The juicy bits from Tennessee's afternoon press conference
by Joel on Jan 13, 2010 1:58 PM EST
in Tennessee Volunteer Football
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The press conference just ended, so there's no transcript or anything yet, but Hooper kept a running commentary in the open thread. A few highlights:
- In response to a question on how he would describe Lane Kiffin's tenure at Tennessee, Mike Hamilton simply responded, "Brief."
- In responding to reports of the near-riot on campus last night in response to the news, Hamilton, who was on his way back to town at the time, joked, "Heck, I might have been out there with them, had I been here."
- When asked what he said to Kiffin when Kiffin informed him that he'd taken the USC job, Hamilton said that he told him, "This is the most competitive league in America. I thought you were a competitive guy."
- Hamilton may have said this as well (if so, I missed it), but interim head coach Kippy Brown says that they hope to have a coach hired by Friday, maybe Saturday. Kippy also says that he's been told he's a candidate, that he feels that he's qualified, and that he'll "keep an open mind" if they decide to go with someone else.
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Juicy bits indeed
If Hamilton was as good at the other aspects of his job as he is at the press conference, UT might not be in this situation.
I want Muschamp! I want Mike Leach as OC! I want Bud Foster for DC!
I want a stiff drink!
Lane Kiffin can eat a *self delete* and choke on it!
I think there is more fall-out coming ! Hamilton-Fulmer-UT Pres.
Dan Willmams and Hardesty are the real deal ! Go Vols !
Thanks
To you both!
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
He was reportedly the #2 choice behind Kiffin last year
So my money would be on him to be the new coach this year. I’m sure we’ll give a run at Muschamp, Petersen, and Patterson first, but I don’t expect any of them to leave their current location. Unless we get one of those three, my guess would be Calhoun or Randy Edsall, with the initial lean to Calhoun.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 4:54 PM EST up reply actions
Letter from Mike Hamilton
Im sure some of you got this in your inboxes earlier, but here it is for those of you who didnt:
Dear Vol Fans,
As you’ve heard Coach Kiffin resigned last night as our head football coach. While this does come at an inopportune time, remember that we are still Tennessee. Tennessee Football has been around for more than 113 seasons. We’ve been winning games for a long time and will continue to win games for a long time to come. It’s a special place, rich in football tradition. The University of Tennessee is among the top 10 winningest programs in college football, has six National Championships, 13 SEC Championships and has tremendous student-athletes that have and are representing us well.
We have already begun a search for the new head football coach of the Tennessee Volunteers and we’ll complete this process as quickly as possible to put the right person in place to lead our great football program forward in the months and years ahead.
Kippy Brown, who has been a critical piece of our success in years past, will serve as interim head coach until this process is completed. Please be patient and know that we are giving our all for Tennessee and there is a bright future ahead of us.
Go Vols!
Mike Hamilton
Men’s Athletics Director
University of Tennessee
also thanks Gramsey for not taking handfuls of the crazypills today, always nice to see you at RTT
RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
by Pride of the Southland on Jan 13, 2010 4:48 PM EST reply actions
Mike Leach Vol's next coach
Just wanted to drop by and offer a few words about mike leach. He did a great job at TTU and was loved by the fan base there. Don’t believe a word you here about his termination on the national media. If you want a little insight into how beloved he was in Raiderland, see Team Leach on Facebook. This group has swollen to 61,000 members since Mike Leach was fired. With the tradition you guys have and the recruiting potential of Tenessee he could really do a great job for you all. Lubbock Texas is not an easy place to recruit or win and he did an outstanding job for us. Trust me when I say he will clear his name on this and the administration at Tech is taking a beating on this deal. Your coach screwed you guys and our administration screwed our coach. Seems like a natural fit to me!!!!!
BTW: We are having a huge rally for Mike Leach and against our corrupt administration on campus tomorrow. If you want to see a live streaming video of the rally at 1:00 PM tomorrow go to; www. teamleach.org
Team Leach on Facebook (61,000 strong)
Also if someone more tech savy than I could post the www.teamleach.org on this board and the Team Leach on facebook and link the pages I would appreciate it. I simply think it is a must see for you folks. I have never in my life seen this kind of support for a fired coach. These good fans have purchaced billboards as well as television commercials during the cowbows game in support of the coach we all loved. It is unbelievable and really is a nice story that sort of ties into what you good folks are going through and might offer a little insight into what you could have at Tennessee.
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