Fulmer writes response to Adams Article

[dickens821]

I agree Fulmer should not have responded. Adams is just a reporter for a small media outlet.Who even reads his articles except the Knox County community. Wow! I agree with Fulmer, "Limited Perspective".

The problem is John Adams has been on radio shows around the south spewing this venom too. It's not just Knoxville. Not to mention stories like these get picked up quickly by the national media.

 

[VolfanMike]

Good for Phil, glad to see someone call that pogue out.

 

[volley]

This thread is great!

I'm making a note here: HUGE SUCCESS

 

[hatvol96]

Now, on a serious note, I'll say Fulmer did make a mistake here. His response should have been immediately.

 

[jakez4ut]

Now that I've had time to think about it: i don't like that he responded. I think what he said IN the response is right on, and we forget a coach's other duties.

However, responding, IMO, was a small sign of weakness. He shouldn't care what Adams thinks of him.

that was my initial reaction as well. but i say good for Phil. there are a good many of us that think one of his biggest issues is lack of emotion....that he never gets pissed off. well, at least we now know he can.

Good for him.

Adams is probably smiling because he got a response.

:yes:

Thank you. While I consider Fulmer to be about as appealing as a skunk at a picnic, it's amazing how easy Adams has it. Take unrelated or tangential facts, use them to draw an innuendo that gores a sacred cow, then watch the unwashed masses froth at the mouth. The columns must just write themselves.

:thumbsup:

 

[GoBigOrange86]

I would have loved Phil to respond with:

"Im a man. Im 40."

:lolabove:

I loved Fulmer's response, but I read this whole thread and this post was what really made my night.

 

[ksushalovesthevols]

Definitely a sign of Fulmer's vulnerability.

Though, while he didn't have to explain himself, I felt he did a pretty poor job of doing so. Yeah, I get it, you want to tailor discipline to the individual. Show me that it's worked, in your tenure, at Tennessee?

You can't. That's why it's better to keep your mouth shut and just keep collecting the bick bucks. And don't let some third tier sports writer get you all worked up. You like what you do, you still have your job, you get paid a ridiculous amount of money.

Why do you care what he says?

 

[VolinArizona]

Definitely a sign of Fulmer's vulnerability.

Though, while he didn't have to explain himself, I felt he did a pretty poor job of doing so. Yeah, I get it, you want to tailor discipline to the individual. Show me that it's worked, in your tenure, at Tennessee?

Brent Gibson

 

[ksushalovesthevols]

I meant on a more global level. One kid is great, but obviously the discipline in the program as a whole is in shambles.

 

[hatvol96]

It's amazing how much more effective a coach's approach to discipline appears when he has great players.

 

[hatvol96]

Yeah, I get it, you want to tailor discipline to the individual. Show me that it's worked, in your tenure, at Tennessee?

It worked just fine when he had the best players and was coaching against the Ray Goffs and Mike Duboses of the world.

 

[ksushalovesthevols]

That's an interesting analysis, hatvol, but it works. Players with more to lose are less likely to do stupid stuff.

 

[dickens821]

That's an interesting analysis, hatvol, but it works. Players with more to lose are less likely to do stupid stuff.

I think his point was people cared a lot less when we were winning a lot more.

 

[ksushalovesthevols]

There were fewer incidents then, though. So care less or not, there was less to care about.

 

[BigPapaVol]

the NFL front office is strugglin with the idea about less stupid stuff happening as players have more to lose.

 

[volmanbill]

Now, on a serious note, I'll say Fulmer did make a mistake here. His response should have been immediately.

True. Wise men always speak before thinking.

 

[hatvol96]

True. Wise men always speak before thinking.

If you're speaking the truth, there shouldn't be much thought involved. Time is the ally of someone trying to create just the right spin.

 

[volmanbill]

If you're speaking the truth, there shouldn't be much thought involved. Time is the ally of someone trying to create just the right spin.

You mean like A Rod's comments about being tested a dozen times? Speaking off the cuff and having to answer for it later? That kind of spin?

 

[Rocky-Top 10EC]

This is proof of hoe CPF succeeds, he is a great motivator and a great strategist (if only he would use .this strategy in a second half of a football game)

FULMER :rock:

 

[BigPapaVol]

any response should have been immediate. delayed response has a very vetted feel, a la the UN.

 

[hatvol96]

You mean like A Rod's comments about being tested a dozen times? Speaking off the cuff and having to answer for it later? That kind of spin?

Had he been tested a dozen times, he would have had no problem. A Rod engaged in an age old oratorical practice: He lied. The truth never really requires answering many followup questions.

 

[Alley]

His response should have been immediately.

I'm trying to remember here but does Fulmer do anything relating to UT football immediately?

 

[volmanbill]

Had he been tested a dozen times, he would have had no problem. A Rod engaged in an age old oratorical practice: He lied. The truth never really requires answering many followup questions.

If you would know your facts and not rely on innuendo, you would know that he was making a statement to say not only had he been tested but that testing was moving in the right direction to clean up MLB. The number was just exaggerated (call it a lie if you prefer) to emphasize his point.

Back to my point, IMO, it's wiser to thoughtfully reply (if at all) than in an emotional manner.

You have your opinion, I have mine.:hi:

 

[hatvol96]

If you would know your facts and not rely on innuendo, you would know that he was making a statement to say not only had he been tested but that testing was moving in the right direction to clean up MLB. The number was just exaggerated (call it a lie if you prefer) to emphasize his point.

Back to my point, IMO, it's wiser to thoughtfully reply (if at all) than in an emotional manner.

You have your opinion, I have mine.:hi:

I know the relevant facts. He said he was tested a dozen times. He wasn't tested a dozen times. Thus, he's a liar.

 

[dickens821]

I know the relevant facts. He said he was tested a dozen times. He wasn't tested a dozen times. Thus, he's a liar.

Not big on hyperbole, are you?