Fulmer agrees to step down

Counslrman · 11-04-08, 08:05 AM

News for Vol fans?
It'll cost you $$

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3679810

Tight lines!
Jimmy

Counslrman · 11-04-08, 10:39 AM

Bump...any chance David Cutcliffe might be a candidate for Phil's job?

Tight lines!
Jimmy

Jakal03 · 11-04-08, 12:07 PM

One coach who has already taken his name out of the running: Steve Spurrier.

The former Florida head coach and current South Carolina leader told the Associated Press Monday there was a time not so long ago that he would have jumped at the opportunity to coach the Vols, but that time has passed.

The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback grew up rooting for UT in Johnson City, Tennessee. He told the AP that four or five years ago, he would have considered the job in Knoxville when looking to return to the college game after his unsuccessful sting with the Washington Redskins in the NFL.

So with Spurrier out of the mix, the following are several coaches who could possibly be considered candidates to replace Fulmer as the next Tennessee head coach:

Lane Kiffin
Most recently head coach of the Oakland Raiders before being fired in last month; former offensive coordinator at Southern California; has expressed high level of interest in being a head coach at a major college program; known as a top-level recruiter.

Mike Leach
Currently head coach at No. 2 Texas Tech (9-0 in 2008); in eight years with the Red Raiders has steadily built them into a championship contender in one of the nation's top conferences; TTU knocked off No. 1 Texas last Saturday, marking the biggest win in the program's history.

Jim Grobe
Currently the head coach at Wake Forest (5-3); in eight years with the Deamon Deacons has built them into title contenders in the ACC; named 2006 AP National Coach of the Year after leading WFU to 11 wins and the school's first-ever BCS Bowl bid; former head coach at Ohio University.

Tim Brewster
Currently the head coach at Minnesota (7-2); went from a 1-11 season in his first year to making the Golden Gophers bowl eligible and a Big Ten title contender in this, his second year; former tight ends coach for San Diego Chargers.

Todd Graham
Currently the head coach at Tulsa (8-1); went 10-4 in his first year as Golden Hurricane head coach in 2007 and led team to victory in GMAC Bowl; former Rice head coach; took an Owls' team that finished 1-11 the year before and finished 7-5 in his first season, earning the school's first bowl trip in 46 years.

Brian Kelly
Currently the head coach at Cincinnati (6-2); went 10-3 in first season with the Bearcats; former Central Michigan head coach, where he led the Chippewas to the Mid-American Conference Championship in his third year; former Grand Valley State (D-II) head coach, where he compiled a record of 118-35-2 in 13 seasons; two-time Division II Coach of the Year.

Jon Gruden
Currently head coach of the Tampa Bay Bucanneers (5-3, NFL); compiled a career record of 91-77 in eleven seasons in the NFL; became youngest head coach in NFL history to win a Super Bowl after leading Bucs to 48-21 win over Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII; former UT graduate assistant.

Will Muschamp
Currently the defensive coordinator/linebackers coach at Texas (8-1); widely regarded as one of the brightest young coaches in the college game; former defensive coordinator under Tommy Tuberville at Auburn; former defensive coordinator and linebackers coach under Nick Saban at LSU and with the Miami Dolphins (NFL); former University of Georgia walk-on.

Chris Peterson
Currently the head coach at Boise State (8-0); has compiled a 31-3 record in three seasons with the Broncos; led BSU to undefeated regular season and the program's first-ever BCS Bowl (victory over Oklahoma in Fiesta Bowl) in his first season.

Counslrman · 11-05-08, 06:00 AM

I wonder if Muschamp would take it if offered?? His stock at TX might be down a bit since TT put that loss on the Horns. I don't know if Cutcliffe is even interested or if UT is looking at him. I've heard his name on several games where UT was having offensive doldrums..."If David Cutcliffe was still here, we'd probably see...", etc. etc.
Tight lines!
Jimmy

nu2trout · 11-05-08, 06:32 AM

what I heard was that Muschamp does not have enough experience to come into a TN, maybe a Clemson but not TN. I also heard speculation that he would go after Kirby Smart from Alabama, Mike Bobo from UGA to be his coordinators.

