Fitting Farewell: Fulmer wins final game in orange
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Posted: 9:42 PM Nov 29, 2008
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November 29, 2008

(Sports Overtime) -- Phillip Fulmer's final game as Tennessee's head coach is a win.

The Volunteers took care of business against Kentucky, winning Saturday night 28-10.

For Fulmer, he'll leave Tennessee with an overall record of 152-52.

More to come shortly on volunteertv.com and be sure to tune into Sports Overtime at 11 p.m. for complete coverage of Fulmer's final game as Tennessee's head coach.

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Posted by: Jason Location: knoxville on Dec 1, 2008 at 03:30 PM
well maximus if he has a couple of mediocre seasons the fans that wanted fulmer here will fill right at home because this train was headed in the wrong direction and we changed tracks today.. The fulmer supporters would never be happy when this decision was made that is the bottom line.
Posted by: Maximus Location: East TN on Nov 30, 2008 at 10:36 PM
We love you, Coach Fulmer! I wish for you nothing but the absolute best. I will root for whatever team you end up coaching. Also, I want to say it's a bloody shame how that JOKE of an Athletic Director Mike Hamilton treated you. I predict that Kiffin will have a couple of mediocre seasons at UT and he'll leave for greener pastures and, much to Hamilton's dismay, it will be realized that there will be no coach ANYWHERE that can duplicate, or even come close to matching what you have done here at UT. As for me? I lost all faith in UT with yor treatment, or shall I say, mistreatment, at the hands of Hamilton. I'll never root for UT football as long as he is there. I'll be a BAMA fan until you get a new team (and you better believe I'll be your #1 fan when that day arrives). Oh, one final thing, I appreciated your class and conduct, especially with you praying at the end of the game. First class coach!
Posted by: Buford Location: Knoxville on Nov 30, 2008 at 07:11 PM
Mickey Mantle, Joe Namath, Michael Jordan, and our own Coach all come to a time when it is time to say goodbye and take a seat on the sideline. Nothing that happens at the time of leaving diminishes what was accomplished before hand. The greatest minds and entrepreneurs all come to a point when they have to lay down their game. What our Coach feels now will be alleviated by the warmth that he will receive from the people of Tennessee for years to come. I will never forget the homecoming that was given to Ray Mears. He gave of himself and he was appreciated all the way to the end. The good things are yet to come for our Tennessee Volunteer, Coach Phillip Fulmer.
Posted by: Brad Location: knoxville on Nov 30, 2008 at 12:55 PM
Was glad to see him go out with a win. He would have helped himself so much more if we could have seen the side of fulmer that we have seen last week or so. Just sad that people are called vultures if they dont agree with the few people in this town that wanted him to stay.
Posted by: Ashley Location: Iowa on Nov 30, 2008 at 12:23 PM
Thanks Phil for everything you've been to UT players and fans. We love you, and we're gonna miss you! You are a class act. Thanks for all the 152 wins!
Posted by: Bob Location: Maryville on Nov 30, 2008 at 08:58 AM
Good Luck in all your future endeavors. You will be surely missed here in East Tennessee. We are saddened to see you go. You will always be a "VoL" no matter where life may take you. God Bless and keep you.
Posted by: Nichole Location: Greenback on Nov 29, 2008 at 11:58 PM
What can you say...Phillp Fulmer has been UT football for 17 years. No matter what anybody says in one way or another he will be missed by each Tennessee fan. He has shown poise, dedication, humor, grace and commitment. I can only hope that the new head coach of the Vols will show as much respect and love for the UT football program that Fulmer has. Coach, you have given Tennessee some of the best years of your life. We thank you and your family for sharing your lives with us and allowing us to share in your love for the University of Tennessee. We say good luck and god bless to you and your family.
Posted by: Congratulations Location: Coach on Nov 29, 2008 at 11:26 PM
Someday after the yuppies like Hamilton and the vultures like Basilio and Pennington have moved on or destroyed each other, we will remember this great man from Winchester.
Posted by: Jan Location: Knoxville on Nov 29, 2008 at 10:13 PM
I'm glad his last game was a big win. I know things were bad this year, but there was a lot of problems with the players. I just think that we maybe should have given him more time to turn things around. I have mixed feelings, but I will miss him and I hope our new couch can give the people who got rid of him what they are looking for. I just don't think he will be able to match Fulmer. Goodbye Coach, you will be missed.
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