Posted by mdvol on January 1, 2008 at 2:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Win the SEC East. Play in the SEC Championship game. 10 wins. Win the bowl game. Successful season.

Posted by vol4good on January 1, 2008 at 2:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow--TN held on!! Great day for Ainge-He really deserves the MVP. Awsome Day for Mayo--TN would not have won without Mayo.

Posted by ONUV on January 1, 2008 at 2:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

please retire phil

outermonvolia.com

Posted by jandjhome on January 1, 2008 at 2:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I have been critical of him at times but Eric went out in a blaze of glory. Congratulations VOLS.

Posted by imwithphilly on January 1, 2008 at 2:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ainge played a hell of a game today with absolutly no running game. 10 wins is a great accomplishment considering how well the SEC has done thus far in bowl season.

Posted by slovog on January 1, 2008 at 2:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Too bad, losers/haters. Another 10 win season.

Congratulations to the staff and players!!

Go Vols!!

Posted by bshell12 on January 1, 2008 at 2:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

offense stalled thanks to play calling at times. Amazing job goes to the defense and staff for winning us that game. Intensity was good the whole game, good job phil for getting the kids ready to play. I just hope trooper will stay!!!

Posted by IPOrange on January 1, 2008 at 2:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Great win for the Vols! Gotta say, the Wisconsin QB is a tough nut to crack, though. He took a lickin' and kept on tickin'.

Great way to go out, Erik.

SEC: 5-0!

Posted by jobrando on January 1, 2008 at 2:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Add one Life Back to Coach Phil's Nine Lives

Posted by Chrisoda751 on January 1, 2008 at 2:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Way to go Vols. Jerod Mayo is a stud! Looks like the Vols were well prepared for Wisconsin. Great win.

Posted by TommyJack on January 1, 2008 at 2:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

We overcame HORRIBLE offensive play calling. Period. Effort was great. Stay the course.

Posted by eefor10c on January 1, 2008 at 2:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Where are you Out of Touch down TN? At least we don't have to read your trash because you can not bring your self to admit that playing in the Championship game, ten wins, and a bowl win is an excellent accomplishment. Who gets the credit for the win. I do believe that the national championship winning coach FULMER. Have a miserable off-season.

Posted by AllVol on January 1, 2008 at 2:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Helluva a play, Mr. Wardlow. Helluva season, Coach Fulmer. Please win another National Championship. 10-4 with a bunch of freshmen. Well done. Congratulations Coach. Who in the hell was calling the red zone plays? I hope he's gone. GO BIG DAMNED ORAMGE

Posted by vol88 on January 1, 2008 at 2:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Great job Vols!

And to TDTN and all your little band of small-minded idiots, sorry the Big Orange disappointed you today. Tennessee has plenty of real fans, without all you crybabies who are stupid enough to think any team can go 14-0 every year.

Go Vols!

Posted by vol88 on January 1, 2008 at 2:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Great job Vols!

And to TDTN and all your little band of small-minded idiots, sorry the Big Orange disappointed you today. Tennessee has plenty of real fans, without all you crybabies who are stupid enough to think any team can go 14-0 every year.

Go Vols!

Posted by eduardo on January 1, 2008 at 2:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The propaganda machine is in full force. A 10 win season oh boy! An SEC East Champion oh boy! Everything in Big Orange Land is wonderful oh boy! You people make me sick! Look at this way you bunch of sheep, we are going on 10(that seems to be everyone favorite number) without an SEC CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!! That is the number that counts. No matter who he hires outside of George Quarles keeps me for going against him. F$$$lmer the times have past you bye bye!

Posted by ratkins589 on January 1, 2008 at 2:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

poor play calling could of put the game away great win GO VOLS

Posted by InBruceWeTrust on January 1, 2008 at 2:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

offensive line was great again. couldn't have won without them. hardesty looked very promising in his limited minutes.

Posted by jobrando on January 1, 2008 at 2:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Arkansas is embarrassing and Gators might be

Posted by rpoll1095 on January 1, 2008 at 2:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ONUV.............YOU are in fact, a TRUE IDIOT!!! This team and staff plays their heart out, have a 10 win season, come within one poor play of the outright SEC Championship, and win this bowl game against a VERY good Wisconsin team.....all you can do is sound sour notes? Please.......root for another team because you sure aren't any kind of Vol fan. Congratulations Tennessee!!! Great season!

Posted by Huntingdonvol on January 1, 2008 at 2:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

DEFENSE WINS THIS BALLGAME!THANKS VOLS FOR A GREAT SEASON!THANK GOODNESS CUT IS GONE!WISCONSIN QB WAS DOPED UP NO DOUBT!

Posted by docflatt on January 1, 2008 at 3:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Take a break from spewing vinegar, all you haters, and enjoy the luxury of a 10 win season, and an SEC East title. In spite of significant adversity from several sources, the Vols and our coaches got it done 10 times, even if it was ugly most of the time. One thing is certain, this win feels good, and it will only feel better as the winter drags by. What a ride the Vols has given us non-haters this year!!!

Posted by IPOrange on January 1, 2008 at 3:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

eduardo, you talk about sheep waaaaaaay too much, dude. That's not healthy.

Posted by martinvolfan on January 1, 2008 at 3:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To all the BIG ORANGE brethren, way to go VOLS! They outmanned the BIG 10. Mr. Donovon spent most of the game licking his wounds! To all the naysayers and phil haters: why don't you just shut up and let the coaches coach and the players play. Better yet, why don't you start following some other team! Happy New Year Vols!

Posted by agentorange on January 1, 2008 at 3:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

awesome. cut must still be hungover from last night b/c those were some bonehead calls in the red zone. great season. hope everyone stays, we make a good hire, lasso some stud recruits and make a run next year.

Posted by yabadabadoo1026 on January 1, 2008 at 3:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

lucky win but we'll take it--Willingham could have been flagged for 15 to change what followed. Typical second half Cutcliff play to not lose play calling that all most cost us again. Even the anouncers said ill-timed strange play calling pulling out gadget plays that blowup to end drives when we were moving the ball. The Creer debacle was ridiculous and pulling Ainge for G at that time made no sense. No running game established and too much pressure Cut created on 3 down conversions. Glad for the win, glad Ainge could go out winning, not crying over Cut to Duke.

