Breaking News. Fulmer Gone.

[Minnie]

Many schools would be thrilled to have the record that Fulmer accomplished at UT, sadly some fans will never be satisfied without a SEC championship every year. They are the losers not Fulmer.

In the SEC no team is going to dominate every year. It comes and goes. Bama waited years to be where they are. TN might have to have some lean years before coming back.

I think many will regret the harsh words against Fulmer, now that he is gone.

 

[Arkiehawg]

"I think many will regret the harsh words against Fulmer, now that he is gone "

"Fulmer and Cutcliffe are not losers. Fulmer has won about 75% of his games, 2 SEC titles, and a national title. There are not many coaches available who can top that. "

It was a very sad event to watch after the game. I'm just glad that he got a victory in his last game at UT.

Schools/alum/big donors need to be cautious on how they push great coaches out....as they may go through 3-4 before they get back on track....just look at ND, Bama, etc.....

Best wishes to the Fulmers......

 

[aggieb]

it was sad, and there were only 60,000 something attending. neyland stadium seats 100,000+.

 

[Lady D]

it was sad, and there were only 60,000 something attending. neyland stadium seats 100,000+.

That's all that attended the game. I find that hard to believe. Maybe those 40,000 that did not attend were many that did the most complaining, especially the boosters. Maybe they felt a little ashamed. Or figured there was no point in going to the game as the Vols were not going to a bowl game anyway.

Hey Aggie, I just went to the utsports.com website and viewed the stats of last night's game and the attendance showed 102,388 for that game.

 

[aggieb]

i'n not sure how to quote but this is a quote.


The announced attendance was 102,388, a few hundred over capacity, but only about 65,000 fans appeared to be in the stands on a blustery, damp night.

i'm not sure how to read this, i think it means that there were 102,388 ticket sales, but 65,000 were present.

 

[Kurt]

http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2008/dec/01/kiffin-introduced-ut-donors-press-conference-short/

"It's going to be fun hearing 'Rocky Top' after we beat Florida next year,"

-kiffin

 

[Lady D]

I'll believe that when I see it.

 

[Minnie]

I'll believe that when I see it.

It's always possible, Ole Miss did it. ;-)

 

[Lady D]

It's always possible, Ole Miss did it. ;-)

Well, most teams in the SEC were better than Tennessee this year. a high school team could have beaten them this year.

 

[aggieb]

http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2008/dec/01/kiffin-introduced-ut-donors-press-conference-short/-kiffin

how'd you do that quote? i looked in faq's.

kiffin. :sick:

i'm throwing in the towel on UT football.