Rumor Mill

After what has quickly become known as the "debacle in Gainesville", the Vol nation is in complete uproar. There is a frustration that far suceeds anything in the recent past. After a terrible 5-6 season in 2005, many Vol fans were frustrated but had much hope and faith that Fulmer could turn things around. Randy Sanders was fired, and ironically has quickly help turn around a Kentucky offense while Tennessee has stayed the same, and a return to the top was seen as a near possibility. All that is now gone, the faithful Fulmer fans are gone and are overwhelmingly convinced it is time for change. The rumors floating around now are that if Tennessee loses to Georgia, Fulmer is out at the end of the season. A loss to Alabama and he may be let go the following week. The truth is that Tennessee is not "on it's way down" nor is it a "sinking ship" - it is already a sunken ship, it is already down - Tennessee and much of the media has just been in denial. The saying goes "if your thirsty, it's b/c your already dehydrated."

So what would be next for the Vols? There are names being tossed around, but they are all rumors. For the sake of blogging, i'll share what's been going around. Bill Cower is one of the first names being tossed around. It is reported today that the Tennessee AD gave him a tour of the university, though i don't think that is directly related to him as a possible replacement but they are good friends. John Gruden is another name, he was an assistant there when he was younger and met his wife in knoxville (her family is there). It's not hard to realize he's getting bored in Tampa. Chris Richardson at Boise State is another name being tossed around, he has no connections - but is a young and successful coach. And this is totally second hand (i cannot emphasize this enough), a friend of mine is close buds with an assistant coach at Georgia Tech and he claims Steve Spurrier is interested in the job. I have no belief or thoughts on that, but it's just what i was told. All together, it's time for a change.

On another level and connection I have, the eagles fans (big shock here....) are growing tired of McNabb and Andy Reid. If things continue the way they are, don't be suprised to see McNabb on the bench in as little as 2 weeks. It is being said he is no better than 70% healthy right now. If the Eagles don't make the playoffs, the Andy Reid era will be over and it is likely McNabb will be cut. Things don't look good for the Eagles, the easiest part of their schedule is the beginning and they are 0-2 and (I can't believe I'm about to say this.........) about to host a hot Detroit Lions team.

Anyone else got any rumors????????????????????