If he is really interested I am sure JP already knew about it, and unfortunately the name getting out will not excite JP very much in his search. I like the idea of getting 8-10+ years out of Fulmer with a good OC or DC to take over when he retires!
Phillip Fulmer interested per Cotlar
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He took a volunteer position after complaints arose...
ESPN - Phillip Fulmer to take non-paying job at Tennessee after complaints
Somebody's got ot bring this up. After coaching at the highest levels in the SEC, i.e. spending a # of years as a perennial national title contender, would we be an immediate stepping-stone sort of job for him while he waits for a big-name school's job to open up?
If he comes here and wins - I couldn't care less. And I said the same thing in response to the same questions about Chizik.
Re: Who is he thinking of?
Aside from that, he may have made 2.5 mil but whats he slated to make next year. Oh, wait, HE DOESNT HAVE A JOB!
Aside from that, he may have made 2.5 mil but whats he slated to make next year. Oh, wait, HE DOESNT HAVE A JOB!
No, after many years at UT, he's not looking to move his family from town to town, why would he. He's set up enough that'd he can retire anytime he likes. It would be a challenge that could prove his coaching legacy making ISU a perrenial winner would cement him as a HOF coach. Summer in Tennessee while recruiting.
If he was 45, I'd agree. At 58, perhaps he'd be less likely to fly off to another job...
I tell you what, I spent years haiting Fulmer as a Gator fan, but I can't deny, the guy is a damn good coach. Not only that, he has been in the game a long time. I have no doubt he could assemble a top flight staff in no time. He is one of the few SEC coaches that really reaches out Nationally in recruiting, grabbing kids from Texas and California as well as the traditional SEC states. Plus, like alot of people want here, he runs a run first offense with multiple running backs... I would REALLY like this move..
I wouldn't doubt at all if this has something to do with it...
One thing about Cotlar is he NEVER puts his neck out there. He wouldn't say it if he didnt really beleive it.
He would get that money if he coaches or not... I think we could get him for $1.5
Not to mention, there is nothing in his past to show he would be one to move around alot...
Fulmer would be an awesome hire.....
The way the news broke tells me two things are probable
#1. Jamie has not contacted him yet- if he had, I am sure he would have urged discretion.
#2. Jamie is somewhere booking a flight right now.
The way the news broke tells me two things are probable
#1. Jamie has not contacted him yet- if he had, I am sure he would have urged discretion.
#2. Jamie is somewhere booking a flight right now.
This would be an awesome hire!
He's getting like $6 million from UT, so perhaps he be willing to coach for a $1 million / year and then we could make more money available for the assistant coaching staff so he can bring in some top assistants.
We were 3rd in assistant pay when ***** was hired, however, I imagine we've already slipped.
This could get very exciting!
He's getting like $6 million from UT, so perhaps he be willing to coach for a $1 million / year and then we could make more money available for the assistant coaching staff so he can bring in some top assistants.
We were 3rd in assistant pay when ***** was hired, however, I imagine we've already slipped.
This could get very exciting!