Could Tennessee Vols' next AD be Phillip Fulmer? (Merged)

How would you feel about Fulmer as AD?

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jos3ywales said:
BREAKING: Sources say Fulmer as Tennessee Vols athletic director 'about done'

Things started changing late last week in Tennessee's search for an athletics director.

Now, especially with newly confirmed and soon-to-start Chancellor Dr. Beverly J. Davenport meeting today on campus with Dr. Joe DiPietro and others, as well as attending the Lady Vols' upset win against No. 6 Notre Dame, it appears Davenport's search for a new athletic director has a clear-cut favorite and familiar name: Phillip Fulmer.

While sources Sunday night and into Monday morning were continuing to indicate Davenport is adamant she wants UT to interview sitting athletics directors, with a source indicating last Friday was the deadline for interested potential candidates to submit their curriculum vitae and qualifications, Fulmer has gone from wishful candidate early in the process to replace the forced-out Hart to off the radar and now back front and center.

Literally, Fulmer was front row in courtside seats alongside John "Thunder" Thornton for the Lady Vols' game and also recently sat courtside for a Vols' hoops game.


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In fact two different sources, intricately connected to University of Tennessee athletics, on Monday told 247Sports that a move to tab Fulmer as the new top athletics administrator was "about done" and another saying "it's all but done" in terms of hiring Fulmer to a multi-year deal as A.D.

Additionally, numerous sources on Monday told 247Sports that Fulmer's strong rapport with UT system president Dr. Joe DiPietro, particularly their work together as ambassadors and in fundraising for UT approximately the past half-year.

Lastly, Fulmer according to multiple sources has the backing of a couple of Tennessee's overwhelmingly most prominent boosters.

With Davenport likely in town the majority of this week, per sources speaking on condition of anonymity because UT is deferring public comment on its search process, it also is indicated indepth talks on the A.D. position are imminent in the coming days.
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LWSVOL said:
sure he is there along with Thunder... he and Thunder were at game tonight
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I would like to know what specifically they mean by "working together as ambassadors" is about.

Sounds to me he has been lobbying for this for awhile now. That is not meant as bad thing necessarily just saying.
 
#581
#581
Based on the evidence of previous hires, Fulmer isn't the best candidate but we could do much worse and probably will if he isn't the guy. It's taken us 6 months to do something people have joked about for half a decade.
 
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Volsfaninva917 said:
Fulmers buddies are almost ready for retirement
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Jay Graham, Tee Martin, Peyton Manning, Terry Fair, Jim Bob Cooter, Jon Gruden, Clausen, just a few. Not necessarily would he give them all jobs but not bad connections to have. Having said that, it is all-time stupid to pass on Blackburn. Also, he has the same buddies.
 
#583
#583
Since this effects Tennessee basketball as well,I figured there should be a thread. Who do you want? Me,personally, I want blackburn. Basketball comes first for me, and I'm afraid that fulmer would put all of his eggs into the football basket. While, I love Tennessee football, I love Tennessee basketball more, and want someone who will focus on all areas evenly. Thoughts?

#blackburn4ad
 
#591
#591
One Fulmer daughter swam for UT and the other played softball. Phil was court-side for the I Back Pat game last night and he has much respect for Pat and what she accomplished. I don't think that Phil would neglect any of the sports under the UTAD umbrella. But if you want Phil to blow out Butch, Rick, and Holly right away then you'll be disappointed.
 
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I don't believe Fulmer would abandon other sports. There would be a large learning curve for him but while he was coaching he was very committed to other sports. Also saw him with Summit, Pearl etc..
 
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Dallasbowlin said:
Since this effects Tennessee basketball as well,I figured there should be a thread. Who do you want? Me,personally, I want blackburn. Basketball comes first for me, and I'm afraid that fulmer would put all of his eggs into the football basket. While, I love Tennessee football, I love Tennessee basketball more, and want someone who will focus on all areas evenly. Thoughts?

#blackburn4ad
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People put too much stock into who our AD is or who it will be. It's dumb if you ask me. They're just the face of what happens and is the first person everyone can point their finger too. They're all yes-men. They don't really even make all the moves. If you think that they can just go out and hire/fire whoever they want then you're mistaken. Programs are ran by the boosters and their money is what makes the decisions. Not some athletic director that is making 1/4 or even less of what the HC's even make.
 
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#595
I truly believe Fulmer loves this University and will do what is in the best interest for the University. Not just looking out for one sport, but one way to find out lets get him here and see what he does. The great thing about it is he can always be fired if he fails...... that's how this works.
 
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Dallasbowlin said:
Since this effects Tennessee basketball as well,I figured there should be a thread. Who do you want? Me,personally, I want blackburn. Basketball comes first for me, and I'm afraid that fulmer would put all of his eggs into the football basket. While, I love Tennessee football, I love Tennessee basketball more, and want someone who will focus on all areas evenly. Thoughts?

#blackburn4ad
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I figured that you needed to put it in the Regular Posters of the BB Forum thread else it would get moved.
 
#599
#599
Jimmy Hyams reports that UT is pumping the brakes on Fulmer hire.

What a joke the UT admin and BOT has become.
Bama makes a great hire seemingly overnight.
 
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