Friday, October 27, 2006

Does Spurrier own Fulmer?

Tennessee fans shudder at the mere mention of Steve Spurrier's name. Whether it be because of pure hatred or fear, no self-respecting Tennessee fans likes Steve Spurrier. More than likely it is due to the fact that Spurrier has owned the Vols for seemingly forever. More specifically, he has owned coach Philip Fulmer. Fulmer is without a doubt a great coach. He has one of the highest winnings percentages in the nation. However, Spurrier has always seemed to dominate him. Fulmer even has a fear in his eyes when he looks over and sees that visor looking back at home. It could be because Spurrier has never shied away from making fun of Tennessee or coach Fulmer. He has made jokes about Tennessee's academic achievement and the law breaking tendencies of our players. Spurrier portrays such a strong feeling of confidence that it is truly intimidating. Last season, Spurrier took a very weak team and came into Neyland, although a very quite and angry Neyland, and beat a more talented Vols team. This exmplified the dominance that Steve "Superior" has over Fulmer. However, all of this is just coincidence. Usually Spurrier beat Tennessee because he has had the better teams. Fulmer does not fear Spurrier. It just looks that way most of the time. This weekend the Vols will destroy the Gamecocks. Of course, most will say that Fulmer was supposed to beat Spurrier because he has the better team. But rest assured that if Spurrier beats Fulmer the pundits will say that his clearly dominates the big man in orange.

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