"I think in a lot of ways Phil Fulmer was guilty of one thing, and that was hanging around and...

"I think in a lot of ways Phil Fulmer was guilty of one thing, and that was hanging around and being successful for a long period of time," Brando said on Thursday. "When you do that, you have a tendency of saying some of the same things in the preseason and during the season. And in my estimation, the thing Lane Kiffin, to this point, has done is energize the base, which right now in this economy is what big-time business and big-time college football is about.

"It’s sort of what Sarah Palin did for the Republican ticket. Maybe not get more votes, but energize the base of the Republican party. It doesn’t mean that it’s necessarily going to be successful, but if that’s what (Tennessee) wanted to do when they hired Kiffin, that’s what he was able to accomplish in the offseason. Now we’ll see how much staying power he has, and how successful he can be. He’s got a long way to go, in my view, to be as successful as Phil Fulmer."

Fulmer: Kiffin needs to back up offseason talk | GatorSports.com | The Gainesville Sun | Gainesville, FL

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If this is suggesting Fulmer

is going to be there with Brando for the duration of the pregame and halftime shows, and this week being his debut…there are lots of ways this can end poorly for all sides

Will - Rocky Top Talk

by Will Shelton on Sep 14, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions

Train wreck

doesn’t even start to cover it.

by danmarcel on Sep 14, 2009 3:27 PM EDT reply actions

Kiffin has done more than energize the fan base. Recruiting...

2009 class: #7
2010 class: #3 (#1 in SEC) so far.

Reviews on the field are mixed so far. WKU was something unseen last year. UCLA was pretty dadgum familiar. The turnaround project is no overnight fix.

I hope Fulmer doesn’t do the UT-Florida game. Recuse yourself, Phil, because it can only turn out badly…

by memphispete on Sep 14, 2009 3:46 PM EDT reply actions

Remember

Phil Fulmer gave #8 a scholarship. Don’t ever forget!

Never Again. Retire #8 NOW!

by wvvol on Sep 14, 2009 6:56 PM EDT reply actions

As would have

Spurrier, Richt, and Pete Carroll – back when Kiffin was on staff.

by David Hooper on Sep 14, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Um, hooper, you did see who else was on the list? Mark Sanchez.

How about a trade – straight up?

by memphispete on Sep 14, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Sure. Would that be the Sanchez with a stable coaching regime for the Crompton of the staff-of-the-year club? I’m not excusing Crompton, but I don’t it’s so obvious as to lay fault at the recruiting door in 2005.

by David Hooper on Sep 14, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Again, I don't think bad coaching makes you miss the open receiver.

None of those 4 offensive coordinators said, “Jonathan, I know it sounds crazy, but we want you to throw the ball right to a guy on the other team. Trust me, it’ll work.” I have yet to hear of an offense that wants the QB to stare at one receiver the whole play.

Yet, those are #8’s strengths. He can’t hit the open receiver unless he’s wearing the opposing colors.

UT could solve all it’s protection problems by only sending one receiver downfield, that’s all #8 ever looks at as it is. The other 2 or 3 guys are just wasting energy that could be used blocking.

Fulmer took the bait and started talking s—t about Kiffin. He must know he’s responsible for at least 3/4 of the team.

Never Again. Retire #8 NOW!

by wvvol on Sep 14, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions