deadspin.com - 11/3/2008
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In the immediate aftermath of Tennessee's 27-6 loss to South Carolina, for the first time all season Phil Fulmer didn't tell his team not to quit. He talked for only a few moments, barely above a whisper, and then led the team in prayer. We all dropped to one knee and took the hand of the men ...
sports.espn.go.com - 11/3/2008
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sports.espn.go.com —
Phillip Fulmer, who a decade ago brought Tennessee
its first national championship in 47 years, will not...
return as the Vols' coach next year, multiple sources told ESPN.com. An announcement is being planned for later Monday at Neyland Stadium. The Vols (3-6, 1-5 SEC) have lost four straight ...
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Sources: Vols coach Fulmer agrees to step down
moondogsports.com - 11/4/2008
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moondogsports.com —
As most everyone has heard, Phil Fulmer has
"accepted the administration's decision" to step down as the...
Tennessee Volunteers head coach at the end of the season. Check out the video of Fulmer's statement during the press conference.
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Fulmer Did What's Best For Tennessee | The World ...
rivals.yahoo.com - 11/3/2008
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rivals.yahoo.com —
Phil Fulmer is finished as of this afternoon
, according to the Vols' Rivals site: Phillip Fulmer...
will not return next season as Tennessee's head football coach, multiple sources confirmed to VolQuest.com, ending a 16-plus year [tenure] for the ...
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'Multiple sources': Fulmer era goes dim this afternoon
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Blog Reactions
A Love-Hate Relationship Comes To An End, Let it Be Classy
Third Saturday in Blogtober —
... answer was the very next year.
Today I ask nobody in particular, “When are we going to be relevant again?” I just pray the answer is the same. What needed to happen has happened, but this isn’t a happy day in Big Orange Country.
In fact, it’s just the opposite.
Here are some other reactions…
Brent Hubbs has the best one BY FAR on Volquest.com. Wow.
Clay Travis waxes poetic on Deadspin. Really good stuff. ...
Marvelous Monday
Tremendous Upside Potential —
... - The resignation of Phillip Fulmer, one of the most hated coaches -- inside and outside of Tennessee -- resigns as the Volunteers head coach. Yet, somehow, Clay Travis manages to humanize ol' Phil right before anyone can take satisfaction in the overthrow of his regime. So torn. ...
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govolsxtra.com 11/4/2008 — After 201 games, 150 wins, two SEC championships and a national championship, Phillip Fulmer’s tenure as head coach at Tennessee is down to three more regular-season games. During an emotional — and at times confrontational — press conference held a ...
This Just In… ESPN & Basilio Report Fulmer to Resign
gate21.net 11/3/2008 —
As was reported by Ghost of Neyland at 3SIB 6 days ago, this morning Chris Low of ESPN.com and Tony Basilio are both reporting that Phillip Fulmer has officially reached an agreement with the University of Tennessee whereby he will resign at the ...
“I Will Always Be a Vol”
3rdsaturdayinblogtober.wordpress.com 11/30/2008 —
Jonathan Crompton going 6-of-8 for 101 yards and the prettiest pass of the year for the Vols. Gaining over 200 rushing yards for the second week in a row. The defense once again playing nasty and guaranteeing that it would finish the year a ...
Phillip Fulmer Will Remain at Tennessee in Administration
thebullgator.blogspot.com 12/8/2008 — There are still a few head coaching opportunities available, but for now, Phillip Fulmer won’t be taking any of them. Fulmer has decided to remain at Tennessee as a special assistant to the school’s president...
VolQuest.com - Fulmer era ends at Tennessee
tennessee.rivals.com 11/3/2008 — November 3, 2008 Fulmer era ends at Tennessee Phillip Fulmer will not return next season as Tennessee's football coach, multiple sources confirmed to VolQuest.com . The decision ends a 16-plus year career for the dean of SEC coaches. A news ...
The Great Pumpkin Rots; Phillip Fulmer Steps Down
thebullgator.blogspot.com 11/10/2008 — Sports comedy took a big, Grimace-sized hit on Monday when Phillip Fulmer announced he will step down as Tennessee’s head coach at the end of the season. For years, Fulmer has been the butt (and stomach) of jokes in the SEC. Fans of other schools didn’t like him and fans of a hearty meal praised...
Thanks, Phil
southeasternsportsblog.blogspot.com 11/28/2008 — It's after midnight and I'm sitting in front of this computer screen, full of turkey and trying to appreciate the moment. I know what's coming. But now that it can be counted in hours and not days, it's catching up fast and I don't know how to handle ...
The end of the Phil Fulmer Era
blacksportsonline.com 11/4/2008 — After 201 games as head coach in which time he put out a record of 150-51, won a consensus national title in 1998 with an undefeated team, won back-to-back SEC titles in 1997-1998, and became the second winningest coach in Tennessee football history, Fulmer will finish out the 2008 season and ...
Q and A with Rocky Top Talk
mwcfootball.wordpress.com 11/8/2008 — Here is an interview with Tennessee Football Blogger Rocky Top Talk go check out their site for more Vols football and they should be posting a set of questions I answered shortly.
1. How will this team react to the news that Phillip Fulmer is no ...