Posted by eefor10c on January 1, 2008 at 3:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Tommy Jack, sorry to disappoint you on the Pennington article. You see, he doesn't have anything to say that I care to read. He just doesn't have any GOOD anonymousconnections! Why haven't we heard from you. It must be tough to hate the Vols so much that you can't be happy that they won. It would be great if you were a REAL VOL fan who supported the team no matter what. Enjoy the off-season and get some rest so you can be in low form for 2008.

Posted by wkjq on January 1, 2008 at 3:04 p.m.

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Posted by rootin4volz on January 1, 2008 at 3:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

10 Wins!!! 6 in a row!!! Take that Negative Nancies and Naysayers!...Now let's go make a couple of good hires and keep this ball rolling!

Posted by VOLinDAWGland on January 1, 2008 at 3:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This game confirmed what I'd been thinking about Cutcliff. Great at preparation, great QB coach, good with the initial game script but once the game is past the initial script he seems to go into a play calling funk and actually gets too cute at times. We'll miss his attention to detail and demand of excellence from his offense, but won't much miss his game day play calling.

Great win...could have been 35-14 or more, but I'll take the win and another very good showing by the defense. They appear to be for real now.

Foster is tough, has good instincts, good feet but can't out run my mother. Sometimes he looks like he's running in mud. If you could combine his assets with another gear he'd be special. I agree with the sentiment that he'd probably be better with another 10-15 lbs and play full-back and some running back in one back sets. I think he's a good NFL prospect but probably not at tailback. I do like the way he looks to hit someone at the end of plays.

Posted by jdcdjc on January 1, 2008 at 3:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Mayo deserves the MVP. Enough said, except I'm still wanting to see more of G. Jones.

Posted by IPOrange on January 1, 2008 at 3:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

docflatt and martinvolfan, don't waste your time trying to convert the nay-sayers. I've read some of their comments degrading the '98 national championship team with a perfect season. They're hopelessly doomed.

It's a great day to be a VOL!

Posted by IPOrange on January 1, 2008 at 3:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Has there ever been two announcers that were more boring than those two today?

Posted by Badger on January 1, 2008 at 3:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Congrats on a tough earned victory, Vol Fans. Now we can concentrate on the Green Bay Packers, here in Badgerland. Good Luck to your Titans.

Posted by AlpharettaVol on January 1, 2008 at 3:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

AP story says Ainge threw for 265 yards. Believe that should have been 365. By the way, I thought the announcers were going to go down and kiss the Wisconsin QB's mother, they were gushing so much over his family. I now where she works, what her hobbies are, where they have a second home, etc.
In closing: finally a 10 win season!! I'm sure there will still be lots of criticism, but for me, it gets the New Year off to a great start. Congrats to all the Vol players, coaches and staff!

Posted by utmdm on January 1, 2008 at 3:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

IPO I agree - not healthy for the sheep.

Cuts mind must have been in carolina on the red zone change when we were moving so well.

BUT will we ever have a consistent run game that we can count on?

Posted by 55Vol on January 1, 2008 at 3:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Great win today. Looks like the young defense is learning how to play to win. Keep the momentum going into the fall team. 10 wins weren't always pretty but this team was real young in spots and had much to learn. We beat the predictions of a few on this site who preached we would lose by 10, 17 even 31. Thanks for a good year Vols. Now, time to go get the SEC. Period.

Posted by chrisw2967 on January 1, 2008 at 3:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

rootin4volz: 6 what in a row ?

good win and I hope I never see the dink and dunk off. again. If it wasnt from the def. stepping up in the 2nd half. theres no telling what would of happened. Cut gets conservative in the 2nd half and almost cost us.

Posted by bshell12 on January 1, 2008 at 3:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

having a full back would def. help our running game

Posted by IPOrange on January 1, 2008 at 3:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks for the kind words, Badger. You should be proud of Donovan. He's a tough kid. Hats off to him and the team for a great game.

Posted by FWBVol on January 1, 2008 at 3:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Great win for the Vols!

UT tries to mix things up on offense and the offensive staff is ripped for poor play calling. If the plays work then Fulmer and Cutcliffe look brilliant and as if they worked on great new wrinkles.

I really don't understand keeping Jones in at QB that one series. That close to the goal line it seems Ainge, or even Crompton, would have been a better choice under center. If Crompton is in, at least he gives a legit run-pass threat and Wisconsin can't key on the QB keeper.

However, if Ainge throws a couple of incomplete passes on those plays it gives Wisconsin an extra 45-50 seconds that might have been the difference in the game.

The defense was great. As others have mentioned, Mayo was a beast.

Wisconsin had one long TD drive all day. The Badger score was set up by the long KO return.

UT does need to get better on special teams next year.

Thanks David Cutcliffe for a great run. Good Luck at Duke. Trooper, if you are in fact gone to OK State, best of luck to you as well.

Now it's time for Phillip Fulmer to make a big hire at OC, and get the other hires in place and use the win to spark a late run in the recruiting season.

Great 10-win season. These kids and coaches never gave up. It might not have been the prettiest 10-win season, but I'll take it.

GO BIG ORANGE!!!!

Posted by 55Vol on January 1, 2008 at 3:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

IPOrange.....uh......yes..Pat Ryan and Randy Smith for the PPV games.

Posted by IPOrange on January 1, 2008 at 3:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Good point, 55_Vol.

Man, was there ever some hard hittin' going on today! Berry is a rhino. Please stay 1 more year, Mayo.

Posted by AllVol on January 1, 2008 at 3:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thank you, Badger. It was a great game between two conference powerhouses. Your QB is tough as nails, but man, we needed this one in Big Orange Country. Packers and Titans in the Super Bowl. Well, OK, I'm a little giddy. :)

Posted by wkjq on January 1, 2008 at 3:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The fact is, some of these haters aren't Vol fans at all. You don't really know who's typing these stupid posts. They could in fact be Vandy or Bama or Gaytor fans, well probably not Vandy, they don't have any fans. GO VOLS!

Posted by AllVol on January 1, 2008 at 3:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Man, I've seen fans from Cal and Florida, and now Wisconsin that I sure wish could be Tennessee Volunteers. Class people we could use.

Posted by utmdm on January 1, 2008 at 3:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

FWB, Interesting point on the potential incompletes and affect additional time might have had.

Congrats to Eric Ainge. Thru all the detractors, and yes, mistakes, you carried this team in many situations this year. Leadership and heart - a true Vol. Thanks.

Posted by slovog on January 1, 2008 at 3:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Just want to remind all the losers/haters to put on a color other than orange before they jump (would they be wearing orange in the first place?) And, keeping in mind how bright you all seem to be, make sure to jump from an adequate height.

