TENNESSEE ENTERS THE FULMER CUP THE TENNESSEE WAY: BOOZIN'
When the team that the whole Cup is indirectly named for makes their debut, it's a special day--especially when they make it in true, classic Volunteer style: with alcohol.
The actual charge is relatively benign. Josh McNeil, sophomore center for the Vols who missed most of last season with an injury, picked up a citation for underage drinking and public intoxication in Knoxville. Phil Fulmer, disappointingly enough, did not write these remarks on the incident on the back of a barbecue-stained wetnap, but made them through the Tennessee office of press relations:
He has embarrassed himself and his wonderful mom and dad, and he has let this team down. He will be suspended for five practices during the spring. He will not be allowed to leave for spring break and will be required to perform community service along with internal punishment.
Harsh, we think. It makes us nostalgic for the old, kind, and much fatter Phil, not the new leaner and one presumes much hungrier Fulmerbeast.
Nevertheless: one point for the Vols, and cigarettes and alcohol for everyone!
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I’ve never understood the ‘suspended from practice’ line. Isn’t that a plus? It’s like being suspended with pay, which other people call vacation.
by italiangator on Mar 6, 2007 9:36 AM EST reply actions
“…his wonderful mom….”
Looks like Fulmer’s getting a little snapper on the side with his BBQ.
by PSUrob on Mar 6, 2007 9:56 AM EST reply actions
Can we expect Champaign Supernova when Northwestern has a football player caught underage after having a few cocktails?
by Brew(ster) Crew on Mar 6, 2007 9:57 AM EST reply actions
By the way, would this qualify for negative F.C. points?
http://www.abc4.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=1d49845a-8921-4acc-a927-116b72319587
by Rusty on Mar 6, 2007 10:47 AM EST reply actions
“not the new leaner and one presumes much hungrier Fulmerbeast. "
—I think it’s impossible for Phil to be hungrier, no matter what his physical mass may be.
OS—I’m assuming that there will be EDSBS radio tonight? Will you be posting the questions to be pondered on today, so that I may have something to be distracted with while I attempt to work? Gracias.
by RaginCajunRebel on Mar 6, 2007 11:13 AM EST reply actions
The internal punishment vis a vis his role as a center (at UTK of all places) is a little too much to consider before lunch.
Or ever, really.
by Kenny on Mar 6, 2007 11:16 AM EST reply actions
He didn’t miss most of last season with an injury, he started most of the season and probably will be the center for the next 3 years, so he should get about 9 more strikes.
Drink up! Be Merry!
by Al on Mar 6, 2007 11:21 AM EST reply actions
#1:
If he misses practice, he can’t prove himself on the field and move up the depth chart. Plus after 5 practices, he needs to work out hardcore on his own or he’s going to lose a step, especially since he’s coming off an injury.
Missing practice is good for someone who’s the clear starter and most talented player at the position, and a serious handicap for someone on the bench.
by Seven Years in Gainesville on Mar 6, 2007 11:31 AM EST reply actions
No drunks were (irreparably) harmed in the filming of this video.
by DC Trojan on Mar 6, 2007 11:34 AM EST reply actions
Donna Shalala-on the job:
http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/03/06/walter.reed/index.html
by RedDevilEA on Mar 6, 2007 11:43 AM EST reply actions
UGA’s guy (underage possession) out for Okie State and S. Carolina. UT’s guy (underage drinking plus public intoxication) out for a week of practice in the spring which might be considered a reward by some. Sounds about right. The Fulmer Cup’s title affirmed yet again.
It’s how they roll in Knoxvegas…
by Because They Can on Mar 6, 2007 11:46 AM EST reply actions
No spring break? Coach Fulmer is turning Rocky Top into his own little Devil’s Island.
The sign above the door saying I Will Give My All For Tennessee Today will change it to Abandon All Hope.
by Mike P. on Mar 6, 2007 12:06 PM EST reply actions
Wasn’t there a Rod Steward song by the same name (and strangely similar lyrics)????
Confused – need a drinky and a ciggy!!!!
by Cock D on Mar 6, 2007 12:10 PM EST reply actions
Is it just me, or are we starting to see an increased frequency of Fulmer Cup scoring early on this year? Is this a result of weaker defense, or improved offensive capability? Anyone with stats?
“There’s lies, then there’s damn lies, then there’s statistics” – Mark Twain
by Southern Papa on Mar 6, 2007 12:24 PM EST reply actions
The “Fulmer Cup” is funny, and kudos to EDSBS for it; but “it” was begging for a forum even before it was so immaculately conceived.
But when the namesake entity itself speaks sanctimoniously on the issues of: a.) Character, and b.) the lack thereof,
the human condition and the physics of life in the universe are raised to absolute absurdity.
by Boclive on Mar 6, 2007 12:52 PM EST reply actions
Damn Boclive, your words are perty neart damnright virtuous.
by Out of Conference on Mar 6, 2007 1:02 PM EST reply actions
Go Vols!! This gifted center, and a huge, good ole’ boy himself, came to UT after visiting Southern Cal and calling Fulmer after the California players looked at him funny for dipping. Him drinking a little and getting caught, Fulmer finding out and “scolding,” it’s just like when the mountain boys get end-of-the-rope drunk and fight on the weekend. It looks horrible, but they’ll be best of buddies well before next weekend.
by CrazyVolFan on Mar 6, 2007 1:05 PM EST reply actions
I’m wondering if it would be possible to see a running Fulmer Cup score card, or perhaps come up with a Fulmer Cup drinking game (like “Every time someone at West Virginia lights something on fire, do another shot”).
by Steve on Mar 6, 2007 5:43 PM EST reply actions
Ole Josh is just following in the esteemed footsteps of his brother, Chris, who performed similar, yet more violent (re: fights that he lost to frat guys) acts during his sub par days at Missississississippi State.
by lanceharbor on Mar 8, 2007 10:38 AM EST reply actions

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