So Cutcliffe's back in Knoxville now

[Pluck and Grit]

That's what ESPN is reporting on the tube here in the last few minutes.

Without Peyton Manning on his offense, I see no cause for concern.

Unless your name is Phil Fulmer, and you're worried about DC taking your job from you.

 

[CrimsonVan]

My sister graduated from UT in 2000.

She laughs at how excited every UT fan is...they all wanted him gone when he left for OM

 

[bayoutider]

That's what ESPN is reporting on the tube here in the last few minutes.

Without Peyton Manning on his offense, I see no cause for concern.

Unless your name is Phil Fulmer, and you're worried about DC taking your job from you.

Wasn't it Tee Martin who came after Manning that won UT their championship?

 

[ihatefulmer]

Wasn't it Tee Martin who came after Manning that won UT their championship?

You are right. I think all the SEC schools better hope like hell Cut either get's sick again or UK comes calling. He's a fine of a O mind as there is in college football.

 

[jthomas666]

Wasn't it Tee Martin who came after Manning that won UT their championship?

Is that Tee "Wire Transfer" Martin? :biggrin2:

 

[rgw]

I could be an exceptional offensive mind if I only worked with some of the best SEC QBs ever (Eli and Peyton).

 

[kcin_4_BAMA]

Just another poor MORON sucked into Phat Phil's web. He will be the first one fired when they stink in '06. The fat one's ugly arse bright orange wardrobe has obviously blinded the AD. Fire the pumpkin & your troubles will be gone.

RTR-stop the streak

 

[alatider]

Just another poor MORON sucked into Phat Phil's web. He will be the first one fired when they stink in '06. The fat one's ugly arse bright orange wardrobe has obviously blinded the AD. Fire the pumpkin & your troubles will be gone.

RTR-stop the streak

Is it safe to assume that Fulmer is not on your Christmas card list?

 

[Crimson Surfer]

Two UT firings official; Cutcliffe announcement imminent

David Cutcliffe already has agreed to return to his old post as the Vols offensive coordinator. Cutcliffe, fired from Mississippi following the 2004 season, resides in Knoxville and spent 17 years on the staffs of both Johnny Majors and Phillip Fulmer before taking over the Ole Miss program following the 1998 season.

A press conference announcing Cutcliffe’s return to replace Randy Sanders, who resigned Oct. 31, is expected to be held on the Tennessee campus this afternoon.

 

[banditbob]

Just another poor MORON sucked into Phat Phil's web. He will be the first one fired when they stink in '06. The fat one's ugly arse bright orange wardrobe has obviously blinded the AD. Fire the pumpkin & your troubles will be gone.

RTR-stop the streak

I think David's emotional love for Tennessee got the best of him. I don't see the Vols ever again being as SEC East contender. Ole Steve and Mark Richt will slap them around every year! I feel sorry for your decision David.

 

[Tennessee]

I don't see the Vols ever again being as SEC East contender

Really? Ever? That's a Long Time... So, if we pull something out our rears and get to Atlanta another time, ever, you'll have no problem putting a Big Orange "T" in your sig with a banner that says "SEC Champions"? It's an easy bet for you, we're never gonna contend again :biggrin:

 

[CapstoneTider]

We can play that game too, let's bring back Mal Moore as OC!

 

[TENNTIDE1]

I will probably get flamed for this, but I think UT will be much improved next year, unless off the field problems get the best of them again. If the Vols are greatly improved next year the UT faithful should really be ticked off at Fulmer for allowing the program to slowly decay. I have always thought Cutcliffe was the reason for their years of success instead of Fulmer.

Having said all of that, the SEC does not have Donnan, Zook, Di Nardo, Dubose and those coaches around anymore. Richt is at Georgia, Spurrier is at USC, Meyer is at UF, like it or not Tubby is doing a good job at AU and Shula is starting to have some success at Bama.

Fulmer is still a great recruiter, but the Diploma mill has been exposed and the NCAA is looking into those type of operations. The NCAA has put academic standards in place that may prevent UT and other schools from admitting athletes instead of Student Athletes. Alabama still has alot of work to do in this area as well to comply with the new NCAA academic standards.

 

[CrimsonVan]

Can they get much worse?

 

[bayoutider]

Really? Ever? That's a Long Time... So, if we pull something out our rears and get to Atlanta another time, ever, you'll have no problem putting a Big Orange "T" in your sig with a banner that says "SEC Champions"? It's an easy bet for you, we're never gonna contend again :biggrin:

Ol' Banditbob might want to reconsider his bold remark. I once lost one of those sucker bets and had to put Go Iron Dawgs in my signature for a year.

