The following is a really classy article written by a Gator. It is nice to see our love of the game and our traditions can transcend the rivalry.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/77108-a-farewell-to-phillip-fulmer
The item below is a rough transcript of the news conference yesterday, along with some comments from Pat Summitt, Bruce Pearl, & Peyton Manning.
http://www.volunteertv.com/sports/headlines/33806674.html
Fulmer has shown dignity and grace during these difficult days.
I haven’t blogged much about my favorite football team, because this season there has been little worth speaking of. I saw my very first live game at UT during Fulmer’s tenure as Assistant Head Coach when Majors was out on medical leave. I have been a fan most of my life and I have some really great memories from Saturdays in the fall in Neyland Stadium.
I firmly believe Fulmer is a good person, who truly cares for his players and in doing what’s best for the school.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601079&sid=aqcCPZFfbR2E&refer=home
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/nov/03/phillip-fulmer-through-years/
http://www.wate.com/Global/story.asp?S=9283616
However, I also firmly believe his resignation is the best decision for everyone involved. He and the program both appear to be a bit worn around the edges and that is a good indicator that a change is needed. I wish him the best whatever he does or wherever he goes (well, as long as he doesn’t end up at Florida).
However, they also need to make arrangements for that ineffective offense coach that was brought in this season. I don’t think he is meshing very well.
Bleh. The defense attempted to show up, but I’m fairly certain the quarterback didn’t.
The list of things we need is long. A quarterback that doesn’t spaz, special teams that doesn’t perpetually allow the other team so much yardage, a defense that shows up in the first quarter…
Sigh…it’s going to be a long season.