Posted by SmokeDog72 on February 17, 2008 at 4:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Here we go again. The inmates are running the asylum.

Posted by WhitePineVol77 on February 17, 2008 at 4:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh well, another one bites the dust. At least he owned up, when confronted, but would have obviously been better had he not skipped out. Take it like a man, button your upper lip and move on. I thought he had graduated, but it seems he is still on the team, for now. CPF, do the right thing...we hope you will.

Posted by thesavageorange on February 17, 2008 at 4:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I guess I have to admit it.This is getting out of hand.However I don't know how CPF or anyone else can fix it.

Posted by weisgarber2003 on February 17, 2008 at 4:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

No problem here. The kindly counseling of Father Fulmer and the requisite profound PF apology will be forthcoming.

Posted by snowvol on February 17, 2008 at 4:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

When will this stop, Phil? Fans can say all they want about how they're "kids", and that kids do stupid things. Look around major football programs right now. While most every one of them has a problem here and there, we are surpassing all of them. It sickens me that we are fast-approaching the old Miami Hurricanes.

Posted by vol_in_lsu_land on February 17, 2008 at 4:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh crap.

OK it's really become a problem, Phil. It has REALLY become a problem. I'm one of your supporters here buddy. I think you are as orange blooded as anyone comes, but the UNIVERSITY and the reputation of this football program and team have hit rock bottom during this off season. Britton Colquitt??? I make no assumptions about the character of one of our biggest team leaders, but his being from the famous "Kicking Colquitt" family I think this comes as a shock! Hit and run? Fleeing an accident?

Phil, CLEAN THIS TEAM UP! LOCK THEM DOWN. MAKE THEM TAKE YOU SERIOUSLY OR ELSE THE VOL NATION WILL NO LONGER SUPPORT YOU! I hope it isn't too late already coach.

Posted by TommyJack on February 17, 2008 at 4:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Suspend him for the GA Southern game.

Posted by Colliervol on February 17, 2008 at 4:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

As noted after the other five last month, this team is backsliding and is in danger of repeating 2004 and 2005. As I recall, this isn't the first time for Britton, is it? See you later kid. Time to go. Do we have another punter on the team?

Note to Mike Hamilton: As much as I'd like to think Phil can do it, I believe the players don't respect him anymore in terms of discipline and authority. Maybe it's time for you to step in. I can put up with a lot of things but not a bunch of louts representing this school. For goodness sake, earn your money.

Posted by GIVEHIMSIX on February 17, 2008 at 4:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Eventually, someone on this team is going to have to step up and be a leader. Colquitt is a senior, and he has a history of alcohol related issues. There is absolutely no excuse for a team to lack this much maturity. Think about how this will reflect during the season and in recruting. Do our players just not care about this program?

I can reasonably see Eric Berry being a captain of this team as a sophomore. He leads on the field, keeps his grades up, and stays out of trouble.

Posted by MurphyVol on February 17, 2008 at 4:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Mean cops keep picking on our drunk players.

Posted by KingsportVol on February 17, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I just talked to some of the tree people from California and they are pretty pissed about the tree stump.Stay the Course.Go Big Orange!FREE TDTN

Posted by Timbo on February 17, 2008 at 4:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i've been a fan a long time but i have to say i'd rather support a team with good character that's mediocre than a winner that lacks it. the problem for Tennessee football is winners don't lack it.

Posted by rbatten9 on February 17, 2008 at 4:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I want him OFF the team. I am sick of hearing about our players being a bunch of immature twats.

Posted by vol52 on February 17, 2008 at 4:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Britton has had at least two other ETOH incidents and maybe three. Is Fulmer going to deliver the punishment the other repeat offenders got? I doubt it. Mikey is a powerless puppet of billy bob thornton. It's a wonder we got the quality of talent we got with this year's recruits. The bad publicity just keeps coming.

Posted by pdhuff on February 17, 2008 at 4:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

As long as he didn't knock anyone from Cal off that tree stump and he fixes the Focus, I say let father Phil counsel him.

He's had enough experience. Calm down, young man. We're moving up to Miami-like territory. All is well.

Posted by KingsportVol on February 17, 2008 at 4:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'll drink to that PD

Posted by GerryOP on February 17, 2008 at 4:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This should put us in the lead for the much coveted Fulmer Cup! You go Vols! Don't let up now! Get that cup! Maybe that walkon punter will get an early chance to play.

Right the ship, stay the course, all is well.

Posted by Colliervol on February 17, 2008 at 4:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Here's a thought. If Al Wilson doesn't catch on with an NFL team, maybe we can hire him as Asst. Head Coach in charge of Discipline. He may be the only one left that could get the attention of this team. Obviously, the coaching staff has lost them.

Posted by TommyJack on February 17, 2008 at 4:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Didn't the Colquitt family make a scholarship donation recently to UT? If so, this is a political nightmare for CPF.

Posted by DennisVols on February 17, 2008 at 4:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hard to claim that the KPD was picking on another UT football player this time.
This is not the first time he has been in trouble with Fulmer or the law.
"dang" to quote geoff

Posted by agentorange on February 17, 2008 at 4:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

keeping ut in the top 25 party schools is the off season goal of the fb team.

Posted by knoxsingle on February 17, 2008 at 5:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Please keep these kids the heck out of the clubs, Coach. I don't care if you have to babysit them personally every night by sleeping on a cot in the dorms. This is ridiculous.

Posted by Colliervol on February 17, 2008 at 5:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TJ, I don't think it's such a political nightmare. I'd give 'em back Britton and if they objected, I'd send their check back too. No amount of money should buy silence on this. It is now officially out of hand again.

Smokedog, (speaking of inmates) to quote Strother Martin: "What we got here is failure to communicate." And there appears to be a large communications gap between players and coaches at this point.

Posted by tigervol9802 on February 17, 2008 at 5:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Good grief. This is past ridiculous.

Posted by 99gator on February 17, 2008 at 5:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

y'all may find this ridiculous.....

but, you may want to hire bobby knight as a special consultant to the tenn athletic program.

i guarantee he could put a stop to this mess in a quick hurry.

Posted by Colliervol on February 17, 2008 at 5:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

From the other story on the walk-on punter:

"Cody Ayers, a punter from Carroll County High School in Hillsville, Va., area has accepted an offer to walk on at Tennessee, the Roanoke Times reported Tuesday."

Relax Cody. I think a scholarship just opened up for you buddy.

Posted by TommyJack on February 17, 2008 at 5:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Collier: Not suggesting a whitewash..just saying a family with as much history (at TN) as the Colquitts makes for a dicey situation.

Posted by Colliervol on February 17, 2008 at 5:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh, I agree TJ. But there's some things that just can't be ignored. And I would hope the Colquitt family understands that.

I know, in my case, the opinions of outsiders and the KPD would have been the least of my worries if I had done what Britton has done repeatedly. I'd have asked them to keep me in jail to keep my Dad from getting hold of me.

Posted by utchris2003 on February 17, 2008 at 5:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator...

that is actually pretty funny.

May have to act quick though, bc rumor has it that he might be headed to Stillwater to replace a soon to be fired Sean Sutton.

Posted by ONUV on February 17, 2008 at 5:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

stay the course. right the ship.

outermonvolia.com

Posted by tripper on February 17, 2008 at 5:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Was his license plate light out before or after he hit the Ford Focus? We need to open a new crime unit down at KPD, the Volsquad.

Posted by invisiblekid on February 17, 2008 at 5:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Give him the boot, walk-on punters are easy to come by.

Seriously, it's hard to believe a program with Little and Goodrich as former players can't get the point across about the dangers of drinking and driving any better. If Colquitt isn't gone after, what is it his 3rd or 4th incident, then any remaining shreds of credibility that Fulmer has left will be gone.

Posted by pdhuff on February 17, 2008 at 5:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Doldrums will soon cover this up until the next blip on the radar. Study the charts.

Posted by mcbrim1998 on February 17, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

No way the Gators can catch up to the Vols in this department.

Posted by jamcdaniel79 on February 17, 2008 at 5:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

give him the boot. this is a joke. Fulmer has one year....this one. after that, gone.

Posted by Colliervol on February 17, 2008 at 5:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Agreed mcbrim. You might have had us on bar brawls but not on DUI's.

Posted by TommyJack on February 17, 2008 at 5:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

PD: True. And there's about a blip a week.

Posted by yemmusdarb on February 17, 2008 at 5:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

hahaha, give the guy a break.... at least it was just a Ford Focus and not a Mercedes or BMW. party on Britton!!!

Posted by bigorangedaddy on February 17, 2008 at 5:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Kick his butt off the team!!! I don't care if it is the starting quarterback or the third string kicker. Coach Fulmer has got to send the message that this is totally unacceptable!!!!

Posted by invisiblekid on February 17, 2008 at 5:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

pdhuff, how can they study the charts when their vision is so blurry? A quick search on Yahoo shows that there are at least 13 taxi services in the greater Knoxville area, time to replace those ever dependable THINK cards with the numbers to some of them.

Posted by KnoxVol_in_TX on February 17, 2008 at 5:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It's not CPF's fault. This is just getting ridiculous. I sure wish these kids would wisen up!

Quit this $hit!

Posted by TommyJack on February 17, 2008 at 5:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Kid: Perhaps the AD should purchase an orange short-bus and ferry the team from saloon to saloon. Course that brings up the question, who would drive?

Posted by invisiblekid on February 17, 2008 at 5:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Collier, I like the idea of Al Wilson roaming the campus again. I haven't followed the situation close but I believe that position as director of high school relations is still open. Wilson always struck me as an outgoing people person LOL.

Posted by invisiblekid on February 17, 2008 at 5:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TJ, The Big Orange Pub Crawl, I like it. Slade can drive the bus, he doesn't seem too busy with anything else.

Posted by bigorangedaddy on February 17, 2008 at 5:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

When the punishment is a couple of laps and some community service, what is the big deal to a college student? When you are faced with losing your scholarship and not being able to play football anymore, that is a serious consequence!! What these kids need to know is that there is serious consequences to their actions.

Posted by TommyJack on February 17, 2008 at 5:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Kid: Maybe order a hybrid bus. Keep it PC. When Slade needed a nite off, pull the Chief in. He loves being around the kids...Maybe an occassional shift for CPF; that way he might be able to recognize his running backs. Kind of a bonding thing. Stay the dad-gum course.

Posted by yeavols on February 17, 2008 at 6:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD5sahXoj0U

Posted by Germany_Vol on February 17, 2008 at 6:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I say punt his A$$ 1000 yards out of KTown. We don't need this!!! What is PF going to do when one of his drunk players kills someone? What kind of delima would it raise if a player killed the kid of an even bigger alum than the Colquitts? Regardless, this $hit has got to STOP!!! Give the walkon the job. Go Big Orange (WITHOUT B. COLQUITT)

Posted by murrayvol on February 17, 2008 at 6:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I can't speak for the Colquitt family but if I were in their shoes, I wouldn't be holding my breath for CPF or anyone else to handle it. I'd want to do something about this for Britton's sake. A hard rain's gonna fall for him sooner rather than later if he doesn't get the boozing under control.

The only good news here is he didn't maim or kill anybody. When and if that happens, no amount of counseling and rehab will put his life back together.

Posted by TurboFan on February 17, 2008 at 6:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Is it too late to declare for the draft?

Posted by vol4good on February 17, 2008 at 6:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I really hate to say this, but enough is enough. Britton has to be removed from the team. That seems to be the only way Phil can get these players attention. What the hell is he doing out at 2:30 in the morning anyway. Good luck with that Burger King job dude!

Posted by yeavols on February 17, 2008 at 6:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

make sure your volume is turned up on this one..
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD5sahXoj0U

Posted by SmokeDog72 on February 17, 2008 at 6:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Shouldn't our guys be visiting more kids in hospitals or something?

I think a schedule of 6 days a week of "voluntary" 6 AM runs might curtail this crap. No one or two weeks of it. An entire off-season of it. I bet we would look pretty good in the 4th quarter if we did that for 6 months.

Posted by pdhuff on February 17, 2008 at 6:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TommyJack - I nominate Whitelightening from Wisconsin. I was impressed with his skill with the K Kreme truck last year. While he did lose part of his load, he would have still gotten some of them back to campus. He didn't hit any tree stumps or Focuses. You'd have to overlook that he stole the dough-nut truck.

Memories.

Posted by 99gator on February 17, 2008 at 6:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i don't want to throw salt on the wound because, i know my school (and most other schools) have their share of these kind of incidents.....

however, this is fulmer's fault. at some point, the players should have the fear of god of their coach (the way some of us had the fear of god in our parents. in my case, my father)

many have asked questions about recruiting.....and having a disappointing recruiting season. this is as big a reason as anything. it's not "negative recruiting" if there is truth to it. as a parent, unless my blood flowed orange(which it doesn't), i would not want my son playing football at tenn if he had other desirable options.

fulmer is lucky i am not hamilton. i would make fulmer and the rest of the coaches run at 4 am to see if that can motivate them to control the team.

Posted by bigorangedaddy on February 17, 2008 at 6:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Instead of 6AM runs, maybe some "midnight runs", when these fools are out getting drunk might do the trick.

Posted by jobrando on February 17, 2008 at 6:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

A free education to play football should equal some rules. Why not make them live in an athletic dorm with strict curfews. Sounds like they are in control and not the people giving them a free education.

Posted by LazhilUT on February 17, 2008 at 6:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

He's not even a 1/4 of the punter and person his brother is.
He's an idiot and we can do much better without him.

Posted by jimr07 on February 17, 2008 at 6:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Phil--I agree with an earlier comment that basically i have been in your corner. I think I am getting out of that corner after this. Now, I realize you cannot baby sit all these spoiled, pampered smart a$$e$. There does not seem to be any institutional control. Do you think clawson is going to be a good replacement for you?

Posted by jimr07 on February 17, 2008 at 6:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

and, i just threw up because i agreed with Foolmore

Posted by TechsterVol on February 17, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

jobrando --

That would make sense, too bad it's not allowed by NCAA rules. Can't have an "athletic" dorm any more, all dorms must be at least 51% non-athletes.

Posted by govols8080 on February 17, 2008 at 6:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

How many times is this going to happen? This makes me sick to my stomach. How can these athletes be given a chance to get a free education, play in the best conference in the nation, but yet keep on making stupid decisions. This is the 2nd time this guy has been arrested. I know when your young and being away from home you want to have a good time, but being a football player at a program that lives and breathes football, you have to make smart decisions. Will this nightmare ever end!

Posted by VolBall on February 17, 2008 at 6:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

PLEASE get rid of the not so slim one!!

Posted by threehundredbowler on February 17, 2008 at 6:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Dang people.Will you please lighten up?He is just a college student.All college students do it all the time.He is only a kid and besides,a couple of beers and a couple of mixed drinks will not hurt anyone.No one has ever been killed or injuried by a college kid who has been drinking.No one has ever become an alkie from drinking in College.Go find Dewayne Goodrich guys and party on .No one will get hurt from it.

Posted by mbradshaw1 on February 17, 2008 at 6:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It's time for the team leaders to call a team meeting and put a stop to all this nonsense. And maybe we will find out who the team leaders are. The coaches can't keep track of all the flock all the time. they have to be accountable for themselves and the team they represent and grow up!
GO VOLS!!!!!

Posted by Hunter on February 17, 2008 at 6:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Dangit, we're first in the SEC in SOMETHING now!

Posted by pdhuff on February 17, 2008 at 6:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The Fulmer Cup is well in hand. Contenders are fading.

Posted by threehundredbowler on February 17, 2008 at 6:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

And to the KNS.What do you have against the Vols?You should never report bad things against a Tennessee athlete.That is just plain wrong.Things like that need to be dealt with in house and not publicly.

Posted by utmdm on February 17, 2008 at 6:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

agentorange, top 25 party schools? I would say we enter preseason consensus as number one in the polls based on our FB team lack of inhibitions.

Posted by tngeoff on February 17, 2008 at 6:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

NOTHING IS WORNG!

Posted by bigorangedaddy on February 17, 2008 at 7:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

threehundredbowler, you are an idiot!!! I guess if your family was killed by a "drunk Tennessee athlete", you might have a different perspective. Tennessee athletes are not above the law and it would be a terrible disservice to try to teach them that they are!!!!

Posted by utmdm on February 17, 2008 at 7:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Colliervol, While I agree these young men have no respect for Fulmer, it goes deeper than that. They have no regard for the law, the safety of others, the safety of themselves, their future and their families. Oh, and no regard for their teammates. If they don't fear for the other things, they certainly won't fear Fulmer.

Having said that, it is time for Fulmer to realize we have a cancer on our hands and ramp up to save the program because it becomes evident that some of these guys don't want to be saved from their lack of responibility.

Posted by Volalumnus on February 17, 2008 at 7:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well, this is starting to get to the point that I wouldn't be surprised if the NCAA doesn't step in and "help" find a way to fix it.

Posted by vols76 on February 17, 2008 at 7:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

In response to angelamrc.....I agree with you not kicking him off the team after one DUI.....but this is his 2nd or 3rd one that I know of.....so in 3 years he has had 2 or 3.......how are Chad Cunningham or Orion Hall, they are both Georgia boys, can either one of them kick.....I don't know about Tennessee, but in Georgia for you 2nd and 3rd DUI there will be some jail time, maybe a year. They may not have to kick him off the team, he may have to quite to serve time. I know he was loose his driving licenses for at least a year maybe longer. WHO IS NEXT TO SCREW UP? STEP RIGHT UP?

