UT’s Rock Might Get Its Wish
October 28th, 2008 at 9:59 amBy Chris
Tennessee coach Phil Fulmer is not on solid ground right now and it might just crumble completely unless the Volunteers experience a turnaround of magnitude in the next three or so weeks. Currently, the Vols stand at a disappointing 3-5 — remember, Tennessee started the season ranked in the top 25 — and word is, a 6-6 record might not save Fulmer’s job.
While these rumblings come across as speculation based on some insider conversations, it’s blatantly obvious no one is happy with how the 2008 season is turning out for the Vols. After winning the SEC East in 2007, a lot more was expected out of Fulmer’s bunch, and to this point, the entire team has failed miserably.
If these insiders are correct, it doesn’t sound like there’s much Fulmer can do to secure his future, even if his team wins out. Although, if they do win four-in-a-row, plus the bowl game, he could see a stay of execution. Tennessee’s remaining games include:
at South Carolina
Wyoming
at Vanderbilt
Kentucky
Of which, Tennessee will probably win at least two — but if the post is correct, that won’t be enough for another Fulmer term.
H/t to LWS, the first place I heard these rumblings.
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October 28th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
Fulmer is gone, regardless. The only game you can point to as a “sure” win is Wyoming. I’ve been saying for weeks the Vols were looking at a 4-8 season.
Even if he wins out and wins a bowl game, that’s unacceptable. With the talent he has anything less than nine or 10 wins isn’t going to get it done.
October 28th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Coming from a fan of a basketball school with the same level of expectations, I completely understand your point.
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