Fulmer agrees to step aside as Vols coach at end of season

[CrimsonWhite]

After what this guy did to Alabama with the NCAA, I have a hard time feeling sorry for this guy. It is the end of an era though.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Saying he would accept the university's decision, an emotional Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer confirmed Monday at a tension-filled press conference at Neyland Stadium that he would not return next season.


Fulmer, tearing up several different times and with many of his players openly glaring at Tennessee athletic director Mike Hamilton, made it clear that it wasn't his decision to step aside after 17 seasons at his alma mater.

"Many fans have been supportive. Some have been angry. All of us are disappointed," said Fulmer, who brought Tennessee its first national championship in 47 years in 1998. "I'm proud that the accomplishments over the last 17 years have been part of such high expectations.

"Our Tennessee family is united in its goals, but divided in the right path to get there. I love Tennessee too much to let her stay divided."

ESPN - Tennessee Volunteers coach Phillip Fulmer agrees to step down

 

[Jon]

Yes!

Fulmer, and probably Tuberville, will both be looking for jobs. Will be interesting to see what happens here.

 

[CrimsonWhite]

Yes!

Fulmer, and probably Tuberville, will both be looking for jobs. Will be interesting to see what happens here.

Early speculation is that Fulmer's job will be offered to Bill Cowher.

 

[Jon]

Didn't he just buy a new house in Cleveland?

If that guy comes to Tennessee...I'll be sad.

I half expect Tuberville to go after Petrino's job, since he was courted for it last year and didn't want it. Arkansas fans are 100% behind Petrino, fuck Tuberville.