Anybody interested in pitching in for a full page ad in the KNS?

[Volmorning]

I truly would be in, however, signing my name would do nobody any good. I'm nobody. We need to call ourselves something official that shows some organization. Maybe something along the lines of "The coalition to return the University of Tennessee's winning tradiotion.

 

[VOLnMiami]

BOWO - Big Orange World Order

 

[hitandrun]

Pathetic.

 

[VolFan1978]

I agree, we need a name--volmorning's idea is a good one. Or maybe something along the lines of "Volunteer Fans United for the Return of Excellence".

 

[utvolpj]

Take out adds in several smaller papers and hope a large paper picks up on the anti fulmer stuff and does an article on it

so we would make a ton of money placing small, classified ads? I've heard this one before....

 

[AllVolYall]

Somebody needs to start up an online paypal site like Ron Paul supporters did and take collections and draft up a letter that way.

Great idea k:

 

[GAVol]

I think the group should be called the Vols for Achieving Greatness Instead of National Apathy.

 

[utvolpj]

I think the group should be called the Vols for Achieving Greatness Instead of National Apathy.

got some sand stuck somewhere party-pooper?

 

[doozer]

I think the group should be called the Vols for Achieving Greatness Instead of National Apathy.

unfortunately, from the friends i have in various parts of the country, nobody is really apathetic to our cause.

 

[kptvol]

I think the group should be called the Vols for Achieving Greatness Instead of National Apathy.

Pretty esoteric name, I say.

 

[AllVolYall]

Why don't you do that, and put your name on there too so everyone will know just what a supporter you are of UT football.

I guess you are still pissed at the guys that dumped the tea in Boston Harbour.

 

[BigPapaVol]

I think the group should be called the Vols for Achieving Greatness Instead of National Apathy.

national was a bit weak. Rest was solid.
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[vader]

I think the group should be called the Vols for Achieving Greatness Instead of National Apathy.

:lol: If that is taken, I would suggest:

Don't Become Apathetic Garner Success

 

[BigPapaVol]

The clear implication by 68Vol is that he's one of the former players who signed the letter last year.

In other words, his first loyalty is to the coach, not the program.

that's what I gathered and that makes it dramatically more impressive for me. I think I'll change my mind considering the persuasiveness of this new argument.
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[GAVol]

Pretty esoteric name, I say.

If you thought the name was esoteric, you ought to see the logo.

 

[kptvol]

If you thought the name was esoteric, you ought to see the logo.

I wonder if my last post was even more esoteric.

 

[GAVol]

I wonder if my last post was even more esoteric.

It was a struggle, but I'll give you credit.

 

[kptvol]

It was a struggle, but I'll give you credit.

They can't all be wieners.

 

[Daddy Gee]

Coach Fulmer, we love you, but it's time for a change.

Regards,

The Message Boards that you say you don't read

.

 

[Volsfan895]

Very interesting idea VV....I would love to see hat write up a draft

 

[volley]

I'm in for $50

 

[Soda]

I'm IN

 

[BloodOrange]

I'm not so sure about the vadge angle.
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[Volsfan895]

bump!

 

[VolFan1978]

Ok, here's a quick go at a draft, done in a compliment-sandwich fashion (not really wordsmithed at all):

Dear Coach Fulmer:

We would like to express our deepest appreciation for the total commitment you have given to the University of Tennessee. You have built the football program into a national power, won the school's first national championship in football in almost 50 years, and compiled a record that speaks for itself. Your place is secure as a legend in the history of the Volunteers.

However, given the direction of the program and the performance of the team over the last few years, we feel that it would be in the best interest of our great University if you would hand over the reins to a new leader who, while certainly not able to fill your shoes, will guide the program into a new era of success and a restoration of the pride that comes with Tennessee's winning tradition.

While your overall record and accomplishments during your tenure and Tennessee are outstanding by any measure, the trend of the recent four years indicates that Tennessee is on the wrong path. Since 2005, Tennessee is 14-14 against SEC opponents (.500), 6-13 against AP Top 25 opponents (.316), 3-9 against AP Top 10 opponents (.250), and 1-5 in games against the AP Top 5 (.167). We're certain that this is not what faithful Volunteer fans accept as success, and we hope that these marks fall well below the expectations you place on yourself as coach.

While winning is the most popular measure of a team's success, it certainly isn't the only indicator of the quality of leadership of the program. In recent years, offenses committed by Tennessee football players, who are some of the most visible representatives of the University, have tarnished the reputation of our fine school. These incidents have been occurring at a rate that far exceeds other programs of comparable stature and tradition. Certainly this has resulted in an unfavorable reputation for our program and a negative message about the caliber of young men we want at the University of Tennessee.

Coach Fulmer, we are not questioning your achievements as a coach. We are not questioning your commitment to the University of Tennessee. And we are certainly not questioning your character as a man. What we are asking is that you take an objective look at the direction of this program in recent years and realize that it is time for someone new to take the wheel and steer the Volunteers back onto the path toward pride, tradition, and excellence.

Respectfully,

The Undersigned