Better last year than '05. Better this year than last. Congratulations Volunteers, both players and coaches!

Go Vols!!

Posted by pearlific on January 1, 2008 at 3:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

the announcers were pathetic. it's shocking they didn't give the game's mvp to donavon!

Posted by DennisVols on January 1, 2008 at 3:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

UT finished with a win
UT will finish with a higher ranking than last year
UT finished with a win over a ranked opponent
UT finished with more wins than in '06
In the 9/8/07 ranking there were 9 teams listed that are no longer ranked. 6 of the teams in the top 25 are now ranked higher and UT is one of the 6.
We played in the SECCG and played well. Not good enough to win with the mistakes but we did not stink it up either.
Since that game 2 of our coaches have rceived promotions to other teams, 6 players were lost to grades and yet this team stayed focused and won his game dispite some questionable play calling by the out going OC.
Complaining about what we accomplished is like a starving man complaining about the food he is served.
Go Vols!!!!!

Posted by TommyJack on January 1, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

eefor10c: I don't hate'em. I love'em. Just don't see things as you do. I said we had a great effort. Still think the O play calling was totally asinine, but we overcame it. Don't worry, I'll be in fine form for '08. Stay the course.

Posted by PLEASEGETRIDOFTHENOTSOSLIMONE on January 1, 2008 at 3:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Good win. Average season. Nothing more. That is what the sheep are coming to expect out of this university and that is what they are getting. Don't give me this "10 win season crap" though.

1. Southern Miss
2. Ark. St.
3. Miss. St
4. Louisiana Laffeytte
5. South Carolina
6. Vandy
7. Kentucky

All teams that the Vols should beat without a coach even on the field and the players making plays in the dirt. Far superior athletes to these teams.

8. Arkansas
9. Georgia
10. Wisconsin

All teams with similar talent but good wins. Not great.

1. Florida
2. Bama
3. Cal

Ugly. Ugly. Ugly losses.

4. LSU
Tough loss against a superior team.

6 wins against teams with similar talent and 3 wins. That is average and nothing more. Congrats on another average season. Please go and support the real 2 coaches in Knoxville now. Pearl and Summitt. They bring it day in and day out.

Posted by ONUV on January 1, 2008 at 3:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i doubt the people's comments with name calling will be removed.

but if I were to get personal, my comments would be. odd how that works.

outermonvolia.com

Posted by oldbasshead on January 1, 2008 at 3:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

No points in 2nd half by Tenn. Wisconsin made best offensive adjustments at halftime which is coaching. UT won the game, but it is a good thing that the game did not go into overtime because the momentum was with Wisconsin from mid-way through the second quarter to the end of game.

Posted by dgb63 on January 1, 2008 at 3:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Good job Vols. The D played well. The O played good but had some problems in the 2nd haff. Not sure about some of the play calling with the G-Gun 3 plays in a row. Stick with what got us there. I can see trying it but 3 times in a row was a little much. Anyway good win. Now where do we go for an OC?

Posted by sidwalkvol on January 1, 2008 at 3:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

WHERE is TouchdownTN?

WHAT is eduardo thinking?

Meanwhile, an UNranked Michigan team, who lost by 16 to a RANKED Wisconsin team by the way, is flat-out embarrassing the Floridiots. Funny how the season has played-out... and those of you who are, have been and will be whiners, stay the course! You know, pound the rock.

Posted by rootin4volz on January 1, 2008 at 3:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sorry...Got excited when I saw my Verizon V-Cast text message...5 out of 6...still pretty good, considering we lost to probable National Champ in SEC Championship game.

Gaytors are sucking.

Posted by DennisVols on January 1, 2008 at 3:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Michigan up to TD's now on UF. No NC this year, no SEC title this year, didn't even play in the SECCG.
Dang I sure wish UT played like that. :-)
"Free Falling"

Posted by cdldoc on January 1, 2008 at 3:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Nice win. Good year. Bug off naysayers. Go Vols.

Posted by TommyJack on January 1, 2008 at 3:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

sidewalk: That last paragraph was incoherent. What were you trying to say?

Posted by skyhawk836 on January 1, 2008 at 3:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

eduardo,
You are a miserable malcontent and probably are sucking the air out the room right now even after an exciting win. 10 wins is a big deal especially as a marker for the continued rebound of the program from the 2005 season. And you can poor mouth the East championship (you are an excellent naysayer) but winning a division with programs like Florida and Georgia in it is a positive achievement.

If everything leading up to this game was Fulmers fault and responsibility, then he is equally responsible for keeping his team's mind on Wisconsin and not enabling them with excuses for losing. He was in the arena as a combatant and you were an observer drooling on your bib.

Your 15 minutes are up. Change your diaper and hit the crib.

Posted by IPOrange on January 1, 2008 at 3:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

AlpharettaVol, you are correct - Ainge did throw for 365 yards instead of 265.

rootin4volz, 6 what in a row? Don't forget the SECCG loss.

TommyJack, I was scratching my head on a few of the O playcalls myself. That between the legs trick play looked more suited for the sandlot, but I do like the fact that they are attempting to spice things up a bit. That could help with recruiting. However, a similar play worked well last night for someone (Auburn?).

Posted by vol4good on January 1, 2008 at 3:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh by the way--Florida is getting their arse's spanked!! I love TN and I love the SEC, but I am having trouble rooting for The GAYTORS!

Posted by oldbasshead on January 1, 2008 at 3:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This was a win, but not a convincing win. I think UT's defense will continue to improve under Chavis, but the offense is up in the air and could go either way. Somehow, I just don't expect much to change regardless of who the OC is. It is reported that Kippy Brown turned UT down because he was not given enough permission to bring in his own offensive staff. That should tell you what the future holds for UT offensively - more of the same. I didn't play football in HS or college, but I can predict UT's offensive plays. That's not good.

Posted by Volker on January 1, 2008 at 3:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

We're on 75 north, the wife's driving as I had too much to drink. What a game!
This game helped to ease my mind about OCDC leaving (Good Luck Duke...HA).
I read that Ainge got the MVP...should have gone to Mayo. He played his a$$ off and the Vols would have lost without him. The fans were great and the team responded. I can't wait to do it all again next year! V-O-L-S Go Vols Go!

Posted by johnsoncityvol45 on January 1, 2008 at 3:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

A tough grind it out win. 10 wins is something to be proud of. I really hope the coaching staff looks at running the spread atleast some of the time next year. Everybody (the fans) needs to stay positive and quit being so whinny about our coaching staff. NOBODY wins 13 games every year. GO VOLS Happy New Year

Posted by mdvol on January 1, 2008 at 3:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Vol fans can't crap on Sean McDonough as an announcer. Every time I hear his voice I recall.... "Stoerner, STUMBLES AND FUMBLES"!!!