What about someone like Chris Hatcher from GA Southern? He has won vevery where he has been and has a DII National Title. He has been QB coach for some big time college QBs and Pro QBs, so he knows how to deal with the elite athlete. He is a young guy that will put in the hours and I think he could recruit well.
He was on the short list for Ga Tech so he is on the DI radar.

Any thoughts?

I also heard TN may not be interested in Leach because he is so different from anything that conservative place has ever had, he may not fit in in other words.

11-05-08, 07:24 AM

No doubt about it, UGA DC Willie Martinez would be the perfect candidate for the job. Shoot, some at UGA would even pay his salary for a few years. Please, please, please!

spinboy · 11-05-08, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cucarachafly

No doubt about it, UGA DC Willie Martinez would be the perfect candidate for the job. Shoot, some at UGA would even pay his salary for a few years. Please, please, please!

You got that right...They can have Bobo too!

Buck Henry · 11-05-08, 08:28 AM

Only one comment; no way Gruden is leaving his cushy pro coaching job.

Gillseeker · 11-05-08, 09:13 AM

Be careful with this thread, Buck. Feelings could get hurt. You might want to have The Management close this one down.

Dan

Buck Henry · 11-05-08, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gillseeker

Be careful with this thread, Buck. Feelings could get hurt. You might want to have The Management close this one down.

Dan

I concur that the passions associated with college football do rival or even exceed those that are expended on the topic of politics. But the last time I checked, there are no site restrictions (yet) related to threads associated with amatuer sports.

The Management

11-04-08, 08:05 AM	#1
Counslrman Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 3,679	Fulmer agrees to step down News for Vol fans? It'll cost you $$ http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3679810 Tight lines! Jimmy

11-04-08, 12:07 PM	#3
Jakal03 Native Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vinings Posts: 1,942	This taken from a paper in TN One coach who has already taken his name out of the running: Steve Spurrier. The former Florida head coach and current South Carolina leader told the Associated Press Monday there was a time not so long ago that he would have jumped at the opportunity to coach the Vols, but that time has passed. The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback grew up rooting for UT in Johnson City, Tennessee. He told the AP that four or five years ago, he would have considered the job in Knoxville when looking to return to the college game after his unsuccessful sting with the Washington Redskins in the NFL. So with Spurrier out of the mix, the following are several coaches who could possibly be considered candidates to replace Fulmer as the next Tennessee head coach: Lane Kiffin Most recently head coach of the Oakland Raiders before being fired in last month; former offensive coordinator at Southern California; has expressed high level of interest in being a head coach at a major college program; known as a top-level recruiter. Mike Leach Currently head coach at No. 2 Texas Tech (9-0 in 2008); in eight years with the Red Raiders has steadily built them into a championship contender in one of the nation's top conferences; TTU knocked off No. 1 Texas last Saturday, marking the biggest win in the program's history. Jim Grobe Currently the head coach at Wake Forest (5-3); in eight years with the Deamon Deacons has built them into title contenders in the ACC; named 2006 AP National Coach of the Year after leading WFU to 11 wins and the school's first-ever BCS Bowl bid; former head coach at Ohio University. Tim Brewster Currently the head coach at Minnesota (7-2); went from a 1-11 season in his first year to making the Golden Gophers bowl eligible and a Big Ten title contender in this, his second year; former tight ends coach for San Diego Chargers. Todd Graham Currently the head coach at Tulsa (8-1); went 10-4 in his first year as Golden Hurricane head coach in 2007 and led team to victory in GMAC Bowl; former Rice head coach; took an Owls' team that finished 1-11 the year before and finished 7-5 in his first season, earning the school's first bowl trip in 46 years. Brian Kelly Currently the head coach at Cincinnati (6-2); went 10-3 in first season with the Bearcats; former Central Michigan head coach, where he led the Chippewas to the Mid-American Conference Championship in his third year; former Grand Valley State (D-II) head coach, where he compiled a record of 118-35-2 in 13 seasons; two-time Division II Coach of the Year. Jon Gruden Currently head coach of the Tampa Bay Bucanneers (5-3, NFL); compiled a career record of 91-77 in eleven seasons in the NFL; became youngest head coach in NFL history to win a Super Bowl after leading Bucs to 48-21 win over Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII; former UT graduate assistant. Will Muschamp Currently the defensive coordinator/linebackers coach at Texas (8-1); widely regarded as one of the brightest young coaches in the college game; former defensive coordinator under Tommy Tuberville at Auburn; former defensive coordinator and linebackers coach under Nick Saban at LSU and with the Miami Dolphins (NFL); former University of Georgia walk-on. Chris Peterson Currently the head coach at Boise State (8-0); has compiled a 31-3 record in three seasons with the Broncos; led BSU to undefeated regular season and the program's first-ever BCS Bowl (victory over Oklahoma in Fiesta Bowl) in his first season. __________________ By reading the above post the reader hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Post may contain errors, omissions, sarcasm and humor (both attempted and actual) or other contents which might upset a Reader. If Reader has a problem with this then Reader shouldn’t read the Post or take it seriously. If Reader fails to refrain from reading or taking the Post seriously as mentioned above, then it is the Reader’s own fault and I don’t want to hear about it.

