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Kickin’ Fulmer to the curb

6 October, 2008 (08:32) | Vol Football | By: Phil Ayres

There was an article in the Tennessean today about firing Fulmer…  come on people… wake UP!!!!!

“I don’t think it’s going to get done without a change,” said Tracy Larabee, 48, a CPA from Oak Ridge and 20-year season ticket holder. “Nobody can say they dislike the person — he’s a really good guy — but the last eight years, they haven’t been able to beat the teams they need (to beat) to be successful.”

Fulmer still has a strong support network, however. His believers point to his No. 7 ranking on the Southeastern Conference’s all-time wins list. They also note Fulmer’s .755 winning percentage, which is the second-highest for any active coach with a minimum of 10 years experience.

Knoxville resident Rusty Farrell, 59, is one of those supporters. He is a major donor to Lady Vols athletics and has been a football season ticket holder since 1980.

“I would be one to let the season play out,” Farrell said. “I think Phillip has done a good job over the years. For whatever reason they don’t have the players or are missing talent at key positions. It’s too early to throw the coach under the bus.”

Others are more than willing to, however. And they point to Fulmer’s 14-14 record during his last 28 SEC games.

“I think he’s overpaid for the job he’s doing,” said Knoxville-area resident Janie Edwards, 44. “It’s time for him to go. I think we need a change.”

I am actually shocked that ANYone supports him anymore.  The guy HAS TO GO.  He is destroying the program.  He is a “has been” and his day is LONG PAST.  Fire him!

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