Link: Inside the Failing of Tennessee Program Under Botch Jones
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I felt a little bad for him on that one.
Conference rules didn't give him the power to dictate, and the ADs were playing to fanbases and their own egos.
Still, if Sankey had acted on Monday or Tuesday, it might have been worked out. Or maybe not. The LSU AD was being a first class jerk, and I'm not sure he would have cooperated under any circumstances.
Did the conference ever pass the rule that would allow the commissioner to dictate in situations like this?
Not defending Sankey, I've no idea if he's good or bad, but for all we know he was working like crazy behind the scenes dealing with that situation...
Sankey twiddled his thumbs during the whole Mo SmithSaga and let Alabama and Coach Saban take the heat for merely following an SEC rule
The Florida LSU mess look like the inmates were running the league
He allowed the league to vote to allow Florida to break another rule by allowing the Malik Zaire transfer
I think sankey's leadership has been flaccid and ineffectual
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https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2018/05/phil_fulmer_reaches_out_to_for.html
Here's an article about how Bill Battle has been helpful to Fulmer in Fulmer's role as AD.
If I were Battle I would say in a public fashion that his good relationship with Fulmer was destroyed when Fulmer decided to lie about Alabama while acting as a secret informant for the NCAA.
Update:Phillip Fulmer is back at Tennessee.
The school announced Tuesday that Fulmer will serve as a special adviser to the president for community, athletics and university relations. Fulmer will basically be an ambassador at community and athletic events.
"This is a special opportunity for me. I've had the chance to work with [Tennessee president] Dr. [Joe] DiPietro for a couple of years in a volunteer capacity, and I was excited when he approached me with this position," Fulmer said via a release from the school. "I look forward to serving UT campuses statewide, our communities, and UT athletics for the greater good for our great state and the university."
http://www.cbssports.com/college-fo...er-as-special-advisor-to-tennessee-president/
So I can still hate the Viles. Fulmar, the gift that keeps on giving.
https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2018/05/phil_fulmer_reaches_out_to_for.html
Here's an article about how Bill Battle has been helpful to Fulmer in Fulmer's role as AD.
If I were Battle I would say in a public fashion that his good relationship with Fulmer was destroyed when Fulmer decided to lie about Alabama while acting as a secret informant for the NCAA.
Re: Inside the Failing of Tennessee Program Under Butch Jones
I just wouldn't help the Great Pumpkin at all
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Battle should have told that fat piece of crap to pound sand.
Battle should have told that fat piece of crap to pound sand.
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And the congregation said amen.
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To say that Battle wasn't prepared for the job I believe would be a kind statement. At the end of the Battle era Tennessee fans had become convinced that they would never beat Alabama as long as Coach Bryant was there.
This is a way to say that my attitude toward Coach Battle is informed from that era.
I lived in Knoxville during part of Bill Battle's tenure as head coach and attended Johnny Major's first spring game there. My recollection of that era is that Tennessee was a recruiting powerhouse under Doug Dickey representing a major challenge to the Tide. Dickey handed over the reins to Bill Battle (Recommended by Coach Bryant) in 1970 when he returned to Florida.
To say that Battle wasn't prepared for the job I believe would be a kind statement. At the end of the Battle era Tennessee fans had become convinced that they would never beat Alabama as long as Coach Bryant was there.
This is a way to say that my attitude toward Coach Battle is informed from that era.
Re: Inside the Failing of Tennessee Program Under Butch Jones
Back when the NCAA was picking members to be on that committee to decide who gets in the national championship game, as best as I recall, Battle was the AD at Bama and actually recommended Roy Kramer. Apologies if I am mis-remembering it.
Back when the NCAA was picking members to be on that committee to decide who gets in the national championship game, as best as I recall, Battle was the AD at Bama and actually recommended Roy Kramer.
Apologies if I am mis-remembering it.
Re: Inside the Failing of Tennessee Program Under Butch Jones
https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2013/05/alabama_fans_rip_two_of_bill_b.html
He did, still SMH over that one...Back when the NCAA was picking members to be on that committee to decide who gets in the national championship game, as best as I recall, Battle was the AD at Bama and actually recommended Roy Kramer.
https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2013/05/alabama_fans_rip_two_of_bill_b.html
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It sure gives me that "warm n fuzzy" feeling anytime I see "failing" & "Tennessee Program" in a article headline..
It sure gives me that "warm n fuzzy" feeling anytime I see "failing" & "Tennessee Program" in a article headline..
Re: Inside the Failing of Tennessee Program Under Butch Jones
Bill Battle is kinda like a modern day Bill Oliver.
I’ll always respect Coach Battle. While I don’t like his involvement with Fulmer, I DO understand it to some degree. Coaches have a special bond with their former players that often seems to transcend everything else.
Re: Inside the Failing of Tennessee Program Under Butch Jones
OMG.
Because Tennessee Stud was not available?Back when the NCAA was picking members to be on that committee to decide who gets in the national championship game, as best as I recall, Battle was the AD at Bama and actually recommended Roy Kramer.
OMG.
Re: Inside the Failing of Tennessee Program Under Butch Jones
Did Tenn stud died or something? I thought I seen a post about that.
Did Tenn stud died or something? I thought I seen a post about that.
Re: Inside the Failing of Tennessee Program Under Butch Jones
Yes, 2 or 3 years ago.
Yes, 2 or 3 years ago.
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