11-05-08, 06:32 AM	#5
nu2trout Native Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Metro Atlanta Posts: 4,205	what I heard was that Muschamp does not have enough experience to come into a TN, maybe a Clemson but not TN. I also heard speculation that he would go after Kirby Smart from Alabama, Mike Bobo from UGA to be his coordinators. What about someone like Chris Hatcher from GA Southern? He has won vevery where he has been and has a DII National Title. He has been QB coach for some big time college QBs and Pro QBs, so he knows how to deal with the elite athlete. He is a young guy that will put in the hours and I think he could recruit well. He was on the short list for Ga Tech so he is on the DI radar. Any thoughts? I also heard TN may not be interested in Leach because he is so different from anything that conservative place has ever had, he may not fit in in other words. __________________ Far better it is to dare mighty things to win glorious triumphs even though checkered with failure, than to take ranks with those poor spirits who never enjoy much nor suffer much because they live in the grey twilight that knows not victory nor defeat.

11-05-08, 07:24 AM	#6
cucarachafly Guest Posts: n/a	The perfect replacement! No doubt about it, UGA DC Willie Martinez would be the perfect candidate for the job. Shoot, some at UGA would even pay his salary for a few years. Please, please, please!

11-05-08, 08:28 AM	#8
Buck Henry Former NGTO President Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 8,660	Only one comment; no way Gruden is leaving his cushy pro coaching job. __________________ Buck Henry Simple Goat Herder Former NGTO President Hall of Fame Member

11-04-08, 10:39 AM	#2
Counslrman Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 3,679	Bump...any chance David Cutcliffe might be a candidate for Phil's job? Tight lines! Jimmy

11-05-08, 06:00 AM	#4
Counslrman Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 3,679	I wonder if Muschamp would take it if offered?? His stock at TX might be down a bit since TT put that loss on the Horns. I don't know if Cutcliffe is even interested or if UT is looking at him. I've heard his name on several games where UT was having offensive doldrums..."If David Cutcliffe was still here, we'd probably see...", etc. etc. Tight lines! Jimmy

11-05-08, 09:13 AM	#9
Gillseeker Native Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ranger, GA Posts: 3,399	Be careful with this thread, Buck. Feelings could get hurt. You might want to have The Management close this one down. Dan __________________ There are two types of snakes: Chickensnakes and Cobras. If it ain't got a chicken in it's mouth, it's a cobra.

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