re: Phil Fulmer has emerged as a legitimate candidate to be UT's AD per Volquest

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Shouldn't you make Johnny Majors your AD, and then let Fulmer steal the job?


"Have another drink, Johnny!" was a staple at games when Majors was the coach.

Tennessee had its worst sanctions ever under Johnny Majors.

Vols Get Off Light With 2-Year Probation



Posted: Thursday, September 19, 1991 12:00 am | Updated: 3:21 pm, Thu Sep 19, 2013.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The University of Tennessee escaped
the full force of NCAA sanctions Wednesday when its football program was placed on two years' probation for recruiting violations.

While Tennessee faced bans on television and bowl appearances
and strict recruiting limitations, the NCAA's most serious
penalty was a reduction of scholarships for each of the
next two seasons. The NCAA also cut one permanent coaching position.
Over the next three seasons, however, new NCAA rules call
for the elimination of 10 scholarships and one coaching
position for all schools. Next season, teams will be allowed
to carry 92 scholarship players, while Tennessee will be
allowed 85. In 1993, the limit drops to 88 and then 85 in
1994. The coaching cut takes effect next year.
The NCAA said Tennessee's cooperation with the investigation and its own
remedial actions played a major role in the final decision.

"All of us at the university certainly regret those things
occurred that led to the NCAA investigation," university
president Joe Johnson said at a news conference. "But we
are satisfied with the conclusions of the infractions committee
and do not plan any sort of appeal."
The probation begins within 15 days.

In April, the NCAA charged Tennessee with six violations,
including improper recruiting activities by former assistant
coach Jack Sells. The NCAA also charged that Sells tried
to cover up his actions by lying to an NCAA investigator in December.
After conducting its own investigation, Tennessee fired
Sells on June 7 and cut 10 of its maximum 95 scholarships.
Sells' position was not filled.
The NCAA Committee on Infractions said Tennessee's violations
were major, but the full penalty wasn't levied because of
the unusual circumstances.
"We accept the findings, and I reiterate that I fully understand
that as a head coach I bear total responsibility for the
football program," coach Johnny Majors said. "I'm very
pleased there are no sanctions involved other than probation.
"I regret there were violations, and I pledge we will accept
nothing less from our staff members than total compliance
with NCAA, SEC and University of Tennessee rules and regulations."
Tennessee (2-0) is ranked sixth in the nation and is shooting
for its third consecutive Southeastern Conference title.
On Saturday, the Vols meet No. 23 Mississippi State at Knoxville.
The Volunteers also were accused of running an improper
summer camp, which the NCAA said was essentially a try-out
camp for potential recruits. Tennessee denied that charge.
The NCAA said Wednesday it "strongly advised" Tennessee
to change the way it runs its summer camp, which was suspended
this year. Johnson said the school will comply."

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That is why Majors was fired and good riddance.

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