The Gainesville Sun has obtained the 2010 salaries for Urban Meyer's coaching staff, and, needless to say, there aren't food stamps or government cheese in their near future.
According to the paper, the nine UF assistants will earn a total of around $2.7 million for the upcoming season. As noted by the Tampa Tribune, however, that total could reach $3 million when bonuses for on-field performance are factored in.
That would, however, still pale in comparison to their SEC counterparts at Tennessee, who will reportedly make a combined $5 million this year.
New defensive coordinator Teryl Austin is the Gators' highest paid assistant at $440,000, followed by offensive coordinator/interim head coach Steve Addazio at $375,000. Addazio's total will likely increase soon as he will be compensated for "additional duties" when he took over for Meyer during the head coach's "sabbatical".
A UF spokesman told the Sun that the details have yet to be finalized on Addazio's amended contract.
The lowest paid coaches on the staff , there are five of them, including quarterback coach Scott Loeffler , will make $240,000.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
QB Star Jackson looking to transfer from Tide
University of Alabama reserve quarterback Star Jackson is exploring his options for a transfer and is considering Georgia State, which has one of his former high school coaches on staff, the Tuscaloosa News has learned.Jackson's future at Alabama has been the subject of speculation since midseason last fall, when true freshman A.J. McCarron earned the No. 2 quarterback position behind starter Greg McElroy.
“Star is still in the process of getting his release from Alabama, but Georgia State is definitely a possibility for him, definitely one of his options,” said Jackson's former high school coach, Errick Lowe of Lake Worth (Fla.) High.
As UA players are not made available to the media during the off season, Jackson was unavailable for comment. It remains unclear when Jackson might enroll at the Decatur, Ga., school, but according to the GSU web site, the deadline for transfer applications for the fall term is June 1.
Jackson's attraction to Georgia State is the presence of secondary coach Anthony Midget on head coach Bill Curry's staff.
Midget, who played at Virginia Tech and in the NFL, was an assistant coach at Lake Worth for most of Jackson's prep career there.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Ex-Vol's Lane Kiffin move... 'part of the business'
"I never once told any of those players I would be there forever," the former Tennessee football coach told HBO's Real Sports in an interview that will air on Tuesday. "I never made the statement 'I was coming here; this is my dream job.' " Kiffin left UT in January to take his self-described "dream job". He offered little solace to the players he recruited to UT."It's part of the business," Kiffin said. "As they get older, they understand. That's why they put buyouts in contracts."
Kiffin also was asked about fans' response to his departure. Many congregated in front of UT's athletic complex to voice their displeasure.
Mattresses and T-shirts bearing Kiffin's name were burned shortly after he announced he had accepted the head coaching position at Southern California.
"I think that you're dealing with very passionate people," Kiffin said, referring to UT fans. "You become one of theirs. So when you leave, it's like you're truly leaving them."
Another Gator leaving Gainesville
First there was Adrian Bushell, who was a prime candidate to replace Joe Haden as the starting corner opposite Janoris Jenkins before being released from his scholarship late last week.
Now comes word from Scout.com by way of the Orlando Sentinel that linebacker Brendan Beal has decided to transfer from the Gators. Beal spent two seasons in Gainesville, but never saw the field because of a torn ACL in 2008 and a neck stinger in 2009.
"I was told tonight (Sunday) by Coach Steve Addazio that I will be given my official release from the University of Florida sometime tomorrow," Beal said. "I spent two years at Florida under several different coaches in which I had the opportunity to learn a lot about football and had some good experiences there. I appreciate the time the coaches gave me during my tenure with the Gators and wish them the best of luck with their program."
Beal was a U.S. Army All-American and rated as the No. 3 inside linebacker in the nation by Rivals.com coming out of high school in Bethlehem, Pa.
Now comes word from Scout.com by way of the Orlando Sentinel that linebacker Brendan Beal has decided to transfer from the Gators. Beal spent two seasons in Gainesville, but never saw the field because of a torn ACL in 2008 and a neck stinger in 2009.
"I was told tonight (Sunday) by Coach Steve Addazio that I will be given my official release from the University of Florida sometime tomorrow," Beal said. "I spent two years at Florida under several different coaches in which I had the opportunity to learn a lot about football and had some good experiences there. I appreciate the time the coaches gave me during my tenure with the Gators and wish them the best of luck with their program."
Beal was a U.S. Army All-American and rated as the No. 3 inside linebacker in the nation by Rivals.com coming out of high school in Bethlehem, Pa.
Sickle cell trait caused Ole Miss player's death
Ole Miss player Bennie Abram collapsed during a workout and passed away several hours later, the cause of his death has finally been released.
According to the Jackson Clarion-Ledger, an autopsy report released Monday afternoon revealed that Abram died from complications due to sickle cell trait.
"The autopsy report was that the cause of death was related to complications from sickle cell trait and exertion," Dr. Jeff Dennis said. " For us, the Bennie Abram case was not a straightforward presentation or a classic presentation for sickle cell trait in a sudden death event."
Abram was a non-scholarship player who joined the team in January after trying out and "showing his film to coach Houston Nutt." The school's medical staff was aware of Abrams having the sickle cell trait, and UM's head of sports medicine Shannon Singletary said that all procedures were properly followed.
Abram's father seemed to agree with that assessment.
"Yes," Abram Jr. said, "I think everything was done right. Done correctly. I didn't see anything that was wrong."
Abram Jr. also stated that he "didn't really know something this serious could happen because of" the sickle cell trait.
According to a report on the American Football Coaches Association's website, 20 players have lost their lives to non-traumatic football deaths the past ten years; eight of those deaths were caused by exertional sickling, which means complications related to having the sickle cell trait.
Testing for the sickle cell trait has been ongoing at Ole Miss since 1989, although the NCAA has not made it a mandatory test as of yet.
According to the Jackson Clarion-Ledger, an autopsy report released Monday afternoon revealed that Abram died from complications due to sickle cell trait.
"The autopsy report was that the cause of death was related to complications from sickle cell trait and exertion," Dr. Jeff Dennis said. " For us, the Bennie Abram case was not a straightforward presentation or a classic presentation for sickle cell trait in a sudden death event."
Abram was a non-scholarship player who joined the team in January after trying out and "showing his film to coach Houston Nutt." The school's medical staff was aware of Abrams having the sickle cell trait, and UM's head of sports medicine Shannon Singletary said that all procedures were properly followed.
Abram's father seemed to agree with that assessment.
"Yes," Abram Jr. said, "I think everything was done right. Done correctly. I didn't see anything that was wrong."
Abram Jr. also stated that he "didn't really know something this serious could happen because of" the sickle cell trait.
According to a report on the American Football Coaches Association's website, 20 players have lost their lives to non-traumatic football deaths the past ten years; eight of those deaths were caused by exertional sickling, which means complications related to having the sickle cell trait.
Testing for the sickle cell trait has been ongoing at Ole Miss since 1989, although the NCAA has not made it a mandatory test as of yet.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
UGA's Richt wants Murray to make great decisions
“There’s a lot of merit to being a steady, solid, great decision-maker.”
If there’s one lesson Richt hopes to convey to his new quarterback this offseason, that’s it.
Like Greene, Aaron Murray likely will be taking over Georgia’s offense as a redshirt freshman. Unlike Greene, however, Murray has the benefit of an extra year in Richt’s system and 10 returning starters on offense to ensure there is no shortage of weapons at his disposal.
It’s how willing Murray is to rely on that knowledge and those weapons that matters most to Richt.
“He needs to understand that you don’t have to do anything spectacular,” Richt said. “You don’t have to put the team on your shoulders. You’re not required to carry this football team. You’re required to do your job, and part of your job is to try not to be a hero.”
It’s not that Murray can’t be a hero. In fact, while Richt has worked to drive home the lesson of playing it safe to his young quarterback, he’s been busy touting Murray’s merits to nervous fans wondering whether Georgia has the right man for the job.
“Do a little search on Aaron Murray,” Richt told the crowd in Macon. “Watch his high school tape. I think you’ll be just as excited as you were the day he committed and signed at Georgia.”
