(Sports Network) - Longtime Tennessee head coach Phillip Fulmer announced at a Monday afternoon press conference that he will not return as head coach next season.
Fulmer, a Tennessee alum, is in his 17th year as head coach of the Volunteers, who are a dismal 3-6 this season. The Vols are also just 1-5 in SEC play.
"This 2008 season has not gone as well as anyone would like," said Fulmer, whose voice trembled with emotion while reading a statement.
"Many fans have been supportive, some have been angry. All of us are disappointed. Tennessee has the highest expectations for its football team...
"Our Tennessee family is united in its goals, but divided in the right path to get there. I love Tennessee too much to let her stay divided. That is why I have accepted the university's decision that this will be my last as head coach ... I'm more than confident that our assistants and staff will turn this program around.
"I love this university, and hope everybody knows that beyond the shadow of a doubt."
Fulmer done as Tennessee head coach after 2008....
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