Notes from the press conference

#26
#26
Hey guys, just an fyi...Jimmy Hyams just now mentioned they are going to have a press conference this afternoon.
 
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#34
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Freak said:
Chancellor Davenport (reading a prepared statement)

-Says she regrets the hurt this has caused.
-She's come to understand the love for Tennessee athletics
-She asked Currie to return to Knoxville yesterday afternoon, that had nothing to do with any specific coach.
-High expectations come with challenges and challenges come with tough decisions.
-Decided to make a change that is in the best interest. Currie has been suspended and Fulmer is AD.
-Currie worked tirelessly. And was given full authority to find a coach for Tennessee.
-Appreciate how support and respectful Fulmer has been since she arrived. He understands the athletic department.
-Thank VolNation for support and love for this university. Our goals are the same. We want a great football program. It's a source of pride for all of us.

Phillip Fulmer introduced.
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Shame this wasn't understood and/or a part of choosing the AD originally.:unsure:
 
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#36
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Phillip Fulmer - intentionally not addressed as "coach". They are here to play ball.

Good gravy, it is so good to hear and see professional leadership speak and model honor, honesty, and respectability.

I cried when he started to speak. Now - I was up all night for work, but nonetheless. He is here to do business as it should be done.
 
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#40
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I have to say, Fulmer is saying all the right things. Acknowledges football has basically sucked, it's sucked for a variety of reasons, fans deserves better. Road will not be easy
 
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#44
#44
PF: "It's amazing what can be accomplished when no one cares who gets the credit"

If you read between the lines, he's saying a lot here.
 
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#48
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"I've seen what honest communication ... can achieve."

That was a shout out to John Kelly !! Hopefully Coach Fulmer will find honesty, John.
 
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#50
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05_never_again said:
Wow. Davenport is having trouble getting this out. Pretty emotional.
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Not watching, but to me, I'm glad she's showing emotion. Whether that's based on a shared love/passion of UT athletics, or simply fear for her job, it's better than a robotic speech looking down on us peasants.
 
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