Kentucky quarterbacks coach and former Tennessee offensive coordinator Randy Sanders told The Tennessean he no longer considers himself a candidate in the Western Carolina coaching search.
Sanders told The Asheville Citizen-Times earlier this month he would be interested in the opening. Last week former UT quarterback Heath Shuler included Sanders on a list of possible replacements to Western Carolina athletic director Chip Smith.
Sanders told the Tennessean the situation had changed.
"I haven't talked to anybody at Western Carolina in a while,'' Sanders said.
"I don't think anything is going to happen. I don't think it's a good fit right now. Not unless a lot of things change in a hurry."
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Comments » 39
Volchaz writes:
No worries Randy. Once people see how well UK does against FSU in the Music City Bowl, your name will start being mentioned again.
GerryOP writes:
For all of you who wish to see one of our last great victories, and Sander's debut as OC, tune to ESPN Classic today (Fri, 12/28) at 2 PM. 1999 Fiesta Bowl.
wyomingvol writes:
Or if you take a grammer course prior to Your slights...
Almost made a sentunce, Ahi did.....
vol88 writes:
My football fantasy is for all these posters who criticize EVERYTHING regarding Vol football to coach the team for just one game.
A Middle School would beat us by 5 TDs, I'm thinking.
GerryOP writes:
Heh, Western Carolina: GOTP is available.
SmokeDog72 writes:
Western Carolina's prayers HAVE been answered!!!!!
volfan73120#211815 writes:
good fantasy vol88.
Brama writes:
Randy, have you talked to Cutcliff about the Offensive Coordinator position at Duke.
todd#529269 writes:
Wish you back on the "Hill", Coach.
weisgarber2003#313889 writes:
"Randy as long as you are one of the good ole boys who have quality athlete fall into his lap once and a while, it won't matter if you can coach or not. Just look at Phil!"
Come on, give Sanders a break. He has already been the "fall guy" for Fulmer's inadequacies once. And anyone and everyone has more potential than sixty-five per cent Phil. Don't denigrate Sander's with a Fulmer comparison.
GerryOP writes:
Ahhhhh, grvol. Was it any worse than the horror of having Cutcliffe as the OC this year? If 23-21 was a horror, what do you call 59-20?
TommyJack writes:
Pound the rock
jweaver3#395614 writes:
How you no longer be a candidate when you never were?????????????
Anyway best of luck
GO VOLS
TXVOLSFAN
BigOrangeJeff writes:
OK, all of you self-anointed geniuses. You are each the new UTAD. Tell us 1) the three coaches you'll interview for the UT job, 2) the one you'll offer, and 3) the annual salary and length of contract.
Oh, while you're at it, you might as well tell us your OC and DC choices as well.
Come on, show us all how much you know. Dazzle us with your brilliance. Shine on you crazy diamonds.
BOJ
budd#207344 writes:
BOJ,
You just need to tune in to TDTN show every week. He answers all your questions with his wit and lazer like focus. Watch for it on the WB.
Oh that's right there is no WB anymore
GerryOP writes:
Sounds like BigOJ got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. Or did your momma take away your rattle?
BigOrangeJeff writes:
What's the matter GOP? You can do better than that.
By the way, I thought you guys had all the answers, I'd just like to hear them. If Fulmer should leave, I just want to know your can't-miss pick to take his place.
Come on, show us what you got.
GerryOP writes:
Naw, you're right BigOJ. Stay the course, pound the rock, been doin' it this way for 15 years so why change now?
Just remember these facts:
9/2/07 - Berkeley, CA: Cal Bears 45 - Vols 31
9/15/07 - Gainesville, FL: Gators 59 - Vols 20
10/20/07 - Tuscaloosa, AL: Tide 41 - Vols 17
These are not opinions, these are facts. These are not simply losses, these are embarrassments. If your proud of that, well ... you have a nice day.
Go Vols!
BigOrangeJeff writes:
GOP, I never claimed that those games were great examples of Vol football. I hated every minute of those games, but I still put WAY more stock in Fulmer and Hamilton than you.
TDTN, I suffered through about two minutes of your video and realized 1) my suspicions of your syphilitic fever are correct, and 2) that you're the Vol fan to whom Chris Fowler was referring with his trailer park comment.
It's interesting that neither of you are willing to name your candidates to replace Fulmer, Cutcliffe, and Chavis. Then again, we all knew you're nothing but a lot of talk and no action.
By the way, isn't it about time for your shift at the video game store? Just think, another two years of minimum wage and you can afford to move out of mama's basement.