Richt has yet to name Murray the starter, but last week he softened a bit, admitting it was unlikely anyone else could win the job.
If there’s one lesson Richt hopes to convey to his new quarterback this offseason, that’s it.
Like Greene, Aaron Murray likely will be taking over Georgia’s offense as a redshirt freshman. Unlike Greene, however, Murray has the benefit of an extra year in Richt’s system and 10 returning starters on offense to ensure there is no shortage of weapons at his disposal.
It’s how willing Murray is to rely on that knowledge and those weapons that matters most to Richt.
“He needs to understand that you don’t have to do anything spectacular,” Richt said. “You don’t have to put the team on your shoulders. You’re not required to carry this football team. You’re required to do your job, and part of your job is to try not to be a hero.”
It’s not that Murray can’t be a hero. In fact, while Richt has worked to drive home the lesson of playing it safe to his young quarterback, he’s been busy touting Murray’s merits to nervous fans wondering whether Georgia has the right man for the job.
“Do a little search on Aaron Murray,” Richt told the crowd in Macon. “Watch his high school tape. I think you’ll be just as excited as you were the day he committed and signed at Georgia.”
Richt has yet to name Murray the starter, but last week he softened a bit, admitting it was unlikely anyone else could win the job.
Top Running Back Prospect Visited the Gamecocks Saturday
We are coming to you from the fabulous new restaurant and lounge of Daniels', located in Hilton Head Island, SC at the Beach Market. By the way try the turkey with fresh made pesto, and say Hey, to Marty, she is great. Getting back to why we're here, highly recruited RB Savon Huggins (6-0 190) of Jersey City, NJ made an unofficial visit to USC Saturday with his father.
Huggins has offers from all over the country and has visited several schools. He's been to Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Miami, Rutgers, Penn State and Pittsburgh.
He has not narrowed his list but plans to have a top ten later in the summer. USC recruiter GA Mangus was by his school earlier this week. His teammate, OL Keith Lumpkin, visited USC earlier in the spring.
Last season Huggins rushed for 1544 yards and 22 touchdowns.
Huggins has offers from all over the country and has visited several schools. He's been to Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Miami, Rutgers, Penn State and Pittsburgh.
He has not narrowed his list but plans to have a top ten later in the summer. USC recruiter GA Mangus was by his school earlier this week. His teammate, OL Keith Lumpkin, visited USC earlier in the spring.
Last season Huggins rushed for 1544 yards and 22 touchdowns.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
MTSU player DeMario Williams transferring to Vols
DeMario Williams is heading back to the football field. Williams, who has played basketball at Middle Tennessee State University for the past two seasons, is transferring to the University of Tennessee in an attempt to revitalize his football career. “It means a lot to me,” Williams said of the chance to go to UT. “Football has been a sport that I loved but I never really gave it a chance. This is a huge opportunity.”
The decision for Williams to return to football was simple.“I just missed football,” Williams said. “So I decided to make the switch.”
Williams is planning on enrolling at Tennessee in either June or July and he will then begin immediately working out with the team in hopes of landing a scholarship. Per NCAA rules, he will have three years of eligibility remaining. “They said they want me so I’m hoping something will work out,” Williams said. “I’m ready to get on down there and start working out with the team.” Williams was a highly touted two-sport star as a basketball player at Culleoka as well as a football star at Columbia Central via the TSSAA’s co-op program. For the Lions, Williams had 105 receptions for 1,372 yards with 17 touchdowns. He was heavily recruited to play football with Alabama, Auburn, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Tennessee and Vanderbilt all expressing interest.
Williams hopes the transition back to football will be smooth.“Football was kind of a sport that came naturally to me,” Williams said. “But getting back into it is going to take a lot of hard work, especially going to the highest level possible.”
The decision for Williams to return to football was simple.“I just missed football,” Williams said. “So I decided to make the switch.”