Posted by VolsorCat on January 1, 2008 at 3:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Am I the only one trying to will our receivers out of bounds after they get the first down? Questionable (being generous) play calling and TERRIBLE officiating. I am proud of the way the defense played today and am hoping some of the offensive changes will help freshen things up next year. Get the coordinator selected and let's finish off the recruiting season strong. I asked Santa for DT's and WR's this year and am still hoping. Happy New Year out there to all in Vol Land!

Posted by skyhawk836 on January 1, 2008 at 3:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by PLEASEGETRIDOFTHENOTSOSLIMONE on January 1, 2008 at 3:31 p.m. (Suggest removal

8. Arkansas
9. Georgia
10. Wisconsin

All teams with similar talent but good wins. Not great.
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Similar talent? I agree as to Wisconsin but Georgia consistently outranks our recruiting classes and Arkansas has excellent skill.

Your rants are biased and lack credibility because you can't filter Fulmer out of your opinions.

Can't any of you guys just admit the program has bounced and has upward momentum since 2005?

Posted by arkyvol on January 1, 2008 at 3:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i can't believe some of the comments on this board. UT barely edged a team that it should have stomped. i support phil, but i couldn't believe some of the bonehead play calls made during the course of this game. if both teams played to their potential,any day of the week, UT should win by 21, minimum. wisconsin was gutsy, but UT coaching and play calling kept them in this game far beyond their ability.

Posted by DCVol on January 1, 2008 at 3:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Great win today, Phil and Erik. Way to end the season on a high note.

Mayo's a beast. Put Berry in some offensive packages and he'll win the heisman next year. Man, that guy is one of the most vicious hitters I've ever seen. 08's lookin' good.

Posted by dfreeman on January 1, 2008 at 3:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Way to go boys in orange!!

Posted by writer on January 1, 2008 at 3:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Where is TDTN and all the other losers? Great season Vols! We should be loaded for next year and with enough change to spice things up. Looking forward to another great year after the one just concluded. Go Vols!

Posted by TommyJack on January 1, 2008 at 3:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

arkyvol: How dare you, you loser/hater? lol

Posted by DenmarkVol_aka_Mbumburu on January 1, 2008 at 3:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Okay -- I was wrong, wrong, wrong. I had the Badgers by at least 13. Felt very strongly that Fulmer and the staff would not have the team focused and ready to get after it.

I was wrong, wrong, wrong. Congrats, Vols, especially seniors.

But I must say this: what on earth was up with that inexplicable play-calling in the 2nd half?? Coach Cut, I love you, you'll always be a Vol, and I wish you nothing but success at Duke, but...I'm kind of ready for a new offensive mind.

Maybe one that doesn't try a screen on 3rd and 18. Or three consecutive QB keepers with Gerald Jones when everybody in Florida knows he's running.

Posted by chefjorge on January 1, 2008 at 3:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Edtardo does talk about sheep way too much plus his posts are always inane (that means stupid Ed btw). Nice win against a tough opponent, but shouldn't have been as close as it was. No worries tho'. Wins are wins.

Looking forward to a great hoops season (very good win in Seattle) and next year. Come on back Jerod. While some of you may be worried about the recruiting thing I'm not. Get a good class that wants to be there and work hard. Take Patrick Willis for example. Would have been a GREAT Vol and we didn't want him. Rivals had him as a 2 star and now he's going to be the defensive rookie of the year in the NFL. I think it's a pretty overrated day all in all.

Raise a glass to you all (except the haters 'cause you're too busy wondering about yours being half full) for a peaceful and successful New Year. Cheers

Posted by VolsorCat on January 1, 2008 at 3:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Someone check Eduardo's green card!!!!!

Posted by DennisVols on January 1, 2008 at 3:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Some of the most vicious hitting I have seen by a UT defense since the Wilson, Henderson days. Both this and the SECCG showed us what we can expect from this squad next season.
It was the OC play calling that kept the Bagers in thi game.
Make the right decision about the new OC and UT is again one of the nations top programs.
Go Vols!!!

Posted by IPOrange on January 1, 2008 at 3:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

arkyvol, put down that shot glass and back away from the bar. The likker is starting to affect your outlook. The Vols just won a bowl game on new year's day and went 10-4. Playcalling was goofy at times but more open to trying a new look than ever before.

GO BIG ORANGE!

Posted by dgb63 on January 1, 2008 at 3:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Who will be the new OC????

Posted by Volker on January 1, 2008 at 3:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Go Vols, I'm out. The negativity and lameness of this board is stifling. Great game! Our players played hard; there were a few questionable play calls, but there always are. Someof the "questionable" calls would have been great play calls if we could have gotten a block or if we would havemade one of their guys miss.

Posted by skyhawk836 on January 1, 2008 at 3:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It's a bottom line business.
Bottom line; 10-4.

After a while, they don't even like HOW you win.

Posted by TommyJack on January 1, 2008 at 4 p.m. (Suggest removal)

IPO: Great win. Should not have been close. I'm GLAD we're getting a new OC. I just hope CPF makes a good choice.

Posted by dgb63 on January 1, 2008 at 4:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gaytors Tied it up in the 3rd...

Posted by posivol on January 1, 2008 at 4:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

sweet----gotta love the boys!plenty of reasons to mail this one in but more heart than ability..no way but up...go vols.

Posted by skyhawk836 on January 1, 2008 at 4:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by TommyJack on January 1, 2008 at 4 p.m. (Suggest removal)

IPO: Great win. Should not have been close. I'm GLAD we're getting a new OC. I just hope CPF makes a good choice.
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Dang, TJ, be fair. All you guys were predicting losses; and now we didn't win big enough.

Posted by Sauderman on January 1, 2008 at 4:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Good Job, another good season. i can't waith for another good season next year. I LOVE BEING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TOP 25.

Posted by yabadabadoo1026 on January 1, 2008 at 4:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

IP, "goofy" is being kind. Actually early Cut was calling a good game--opened it up and was passing vertical for a change--until the Creer gadget debacle for no apparant reason at that time tarnished it all. Theres just no apparant logic to the plays he calls at certain times---a mute point now since hes leaving. Theres more to OC than just calling plays on game day and I'll give Cut the benefit of the doubt on the other but as play calling goes Trooper with no PC experience could play call as good or better than Cut showed this year--lots of it is common sense and timing/calling the play at the right time. Had we not escaped this game, the L would have been on Cut.

