2 for 1? Blackburn & Fulmer?

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If you think the UT AD is too much to handle for a 66 year old man then you must think running the country is waaaay out of Trump's capabilities, right?

Everyone ages different. Ive met 85 year olds with more vigor than some 40 year olds.

From recent interviews and his weekly radio show Fulmer still seems pretty spry. In fact he looks like he is in better health since he got out of coaching.
 
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burntorangeVOLffle said:
If you think the UT AD is too much to handle for a 66 year old man then you must think running the country is waaaay out of Trump's capabilities, right?

Everyone ages different. Ive met 85 year olds with more vigor than some 40 year olds.

From recent interviews and his weekly radio show Fulmer still seems pretty spry. In fact he looks like he is in better health since he got out of coaching.
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You do realize that he would be coming "out of retirement" (even though he was fired) after 9 years?
 
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Dudleys87 said:
It's no guarantee that these two would work well together..
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Fulmer and Blackburn are good friends, I doubt they would have problems working together. There is never guarantees in anything, however if they both agree to something like what is being discussed it would indicate that they think they could work together. GBO!!!!
 
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Folks should know how UT rolls financially by now. No way they hire two men for the "shared" job. Doubt PF would agree and Blackburn was passed over last time due to a lack of experience. How they would present a desire to have him work with a candidate with zero experience in the job he is now fully qualified to do is problematic. As screwed up as the UT admin appears to be, I'd have to wonder if Blackburn is starting to reconsider his interest in working at UT. Unstable, dysfunctional, leaderless. He will get an opportunity with a well run organization soon. UT is a rudderless ship with no captain. Better opportunities elsewhere I suspect.
 
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Rynovol said:
Why hire Blackburn to prop up Fulmer? If Fulmer isn't good enough to do this job on his own, don't hire him for it. Blackburn doesn't need any seasoning with the UTAD. He's already had it.

We need to stop looking for a consolation prize for Fulmer at a time when we need experienced leadership, whether it's Blackburn or any of 50 other qualified AD candidates.
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This is an example of some people on volnation. Think about what he just said! After stating "If Fulmer isn't good enough to do this job on his own ..." he states "... we need experienced leadership ...". Please explain to me why Coach Fulmer's leadership is not good enough to manage a football program? I guess having an outstanding overall record and winning a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP is not good enough! Good grief, give me a break!

Having Blackburn be the AD and Coach Fulmer being the "point man" for football makes perfect sense!
 
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CAVPUT said:
Folks should know how UT rolls financially by now. No way they hire two men for the "shared" job. Doubt PF would agree and Blackburn was passed over last time due to a lack of experience. How they would present a desire to have him work with a candidate with zero experience in the job he is now fully qualified to do is problematic. As screwed up as the UT admin appears to be, I'd have to wonder if Blackburn is starting to reconsider his interest in working at UT. Unstable, dysfunctional, leaderless. He will get an opportunity with a well run organization soon. UT is a rudderless ship with no captain. Better opportunities elsewhere I suspect.
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No shared duties. Blackburn for AD. Fulmer in a role as an assistant.
 
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Godfatha said:
It would be a brilliant idea, which is why it would never happen at UT.
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Not sure two heads are better than one. UT needs a leader...a strong leader. Have two cooks in the kitchen rarely works. As the old saying goes, if you have two QBs, you really have none. Kind of like the BOT...too many egos and each trying to swing the bigger schlong. As a result, nothing gets done and no decisions get made. Nah, we need one AD to set the tone and make the decisions.
 
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CAVPUT said:
Not sure two heads are better than one. UT needs a leader...a strong leader. Have two cooks in the kitchen rarely works. As the old saying goes, if you have two QBs, you really have none. Kind of like the BOT...too many egos and each trying to swing the bigger schlong. As a result, nothing gets done and no decisions get made. Nah, we need one AD to set the tone and make the decisions.
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One would be the boss the other the employee.......

