Any chance Butch brings Fulmer back?

[photovol]

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[Vol4life25]

Not a donut's chance in hell.

So original!! You come up with that yourself?

 

[VolForLife83]

I don't understand what those of you mean by, "not going away". All I remember is a few harmless interviews

 

[AirVol]

Like him or not, every one on this board supported him when he was winning.

 

[sjrobert]

Name a coach who doesn't think they can win big at whatever school they're at.

There probably would be several, depending on what is defined as "winning big." Ego, though, almost always meets reality at some point.

 

[brauhuff]

I think Fulmer enjoys taking it easy with his only movement walking to the mailbox to collect that fat check.

He stopped getting checks Jan 2013 but I am sure he has a lot of the 6 million left. It is funny his checked stopped last January and Derek Dooley check started for the next 4 years. They should make Mike Hamilton pay some of this money because he put the University in the financial shape it is in with all of these buyouts in their contracts.

 

[sjrobert]

They should make Mike Hamilton pay some of this money because he put the University in the financial shape it is in with all of these buyouts in their contracts.

UT should especially press strongly to renegotiate MH's apparent contractual departure agreement to give Hamilton use of a "skybox" for a long period of time, or indefinitely, however it might be worded. Those boxes generate a significant revenue stream for UT and MH is no longer affiliated with UT, will never be, and isn't an alum or likely supporter/donor. Thus, UT should try to undo that "Cheek" negotiated, costly perk.

 

[volfanecs]

The only real difference is in the two men's temperament. One, Majors, was a bit edgy, and the other, Fulmer, was laaaaaaaid baaaaaack. Both of them had an exaggerated sense of ability and accomplishment.

152-52 needs no exaggeration. Speaks for itself.

 

[fade route]

There probably would be several, depending on what is defined as "winning big." Ego, though, almost always meets reality at some point.

Guess I'd have a pretty big ego after winning a NC in the toughest conference in America too.

 

[Easttnken]

I may be in the minority, but I would like to see Fulmer in the AD office in some capacity. He's still respected in coaching circles, good with PR, and would be a great ambassador for the university.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

Pretty sure he still has bowel movements as well

Talked to Phillip the other day. He is enjoying the slower pace and his family, especially the grand kids. Don't look for him to get back in the rat race.

 

[Exfix]

yes, 0.000000000001% chance

This would imply that a billion other candidates are unavailable which is probably accurate.

 

[gnm53108]

Talked to Phillip the other day. He is enjoying the slower pace and his family, especially the grand kids. Don't look for him to get back in the rat race.

Glad to hear he's doing well.

Thanks.

 

[MyBloodRunnethOrange]

I have way more respect for Fulmer than I do Majors. It was hard for Fulmer to let go of a program that he had made successful for e better part of 17 years..........Majors on the other hands, still acts like a petulant child everytime "the other guy's" name is even brought up. Not many 70 something year olds need to grow up, but he is one.

They both coached for the same number of years. And Majors rebuilt the program from a similar situation to what we have now. I can see where they would both have a hard time letting go.The difference is that in Majors case the man he blames for "thrusting the knife in" is someone that he mentored, and is the one who replaced him on the sidelines. I can see where he would be bitter about that. I do agree that it is long past time for him to get over it though.

 

[sjrobert]

152-52 needs no exaggeration. Speaks for itself.

As someone has noted, a tale of two careers in the case of PF, the latter eight years needing quite a bit of embellishment/spin.

 

[82_VOL_83]

Didn't we already honor Majors at a game last year? Seems like I remember him on field during a timeout or halftime with a big presentation?

Yes, and once was too many.

 

[82_VOL_83]

Butch sez "Phil who?"

 

[Tux]

I've noticed how well Butch has done in getting former players to come back and represent UT. Any chance he finds a way to bring Phil back in some capacity? I'd love to see him honored at a game sometime

Coach Majors as well

I believe that Butch Jones is big enough of a boy to clean his own plate up without the help of Fulmer.

 

[LWSVOL]

Is he still getting checks? He isn't paid in full yet?

he has gotten all his checks from UT. He will not be on staff at UT or anywhere. He has been involved with CBJ and former players for some functions

 

[wmcovol]

majors was honored last yr, I believe

 

[volfanecs]

As someone has noted, a tale of two careers in the case of PF, the latter eight years needing quite a bit of embellishment/spin.

As someone else noted: "You are what your record says you are".

 

[Bms4880]

I wouldn't mind seeing Fulmer replace Kesling as Voice of the Vols. His knowledge of the game would be invaluable. Also, wasn't Fulmer a teammate of Tim Priest in their playing days?

 

[hmanvolfan]

i have come to expect these stupid questions on this board...

Stupid questions? This coming from a guy with such a thoughtful avatar.

 

[hmanvolfan]

Like him or not, every one on this board supported him when he was winning.

I supported him because he was Tennessee's coach but sure as hell got pissed when the Vols lost to a team with inferior players due to coaching inadequacies.

 

[sjt18]

I've noticed how well Butch has done in getting former players to come back and represent UT. Any chance he finds a way to bring Phil back in some capacity? I'd love to see him honored at a game sometime

Coach Majors as well

Whew! I thought you meant as a coach.

I think it is almost certain that he will get around to making peace between Fulmer and the program. He may not have the political capital to do it right now though.

He will invite Fulmer back the same way he invited the players back. As an interested observer.