Fulmer changes mind, will not work for UT prez

Less than a week after it was announced former Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer would be accepting a position as “special assistant to the president,” he has changed his mind.
On Friday, it was announced that Fulmer would not be taking the paid position under UT President John Petersen (in addition to his $6 million buyout from [...]

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Double dipping? Fulmer shouldn’t accept Petersen’s check

The University of Tennessee announces a hiring freeze, yet the football coach it fired is getting two salaries?
Tennessee fired Phillip Fulmer and was forced to pay him a $6 million buyout. That breaks down to $125,000 per month over the next four years.
Part of the firing came with an extended hand of respect — we’ll [...]

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Eric Berry: SEC Defensive Player of the Year

Eric Berry has been named SEC Defensive Player of the Year.  There is not a single defensive player in the SEC that is more deserving.  Congrats Eric!

Per SEC Sports

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Some Sense Amongst the Confusion

This is a post from CFJ’s guest blogger and good friend of mine, DrumKing.  Please enjoy and comment…
Brandon, thank you so much for your comments. I haven’t been this excited about Tennessee football since 1977 when Johnny Majors came marching home to end the Bill Battle era. When Fullmer took over as HC of the [...]

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Ok, now he’s out…

Per ESPN HERE

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Tuberville Not Out… Yet.

Fortunately I work with a gentleman whose son is a walk-on at Auburn.  Tommy Tuberville held a team meeting at 2:00 p.m. today to discuss finals and winter training sessions.  Al Del Greco on WJOX reported at 9:24 a.m. this morning that Tuberville’s office had been cleaned out, and he has not been seen around [...]

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Caleb Gill Needs Our Help

Young Caleb Gill is battling Cancer.  Please see the 3SIB article about the fundraiser going towards Caleb’s recovery.  God is the ultimate physician, so lets make sure we pray for Caleb as well.
Thanks,
CFJ Staff

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1994: On the Brink of Dominance

Curveballs for Jesus will be looking back at the Philip Fulmer years.  We will attempt at having a year-by-year breakdown of the season, personal reactions to the games, moments and memories.  This is my way of saying, “Thanks Coach.”  Please check back often to follow this series.
With one full season under Philip Fulmer’s belt many [...]

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A Time Tested Tradition: The Game Maxims

Looks like Coach Lane Kiffin Embraces General Neyland’s Game Maxims… Thank you Coach.
 

 
General Neyland’s 7 Maxims
1. The team that makes the fewest mistakes will win. 
2. Play for and make the breaks and when one comes your way – SCORE. 
3. If at first the game – or the breaks – go against you, don’t let [...]

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Lane Kiffin Presser: ““It starts today, you are going to feel it”

At 1:00 p.m. CST time today University of Tennessee Athletic Director Mike Hamilton announced the 21st Head Coach in Tennessee history, Coach Lane Kiffin.  Kiffin as discussed numerous other times around Vols Blogsphere has a great deal of experience for a 33 year old.  He’s played and coached under some of the best coaches at [...]

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