I think the reason Fulmer's name keeps being brought up as the next AD is because of
1) The success Doug Dickey had as AD after being a popular and successful
football coach
2)Like him or not, you can't argue Phil's love and loyalty for Tennessee
Unfortunately, the two things that help Phil also kind of hurt him...
1) I believe Dickey had a business degree and an MBA (not sure just trying to
recall without looking up)...shows a strong business sense. I never got that
feeling from Phil (i.e. keeping it "in the system" with hires and friends)
2) Would he allow his loyalty and love...emotions...to be kept in check when it
came time to make the tough decisions, like when to cut a coach loose???
Just my thoughts on the whole AD thing...been quiet a while