BOJ
TommyJack writes:
TDTN: I don't think BOJ is too taken with your celebrity status! lol
BigOrangeJeff writes:
Nice try, Jamali. The reason you're sick of this question is that you have no response - and you know it. You all remind me of people that complain about politics but don't participate in the voting process. All you want to do is be a bunch of Sunday morning coaches that do nothing but complain, complain, complain...
There is one way to shut us up... Give us some realistic, hireable alternatives to discuss (Here's a hint: Pete Carroll is not leaving USC, Norm Chow will not come back to college as an OC, and Buddy Ryan is not available).
BOJ
BigOrangeJeff writes:
"All you watched was the "trailer." LOL."
That was a good one...
wjackson#226202 writes:
I'm with BigOrangeJeff. You guys crack me up always talking trash but never have any real suggestions or answers. You normally wrong on your pics of the games and seem to have no knowledge of the game. I don't understand that unless you just drink before you respond on this board. I have coached football and have worked with colleges in 7 states. If you truly understand the workings of college football. Then you know that to have a winning program year after year is very rare. I don't understand the we must win it all every year attitude. I know your going to say that you don't have it but I think that you do. Only instead of saying it you just put a negative spin on it all. Stand up and say who would be a better team of coaches that Fulmer and who he will hire. Or at least man up and answer BigOrangeJeffs question. By not answering, you are letting everyone on this board (who really already thinks) that you guys have no knowledge and just like to start stuff on this board. Which by the way IS your perogitive. I won't take that away from you. But you get now respect unless you give a respectful answer.
GerryOP writes:
So, BigOJ, "I hated every minute of those games ...." but you're still a proponent of "stay the course?" You would make a good partner for the Marquis de Sade. Evidently you love the pain! (Inferiority complex maybe?) BTW, Hamilton is doing a pretty good job. Remember how he handled that guy who moved to Conway, SC a few years go?
Now, back to the issue at hand. Since you "... hated every minute of those games ....," how can you continue with your rants - stay the course, pound the rock, done it this way for 15 years....? You seem intelligent enough to know that when you are in a hole, the best thing to do is to stop digging! But, maybe I over estimate your intelligence.
I never claimed to be a s**t hot college football personnel man. If I were, I wouldn't be here exchanging trivial banter with you! I only claim to be a loyal and avid fan of Tennessee football ... and basketball ... and baseball ... and golf ... and ladies basketball ... and any other sport Tennessee particpates in.
Again, you have a nice day.
wjackson#226202 writes:
My apologies on my spelling. I hope you understand the jist of what I was saying
BigOrangeJeff writes:
GOP, you are dead wrong on some of your points, but you are making progress.
First, you have never read "stay the course", or "pound the rock", or "done it this way for 15 years" in one of my posts. All I've said is if you come with a problem, propose a solution. That's Management 101.
Now, for your progress: You can finally admit that you don't know as much about college football as you lead on. You either trust Hamilton's judgment or you don't. We - that's you, me, and everyone else on here - have little to no clue about the inner workings of a major college football program. There are things that go on behind the scenes that none of us ever know, or need to know for that matter.
I, for one, believe that after nearly 40 years of service to the university, Coach Fulmer has earned the opportunity to right the ship. With the youth on this team, Fulmer has probably made a good case to the UTAD for the future directon of the program. I would imagine that, although he received his contractual raise and extension, Hamilton has put the coach on notice. If, in the next two to three years we're still looking at 8-5, 9-4 seasons, I'd wager he'll pull the trigger.
Just my $.02,
BOJ
TommyJack writes:
BOJ: So, how did the ship get unrighted?
yeavols#228407 writes:
gist?
Southland writes:
The Toxic Tide the 6-6 tide 41 UT 17 enough said
want a list of coaches BOJ Maybe there is no one out there. Maybe we just couldn't find a coach that is innovative and motivated and can motivate. I like coach Fulmer. He did a wonderful job. Notice the "did" as in past tense. Maybe he can hire some assistants that can put the program back where he had it but so far it is not happening. He can stay the head coach until he is 80 as long as I care as long as he gets some assistants with winning ways and ideas. He needs to do what Bobby Bowden is doing. Making appearances, shaking hands, recruiting, doing interviews and let some bright young minds do the play calling and lose the old playbook.
Colliervol writes:
That's OK jamali. You can "complain,female dog,moan,fuss and fight" all you want to. As long as you understand that it means nothing regarding whether Fulmer leaves or not. Neither he, Hamilton nor the board are listening to you. Feel free to continue beating your head against the wall.
vol52 writes:
Hamilton needs to tell the VOL nation that the average contributor means nothing to the University. Come on Mikey, You can do it. What we think does not count. How has the Outback ticket sales gone. I have bought so many bowl tickets and gotten blown out this decade that I will not purchase any more till we get this program ship shape!