Williams is planning on enrolling at Tennessee in either June or July and he will then begin immediately working out with the team in hopes of landing a scholarship. Per NCAA rules, he will have three years of eligibility remaining. “They said they want me so I’m hoping something will work out,” Williams said. “I’m ready to get on down there and start working out with the team.” Williams was a highly touted two-sport star as a basketball player at Culleoka as well as a football star at Columbia Central via the TSSAA’s co-op program. For the Lions, Williams had 105 receptions for 1,372 yards with 17 touchdowns. He was heavily recruited to play football with Alabama, Auburn, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Tennessee and Vanderbilt all expressing interest.
Williams hopes the transition back to football will be smooth.“Football was kind of a sport that came naturally to me,” Williams said. “But getting back into it is going to take a lot of hard work, especially going to the highest level possible.”
Alabama's Nike deal comes with immediate $2 million bonus
Alabama receives an immediate $2 million signing bonus from Nike. There was no signing bonus when the contract was last amended in 2006. The bonus gets divided equally between the Crimson Tide Foundation and the university.
Michigan received a $6.5 million signing bonus when it left Nike for Adidas in 2007.
Nike will pay Alabama $750,000 each year, up from $500,000. Alabama's annual supply limit increases from $1.9 million this year to initially $2.3 million in 2010-11. The limit increases $100,000 annually and reaches $3 million by 2017-18, marking a 58-percent increase from 2010-11. Nike will also fund two paid summer internships, valued at $10,000 annually, for Alabama students.
Nike will continue to pay bonuses if Alabama wins football's BCS championship game ($100,000), wins the NCAA men's basketball tournament ($100,000), plays in a BCS bowl game ($50,000), reaches the men's basketball Final Four ($50,000), wins the SEC football championship game ($10,000), or wins the SEC regular-season men's basketball title ($10,000).
Three new bonuses were added, all for women's basketball: winning the national championship ($15,000), reaching the Final Four ($10,000), and winning the SEC regular-season title ($5,000).
In addition to exclusivity with players and coaches, upper-level university administrators must now wear Nike whenever appropriate for all public activities. Exceptions are allowed when an administrator can't wear Nike shoes due to medical conditions or chooses to wear non-athletic apparel.
Last month, the University of Wisconsin canceled its licensing agreement with Nike, becoming the first university to do so over concerns about the company's treatment of workers in Honduras. Wisconsin said Nike had not done enough to help workers collect severance payments that they are owed from two factories that abruptly closed last year.
Nike told The Oregonian in January that it was "disappointed and concerned" the factory owners failed to pay their employees. But Nike said the factories were owned by subcontractors who are responsible for paying their employees, not Nike.
At least four universities who have licensing deals with Nike demanded answers from the company last winter about Honduras. One toughly worded letter came from new NCAA President Mark Emmert, who was the University of Washington's president at the time.
"The failure of NIKE to properly respond to those current issues will inevitably jeopardize our business relationship," Emmert wrote to Nike.
In a statement Friday, Alabama said it had affirmed a commitment with Nike to fair labor practices. "Nike will continue to produce licensed product and provide product to the University made in factories that provide fair working conditions and operate consistent with the labor standards in the University's license agreements and Nike's Code of Conduct," Alabama's statement said.
Michigan received a $6.5 million signing bonus when it left Nike for Adidas in 2007.
Nike will pay Alabama $750,000 each year, up from $500,000. Alabama's annual supply limit increases from $1.9 million this year to initially $2.3 million in 2010-11. The limit increases $100,000 annually and reaches $3 million by 2017-18, marking a 58-percent increase from 2010-11. Nike will also fund two paid summer internships, valued at $10,000 annually, for Alabama students.
Nike will continue to pay bonuses if Alabama wins football's BCS championship game ($100,000), wins the NCAA men's basketball tournament ($100,000), plays in a BCS bowl game ($50,000), reaches the men's basketball Final Four ($50,000), wins the SEC football championship game ($10,000), or wins the SEC regular-season men's basketball title ($10,000).
Three new bonuses were added, all for women's basketball: winning the national championship ($15,000), reaching the Final Four ($10,000), and winning the SEC regular-season title ($5,000).
In addition to exclusivity with players and coaches, upper-level university administrators must now wear Nike whenever appropriate for all public activities. Exceptions are allowed when an administrator can't wear Nike shoes due to medical conditions or chooses to wear non-athletic apparel.
