Comments on: Phil Fulmer To Step Down As Tennessee Head Coach, Not Retire, at End of Season http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2008/11/phil-fulmer-to-step-down-as-tennessee-head-coach-not-retire-at-end-of-season/ A sports blog by and for Midwest Sports Fans Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:06:58 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: JRod http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2008/11/phil-fulmer-to-step-down-as-tennessee-head-coach-not-retire-at-end-of-season/comment-page-1/#comment-1334 JRod Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:36:45 +0000 http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2008/11/phil-fulmer-to-step-down-as-tennessee-head-coach-not-retire-at-end-of-season/#comment-1334 Chad...sadly, I agree with you. I say sadly because I've always respected Phil Fulmer, and he certainly has not failed for a lack of effort. But you're right -- the talent level is way down, and they play 80s and 90s football with little innovation in scheme from year to year. You have to grow and innovate to stay ahead of the curve, as well as bring in the top talent to compete in the best conference in America. UT isn't doing that, so it's time for a move. Chad…sadly, I agree with you. I say sadly because I’ve always respected Phil Fulmer, and he certainly has not failed for a lack of effort. But you’re right — the talent level is way down, and they play 80s and 90s football with little innovation in scheme from year to year.

You have to grow and innovate to stay ahead of the curve, as well as bring in the top talent to compete in the best conference in America. UT isn’t doing that, so it’s time for a move.

]]> By: Chad Baalman http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2008/11/phil-fulmer-to-step-down-as-tennessee-head-coach-not-retire-at-end-of-season/comment-page-1/#comment-1333 Chad Baalman Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:28:40 +0000 http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2008/11/phil-fulmer-to-step-down-as-tennessee-head-coach-not-retire-at-end-of-season/#comment-1333 Fulmer may bleed UT orange and white, but its become apparent that the Vols haven't been bringing in the top tier talent that rivals Florida, Georgia and Alabama (recently) have been luring to their campuses. Fulmer can say how much he loves UT and how much he has given to UT. But I think it would be more surprising if he DIDN'T resign. If he wanted the best for the Vols, resigning is the only option. Fulmer may bleed UT orange and white, but its become apparent that the Vols haven’t been bringing in the top tier talent that rivals Florida, Georgia and Alabama (recently) have been luring to their campuses.

Fulmer can say how much he loves UT and how much he has given to UT. But I think it would be more surprising if he DIDN’T resign. If he wanted the best for the Vols, resigning is the only option.

]]> By: The "Thank You" Fulmer thread... - Page 6 - VolNation http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2008/11/phil-fulmer-to-step-down-as-tennessee-head-coach-not-retire-at-end-of-season/comment-page-1/#comment-1275 The "Thank You" Fulmer thread... - Page 6 - VolNation Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:18:59 +0000 http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2008/11/phil-fulmer-to-step-down-as-tennessee-head-coach-not-retire-at-end-of-season/#comment-1275 [...] Congrats on a great tenure Coach Fulmer! I agree that it is unfortunately time for a change, but I am glad to see a thread like this. Coach Fulmer gave his heart and soul to UT and experienced many more successes than he did failures. I wish him the best of luck and hope to see him coaching again soon. And I hope the boys can pull out a few victories to end this season and let him ride out of town on a high note. Remember the Positives of the Fulmer Era [...] [...] Congrats on a great tenure Coach Fulmer! I agree that it is unfortunately time for a change, but I am glad to see a thread like this. Coach Fulmer gave his heart and soul to UT and experienced many more successes than he did failures. I wish him the best of luck and hope to see him coaching again soon. And I hope the boys can pull out a few victories to end this season and let him ride out of town on a high note. Remember the Positives of the Fulmer Era [...]

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