Fulmer was on the verge of

[Sharriscgcs]

The problem with losing is that it doesn't matter what you say....you're looked at as a loser. If you are winning, you can get away with saying virtually anything.

Look no further than Les Miles for proof of this ^^

 

[1972 Grad]

Oh yeah, almost forgot.... "in b4 let it go"

Let it go. Sorry.

 

[Jeepkuntry]

He did one good thing. Starting the VFL program. Cannot think of much else. He did have a few good one liners.

What's this VFL you speak of? I'm glad that some player's have stayed in contact, but there isn't much loyalty.

 

[Ashevillevol]

If you were FL or TN and doing a prisoner exchange would you trade CDD for Ron Zook or vice versa?

They are welcome to both of them

 

[vols_fan_68]

He obviously put more thought into one liners than coaching

 

[volfanecs]

But Snyder left KSU at a much higher level than Fulmer left UT.

1 year removed from playing for the SEC championship. How have the replacements worked out so far?

 

[triadvolfan]

He did one good thing. Starting the VFL program. Cannot think of much else. He did have a few good one liners.

Unfortunately, he also started the Vol for year program.
Deion Bonner
Dante Phillips
Davante Bourque
etc...

 

[bigorange]

Who is this Dooley guy you speak of?

Used to coach UGA back in the 80's. His wife is interesting. His son is incompetent.

 

[KingtUT]

Wish he was as quick of wit on the sideline as he was in front of media. With ya OP that he was humorous. As far as missing him..not so much.

Only for media days, just to be clear.

 

[supersmo18]

Let it go. Sorry.

 

[ManningBerry#1]

The problem with losing is that it doesn't matter what you say....you're looked at as a loser. If you are winning, you can get away with saying virtually anything.

Case in point: les miles.

 

[fade route]

Unfortunately, he also started the Vol for year program.
Deion Bonner
Dante Phillips
Davante Bourque
etc...

Happens to every program on a yearly basis. I don't fault him too much for those guys bolting. Keep in mind, Croom and Ms Terry really liked Dools. Other players? Can't say.

 

[TnScooby]

Snyder left a winner and came back a winner. I don't see the connection.

Originally Posted by chattavol420
Im calling total bs on this one! In the history of college football...has a coach ever been fired and then rehired at the same school within a 4 year period? doubt it

I answered a post that said a coach had not left a program and returned within four years..Snyder did..Not making a "connection", just stating a fact....

 

[SmokeySC]

Remember the time when CDD came in to lead the Volunteers to a comeback victory in the Bourbon Bowl?...Of course you don't

Somebody's gonna have to coach up this thread.

 

[sjt18]

But Snyder left KSU at a much higher level than Fulmer left UT.

He definitely left a better roster relative to the competition he was to face.

 

[gnm53108]

Only for media days, just to be clear.

Never a doubt tUT.

 

[sjt18]

1 year removed from playing for the SEC championship. How have the replacements worked out so far?

Not well seeing that that "great" championship roster was completely gone by '10 and pretty much replaced by nothing thanks to Fulmer. I say "great" because they were beaten handily by a poor Cal team, thumped by the only two really good teams they played (UF/Bama), benefited from a tougher West schedule by UF, and pretty much beat no one who was very good unless you count UGA. Only Les Miles' coaching could make that CG close.

You are deluded if you think that "performance" was ANY indication that Fulmer had the program headed in the right direction... and even that was totally dependent on Cut saving Fulmer from his own pride and failings.

 

[VolFan4Life87]

I don't miss a damn thing about him. I wish him well, but seriously glad he's gone. Only cool thing he ever did was catch the out of bounds ball Bray threw. Oh and slam his cane on the ground in frustration lol

 

[KingtUT]

I don't miss a damn thing about him. I wish him well, but seriously glad he's gone. Only cool thing he ever did was catch the out of bounds ball Bray threw. Oh and slam his cane on the ground in frustration lol

Even if you hated him, it was hard not to find something to laugh at him about.

 

[SlyStone]

Hope he took that dark cloud with him when he left. Dude was snake bit plain and simple.

 

[sjt18]

I think you are right. Treated much better than CPF.

Yeah. Poor ol' Phil. Had to live on that buy out...

Fulmer took a NC program and in 7 years made it a national joke. One of the most talented rosters went 5-6 due to nothing more nor less than poor coaching and leadership. He got a reprieve which IMO he had earned. He got a chance to make things right. Cut agreed to come back short term and help him. As it turned out, Cut carried him a couple more years. Fulmer didn't use the time to change. Cut left. Fulmer failed again and was asked to leave.

He was treated fairly and managed properly (except for the big buyout he got in his last contract).

 

[vtvol98]

If you were FL or TN and doing a prisoner exchange would you trade CDD for Ron Zook or vice versa?

At least the Zooker understood defense.

 

[Brave Volunteer]

It's only funny if you're winning. Otherwise, he's the obnoxious loud uncle at family reunions that no one likes.

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

I know 13 SEC teams and 4 out of conference teams that miss him like I miss not having Chizik and Joker Phillips this year.

 

[Volumnus 2011]

Posters aren't going to have to Dooley to kick around anymore.