ERA Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Yes, yes, I know. I've been on Fulmer's case for sometime now because the program HAS slipped but you gotta give the guy credit. He turned what seemed like a disasterous season into a reclaimation project of all time. Considering that he wound up 10 and 4, with the four losses at a point total of a gazillion, Cutcliffe and Phil worked their magic and squeaked out a respectable season. I was wrong about their fate but am proud to be wrong. Tennessee made us proud once again especially in a year that the top teams were falling off the chart every week. Had UT won their SEC championship game, they were as eligible as anyone to contend for the national championship. Debatable, of course. Anyways, to ALL those that jumped me for stating my negative opinion, I say that's my right, but it is also your right to defend and I'm man enough to admit it. So bask in the glory of a 10-4 season and be thankful. There's always next year and by the looks of things, it should be shakier at UT than ever. OUT...... /cool.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="B)" border="0" alt="cool.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfendude Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Yes, yes, I know. I've been on Fulmer's case for sometime now because the program HAS slipped but you gotta give the guy credit. He turned what seemed like a disasterous season into a reclaimation project of all time. Considering that he wound up 10 and 4, with the four losses at a point total of a gazillion, Cutcliffe and Phil worked their magic and squeaked out a respectable season. I was wrong about their fate but am proud to be wrong. Tennessee made us proud once again especially in a year that the top teams were falling off the chart every week. Had UT won their SEC championship game, they were as eligible as anyone to contend for the national championship. Debatable, of course. Anyways, to ALL those that jumped me for stating my negative opinion, I say that's my right, but it is also your right to defend and I'm man enough to admit it. So bask in the glory of a 10-4 season and be thankful. There's always next year and by the looks of things, it should be shakier at UT than ever. OUT...... /cool.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="B)" border="0" alt="cool.gif" /> Good post... UT will find away to WIN.. /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 We're about to find out how well he can hire people. Cut's even taken the guy that holds the cord for Fulmer's headset! /blink.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blink:" border="0" alt="blink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Well, looks as if Fulmer is making the right moves with the coaching hires. I really, really, really like the Clawson hire as OC, and I think Drayton may make the Trooper departure seem less important. If somehow he can get Loeffler in here as a QB coach, I'll give him a standing ovation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERA Posted January 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 Well, looks as if Fulmer is making the right moves with the coaching hires. I really, really, really like the Clawson hire as OC, and I think Drayton may make the Trooper departure seem less important. If somehow he can get Loeffler in here as a QB coach, I'll give him a standing ovation. Give him credit, he's making good moves. I hope he continues to amaze us. I believe he has gotten the message. Let's hope he can finish what he's starting. /cool.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="B)" border="0" alt="cool.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 Give him credit, he's making good moves. I hope he continues to amaze us. I believe he has gotten the message. Let's hope he can finish what he's starting. /cool.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="B)" border="0" alt="cool.gif" /> The more I read about Coach Clawson, the more I like him. When I heard that his goal every year is to have a 3,000 yard passer, a 1,000 yard rusher, and a 1,000 receiver, I knew then we made a good hire. He's a pro-stlyle, multiple offensive set kind of guy, which will mix well with the Tennessee philosophy. And for those of us clamoring for some younger guys on the staff, assuming the receivers coach comes with Clawsom, his last three hires will be 40, 36, and 32 years old. And he's ruffled Urban's feathers in the process which makes it all the better. Now just replace Slade and I would be tinkled pink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERA Posted January 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 The more I read about Coach Clawson, the more I like him. When I heard that his goal every year is to have a 3,000 yard passer, a 1,000 yard rusher, and a 1,000 receiver, I knew then we made a good hire. He's a pro-stlyle, multiple offensive set kind of guy, which will mix well with the Tennessee philosophy. And for those of us clamoring for some younger guys on the staff, assuming the receivers coach comes with Clawsom, his last three hires will be 40, 36, and 32 years old. And he's ruffled Urban's feathers in the process which makes it all the better. Now just replace Slade and I would be tinkled pink. What's Urban ruffled about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 What's Urban ruffled about? Apparently he wasn't too thrilled about Coacht Drayton coming to another SEC school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple & Gold Standard Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 To heck with Urban Meyer... /bored.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":bored:" border="0" alt="bored.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonepirate Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 More trouble in Knoxville Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 More trouble in Knoxville Sounds like Tennessee isn't the only school that might be looking for a new OC. Major headed home to Texas??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonepirate Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Sounds like Tennessee isn't the only school that might be looking for a new OC. Major headed home to Texas??? Yep. The poor offensive performance the last half of the season showed the need for an experenced OC. It wasn't totally Coach Applewhite's decision to leave. The writing was on the wall. Bama will be running more spread next year. Coach Saban is recruiting the athletes to run it. My guess of the top 5 candidates for OC job (Coach Saban hasn't asked my opinion so he may have someone else in mind /tongue.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> ) Georgia Southern head coach Chris Hatcher Louisville assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Jeff Brohm Green Bay Packers' quarterback coach Tom Clements Boise State offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Bryan Harsin Southern California assistant head coach/quarterbacks coach Steve Sarkisian Dark horse candidate - LSU offensive coordinator Gary Crowton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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