Posted by utmdm on February 17, 2008 at 7:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

threehundredbowler, how can you pretend to defend this. This is not just what the kid drank, it is what he did with lack of control to take it on the streets. With what he hit, he was being watched by guardian angels not to have killed/maimed himself or someone else.

It is evident that these guys feel safe from their actions. It is time for Fulmer and the administration to take heavier action. Better for a young person to lose the opportunity to play sports which might help to snap them back to reality before they do kill or injure someone.

Posted by FWBVol on February 17, 2008 at 7:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Colquitt, even with this family history, has been on borrowed time since he the first couple of offenses. Phillip Fulmer must kick him off the team not only as another statement to the players, but to the fans as well.

I've posted this before, and I know I'm one of the few that has never had alcohol on this site. It was the way I was raised and I never saw a need for it so maybe I don't have the perspective some of you others have. I just haven't heard of anyone having a drinking problem before they took that first drink.

Yes, Britton's family needs to get him the help he needs...after UT gives him the boot.

I'm just glad is was a parked car and tree stump he hit and nobody was hurt.

Posted by TurboFan on February 17, 2008 at 7:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Orangedaddy and utmdm, please refer to the dictionary to look up the word "irony".

Posted by threehundredbowler on February 17, 2008 at 7:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

bigorangedaddy,I don't believe you get the point of my post.I was makeing fun of all the idiot posters that have taken that kind of stand on this subject.Drinking ,and driveing is the most stupid thing anyone can do.If that is what it takes for me to have a good time then I guess I will stay miserable.I'm not condemnening those things if that is what flips your trigger.They are not for me.However driveing while drinking does concern me.

Posted by pdhuff on February 17, 2008 at 7:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

utmdm - 7:14, he was lucky. Drinking was not the problem, drinking then driving was. They just don't realize how serious the situation is.

They seem to be on a roll.

Posted by tngeoff on February 17, 2008 at 7:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Remember...nothing is worng.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Gkq7HLBe17...

Posted by Rok_Etop on February 17, 2008 at 7:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I just don't understand it. Drinking and Driving, ok that happens (although it shouldn't) and made a stupid mistake in the hit and run (that happens too), but please, please, please tell me why, a kid from such a well to do family, a brother in the NFL, why is this kid driving a 10 year old vehicle???? Ridiculous!!!

Posted by bigorangedaddy on February 17, 2008 at 7:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

threehundredbowler and WD40plusVol,

do you think he should be kicked off the team or what???

Posted by yabadabadoo1026 on February 17, 2008 at 7:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

bigorangedaddy, agree with all your posts not the least of which threehundredbowler is a total idiot.

This is beyond rediculous now---we are the laughing stock of all of college sports programs when this gets out if we arent already and duely so. They arent listening to fullmer, punishing them all for the actions of a few isnt working-- if they have tuned him out off season how can we expect they will tune him in during season---hes lost them. I dont care that it shows Phil up but now Hamilton himself has to meet with the team so they know its real serious now and any more lawlessness or arrests is automatic 2 game or more suspensions if not more serious/\thrown off team. Our long-term reputation/recruiting cant be compromised for fear of losing games shortterm because of appropriate punishments in liew of "ride-alongs"

Colquitt needs to be made an example of---he endangerd others and more serious than repeat violation of a Coker who only hurt himself---from the Colquitt family or not there can not be a double standard in doling out punishment to repeat offenders. He needs to be deal with in a hard manner so we dont come out of this any more scathed in public perception of this "delinquent-like" program we're becoming. We already arent getting the best atheletes---now the lawbreakers are only going to interested in tenn since there is no real punishment and they can run wild------enoughs enough already---YOU SIT THEM DOWN HAMILTON--THEY AINT LISTENING TO PF!!!

Posted by TYRCYN on February 17, 2008 at 7:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Someone please tell me how this story warrants this type of coverage. How many other people in Knoxville or the surrounding area was arrested on a similar charge or perhaps something worse.
I find it really sad that a young man who is old enough to drink had a few and did $400 worth of damage to his car. The car that i own, this amount of damage is a simple scratch.

I am not in favor of anyone drinking and driving, but i just don,t see the greater good for this young man who happens to play football or anyone else to generate this much publicity.

Posted by threehundredbowler on February 17, 2008 at 7:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

YES,he should be dismissed.If it were his first time I would not be so quick to be so harsh.This is his 3rd time if memory serves right.If he has not learned by now he most likely will never learn.

Posted by capstone4117 on February 17, 2008 at 7:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The hits just keep on coming.
Indianavol one thing is for sure, I havn't been reading about saban's players this off season. One Uthug a week. Trying to break 2005 record.
41-17 Roll Tide!!!! Thuggish Ruggish Vols.
The viles continue to show unmatched character and are role models to the young people of the knoxville community. You must be so proud to be a volunqueer. No wonder your recruiting class sucked and you are a joke nationally. But what's really funny is to read your comments. It's like you're suprised. You should be used to it. Everybody else in the nation is. Fulmer had a chance to deal with this one when he was a freshman and chose to do nothing.

Posted by stroker on February 17, 2008 at 7:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Groundhog day for CF. Hang in there coach. Stay the course, no kidding.

Posted by VolBall on February 17, 2008 at 7:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It is no secret that all prominent programs have their share of such issues, but the problem has escalated way out of control at dear UT. I don't know the details as to why the two young men were dismissed recently, but accountability must be the message, and based on the troubled climate on the Hill, I see no choice but to dismiss Britton, despite family lineage.

His poor choices are very serious and Fulmer must get back some semblance of control. If Britton's actions don't constitute "violating team rules", I don't know what does.

