Frankly, I agree & have been guilty & probably w/b guilty again of the same offenses.
That said there is no reason for those that think Coach Fulmer is the greatest coach ever to be so closed minded. Fulmer is no more than an average coach that has (or did have) the ability to recruit some of the best talent in the world, to one of the best college football venues known, allowing those talented enough to showcase their goods on national / regional tv frequently, practice on / in some of the best football facilities in the U.S., offering players the opportunity of playing football in the SEC & along w performing in front of some of the most loyal fans the NCAA fb community has. I'm really not sure how much of a salesman you have to be with those resources backing you up.
In my opinion Fulmer solely allowed, maybe even directed UT to decline to a point that should never be accepted by any Real Vol Fan. For over half a decade UT's offense has continually slipped, staggered, fallen & finally hit rock bottom in 05. This season should be one of the most pivotal in recent UT fb history.
There is absolutely no reason (as has been the case for several years) UT should not compete for the SEC Title this season. We have more than ample talent. As a matter of fact I believe we have some of the best skill position players in the SEC. Our schedule is very much in our favor, 9 out of 12 games are played in the State of Tennessee! We will also have UGA with a down roster due to NFL & graduation & Ark in a state of total meltdown. My friends it (once again) goes back to pure & simple aggressive, progressive, tough & disciplined coaching.
There's no doubt in my mind we will be better...how much will be presented in due time.
That said there is no reason for those that think Coach Fulmer is the greatest coach ever to be so closed minded. Fulmer is no more than an average coach that has (or did have) the ability to recruit some of the best talent in the world, to one of the best college football venues known, allowing those talented enough to showcase their goods on national / regional tv frequently, practice on / in some of the best football facilities in the U.S., offering players the opportunity of playing football in the SEC & along w performing in front of some of the most loyal fans the NCAA fb community has. I'm really not sure how much of a salesman you have to be with those resources backing you up.
In my opinion Fulmer solely allowed, maybe even directed UT to decline to a point that should never be accepted by any Real Vol Fan. For over half a decade UT's offense has continually slipped, staggered, fallen & finally hit rock bottom in 05. This season should be one of the most pivotal in recent UT fb history.
There is absolutely no reason (as has been the case for several years) UT should not compete for the SEC Title this season. We have more than ample talent. As a matter of fact I believe we have some of the best skill position players in the SEC. Our schedule is very much in our favor, 9 out of 12 games are played in the State of Tennessee! We will also have UGA with a down roster due to NFL & graduation & Ark in a state of total meltdown. My friends it (once again) goes back to pure & simple aggressive, progressive, tough & disciplined coaching.
There's no doubt in my mind we will be better...how much will be presented in due time.