GerryOP writes:
BigOJ, if I led you to believe that I had some vast knowledge of college football, then shame on you for letting me lead you on. Believe me, if any of us actually had the kind of knowledge that we exude, we would not be wasting our time here. But, we all still have opinons!
My opinion is that the UT football team's performance in 2005 and their performance in the three games that I itemized above should cause PAF to be held accountable. Management 101 -- the boss is accountable for the performance of his team/employees. He picked/hired them, he's accountable. You don't agree? I could care less whether you agree or not!
However, if you demand I offer alternatives, I demand you explain why PAF should not be held accountable. Fair enough?
BTW, I agree that PAF did earn a "Get Out Of Jail Free" card for his years of loyal service. He burned it in 2005. Reward his years of loyal service with a gold watch, a desk down the hall from Mike Hamilton, and any title that makes him happy -- except Head Coach.
In closing, life is important. Playing word games in forums like this is not important. Life 101. Be well.
weisgarber2003#313889 writes:
"I, for one, believe that after nearly 40 years of service to the university, Coach Fulmer has earned the opportunity to right the ship. With the youth on this team, Fulmer has probably made a good case to the UTAD for the future directon of the program."
You are out of your mind!What do you mean earned the opportunity to right the ship? It is under Fulmer that the ship has run aground, and the future direction of the program is going to be the same with Fulmer as HC. Devastating losses to Florida, no top ten finishes, no BCS bowls, whining and moaning and making excuses, losing records to top ten teams, losing records in minor bowl games, ad in finitum. Perhaps you had better go back and check out the "restoration" program of Fulmer this decade. You will find his record doesn't even match UT's all time winning percentages in both conference play and overall. Try the last three years, and find, with a Wisconsin loss, a 23 and 15 record (.600). That is really righting the ship isn't it? What silly logic you use.
wjackson#226202 writes:
4,5,and 6 losses every year? I think you are exaggerating a little. Find me some teams (a couple) that have less than 4 losses every year for the last 15 years since that is how long Fulmer has been coaching here. We all have beef with the way Fulmer does things now and then. But you have to understand that the first and foremost for these kids is to help them grow up and move on. That has to be a big part of your program or you will end up like Miami. Alot of wins but a horrible reputation. College football, like most things goes in cycles. LSU hasn't been beating @ss for 15 years. Maybe florida, but they too have had a few bad ones. How long has USC been in the top tier? Fulmer still has the best winning percentage for a reason. I am not a Fulmer lover with orange glasses. I have my issues with some decisions he makes. However. Traveling around the U.S. to different campuses I do understand how some of the decisions that the fans dissaprove of are made. From the heart. I know that's tough to hear. But unlike the NFL. It's not all about winning in College football (oh no, he said it now) : )
cdldoc#211897 writes:
I am with BigOrangeJeff and wjackson, although I will say that tdtn's video was in places funny in an I-married-my-sister kind of way.
pdhuff#552644 writes:
My pick was Paul Johnson. But GT beat us to him. Watch their program change. He doesn't stay the course, he will change the Jacket's course. He truly pounds the rock.
Wake Forest coach has potential. Anyone who hasn't lost his way. Go Vols.
sidwalkvol writes:
Always nice to peruse the rants and rages of the VolNation brain trust. I feel SO MUCH BETTER, knowing what no matter what Mike or Phil or whoever does, no matter how the players succeed (it was luck) or fail (it was lack of discipline), no matter the position we find ourselves in (we backed in) there will be some condescending souls to suck the air out of the good and blow smoke on the bad. Bad coaching is always to blame; fire the coach is always the strategy. You guys give new meaning to "keep the home fires burning." I can only imagine that you are really fun on a date. I am a fan, in fair weather and foul, but to those of you who hate the coach, distrust the AD and dare imagine that you know better about the one or two things on your radar than those who daily have to know and manage the thousand things on theirs, then I say may you always have the coach YOU deserve.
And please, God, do not let any prospective coaches or recruits read this stuff.
TommyJack writes:
TD: A star is born. I'll be tellin people that I once posted with this guy. Remember the little peeps, TD. lol
inquiry writes:
Randy Sanders, the Morristown Marvel.. would you please come back to Tennessee like in January 2008?? You shouldn't have listened to the fans, you're a great recruiter for the University and know how to call an offense..I'll see you at the Orange & White Game in April.. I'll be "Paladin" from Orlando, Florida..
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