Posted by Volfan1 on February 17, 2008 at 7:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Remember that commercial with the Office Linebacker who blasted anyone breaking office rules?
Wouldn't Al Wilson look good around campus clotheslining Colquitt (or some other punk player who was thought he was too good for rules), pointing his finger in his face and shouting, "Stay out of those cars after you are drinking, Britton, unless you want to feel some real pain!"
Campus linebacker, Al Wilson. Hmmm, has a nice ring to it.

Posted by 4ss on February 17, 2008 at 7:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

bigorangedaddy -
I think "300bowler" was using what we call sarcasm dude. I don't think in any way was he being serious! Please lighten up a little bit.

Posted by johnt1078 on February 17, 2008 at 7:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If guilty, this calls for immediate dismissal from the team with no chance for reinstatement.

Unless te present administration can get things under better control, they need to be changed. I include the total University in this program as the University should not tolerate such action from its students.

Posted by winbigvols on February 17, 2008 at 7:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Britton has and never will be as good as his brother. He has to go, the is a political nightmare for Fulmer. If he doesn't throw him off then the rest of the team will split because of who he threw off last week. These situations may get Fulmer instead of his losing record next year, we can all hope.

Posted by threehundredbowler on February 17, 2008 at 7:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

thanks 4ss,that is exactly what I was doing.

Posted by rpoll1095 on February 17, 2008 at 7:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

OMG!!!! This has been unbelievable. It is one thing to be young and party, but this is just over the top. And for athletes who have been repeatedly warned about this, I find it amazing that they have so little concern for their own futures and the reputation of this University. I frankly hope Fulmer begins just throwing the book at individuals who can't seem to keep themselves off the arrest blotter. And before we put the blame on the KPD (which so many seem to want to do), THEY did not drive drunk or leave the scene. This football program is and has been out of control and maybe some outright dismissals is the only way to get people's attention.

Posted by 72vol on February 17, 2008 at 7:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This kid should get the boot! No pun intended.

Posted by DenmarkVol_aka_Mbumburu on February 17, 2008 at 7:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

GONE. Outta here. CYA, ya stupid kid.

Posted by PLEASEGETRIDOFTHENOTSOSLIMONE on February 17, 2008 at 7:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Time to write an apology letter Britton. The Orange Kool Aid drinkers will think more highly of you then.

Posted by PLEASEGETRIDOFTHENOTSOSLIMONE on February 17, 2008 at 8:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Here is on that you could use. It worked for your teammate:

Dear Coach Fulmer, Teammates, Volunteer Fans and Parents:

I am sending this letter to each of you in order to express my sincere regret for embarrassing the University of Tennessee and the football program because of a most unfortunate, well-publicized situation last week. Even more importantly, I have let my parents, coaches, teammates, fans and myself down. Please accept my apology for my lack of judgment. There are no excuses.

I have been abundantly blessed in my life with a wonderful family and the unbelievable opportunity not only to play football, but also to get an education at one of the premier universities in America, the University of Tennessee.

Finally, I want to thank Coach Fulmer for the opportunity he has given me. Please know I have learned a hard life lesson, and I am committed to making sure it never happens again. I accept the responsibilities for my actions and will now move forward.

Respectfully,

Britton Colquitt

Posted by 55Vol on February 17, 2008 at 8:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Time to loose Colquit CPF. He has already been down this road and doesn't care about the team, only his buzz when he gets high. Start dumping the multiple offenders. Just like the business environment... first offense , counseling. 2nd offense, some type of punishmen. 3rd offense, at the disgression of management, either straighten up for good or look for another job. If an employee doesn't care anymore, get them some help but deny the employment.

Posted by TommyJack on February 17, 2008 at 8:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

$400 damage to a Focus probably totaled it.
Bring on the short bus..the BOPC as the KID suggested. WhiteLightning as the driver. CPF is searching the whole scenario. Justice will be served. All will be right in the dad-burn Vol Nation. Stay the course..just keep it between the ditches. Teach'em to drive with one eye closed. Selah.

Posted by estillspgsvol on February 17, 2008 at 8:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Would it not be nice if parents would actually be parents these days, instead of trying to be their child's best friend. This stuff has to be instilled in the home, not by their football coach. The coach can only discipline after the fact, the problem in America is that parent don't dicipline before the fact!

Posted by budrhon on February 17, 2008 at 8:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Since he left the scene of the accident he might as well leave the Campus, team and Knoxville for that matter. It will be interesting considering the recent dismissals how UT puts a spin on this if they decide not to dismiss him.

Posted by madisonvillevol on February 17, 2008 at 8:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

off the team---period. no investigation, no review-
outta here!

Posted by dgb63 on February 17, 2008 at 8:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree with madisonvillevol. Pack your stuff and go. I don't care who it is if anymore of this goes on they got to go. We can't have different rules for the star power on this team. mess up where the police are a part of it then you got to go!!!! No talk No investigation etc. NO SPIN!!!!!!!!

Posted by ZacharyUTK on February 17, 2008 at 8:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

YEAH! PARTY IT UP, FOOTBALLERS!







GET CRUNK!

Posted by GerryOP on February 17, 2008 at 8:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Good Ol' Phil thinks he is in control. Shocking news, control left K'town on the same bus that carried Trooper and Cutcliffe out of K'town. Based on the number of players that are getting in trouble, we may have to cancel the O & W game because of insufficient number of eligible players.

You would think with a salary of $38K a week, Good Ol' Phil could hire a whole squad of rent-a-cops to keep an eye on these kids! Or maybe get Good Ol' Josh busy finding entertainment for these guys!

Right the ship, stay the course, all is well! We been hearing that tired mantra since the end of the '05 season!

The whole sports world sees the problems with UT football - stale, boring, Fulmer, discipline, embarrassing losses, and on, and on, and on. When is the Volunteer Nation going to wake up, take off the orange-colored glasses, flush the Orange Kool-Aid down the crapper, and see things the way the really are, not the way you want them to be?

