Rumors & Rumblings for the Upcoming Season

[Big Papa]

From SI.COM:

Who among SEC coaches is on the hot seat? Here's one to consider: Tennessee's Phillip Fulmer. There is some grumbling in Knoxville because the Vols haven't won the SEC since 1998 and haven't played in a Bowl Championship Series bowl since 2000. With South Carolina becoming a threat in the division, there's the Steve Spurrier factor working against Fulmer -- Florida Times-Union

Has Houston Nutt lost control of his Arkansas program? Players' parents are complaining to athletic director Frank Broyles about playing time and offensive philosophy. Offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn bolted after one season. Players who were key to the future have transferred, and private citizens are requesting copies of Nutt's cell-phone records. Without Broyles, who is essentially being forced out, there to back him up, Nutt likely will have to win the SEC title or play in a BCS bowl to ensure his return. -- Florida Times-Union

Chicago Bears legend Dick Butkus is suing the Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando to gain control of an award given in his name to college football's top linebacker. Butkus and athletic club officials disagree about which charitable organizations should benefit most from Butkus's association with the award, according to his lawyer -- New York Times

 

[gbearbuck]

Nutt has done wonders for Arkansas... If they dump him I hope they fall flat on their face, they were nothing before he arrived...

 

[NFBuck]

Interesting situation in Knoxville. The Vols have been pretty mediocre since the turn of the century, 2005 was a complete debacle and they've had a laundry list of disciplinary problems the past few years. I'm suprised there isn't more heat around Fat Phil.

 

[coastalbuck]

Fulmer adding to his staff.....

Link

TENNESSEE GRABS COOTER.

 

[Padraig]

I can't blame them. That's one hell of an addition to their "staff". :tongue2:

Great football lineage too.

 

[coastalbuck]

Won't have to worry about the team bus breaking down either...