Fortunately for other SEC fans, Fullmer is staying. When UT was dominant under Fullmer he had an amazing staff of recruiters. That is no longer the case, and each year we are seeing less talent at UT, imo. Fullmer has always been really good at hiring good staff, and everyone has their down years. But Fullmer is not a good in-game coach. He does not have a big talent for managing a game.
Cutcliffe was hired, and he is most well-known for grooming young, talented QBs. This is getting mixed reviews from the UT faithful here, but I think it will be a good move because he knows how Fullmer operates and works well in that system.
I think it is hard to imagine that UT will stay near the bottom of the SEC for long (maybe one more year depending on QB situation). My feeling is that Fullmer has 3-4 more years before he is out.
On Tubby: UK is lucky to have him as I think he is one of the best coaches in the country (probably top 4-5). I think he runs a clean program with mostly stand-up guys. I knew we wouldn't be able to keep him long at UGA, but I am also happy with Felton that we hired from Western Kentucky. I think he has our program going in the right direction. He can recruit with the best of them with not having a big name basketball program to hang his hat on.
Off soapbox.