Last month, the University of Wisconsin canceled its licensing agreement with Nike, becoming the first university to do so over concerns about the company's treatment of workers in Honduras. Wisconsin said Nike had not done enough to help workers collect severance payments that they are owed from two factories that abruptly closed last year.
Nike told The Oregonian in January that it was "disappointed and concerned" the factory owners failed to pay their employees. But Nike said the factories were owned by subcontractors who are responsible for paying their employees, not Nike.
At least four universities who have licensing deals with Nike demanded answers from the company last winter about Honduras. One toughly worded letter came from new NCAA President Mark Emmert, who was the University of Washington's president at the time.
"The failure of NIKE to properly respond to those current issues will inevitably jeopardize our business relationship," Emmert wrote to Nike.
In a statement Friday, Alabama said it had affirmed a commitment with Nike to fair labor practices. "Nike will continue to produce licensed product and provide product to the University made in factories that provide fair working conditions and operate consistent with the labor standards in the University's license agreements and Nike's Code of Conduct," Alabama's statement said.
Alabama extends Nike contract through 2018, agreement valued at $30 million
Alabama has extended its agreement with Nike to be the school's exclusive supplier of athletic footwear, apparel and accessory products through 2018.
The contract originally was signed in 2002. The extension is valued at $30 million in cash and product, according to the school.
"This agreement strengthens our athletic department and enhances our relationship with Nike," Alabama athletics director Mal Moore said in a news release. "Together we sought an agreement that reflected our stature as a leader in collegiate athletics on and off the field. I feel this agreement reflects that stature."
In addition to outfitting Crimson Tide athletes and coaches, Nike will fund paid internships for two Alabama students each summer at the company's world headquarters in Beaverton, Ore.
Nike will continue to have licensing rights granted by Alabama and will pay the university a minimum of 12 percent on the sale of Alabama-logoed merchandise.
The contract originally was signed in 2002. The extension is valued at $30 million in cash and product, according to the school.
"This agreement strengthens our athletic department and enhances our relationship with Nike," Alabama athletics director Mal Moore said in a news release. "Together we sought an agreement that reflected our stature as a leader in collegiate athletics on and off the field. I feel this agreement reflects that stature."
In addition to outfitting Crimson Tide athletes and coaches, Nike will fund paid internships for two Alabama students each summer at the company's world headquarters in Beaverton, Ore.
Nike will continue to have licensing rights granted by Alabama and will pay the university a minimum of 12 percent on the sale of Alabama-logoed merchandise.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Former Rebel Norman Hand Passes Away
Norman Hand, 37, of Walterboro, S.C., who earned two letters while playing for the Ole Miss football team, passed away Friday at Colleton Medical Center, and funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time."Norman Hand, 37, collapsed at his residence around 11 this morning," said Colleton County, S.C., Coroner Richard Harvey. "He was taken to the Colleton Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 12:39 p.m. ET. The cause of death is pending an autopsy. There is no foul play suspected, and the family has asked me to make the following statement:
'Our beloved Norman was brought to the hospital earlier today. He was unresponsive and resuscitation efforts were not successful. He passed away earlier this afternoon surrounded by his family. Respect for our privacy will be greatly appreciated as we mourn this incomprehensible loss. We ask that you focus on Norman's life and the contributions he made rather than his untimely death.'"
Hand played defensive tackle for the Rebels from 1993-94 after transferring from Itawamba Community College, where he was an All-State pick as a sophomore. During his two years in Oxford, he played in all 22 games with 20 starts and tallied 100 tackles and 12 QB pressures.
As a senior, Hand earned Mississippi Sportswriters All-State first team distinction after ranking fifth among SEC defensive linemen with 61 stops. The preseason All-SEC second team honoree was also credited with nine pressures, 3.5 sacks and an interception.
Following his time in the Red and Blue, Hand was a fifth-round pick of Miami in the 1995 National Football League Draft and played 10 seasons in the NFL. He suited up for five teams, including the Dolphins (1995-96), San Diego Chargers (1997-99), New Orleans Saints (2000-02), Seattle Seahawks (2003) and New York Giants (2004).