Posted by Volalumnus on January 1, 2008 at 4:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thank goodness the end of the era of our 'great' offensive coordinator has come to an end.
He has earned a well placed kicked in the rear on the way out the door.

No points in the second half.
No wonder he was Dukes third choice.

Now if some of our defensive staff would leave.

Posted by TNPilgrim on January 1, 2008 at 4:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Credit where credit is due - Fulmer had the guys ready and beat a good, solid team. All things considered, a decent season but a lot of question marks for next year.

Posted by TommyJack on January 1, 2008 at 4:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

hawk: what do you want from me? I thought we would lose. I'm glad we won. I said it was a great effort. I still think the play calling was stupid. Gimme a break.

Posted by waterskier3 on January 1, 2008 at 4:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

great win... we won a bowl game....... yes...... not sure about the play calling and so glad coach cut is gone..... i'm sorry he's been good for us but he would have cost us the game against better teams...... running 3 times on that one drive.. ainge hot and 3 and 7 run that BS..... good win and i'll take it but by no means do i think fulmer is the man.......

Posted by dgb63 on January 1, 2008 at 4:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

So do we get Kippy Brown?? Trooper Taylor or outside???

Posted by DCVolFan on January 1, 2008 at 4:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Way to go Vols!!!!!

Posted by lnbadger320 on January 1, 2008 at 4:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

go vols. goodbuy Cut, good riddence

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Posted by lnbadger320 on January 1, 2008 at 4:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

great trick play by the way. that will be on the list of wonderfull trick plays Cut has devised. enjoy Duke Cut and please do not come back.

Posted by GerryOP on January 1, 2008 at 4:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Have you ever seen such a bunch of sore WINNERS? It was a nice win and hard earned. C'mon WINNERS, show a little bit of class.

Posted by CrankE on January 1, 2008 at 4:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I knew we were in good shape when Lee and Kirk picked Wisconsin. But UT being UT, you had to wait for the clock-and your heart to expire.

Seems like our guys were slipping on the field an awful lot. Where's those 3/4" cleats from the 1996 Citrus Bowl when you need them?! I can't fathom the trick handoff to Creer for a fumble. Vinson missed a drive killing INT in the endzone. Time and again in the second half, UT just wouldn't put their foot on the Badgers' throats. Stretching the field with the passing game was working and they quit on it. Hitting Tyler Donovan was working and they stopped doing that too.

I think Foster is still looking for an opening to go up field. Hardesty will at least put his head down, deliver a hit and make a yard or two. Foster's too busy trying to make a huge gain out of nothing to be satisfied with just taking what he can.

The refs were pretty bad too. They took forever to reverse the call on the field and for UT to maintain possession on UT's last trip down the field. They also gifted Wisconsin a first down on their final drive, (but failed to add time to the clock). Oh well.

Hey could we get one more shot of Tyler Donovan's mommy in the stands? Does any player besides Donovan have a mom?

Our defense didn't do badly in this game. Once again though, they stayed on the field for most of the second half-just like South Carolina; If our offense scores 21 points in a half, they must think they can just mail it in.

This is not championship football, but you already knew that. Sigh.

Posted by Kwitcherbellyachin on January 1, 2008 at 4:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"Good win. Average season. Nothing more."

Average does not equate to 10 wins, a top 15 finish, a divisional title, and a win in a New Year's Day bowl. If that's your definition of average, I feel sorry for your kids when they bring home their report cards.

Posted by rubbervol on January 1, 2008 at 4:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Way to hang in there orange guys--another win !!!

Posted by glockjockey on January 1, 2008 at 4:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Whippie,This is what 3 bowl wins in the last 9 seasons?.About time you won a bowl game Pumpkin.

Posted by jim_bell on January 1, 2008 at 4:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Touchdown Tennessee, If you're still on the runway please hold the plane. There are a lot of Wisconsin by at least 10+ trying to leave town with you.Probally going to take several 787's to move them all.Let us know where you touch down. Not!!

Posted by Kwitcherbellyachin on January 1, 2008 at 4:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"Hitting Tyler Donovan was working and they stopped doing that too."

They stopped doing that because the quick openers and trap plays they were running inside were working. You can't very well pin your ears back and rush the QB when you have one eye on the tailback.

Posted by IPOrange on January 1, 2008 at 4:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

yabadabadoo1026, had some of those calls worked, Coach C would have looked like a genius. I think it was all about timing, though - that "between the legs" bit wasn't necessary, since we were moving the ball well already. That call cost us at least 3 points, maybe 7.

Still, I'm glad to see the coaches are open-minded to other alternatives. That's what many on these boards have been crying out for.

Posted by dgb63 on January 1, 2008 at 4:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree with Kwitcherbellyachin.... Who you liek as the OC???? My tope 3 are Cam Camron, Shula and Jeff Bower.......!!!!! That is if we don't get Taylor or Brown or Marone... Mich back in front by 3....

Posted by IPOrange on January 1, 2008 at 4:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

dgb63, I'll take Marrone or Cignette (spelling?).

Posted by AlpharettaVol on January 1, 2008 at 4:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

As Pennington said earlier this week -- Just win! That's what they did and it makes for a happy winter. Now we can all turn our attention to basketball, where we will have two teams in contention for national honors.
A final word to GETRIDOF ... : The only thing we need to get rid of is your constant negativity toward everything orange.
Thanks for a gret season, everyone!!

Posted by Kwitcherbellyachin on January 1, 2008 at 4:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The OC situation in the next several days should be interesting. That's a good list of candidates, dgb, although I don't know that Jeff Bower is known for offensive ingenuity.

Posted by daddyaxe on January 1, 2008 at 4:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

LUCKY LUCKY LUCKY SAME OL' CALLS JUST HAD JUST ENOUGH TALENT TO PULL IT OFF...SOMEBODY DOWN THERE TELL FULMER THAT THE THREE TIMEOUTS IN THE FIRST HALF...AND THE OPTION WITH NO TAIL BACK WHO IS THE BRAIN TRUST BEHIND THAT...GLAD THIS GAME AND YEAR IS OVER .....WATCHING A REAL COACH IN PEARL AND SUMMITT

Posted by chrisw2967 on January 1, 2008 at 4:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I bet these same people who are ridding Fulmers jock right now are the same ones that were calling for his head after the Bama debacle but everything is fine now in Vol land?
Fulmer should be coach of the year.
The fact is we still only looked like a complete football team 1 times this year and that was Ga.
I guess as long as you win 10 games and play for a SECCG every once in awhile is just fine.
Just wait for the 2008 season to start and when we get our first 2 loses then they will be here with all the other naysayers calling for a change.But until then all of u naysayers needs to behave.we won 10 games and the 4 we lost doesnt count.