All strong management teams are just that ..teams
 
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Fulmer is not even an employee of the AD now and look at all the publicity and attention he gets from the fanbase. It would not change if Blackburn was hired as the AD. Blackburn would roll up his sleeves and get the work done behind the scenes, and Fulmer would remain the same persona and generate money for the program, unity within, and hope in the fanbase. I would love the duo and I truly think two loyal Tennessee guys could make it work together for the best of the program.
 
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There is absolutely nothing wrong with that idea if David would go along. Phillip does not have an inflated ego and if any of you have been around him you can vouch for him being as down to earth as anyone. He was that way after he won the national championship and I doubt that has changed. Here's how it should go. Fulmer takes over with a fairly short contract with Blackburn set up the replace in a very few years. I know Blackburn is the AD at UTC but that is nothing like the SEC. Phillip knows the ins and outs and contrary to some people's thoughts he has always wanted every program to thrive. He has had great relationships with the coaches of every UT sport and I don't think that would change now. Phillip can really do wonders in fundraising. Blackburn could manage more of the behind the scenes stuff. It would be a great combo but it probably wont happen. If it did a lot of this board would complain to high heaven because that's all they want to do.
 
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This would be great but makes WAY too much sense to ever happen with the current leadership!
 
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GoVols15 said:
This is an example of some people on volnation. Think about what he just said! After stating "If Fulmer isn't good enough to do this job on his own ..." he states "... we need experienced leadership ...". Please explain to me why Coach Fulmer's leadership is not good enough to manage a football program? I guess having an outstanding overall record and winning a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP is not good enough! Good grief, give me a break!

Having Blackburn be the AD and Coach Fulmer being the "point man" for football makes perfect sense!
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Why would Blackburn need Fulmer to manage a football program for him? You don't think much of Blackburn as an AD, (not you personally, the school) if you need someone else in charge of your biggest moneymaking program.

Or, why should Blackburn work under Fulmer when Blackburn has actually held more jobs in the UTAD, and is currently an AD? Blackburn has the actual leadership role as an AD that I was speaking of.

I would never say Phil shouldn't be in fundraising. I'm sure he'd do well at it, but I am saying you don't need co-ADs with either man in charge of the other.
 
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This would be a smart move IMO.

While I was initially not happy about the prospect of Fulmer as AD, the more I think about it, the more I realize he brings to the table. Just not sure that I want him as head of the ship at the Ath Dept.

The one thing about Fulmer, however, is that he understands the politics of the university and the athletic programs inside and out. Johnny Majors was brilliant when it came to hiring the best coaches, but Fulmer was the guy who knew how to handle a bunch of egos. That's certainly a more useful skill than people might believe. There are other things Fulmer brings to the table that would be beneficial to the Ath Dept, but Blackburn makes so much more sense as the actual AD, given his success at Chattanooga.
 
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Rynovol said:
Why would Blackburn need Fulmer to manage a football program for him? You don't think much of Blackburn as an AD, (not you personally, the school) if you need someone else in charge of your biggest moneymaking program.

Or, why should Blackburn work under Fulmer when Blackburn has actually held more jobs in the UTAD, and is currently an AD? Blackburn has the actual leadership role as an AD that I was speaking of.

I would never say Phil shouldn't be in fundraising. I'm sure he'd do well at it, but I am saying you don't need co-ADs with either man in charge of the other.
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Because all AD's have assistants that do the things..............
 
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If Fulmer gets spurned for the AD job, I would imagine that there will be some hard feelings again on his part toward the school. Just my opinion.
 
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Dudleys87 said:
I'm sure he would since it's my understanding that it wouldn't be any different from his time here before.
He's been running his own show successfully and Tennessee needs to lock him up or he'll be at a rival school and Tennessee will still be looking for the guy
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A slap in the face for being hired as the AD? :ermm:
 
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As someone who won our Last NC and had us as a national powerhouse, doesn't get the respect he deserves.
 
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give_him 6 said:
If Fulmer gets spurned for the AD job, I would imagine that there will be some hard feelings again on his part toward the school. Just my opinion.
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You are implying he will act 10 years old but no evidence of such displayed behavior.........
 
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I mentioned this yesterday tongue in cheek but didn't realize it could be a good idea. I think it'd be a huge win.
 
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