Hand started 41 of 44 games for New Orleans and helped the Saints register an NFL-best 66 sacks in 2000 and an NFC-high 53 in 2001. He was honored as the Saints' Man of the Year in 2002 for his work in the community, notably his devotion to the Starbright Foundation program at Children's Hospital-New Orleans.
A prep standout in football and baseball, Hand earned Honorable Mention All-America accolades from Parade and USA Today as a tight end for Walterboro High School. He was also named the state's Defensive Lineman of the Year in 1990.
Vols DB Oliver undergoes successful ACL surgery
Tennessee defensive back Naz Oliver, who was listed on the roster last season as Nyshier, underwent successful surgery to reconstruct a torn anterior cruciate ligament and was released Thursday from UT Medical Center.
Oliver, a redshirt freshman, injured his right knee during the Orange and White Game last month.
UT director of sports medicine Jason McVeigh said Oliver will miss training camp in August. McVeigh, however, does expect Oliver to participate at some point during the 2010 season.
Oliver was not expected to contribute to UT's secondary. A typical return from ACL surgery is six months.
Oliver, a redshirt freshman, injured his right knee during the Orange and White Game last month.
UT director of sports medicine Jason McVeigh said Oliver will miss training camp in August. McVeigh, however, does expect Oliver to participate at some point during the 2010 season.
Oliver was not expected to contribute to UT's secondary. A typical return from ACL surgery is six months.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Bulldogs Land Three On Lindy's Preseason All-America Teams
Georgia juniors A.J. Green, Drew Butler and Blair Walsh have all been named to Lindy’s preseason All-American teams.Green, a flanker from Summerville, S.C., is on the All-America Offensive First Team while Butler, a punter from Duluth, is on the All-America Defensive First Team. Walsh, a placekicker from Boca Raton, Fla., is listed on the All-America Offensive Second Team.There are a total of 11 players from the Southeastern Conference on Lindy’s All-America teams. While Georgia has a trio of players, Alabama leads the league with four.Lindy’s also has the Bulldogs at 21st in the preseason poll. Five teams from the SEC are listed in the publication’s top-25 poll.Green was a semifinalist for last year’s Biletnikoff after earning All-SEC First Team honors. In just 10 games in 2009, Green hauled in a team-leading 53 catches for 808 yards and six touchdowns. He ranked second in the league in both receptions per game (5.3) and receiving yards per game (80.8). Green also blocked a field goal against Arizona State last season to help clinch the Bulldogs’ win.Butler won the 2009 Ray Guy Award for being the nation’s top punter. The consensus First Team All-American posted a national-best 48.1 yards per punt average, becoming only the third Bulldog in school history to lead the NCAA in punting. In just his first season as a starter, Butler had 24 punts of 50 yards or more, including a career-long 75 yarder versus #9 Oklahoma State.Walsh finished as one of three finalists for last year’s Lou Groza Award, which is given to the nation’s top placekicker. Highlighted by a 37-yard game winner against Arizona State, Walsh drilled 20 of 22 field goal attempts (90.9 percent, No. 2 in school history for field goal accuracy in a single season) in 2009. He connected on 11 of 12 kicks from 40 yards or longer and had a career-long field goal of 53 yards versus #9 Oklahoma State. Walsh is also 92-for-92 in PATs for his career.Georgia opens the 2010 season in Athens versus Louisiana-Lafayette on September 4.
Vols' Ex-coach Fulmer Commencement Speaker for graduates
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."
"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."
CB Bushell to transfer from Gators
According to GatorBait.net by way of the Orlando Sentinel, Bushell has decided to transfer from the Gators. According to a tweet from Ben Volin of the Palm Beach Post, the school has confirmed the transfer and that Bushell has been released from his scholarship with no restrictions.
With Bushell now out of the picture, Haden's replacement opposite Janoris Jenkins will come down to a quartet of contenders: senior Moses Jenkins, redshirt sophomore Jeremy Brown and freshmen Jaylen Watkins and Josh Shaw.
With Bushell now out of the picture, Haden's replacement opposite Janoris Jenkins will come down to a quartet of contenders: senior Moses Jenkins, redshirt sophomore Jeremy Brown and freshmen Jaylen Watkins and Josh Shaw.