Posted by Volalumnus on January 1, 2008 at 4:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

10 wins
but ohhhh those loses.
4 loses and all those second hald colapses even in wins.
In the old days 4 loses may have kept you out of a bowl.

Its not the wins (and escapes) but the loses and quality of play.

Posted by IPOrange on January 1, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

yabadabadoo1026, I just read my post to you earlier, and it seemed kind of a wishy-washy, stay on the fence assessment. Let me try again:

Overall, your post was right on. Early playcalling was good, but half-time adjustments were inadequate. Although the fancy stuff was not necessary, it was exciting to see something different for a change. IMO, they tried it at the wrong times, except for Jones at the goal line.

Posted by yabadabadoo1026 on January 1, 2008 at 4:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

to all you guys up there who claim we are a much better team and should have beat them so much worse, you are wrong. They were ranked just 2 spots below us which is nothing and the oddsmakers UNBIASLY had us but a 3.5 pt pick---teams were comparable and evenly matched and we should be satisfied escaping with the 4 pt win though with decent playcalling it needn't been an escape.

Posted by imnotwithphil on January 1, 2008 at 4:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

slovog – Shut up. Here’s a New Year’s resolution for you… THINK!!!

Vols - Awesome job - great to see the team show up or a bowl game - and great to have the win.

Eric Ainge - Too bad the Philbilly nation or that coward Mike Strange won't give you the credit for this win (because they sure as heck blamed to the SEC Championship loss on you). I hope you make millions and enjoy further growth as a QB with a competent NFL coaching staff.

BadgerFan - Enjoy the rest of your cold, cold, cold winter... and your delusions of little 11 grandeur... Remember, here in a few months if the Badger doesn't see it's shadow... oh wait, that's a groundhog... sorry, wrong rodent.

Hope everyone has a Happy 2008!!!

--INWP

Posted by skyhawk836 on January 1, 2008 at 4:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by TommyJack on January 1, 2008 at 4:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

hawk: what do you want from me? I thought we would lose. I'm glad we won. I said it was a great effort. I still think the play calling was stupid. Gimme a break.
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ok.

It's not my place to want anything. I regret that it read that way.
I wasn't crazy with the sequence out of the G-gun, either. But, stuff happens on a ball field.

Posted by dgb63 on January 1, 2008 at 4:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I like Marrone too I don't know much abot the 49er's guy. I would like to keep it in the south to help us get players. I'm not sure about the west cost players.

Posted by newtonrail on January 1, 2008 at 4:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The old " Bell Curve" we learned about in Econ 101, and is basically what Pennington refers to: 10% Hate the Status Quo, IE. Fulmer and 10 % love him. Then there's the 80% out in the middle whose opinions ebb and Flo. Most never write on these blogs or call radio talk shows. Anyway, an A + for effort on the teams part today. They gave it their all. You can nit pick here and there, but I was proud of them. As to the announcers, remember ABC/ESPN covers the Big Ten and gives props to them any way they can. Did you see them cover Erik's parents? Didn't think so. With ESPN/ABC, it's all about the money.

Posted by sidwalkvol on January 1, 2008 at 4:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

tommyjack--

not sure what you mean. I reread my paragraph and it made sense to me. I was just suggesting that it is funny how we looked so bad against Florida, Florida is losing to MI (though they just scored to take the lead), MI lost to Wisconsin, and we beat Wisconsin. Bama finishes 7-6, FL has at the moment, what, four losses? We, too, but we also have 10 wins, a division title, a New Year's bowl win... pretty good, the way we finished, and pretty funny how it all played out.

Stay the course, pound the rock...I mean that those who are, have been and will continue to be negative will stay the course, will pound the negativity rock, will find the bad even in the good, etc. They say our offense never departs from the dink and dunk; the nay-sayers never depart from the gripe and wipe.

Does that help?

Posted by dgb63 on January 1, 2008 at 4:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The Big 11 has their own network now (BTN ) put that with ESPN they have every game covered on TV every weekend. How long before we get the SEC network etc..?????

Posted by skyhawk836 on January 1, 2008 at 4:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I got it, sidewalkvol. Makes sense.

BTW, Michigan with 4 turnovers and the lead with 4:00 to go.

UF, talk about not showing up to play.

Posted by VolsorCat on January 1, 2008 at 4:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I am watching Michigan dismantle the Florida defense. If Hart hadn't fumbled twice inside the 1, they would be over 50. I think UT needs to look at whoever is calling plays there today!!!!!

Posted by dgb63 on January 1, 2008 at 4:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It seems like the H Trophy winner never does well in the bowl game

Posted by nafslov on January 1, 2008 at 4:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Great news: Berry and Vinson will be back and Karl will be gone ! Bad news: Rogers will be back ! Go Vols ! Volsfan ie. Nafslov

Posted by stevefrommemphis on January 1, 2008 at 4:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To CRVol and friends:
So sorry about today's loss. I know it was crushing to see Wisconsin fail to consistently run between the tackles to take advantage of Tennessee's lack of depth there. Also, the 4th and 1 call at the UT 10 was a gift to Tennessee.

Wasn't Wisconsin's coach one of the many replacements for Fulmer you were mentioning back in October? No, thanks. Realizing the "grass is not always greener elsewhere" has served me well throughout my career, except for a couple of occasions when it was obvious that a change would be better. Tennessee football is not in that situation now.

Seriously, Tennessee accomplished about as much as possible in 2007, given the youth, especially in the defensive backfield. However, I admit that the Alabama outcome was absolutely unacceptable. It would have been nice if Lincoln had made one of the two FGs to make it 13-10 in the 3rd qtr in Atlanta. I don't think Ainge would have been throwing out of the UT end zone in the 4th qtr with a 17-13 lead. But, as Johnny used to say: "If ifs and buts were candy and nuts...."

I have to think Colquitt played through the year injured. He kicked great in the Georgia game, but I don't think he kicked for a touchback once after that game. If he can kick and punt in 2008 like I know he is capable of kicking, it will be a huge difference. Also, it would be nice to have Mayo back, but I think he would be wise to go on to the NFL.