Am I a loyal Vol fan? You betcha'! Signed on in 1961 and have never wavered. Coach Fulmer, it is time to step up, take responsibility for the demise you are leading ... or ... sail off into the sunset. Adios, goodbye, farewell.

Posted by LargeOrange on February 17, 2008 at 8:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Dear: PLEASEGETRIDOFTHENOTSOSLIMONE

You are an a$$.

Respectfully,

LargeOrange

Posted by abrown on February 17, 2008 at 8:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm a supporter, proud of our homegrown coaching staff, etc. But something is missing. I'm not sure what is missing, but something is missing.

Posted by VolCane7979 on February 17, 2008 at 8:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This must have been what his little trip looked like through his eyes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLZ0y8...

I can't wait to claim the Fulmer cup at the December 2008 Home Depot college football awards show.

Posted by utfpmd on February 17, 2008 at 8:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Kick him off the team. Point made.

Posted by tngeoff on February 17, 2008 at 8:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

VolCane7979.

Good one! Below was in the car.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ru-SKVwxbxs

This cat was supposed to go, but got left behind:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=G0tiT7KlAC...

Posted by cphil on February 17, 2008 at 8:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I am very proud
of my daddy's name
although his kinda music
and mine ain't exactly the same
stop and think it over
put yourself in my position
if i get stoned and sing all night long
it's a family tradition.

(Thanks to Hank, Jr.)

Posted by GerryOP on February 17, 2008 at 8:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

estillspgsvol, STOP IT! We all know the problems with raising kids today ... and ... yesterday! OK? But Tennessee Football does not have to tolerate the failure of the parents. Time for Good Ol' Phil to step up and lay down the law.

Posted by caskew on February 17, 2008 at 8:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

He got a 5-game suspension and has his scholarship taken away.

Posted by gillblog on February 17, 2008 at 8:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ALL IS WELL ! ! !

-Character played by Kevin Bacon in "Animal House".

Posted by tngeoff on February 17, 2008 at 8:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The Johnson City police made National news with this:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=tyn4x_o7LyE

KPD is said to be doing one for this years Fulmer Cup team. It should be interesting!

Posted by weisgarber2003 on February 17, 2008 at 8:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

O.K., time for the wordsmiths in the UT p.r. department to craft a nicely worded Fulmerspeak statement/apology. And put it on a teleprompter for delivery to the media because PF isn't the most articulate master and speaker of the King's English. Ah well, stay the course.

Posted by budrhon on February 17, 2008 at 8:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If that's true Caskew you know that's not going to sit well with the team, when some of their buddies just got kicked off. The ole preferential treatment for some...hmmm...Stay tune as surely some other "Can't get right" individual will do something stupid, putting the Coaches in yet another predicament.

Posted by tngeoff on February 17, 2008 at 9 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ZacharyUTK.

Like the Dawgs did?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=owzV-gY4H8...

Posted by tngeoff on February 17, 2008 at 9:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Song to replace Rocky Top?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Gd_9BrS7QN...

Posted by DennisVols on February 17, 2008 at 9:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Every year in this country more people are killed by drunk drivers than were killed by terrorist on 9/11/2001
This is much more serious than a public or underage drinking incident.
He is lucky that all he hit was a car that was parked.
Over 65% of all traffic fatalties are due to alcohol which amounts to over 2000 people every year just in the US.
Just last weekend, in metro Atlanta, a drunk 17 yr old crossed the yellow line and killed 3 including himself.
Britton's punishment needs to be sever and quick. This is not the first time Britton has been in trouble with alcohol at UT.

Posted by tngeoff on February 17, 2008 at 9:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Nothing is worng.

Posted by caskew on February 17, 2008 at 9:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Coach Fulmer's statement:

"I'm very disappointed that Britton doesn't appreciate the blessings he has been given from his family and his team, said Fulmer. Along with the five game suspension, I am taking his scholarship away and he will be required to undergo alcohol counseling as well as other internal punishments."

Posted by dgb63 on February 17, 2008 at 9:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

CPF doesn't really have a choice here. He just kicked off some players. If he lets this go he will lose all creditability. Do the right thing and send him packing!!!

Posted by MillisaAnn on February 17, 2008 at 9:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Colquitt knows better and I can't believe he would do anything like this. Fulmer needs to get control of the team and do it in a hurry or otherwise Fulmer can go somewhere else and We can find a new head coach that will control the team.

Posted by tndrum on February 17, 2008 at 9:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I believe it was the sage old philosopher Peyton Manning who said, "Idiot kicker!".

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 17, 2008 at 9:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Kids will be kids. Coach Fulmer will handle the situation. We are so lucky that we have him in charge of our young men.

Posted by GreerVol22 on February 17, 2008 at 9:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Some of you have been spewing some pretty harsh stuff, not that your wrong, but how would you feel if it had been Steven Pearl?

I wonder if Clawson used his "Spider-sense" in bringing in the walk-on kicker from VA? OR, did this walk-on threaten to bench press Britton off the top of Neyland? Either way, we should be seeing a new punter this season.

Posted by VolCane7979 on February 17, 2008 at 9:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

No, he said, "liquored up, idiot kicker". That's even more accurate here.

Posted by vol52 on February 17, 2008 at 9:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Briton wanted to be a gator and his dad made him come to Tennessee. Maybe he is protesting?

Posted by tigervol9802 on February 17, 2008 at 9:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I say we fine fulmer 100K for any player that gets in any law trouble from this point forward.

Posted by vtvol on February 17, 2008 at 9:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Colquitt loses his scholarship...I'll go along with that. The fact that he misses just five games...not so much. Fulmer should have kicked him off of the team to set another example. Britton Colquitt is a spoiled loser who has squandered the opportunity to win a NC and the Ray Guy award. I hope he doesn't run from his teammates as quickly as he ran from the acccident. He needs to face his fellow Vols and apologize for letting them down.

