Phil Fulmer, Tennessee finally part ways — three years too late

Phil Fulmer, Tennessee finally part ways — three years too late

After Phillip Fulmer wrapped up his post-practice interview session on Oct. 31, 2000, the tape recorders clicked off and the small talk began. The story of the day was the firing of Alabama coach Mike DuBose, and one reporter cracked a joke at the Crimson Tide staff’s expense.
“That’s not funny,” Fulmer said. “Think about all those families. It’s never good when a staff gets fired.”

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11/3/08