Have a good off-season, CRVol and friends. I'll end the season the same way I started it, by telling you -- remember, if you ever stand up in front of me at a game when nobody else is standing, I will be the guy who won't stop chewing you out until you show some consideration for others and SIT DOWN.

Posted by mojojojo on January 1, 2008 at 4:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Zeke says, "Congratulations Large Orange! Hope all of you in Vol land have a great '08! Support your local dry cleaner this year".

Posted by sidwalkvol on January 1, 2008 at 4:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

MI has hung 529 yards on the Gator defense. MAN!

Posted by dgb63 on January 1, 2008 at 4:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I have never understood why a so called Tenn Fan would ever want the team to do bad or ever get beat. I don't care who the coach is I will pull for Tennessee to win every game they play. I have season tickets for a reason because I am a fan. I wear my orange with pride. I still have my uniform on now!!! This mess of I want them to do bad so they will get Fulmers out of here is crazy. I have not always agreed with Fulmer, Cutcliff or Chief but I pull for them. I will support the new OC even if I don't think he is the best for the job.

Posted by dgb63 on January 1, 2008 at 5 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Mich just beat Florida!!!! That killed me picks I gave Florida a bunch of Conf Points!!!! Florida kills me everytime!!!

Posted by VolsorCat on January 1, 2008 at 5:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Urban Myth? 8-5

Posted by VolsorCat on January 1, 2008 at 5:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sorry, 9-4

Posted by rootin4volz on January 1, 2008 at 5:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

SHHHHHH....Listen!!! It's awfully quiet in here...Must be the lack of those LOUD-MOUTH GATOR FANS...LOSERS!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! Even Appy State can beat Michigan and that Lame Duck Lloyd Carr!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Posted by skyhawk836 on January 1, 2008 at 5:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by VolsorCat on January 1, 2008 at 5:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Urban Myth? 8-5
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Zook him!

Their answer to everything.

Posted by Volalumnus on January 1, 2008 at 5:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

side show is over,
Now Fulmer its time to put together a staff.
One that can coach a team to play for 60 mins on both sides of the ball.

Posted by gvegasvol on January 1, 2008 at 5:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My my, Tennessee wins a bowl game - better record than uf - seems to me you idiots should be stinking up the gator boards about firing urban myers. Just goes to show how very, very little some of you really know!

Posted by mparker on January 1, 2008 at 5:07 p.m.

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Posted by lempga on January 1, 2008 at 5:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

yabadabadoo1026, U R correct. I know very little about football, but I could have called a better game, especially in the 2nd half.

GO VOLS!

Posted by Volalumnus on January 1, 2008 at 5:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Bad thing is,
I believe Teebow still is running untackled against us.

Posted by skyhawk836 on January 1, 2008 at 5:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by Volalumnus on January 1, 2008 at 5:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

side show is over,
Now Fulmer its time to put together a staff.
One that can coach a team to play for 60 mins on both sides of the ball.

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Had we lost you'd have been bitchin' about it as the worst loss in history. We won-so now it's just a side show to the more important matter (in your eyes) of hiring an OC. Then, you can carve that one up. Good grief.

Posted by txvolsfan on January 1, 2008 at 5:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I believe the game was called by a man with nothing to lose and he tried every gimmick play he ever thought of. All in all a good game, very impressed at how the defense have come on strong at the end. Eric Berry never leaves the ball, this kid continues to amase!!! Hope Crompton steps up to the challenge, We have a favorable schedule and better skill positions than we did this year. Defense will be soft across the front but the rest of the team should be solid. Let's truly find an OC who will change our offense and be more creative!!!
GREAT WIN
GREAT TO BE A VOL
LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR
THANKS AGAIN COACH PHIL FOR A 10 WIN SEASON
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by budd on January 1, 2008 at 5:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Second worst offense staff in college football
Tennessee
Worst offensive staff in college football-
Wisconsin

Most overrated coach in college football-
The Urban Legend

Most likely to continue the heisman trophy pattern of poor performances-
Tim Tebow

Cut please make sure you take 'em all with ya

Posted by 55Vol on January 1, 2008 at 5:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

First, my apologies to 99gator, who is a real class act when posting to this site.

Florida spanked us badly, and I do not like to see the SEC lose, but in this case, it proves that OLD-SCHOOL DEFENSE can control the spread if one has a great Dline with a rush, good LBs to stuff the run and good DB's. Congrats to Lloyd Carr and the Wolverines for showing Tebow is not superman and that a conventional offense can outgun the spread.

Posted by ONUV on January 1, 2008 at 5:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"Fulmer 'excited where we are headed'"

how can people still buy this?

Posted by skyhawk836 on January 1, 2008 at 5:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

budd,

Looks like everyone except Adkins.
4 spots to fill.
Gives us all something to follow until signing day. That's a good thing.

Posted by tngeoff on January 1, 2008 at 5:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Glad we won! Sad the gators lost...except that their loss will serve to keep the idiots from Florida off these pages. But I am stunned that they lost to Michigan. We need USC and LSU to step up BIG time.

That said, we have an exciting team coming back for next year. I hope that we can match them up with a great offensive coordinator. I am surprised we didn't see Crompton at all with all the odd things we did see on offense.

Last thing. I have not been a Tebow basher, but he smelled the place up today. With that in mind, Florida is obviously vulnerable and we get them in our house next year.

Happy New Year all y'all!

Posted by RocketVol on January 1, 2008 at 5:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This offensive ineptitude - whoever is responsible - has made it clear Randy Sanders was not the problem. Tennessee may be the stupidest offense team I've seen. That stunt pulling Ainge was hideous and even had the second-team ESPN commentators laughing at us.

If Fulmer is smart, he'll head over to Ann Arbor and see who is left from WVU and Michigan once R-Rod settles in on his staff. Michigan just killed Florida in the trenches, whipped their defense, and their receivers looked fabulous. Maybe Coach can go to Orlando tonite and go shopping - no, that would be too obvious.

Posted by VolInHuntsville on January 1, 2008 at 5:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

First time poster. I have read the Fulmer vs Foolmer posts all this year. I admit that my tendency would have been to join the Foolmers. But when it was learned that Ainge has had a (covered up) shoulder injury all year, it all changes. What would the win/loss record look like had he been healthy? (not to even mention the pinkie injury). MIght have won the SEC championship for all I know.

My point: we fans may not know what is really happening behind the scenes. Ainge's throws today (downfield!) looked like a different guy. Great win, although both coaching staffs made some questionable moves.

