fear.
by hooper on
Nov 3, 2008 1:16 PM EST
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Well maybe not Scared but........
The ACC is a whole lot easier then the SEC
Phil,GO VOLS !!!
by bulldurham on
Nov 3, 2008 1:23 PM EST
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Exactly.
It wouldn’t be a matter of fear but of increased opportunity. Or at least the perception of increased opportunity. Everybody will judge that differently.
by hooper on
Nov 3, 2008 1:27 PM EST
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Who's next to go ?
They say Tubby is on the hot seat as well.
Phil,GO VOLS !!!
by bulldurham on
Nov 3, 2008 1:38 PM EST
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Tubby likely won't be announced before the Alabama game.
If the team shows serious turnaround by then, the Tony Franklin scapegoat may be sufficient. Tubby has some enemies, for sure, but he has some serious allies as well. That fight will probably be far uglier than what could have been here.
by hooper on
Nov 3, 2008 1:48 PM EST
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It will be interesting to see who we get...
It has been one hell of a ride with Fulmer, but as most of you are saying it is probably his time to leave. On one end I hate to see his reign end however I look foward to seeing who we may get.
by MT TITAN-VOL on
Nov 3, 2008 2:49 PM EST
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Thought I would drop by and offer my praise for Fulmer's career
Here’s a question:
At the Kentucky game, will he have his name called out on the jumbotron and run through the T alone, like they do with all the seniors?
As for Tuberville, I think he gets one more year, so long as he doesn’t lose to UTM on Saturday, and the team shows some sort of life against UGA and Bama (ie no 60-0 thrashings).
War Damn Eagle!
by PowerOfDixieland on
Nov 3, 2008 3:20 PM EST
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That'd be cool.
They seriously need to do something special for him. Maybe let him run through the T by himself.
by hooper on
Nov 3, 2008 3:31 PM EST
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Live Stream
http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110308aaa.html
Should be available beginning around 4:45 (now).
by rblakeh on
Nov 3, 2008 4:47 PM EST
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Press Conference
That was painful to watch. Nobody loved our university more than Phillip. I wish him the best, and thank him for he’s accomplished for us.
by sboswell12000 on
Nov 3, 2008 10:26 PM EST
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You and me both.
Thanks for swinging by, and thanks for the sentiment.
by hooper on
Nov 3, 2008 10:30 PM EST
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