11.25.2008

Kentucky vs. Tennessee - Phil Fulmer Day

This is the final game of the 2008 season and our final game with Philip Fulmer, the long-time head coach for the Tennessee Vols. After a win against a tough Vandy team it seems that it may actually be possible to end a horrible season with another win. Saturday has been designated Phil Fulmer Day by the University in honour of his great contributions to the UT family. Please come join as at the Tavern for the last game of the season and the end of an era, an era which brought the Big Orange tremendous highs and tremultuous lows. For better or for worse, this will be our last game with the "Great Pumpkin"! So for god's sake, man, show up to the Tavern!!!

Oh yeah, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

When: Saturday, November 29, 4:30 PM MST
Where: Tavern Uptown http://www.tavernhg.com/uptown
Info: http://www.denvervols.com

Don't forget to wear orange, tip your servers, and...

GO VOLS!!!

11.19.2008

Vols @ Vanderbilt


The Volunteers of Tennessee take on the Commodores of Vanderbilt this Saturday in Nashville. UT leads the series 69-27-5 and in Nashville UT leads 34-17-4. Fulmer's record is 14-1 against the Commodores with their last win coming in 2005 when Vandy was lead by future Broncos quarterback Jay Culter. It is a forgotten fact that the Vols/Vandy game used to be a heated rivalry in the "old days" but has long since cooled. This year, however, Vandy is clearly in the hunt for a win.

Please join the Vols at the Tavern for brunch and what, hopefully, will be a good game and probably another beautiful day!

When
: Saturday, November 22, 10:30 PM MST
Where: Tavern Uptown http://www.tavernhg.com/uptown
Info: http://www.denvervols.com

Don't forget to wear orange, tip your servers, and...

GO VOLS!!!

11.04.2008

Wyoming Game NA - Phillip Fulmer Resigns

Vols, the Wyoming game will not be available at the Tavern this weekend. The weekend after that is a bi-week, but we'll be back at the Tavern for the final two games. I'll let you know the times for the remaining games as the time approaches.

As most, if not all of you know by now, Phillip Fulmer has agreed to step down as head coach of the University Of Tennessee Volunteers. He has served the Vol Nation for over 30 years in various capacities and is one of the greatest, truest, orange-blooded fans in the world. During his time as head coach Fulmer has won 150 games and lost 51. At 75%, only Bowden and Paterno have better win percentages for coaches who've been active in the league for more than ten years. After 17 seasons as the Vols head coach only General Neyland has more wins. He brought us our first National Championship in 47 years, two SEC Championships, and won the SEC East five times.

Fulmer begrudgingly agreed to step down citing the division amongst the Vol Nation as the reason. “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,” Fulmer said during a nearly 7½-minute prepared statement he read before media, family, friends, donors, coaching staff and entire team crammed into Neyland Stadium’s media center.

A steady decline in wins over important rivals and recruiting, as well as the division amongst the fans and alumni are stated as the reasons for the move by the University. Many agree that this is the only course of action, but all agree that Fulmer will forever go down in Tennessee lore as one of it's greatest folk heroes. He has been offered a role at the University in an administrative or athletics capacity. Fulmer has gained immense knowledge and robust talent over the years and has been a tremdous assett at many different levels. It is greatly hoped that he will continue to contribute his immense skill set to our great institution.

The Kentucky game at Neyland Stadium has been dedicated as "Phillip Fulmer Day". See you at the Tavern then!