Go Vols!

Posted by tngeoff on January 1, 2008 at 5:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

By the way...for all the obnoxious gator rhetoric, we WILL finish ahead of them in the final poll!

Posted by hippie60 on January 1, 2008 at 5:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It's to bad Mich. didn't break Tebow's leg for us. That gives them all spring and summer to get ready for us since they play no one the first 2 games of the year. The SEC needs to take a look at were some of these games fall in the season or better yet FL. should schedule a quality opponent so they would have to practice for them in the off season instead of us. I hate FL and Ga

Posted by budd on January 1, 2008 at 5:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

We really do need to thank Chavis. He has done a decent job with what he has and the defense has kept us in the last few games.

Cutcliffe has been a very good QB coach but he has gotten worse as OC.

This was truly a game that the coaches could have lost for the players. Terrible play calling.

Lesson learened. You take another job don't let the door hit ya on the way out. Sorry we don't need your help or your new boss comin' by

If I'm Fulmer I am excited about the fact I din't have to fire these guys. Now he needs to make sure he does the CEO thing and hire the right people and let/make them coach.

And if that was TT's helping our receivers, he needs to head to OK fast.

Posted by DennisVols on January 1, 2008 at 5:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

UT 10-4
UF 9-4
UT 1st in SEC East
UF 3rd in SEC East
UT wins bowl game against ranked team
UF Loses bowl game to unranked team.
Who would you rather be?
"Just the facts Jack"

Posted by Plasticman on January 1, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Fantastic coaching job this year by Fulmer and staff. They could have tanked it after the AL debacle but they kept their focus and won the SEC East, should have won SEC Champ. Great win today despite some questionable calls by Coach Cut (I've never seen a hand-off between the RB's legs- WOW!!!)Save those for Duke. Looking forward to some great hire's by Coach Fulmer and 2008 could be a fantastic year. Crompton gives us mobility at QB to do more than just throw the ball. Jerod Mayo is our 1998 Al Wilson IF he decides to stay another year. Chavis can watch tape of the FL/Mich. game to prepare to stop Tebow next season. Congrats Fulmer and Vols!

Posted by tngeoff on January 1, 2008 at 5:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

hippie60,

Hippie? Peace and love replaced with violence? Do you mean Students for a Democratic Society, the Weather Underground Organization, the Youth International Party, or the Yippies?

Posted by skyhawk836 on January 1, 2008 at 5:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by jwraymond1 on January 1, 2008 at 5:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

thank goodness this year is over, looking forward to another year of fulmers horse manure piled on me

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I'll try to get it knee high for you, today.

Posted by douglasawilliams on January 1, 2008 at 5:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well done VOLS!!!! Great job Coach Fulmer. Playing with all the negativity of some embarrassing losses and rebounding. It was great to end the season on a positive note for a change. Thanks Eric for ending strong after a bummer of a 4th quarter against LSU. Thanks David Cutcliffe for restoring credibility back to our offense and good luck with Duke, because there is only one way that program can go. GO VOLS look for even better things to come in 2008.

Posted by TommyJack on January 1, 2008 at 5:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

dgb63: What "so called TN fan" is pulling against TN?

Sidewalk: Yeah, you're crystal clear, bub.

Posted by rockytopron on January 1, 2008 at 5:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Congratulations to Coach Phil Fulmer and the Tennessee Volunteers. Great Win!

Great game Erik Ainge! Jarod Mayo and the rest for making plays and playing tough. No big killer mistakes, beat a very good Wisconsin team who wouldn't give up!

10 wins, SEC East Division champs, with out any quality receivers with experience, only 1 DB with experience, new D-line, big wins over Georgia and Arkansas and now Wisconsin. True Vol fans know this has been a very successful season. Can't wait until September!

GO VOLS!

Posted by Vol23304 on January 1, 2008 at 5:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Great win for the Vols. A 10 win season is solid after a very poor start and the big loss at Bama. I wish the coaching staff had not used on the trick plays in the orange zone because I think it hurt our ability to score. Ainge was playing one of his best games. I think the coaches following Coach Cut to Duke are making a big mistake leaving UT for Duke. I guess time will tell.

Posted by DennisVols on January 1, 2008 at 5:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The two best spread offense teams in the country will both finish with a lower ranking and worse record than our Pro-style offense. Neither could win their conference or divison and one lost their bowl game to an unranked team.

Posted by IPOrange on January 1, 2008 at 5:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Perhaps the Vols don't need to restructure the offense to run the spread, after all. Maybe they just need to learn how to defend it.

Posted by dgb63 on January 1, 2008 at 5:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree with IPOrange The key to beating the spread teams is on the D side of the ball nit on the O. I think we need to run the best O to fit the players we have. I think the D is the key to winning the Champs.

Posted by rockytopron on January 1, 2008 at 5:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To the haters, critics, whiners and all the rest who get on here and spew your poison, please take this opportunity to change your sorry views and get a reality check. Please take the time to enjoy this win and get some perspective. Please use the offseason to refocus on all the good things that this team accomplished this year.

If you can't do that please find another team to "call" your team. The Vols do not need your lack of "support" or your fair weatheredness, nor does any true fan want to put up with it any longer.

GO VOLS, now if the Men's and Women's basketball team can pull off a double Championship run then truly it will be a great year in 2008 for Vol fans.

Posted by skyhawk836 on January 1, 2008 at 5:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

We handled adversity much better than UF and Bama handled prosperity.
For all the criticism of the program, there seems to be a heartbeat there.

6 guys flunk, coaches bail, head coach gets trashed all fall, some really bad losses---- no quit. What could have been team killers were, in fact, team builders.

May not like what happened early or in the middle of the season but we finished at a point significantly ahead of where we started. Doesn't look like a sinking ship from this vantage point.

Posted by why36knot on January 1, 2008 at 5:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If we had lost.... But we didn't lose. Get off of Cut's back...he is gone.... Fulmer will have a coordinator in less than 10 days.
This was a great ball game to watch and enjoy.
Ainge went out on a winning note as did
X. Mitchell and Karl and the other seniors. Trooper and Cutcliffe end it right. Fulmer kept his head all year in the face of unwarranted negatives from a lot of people. The KNS sports writers will have to wait a few months to wrongly predict story lines.
God's in His heaven; all is right with the world.

Posted by Plasticman on January 1, 2008 at 5:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Great post RockyTopRon! My sentiments exactly! I think you're talking to TouchdwnTN, Eduardo and all the other naysayers that get on here and spew their venom.

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