 

[RobK]

Cut should've used his head and taken the Arkansas OC job (they wanted him), rather than letting his sentimental feelings for the UT of the late 90's get the best of him. Unlike UT, Arkansas appears to have already hit rock bottom and will bounce back with some good young talent on offense. If Arkansas starts winning again, you can bet your boots Nutt will take the first train out of Fayetteville when another school comes calling (especially after the way many of the Razorback faithful turned on him early this season). And that would put Cut in an ideal position to take over a decent program there.

He's already done everything you can do at Tennessee. Second acts are seldom better than the first. He'll either go down with Fulmer and the ship, eventually suffer the same fate Randy Sanders did, or languish under Fulmer's heavy hand. If he ever aspired to be head coach at UT, going back to work for Fulmer wasn't the way to do it. When and if that cord is ever cut, it will be a clean break from the Fulmeristas. Count on it.

 

[Crimson Speed]

Cutcliff has earned the reputation of being a very good offensive mind. But, I see trouble this time around for his move back to UT.

First, Cutcliff has openly stated that he wants another head coaching job. He has tasted the top job with reasonable success (thanks to Eli) and I believe he will not be content until he is back in the saddle as a HC somewhere. (Ole Miss made a huge error in judgement when they fired him).

Second, how will Fulmer handle the possibility that a proven head coach on his staff could turn the tables on him and end up replacing him? This is a real possibility and Cutcliff could end up being a threat to Fulmer. Ut will not have consistent success until disclipline is restored. Cutcliff can not restore discipline by himself. That responsibility is squarely on the shoulders of Fulmer and he has not demonstrated any desire to clamp down on the troublemakers on and off the field. It is the lack of discipline that will continue to plague the team. Character counts.

Finally, the second time around is rarely as successful as the first. This applies to almost anything in life, especially in the business world. SEC football is nothing more than a big business. I have witnessed this on several occasions and, in most cases, it does not work out. For some reason, things are just not the same. I think Cutcliffs tenue at UT will be very short this time around (unless he unseats Fulmer).

 

[banditbob]

Cutcliff has earned the reputation of being a very good offensive mind. But, I see trouble this time around for his move back to UT.

First, Cutcliff has openly stated that he wants another head coaching job. He has tasted the top job with reasonable success (thanks to Eli) and I believe he will not be content until he is back in the saddle as a HC somewhere. (Ole Miss made a huge error in judgement when they fired him).

Second, how will Fulmer handle the possibility that a proven head coach on his staff could turn the tables on him and end up replacing him? This is a real possibility and Cutcliff could end up being a threat to Fulmer. Ut will not have consistent success until disclipline is restored. Cutcliff can not restore discipline by himself. That responsibility is squarely on the shoulders of Fulmer and he has not demonstrated any desire to clamp down on the troublemakers on and off the field. It is the lack of discipline that will continue to plague the team. Character counts.

Finally, the second time around is rarely as successful as the first. This applies to almost anything in life, especially in the business world. SEC football is nothing more than a big business. I have witnessed this on several occasions and, in most cases, it does not work out. For some reason, things are just not the same. I think Cutcliffs tenue at UT will be very short this time around (unless he unseats Fulmer).

Do you think that UT COULD HAVE CONSISTENT SUCCESS again? Could the Titanic be raised and restored as a cruise ship?

 

[Crimson Speed]

Do you think that UT COULD HAVE CONSISTENT SUCCESS again? Could the Titanic be raised and restored as a cruise ship?

Fulmer has tarnished the shining beacon on the hill. I prefer to believe that Fulmer will continue to flounder for a few more years before throwing in the towell. The face of SEC football has changed in the past three or four years. This is especially true in the SEC East. Fulmer now has Spurrier to deal with, not to mention a couple other Eastern powerhouses. He no longer has a lock on the East and will continue to struggle to remain competitive.

Tennessee can bounce back and win some big games. My contention is that they will no longer be a consistant winner of the big games. Again, Spurrier, will continue to be a nightmare for him. The Ole Ball Coach will steal some good recruits from the Viles and I don't need to convince anyone that he can coach. He takes great pleasure in out coaching Fulmer. Bama is getting back on track, so I am looking forward to regular losses at the hand of the Tide.

No, the Big Orange Titanic will not rise to the glory days of years past. Not with Fulmer at the helm.

 

[Pluck and Grit]

Second, how will Fulmer handle the possibility that a proven head coach on his staff could turn the tables on him and end up replacing him? This is a real possibility and Cutcliff could end up being a threat to Fulmer.

Could be that Fulmer is planning on giving it up before long and is hiring Cutcliffe in anticipation of the torch passing? I don't know anything about it, but it wouldn't be the first time it was ever done this way.