Boise St. agrees to open '11 season vs. Ole Miss
According to a press release issued by BSU, the Broncos will open the 2011 season against the Ole Miss Rebels in Oxford's Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. There is no return trip to Boise and Ole Miss is paying Boise State a game guarantee of $900,000.
"This will be a great game to start the 2011 season," Boise State athletic director Gene Bleymaier stated. "Playing a team coached by Houston Nutt will add to the fun and excitement."
This will mark the first time Boise State and Ole Miss have met on the football field, and it will also be a reunion of sorts for Nutt as the current Rebels coach was the Broncos' head coach in 1997 before taking the head coaching position at Arkansas the following season.
"Diane and I had a wonderful experience there, and we're glad they're coming to Oxford," Coach Nutt said. "Boise State is one of the top programs now, and we have an awesome respect for them. It really takes our schedule to another level."
"We're excited for the match-up against Ole Miss," BSU head coach Chris Petersen said. "It will be great for Bronco Nation and the Boise State program to open the 2011 season against an opponent of that caliber."
"This will be a great game to start the 2011 season," Boise State athletic director Gene Bleymaier stated. "Playing a team coached by Houston Nutt will add to the fun and excitement."
This will mark the first time Boise State and Ole Miss have met on the football field, and it will also be a reunion of sorts for Nutt as the current Rebels coach was the Broncos' head coach in 1997 before taking the head coaching position at Arkansas the following season.
"Diane and I had a wonderful experience there, and we're glad they're coming to Oxford," Coach Nutt said. "Boise State is one of the top programs now, and we have an awesome respect for them. It really takes our schedule to another level."
"We're excited for the match-up against Ole Miss," BSU head coach Chris Petersen said. "It will be great for Bronco Nation and the Boise State program to open the 2011 season against an opponent of that caliber."
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
QB Gray to stay at UGA
According to a release issued by the school, Gray has decided to remain at the school as a member of the football program.
"I have decided to stay at the University of Georgia because I truly do love being a Georgia Bulldog," said Gray in a statement. "I want to be a part of this team getting back to the SEC Championship game and winning it. I'm also looking forward to getting some work at receiver and am going to work hard to make the best out of my opportunity at this position as well. I appreciate Coach Mark Richt's patience while I made this decision and his helpful advice. Now, I want to put all of this behind me and focus on getting to work on preparations for next season at UGA."
"I'm extremely pleased that Logan has decided to remain a Bulldog," said head coach Mark Richt. "He is an outstanding player and a great person as well. We're fortunate to have him and he'll be an important part of our team over the next two years."
Gray will enter summer camp second on the depth chart behind Aaron Murray.
"I have decided to stay at the University of Georgia because I truly do love being a Georgia Bulldog," said Gray in a statement. "I want to be a part of this team getting back to the SEC Championship game and winning it. I'm also looking forward to getting some work at receiver and am going to work hard to make the best out of my opportunity at this position as well. I appreciate Coach Mark Richt's patience while I made this decision and his helpful advice. Now, I want to put all of this behind me and focus on getting to work on preparations for next season at UGA."
"I'm extremely pleased that Logan has decided to remain a Bulldog," said head coach Mark Richt. "He is an outstanding player and a great person as well. We're fortunate to have him and he'll be an important part of our team over the next two years."
Gray will enter summer camp second on the depth chart behind Aaron Murray.
'Vanderbilt will stay in SEC'
A report on ESPN.com which stated that Vanderbilt along with Maryland and Georgia Tech were possibilities for an expanded Big Ten.Needless to say, the Commodores were quick to react to the rumors and shoot them down. "To my knowledge, and I think it's solid, we have not received any inquiries from the Big Ten," David Williams, Vanderbilt's vice chancellor for university affairs and athletics, told The Tennessean.
"If anybody thinks we're in negotiations, rest assured we are not. I would be very, very surprised if the Big Ten came to us, and I would be very, very surprised if we'd leave the SEC. We are a founding member of the SEC and that's where most of our folks think that we belong."
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