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 17, 2008 at 9:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ybNWzxLsXXE

Posted by yabadabadoo1026 on February 17, 2008 at 9:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

very good, Volcane---lol--right on with that one

Posted by tngeoff on February 17, 2008 at 9:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=10w_sEcHlGs

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 17, 2008 at 9:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Free the naked people in the trees!

Posted by tngeoff on February 17, 2008 at 9:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

General_Fritter.

OUTSTANDING!

Posted by tngeoff on February 17, 2008 at 9:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

caskew.

Clairvoyant? You way outscooped KNS on that one.

Posted by orangebass on February 17, 2008 at 9:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

get real General_Fritter you can't be serious, Fulmer and his lack of personal and professional disicipline is WHY ut football has this problem.
He clearly is not working with on the field issues with lack of player devlopment and an almost decade long history of underacheving. one can look at him and tell he is out of control. he is lazy and most of his staff is lazy, and now it shows up off the field with these problems and the terrible recruiting (or lack there of)year. will anyone in administration see this and react. probably not till he has drug the program to the bottom and he is well on the way !!

Posted by GerryOP on February 17, 2008 at 9:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow, tngeoff! Looks like all of the rabbles are out rousing tonight!

caskew: Where can we find Fulmer's statement? I'm really worried that the O & W game is in jeopardy -- lack of eligible players.

Posted by tngeoff on February 17, 2008 at 9:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

GerryOP.

Yup. This one finally popped the top. Many of those who scorned any negative stuff earlier are now in sync and seeing the light. Something is worng!

Posted by vol52 on February 17, 2008 at 9:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Since this was only his 4th incident I suspect the penalty was fair. Having a powerful father had to help. Has Fulmer gotten his raise yet? If so how much? I agree with tigervol9802 that we should take 100K off his pay for each of these problems.

Posted by tigervol9802 on February 17, 2008 at 9:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

In happier news, Duke is down to Wake by 5 with 6 to go. They lose and the Memphis game is a 1-2 showdown.

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 17, 2008 at 9:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Going to see George Carlin Show tonight in Vegas 4 rows from the stage. I'm pumped! The man - the legend! The bad news is I have lost my next 16 paychecks in the casino.
Should have brought TommyJack to man up at the tables.

Posted by vol4good on February 17, 2008 at 9:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Where do I send my orange stuff! I cant believe Phil didnt kick this dumb arse off the team. There must be some real bais here. I offically, no longer support this man as the coach of the Univ of TN. Phil has let me down. He has let the Alumni and the University down. I wouldnt be disappointed if Hamilton Fired the S.O.B.

Posted by caskew on February 17, 2008 at 9:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

tngeoff, wbir.com broke the story about 8:30.

GerryOP, that pretty much was his statement.

Posted by timothy.m.thomas.ctr on February 17, 2008 at 9:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Have you had enough? I have. BOOT HIM!! I am so sick and tired of this. This such a bunch of crap. This guy, in fact, none of these guys are worth it. Kick them off the team, let someone that wants to play, conform and be accountable stay.

Posted by orangebass on February 17, 2008 at 9:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

with all due respect to the colquitt family this is unacceptable. this is not boys being boys, thousands of people are killed and countless lives ruined by DRUNKS who drive. britton got off easy, but for the grace of God ,some family could have been making funeral arrangements today.

Posted by vol4good on February 17, 2008 at 9:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sorry I misspelled bias.

Posted by VolFan32 on February 17, 2008 at 9:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This is stupid. Do these guys not know that they are held to a higher standard? Not talking just about Colquitt here; how many kids would kill to have a scholarship to get a college education? Many high school seniors will not be able to attend college because they cannot afford it and these kids come here thinking they are God's gift to all of us and think they are invincible. I'm sick of this.

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 17, 2008 at 9:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I think we are being too hard on these kids? Afterall, he wasn't choking on his vomit, the tree was already dead and Fulmer makes over $2 million a year so he can easily cover the $400 charges.
Go Vols!

Posted by PLEASEGETRIDOFTHENOTSOSLIMONE on February 17, 2008 at 9:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by LargeOrange on February 17, 2008 at 8:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Dear: PLEASEGETRIDOFTHENOTSOSLIMONE
You are an a$$.
Respectfully,
LargeOrange

Dear: LargeOrange
Stay the course. Walk the stright line. Unlike UT football players.
Respectfully,
PLEASEGETRIDOFTHENOTSOSLIMONE

Posted by vtvol on February 17, 2008 at 10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

At least I won't have to hold my breath on every punt snap against Florida this year.

Posted by capstone4117 on February 17, 2008 at 10:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

take the scholarship from the guy who's family can afford to pay his way. What about all the rest???? Seems like selective punishment on the hill. How proud you must be. This just goes to show that Leornard Little is such a great influence. And lets not forget about d. Goodrich. Both outstanding role models for all young vile fans. 41-17 ROLL TIDE!!!! volunqueers SUCK

Posted by wkb12 on February 17, 2008 at 10:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

In this case, I believe he shoulda been given the boot!

Posted by vtvol on February 17, 2008 at 10:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey capstone, when Juwan Simpson of the Tide was popped for his DUI he didn't even miss a ballgame so STFU!

Posted by Cherokee on February 17, 2008 at 10:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I've got to say, with 4 prior alcohol-related incidents on his record while at UT, this kid has already used up his allotment of second and third chances. Granted, 3 of them were in a 12 day span when he was a freshman, but this makes #5, AND he is 22 now, AND it involves fleeing the scene of an accident while driving drunk?

I'm sorry, but it's a bit hard for me to stomach that this kid is still on the team at all. How is Dorian Davis gone, but Colquitt is still here?

This kid needs help, and I'm hoping his family can convince him of it. Apparently nobody else has.

Posted by tigervol9802 on February 17, 2008 at 10:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Cheer up guys,

We're going to be ranked #2 for the game with Memphis.

Who cares about football?

Posted by capstone4117 on February 17, 2008 at 10:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

let's not forget about the kpd. Surely this has got to be their fault. LOL

Posted by GerryOP on February 17, 2008 at 10:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks, caskew. Good link.

