Fulmer, who was the commencement speaker for the College of Communication and Information spring commencement, garnered several strong rounds of applause.
"I've had an opportunity to coach in most of the greatest venues in college football with millions of people watching," Fulmer said. "I am honored and humbled and, truthfully, more nervous as I share this graduation day with you. It is an important day."
Fulmer, who was coach at UT from 1992-2008, still has plenty of connections to UT. Namely, two of his daughters, who were involved in Wednesday's commencement.
"This day is also really special for my wife, Vickie, and I because we share it with two of our daughters," Fulmer said.
Allison Fulmer received her undergraduate degree in public relations. Brittany Fulmer received a graduate degree in communications.
Fulmer's oldest daughter, Courtney, previously graduated from the college of communications.
"You could certainly say we are a very proud Tennessee family," Fulmer said.
Fulmer also directly addressed the handful of UT football players he coached that received degrees on Wednesday.
"There are also some wonderful young men here who I brought to Tennessee and had the pleasure to coach," Fulmer said. "Congratulations to my guys. You'll always be my guys. Loyalty means so much to me and thank you for your loyalty."
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