I have a pretty heavy heart right now, and just wanted to get it off my chest. I am one who remained supportive of CPF for a long time. This season, I gradually came to feel that perhaps it was time for a change. I wanted to be wrong.
Like many others who have posted, CPF is the only coach that has been on the sidelines since I have been following UT football. Even though I came to believe that he needed to step aside, I still found myself trying, rather unsuccessfully, to hold back the tears as he spoke today. There is no doubt of his love for the University that he poured so much of his life into. As disappointing as it has been for the UT fans to see our team lose, I know that Coach Fulmer wanted to win just as badly. And this season should never take away all that he has accomplished....the SECEast Championships, the Nat. Championship, and all the great wins that he has brought this program.
I hope that, no matter what our opinions may have been, that we all realize that we were truly blessed to have had him. He is a good man, and I still believe, a great coach. Thanks for everything, Coach! You will be missed.
:cray::