What Phil Fulmer Did For My Dad

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DOCTORLOOMIS

DOCTORLOOMIS

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My father has been a devoted Vol fan for 40 years. He talks of the greats...Atkins, Streeter, Holloway, Morgan, Cockrell...etc. In Februrary he was diagnosed with stage IV cancer. After the diagnosis I called Coach Fulmer's secretary and asked if Coach would please send my father an autographed football. Fed Ex arrived at our door about a week later....and although there wasnt a football, there was a game jersey and a photo both signed to my dad from Coach Fulmer. I cant tell you how proud my dad was and still is of the items that Phil sent.

I would like to take a moment to simply add some "humanity" to Coach Fulmer. We as fans have gotten so involved with wins and losses....recruiting...bowl games and ultimately winning championships. We sometimes forget that college football is a game. I have been one of Phil's biggest critics and I agree there needed to be a change in Knoxville. However, what Phil did for my dad earned him a great amount of respect in my mind and heart as a human being. Although he will probably never know it, he touched one persons life and if for only one day, made another person happy in the game of life.
 
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That is nice what Coach Fulmer did. I am sorry to hear about your father's struggle with cancer.
 
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Fulmer is an incredible person. Has a great heart, I don't think anybody would question that.
 
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That is a great story. I was told I have stage IV cancer back in January. This year has been a hell for me and my family. But I see light at the end of the tunnel and it does not lead to heaven .. yet. Tel your dad some do beat this terrible curse. Attitude plays a big role. As well as family.
 
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NO , or his Charity work, he is truly a Great Man and will be missed for what he DID OFF THE FIELD, That was Second to none!!!
 
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Thank you Brier....you can rest assured I will tell my dad what you said........
 
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doctorloomis said:
my father has been a devoted vol fan for 40 years. He talks of the greats...atkins, streeter, holloway, morgan, cockrell...etc. In februrary he was diagnosed with stage iv cancer. After the diagnosis i called coach fulmer's secretary and asked if coach would please send my father an autographed football. Fed ex arrived at our door about a week later....and although there wasnt a football, there was a game jersey and a photo both signed to my dad from coach fulmer. I cant tell you how proud my dad was and still is of the items that phil sent.

I would like to take a moment to simply add some "humanity" to coach fulmer. We as fans have gotten so involved with wins and losses....recruiting...bowl games and ultimately winning championships. We sometimes forget that college football is a game. I have been one of phil's biggest critics and i agree there needed to be a change in knoxville. However, what phil did for my dad earned him a great amount of respect in my mind and heart as a human being. Although he will probably never know it, he touched one persons life and if for only one day, made another person happy in the game of life.
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Thanks for the story Dr. Loomis. Too bad our society would rather hear about some moron shooting himself in the leg in a night club or some guy beating his wife. I wish we could hear more positive stuff like this. Phil Fulmer is indeed a good person.
 
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I cant believe someone just posted a comment about Phils won-loss record. Wow.
 
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DOCTORLOOMIS said:
I cant believe someone just posted a comment about Phils won-loss record. Wow.
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That was a bit low down. I'm sorry for you and your dad. I know the news can hit hard. My dad just got his biopsy back 2 days ago & he has cancer as well. We'll just have to keep our head up and our heart out my friend. Prayers have been said for your father. :good!:
 
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I agree in that I don’t think that anyone questions CPS’ character or charitable contributions. On those counts the man is above board and deserves nothing but praise.

However, I think that major college football left “just a game” status quite a few years ago. It is business and if you don’t produce all of the character or charitable contributions in the world do not mean that you will keep your job.
 
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DOCTORLOOMIS said:
My father has been a devoted Vol fan for 40 years. He talks of the greats...Atkins, Streeter, Holloway, Morgan, Cockrell...etc. In Februrary he was diagnosed with stage IV cancer. After the diagnosis I called Coach Fulmer's secretary and asked if Coach would please send my father an autographed football. Fed Ex arrived at our door about a week later....and although there wasnt a football, there was a game jersey and a photo both signed to my dad from Coach Fulmer. I cant tell you how proud my dad was and still is of the items that Phil sent.
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This reminds me of the story posted about Fulmer's last day as coach. The story said he had gotten over 1000 text messages since he announced he was stepping down and said he responded to every single one of them.
 
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DOCTORLOOMIS said:
My father has been a devoted Vol fan for 40 years. He talks of the greats...Atkins, Streeter, Holloway, Morgan, Cockrell...etc. In Februrary he was diagnosed with stage IV cancer. After the diagnosis I called Coach Fulmer's secretary and asked if Coach would please send my father an autographed football. Fed Ex arrived at our door about a week later....and although there wasnt a football, there was a game jersey and a photo both signed to my dad from Coach Fulmer. I cant tell you how proud my dad was and still is of the items that Phil sent.

I would like to take a moment to simply add some "humanity" to Coach Fulmer. We as fans have gotten so involved with wins and losses....recruiting...bowl games and ultimately winning championships. We sometimes forget that college football is a game. I have been one of Phil's biggest critics and I agree there needed to be a change in Knoxville. However, what Phil did for my dad earned him a great amount of respect in my mind and heart as a human being. Although he will probably never know it, he touched one persons life and if for only one day, made another person happy in the game of life.
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That's what it's all about right there. Enjoy the time you have with your dad. The five years my father battled cancer were as tough as it gets but there were some good times during those years too.
 
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This story is why I hope Fulmer stays at UT in some capacity.
Prayers for your dad and your whole family.
 
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DOCTORLOOMIS said:
My father has been a devoted Vol fan for 40 years. He talks of the greats...Atkins, Streeter, Holloway, Morgan, Cockrell...etc. In Februrary he was diagnosed with stage IV cancer. After the diagnosis I called Coach Fulmer's secretary and asked if Coach would please send my father an autographed football. Fed Ex arrived at our door about a week later....and although there wasnt a football, there was a game jersey and a photo both signed to my dad from Coach Fulmer. I cant tell you how proud my dad was and still is of the items that Phil sent.

I would like to take a moment to simply add some "humanity" to Coach Fulmer. We as fans have gotten so involved with wins and losses....recruiting...bowl games and ultimately winning championships. We sometimes forget that college football is a game. I have been one of Phil's biggest critics and I agree there needed to be a change in Knoxville. However, what Phil did for my dad earned him a great amount of respect in my mind and heart as a human being. Although he will probably never know it, he touched one persons life and if for only one day, made another person happy in the game of life.
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Phil Fulmer was and still is a classact, unfortunately being a nice guy and loyalty to your staff and players are not a good combination for a coach in today's SEC
 
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I remember when Fulmer agreed to do this. Everyone in Hendersonville couldnt believe it. CPF is a class act second to none. I have had chances to play in the golf tournament but have never made it. Hope CPF stays involved.
 
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