All of you Fulmer loyalists line up to join us losers/haters/downward spilars/nay sayers/negative nellies/etc/etc/etc. If embarrassing losses to PSU, Cal, FL, AL weren't enough, maybe we finally got your attention. Fulmer is the HMFWIC and he is responsible. Time for him to stand tall...

General_Fritter, crawl back under the rock you crawled out from under about a week ago. Make light of the failures of your hero if you wish. Some of us are fed up with his and your BS. Enjoy Vegas and have a nice day.

Posted by tripper on February 17, 2008 at 10:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

DUKE LOST!!!

Posted by gobigorange on February 17, 2008 at 10:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

this is getting ridiculous. someone needs to step-up and be a leader and handle the troublemakers on this team. every week one of our guys is getting in trouble.

Posted by mdvol on February 17, 2008 at 10:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Duke goes down!!! Vols #2 tomorrow! C'mon boys...take care of your business. Beat Auburn, don't hang out with Colquitt, get all your tail lights fixed, and CRUSH MEMPHIS for #1!

Posted by StaytheCourse on February 17, 2008 at 10:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

steve likes men

Posted by capstone4117 on February 17, 2008 at 10:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I love it. UT has turned into a basketball school.(see comments above)

Posted by Couchdummy on February 17, 2008 at 10:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Coach Fulmer cannot continue to retain players like this on the team. If you draw a line in the sand, you cant continue to move it. I am tiring of the empty rhetoric that comes out of the UT Athletic Dept. Losing credibility rapidly.

Posted by nmvol on February 17, 2008 at 10:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

He should be kicked off the team and it should be made clear to all the players that any future misconduct will result in severe penalties. If Fulmer can not get it done he needs to go down the road too.

Posted by volfan51128 on February 17, 2008 at 10:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Another debacle on the way?

If Tennessee craps out again like a couple of years ago for off the field garbage, I may quit following them.

I love our team and I have followed them for a long time however, I'm tired of mediocrity.

I understand that we cannot be on top all of the time however, with the facilities, staff, tradition, fan following etc. we deserve better.

Get these guys in gear or face your worst nightmare. You will lose fans.

Posted by KingsportVol on February 17, 2008 at 10:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

General_Fritter I have a buddy out in Vegas this weekend.He is a big Fulmer supporter.I will send you his contact info and maybe you guy's can meet up and have a few Stoli & Orange Kool-Aids.Free TDTN & Butt Naked Tree Freaks in Cali.

Posted by dfreeman on February 17, 2008 at 10:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Fritter - where are you staying in Vegas? Wife and I are going in May! I haven't been there in two years, any suggestions?? Hope you have better luck the next round!!

Posted by mbible1utk on February 17, 2008 at 10:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I like this... lets start taking the scholarships away from them. Maybe if they have to get a job to pay their way through college, they won't have so much free time to do stupid crap like this...

Seriously, you try to give these guys a little freedom to be a kid and they spit in your face, I think maybe they should be treated like prison inmates....make them earn their tuition by being everyone elses slave.

Posted by awhill00 on February 17, 2008 at 10:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I think Fulmer is doing his best to deal with the idiocy of some of his players. You simply cannot control the actions of ALL of these young men. But you can sure as heck discipline their butts until the rest get a clue. Colquitt is suspended for FIVE games - that's like half a season. He also lost his scholarship. I think that should get a lot of players' attention. I partied my butt off when I was a student at UT, but I was just an ATO Frat, not a FB player on scholarship. Frat guys don't make the newspaper (or internet) and usually don't have a scholarship on the line.

God Bless you, Phil. You've got your hands full.

Behind you 100%. GO VOLS!!

Posted by eb502us on February 17, 2008 at 10:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Fulmer has kicked others off for less and this is an obvious case of him showing respect (favoritism) for the Colquitt family. Nevertheless, Fulmer not kicking him off the team not only shows his bias, but sets a bad trend for future players who get into trouble to question their punishment.

Posted by coach75 on February 17, 2008 at 10:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i have been following vol football for many years now and i am now getting to be like others, this must stop now! startiing with colquitt, any player arrested and cited for a criminal act should be releived of his scholarship and dismissed from the team. it was stated that davis and wardlow had been in trouble before and so had colquitt, so he should get the same punishment. coker was kicked out for failed drug tests(3-4) that we know of and this is his 3rd offense. cut him loose phil, or mike hamilton cut phil loose. being a football coach myself i can't believe i just wrote that. what has to happen for tennessee football players to understand that we are becoming the laughing stock of college football. for now i will pledge my allegiance to basketball only.

Posted by vol4good on February 17, 2008 at 10:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The big picture here is clear, if your family donates buku $ to the Univ. then your child can do whatever he wants. However, if you are poor and dont really contribute to the success and failure of the team, then off with your head!!
Frankly, this is a total load of B.S.--I think the time has come to fire the coach if he doesnt have the balls to remove a player who has failed to act responsibly 5 freakin times! Not 1 or even 3 times, but 5 FREAKIN times!!

Posted by Volfan1 on February 17, 2008 at 10:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

capstone,
Let's not forget David Palmer and his wicked ways....funny how he continued to play.
Oh, that's right, it was Fulmer who told on him for his DUI.

Posted by TurboFan on February 17, 2008 at 11:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"laughing stock", "thugs", "the new Miami". Harsh. It's not like all these guys were hanging out at the corners selling drugs, shooting off guns from dorm balconies, walking the campus with baseball bats or punching innocent gym rats in the face.

On the bright side, Britton just kissed multi-millions of dollars good bye in 2009.

Posted by tngeoff on February 17, 2008 at 11:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

In this episode Coach Fulmer needs to report to Mike Hamilton about how the players are behaving:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=uUHVL8oDAZ4

Posted by hiresanders on February 17, 2008 at 11:03 p.m. (