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Tennessee Vols morning report: Phillip Fulmer Tennessean interview

By Caleb Calhoun

KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 09: Tennessee Volunteers fans cheer during the first half of the game against the Indiana State Sycamores at Neyland Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 09: Tennessee Volunteers fans cheer during the first half of the game against the Indiana State Sycamores at Neyland Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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An interview with Tennessee Vols Athletic Director Phillip Fulmer by The Tennessean leads our Volunteers news for Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020.

On the heels of a couple of extremely heavy news days surrounding the Tennessee Vols, we come into Thursday with things lightening up a bit. However, the news that is related to UT is extremely intriguing, making it still worth covering.

Our morning update on Rocky Top leads with a conversation around Phillip Fulmer. He’s been on the job for two years and two months now in his new role, and he recently discussed everything about his life connected to Vol Nation ever since his firing.

Beyond Fulmer, there is some national recognition in women’s basketball to bring you. That and a women’s basketball preview are both on the list, and we’ll close things out with our continuing coverage of a swimming and diving event. But let’s start with Fulmer.

Phillip Fulmer discusses experiences, state of Vols – Gentry Estes, The Tennessean

More than two years into his role as Tennessee Vols athletic director, former UT football head coach Phillip Fulmer finally appears settled into his new role. He sat down for an interview with The Tennessean and discussed a wide range of topics, including his personal experiences and how the program is doing. Here’s a bit of what he said.

"“I think we’ve turned into a good team. I’m very fortunate to have experience here. … Really, the whole senior staff, their job is to keep me out of the ditch and make sure I don’t do something that’s harmful to us. But my job is culture and leading and putting ourselves – by hiring coaches – to be the best we can be.”"

Rennia Davis named to Wade Midseason Watch List – WBCA.org

After being named to the preseason list, Tennessee Lady Vols junior Rennia Davis was named to the Wade Midseason Watch List. The Wade Trophy describes itself as the “most prestigious” player of the year award.

"The WBCA will announce the four finalists for the honor in mid-March. The winner of the 2020 Wade Trophy will be announced April 2 in New Orleans — site of the 2020 WBCA Convention and NCAA Women’s Final Four."

Lady Vols to visit Arkansas – Maria M. Cornelius, GoVols247

In their final chance to get a second quality win, the Tennessee Lady Vols travel to the No. 22/25 ranked Arkansas Razorbacks Thursday night. Right now, at 17-8 and 7-5 in the SEC, UT is on a four-game losing streak and only has one quality win, at home against the LSU Tigers. Arkansas, at 20-5 and 8-4 in the SEC, would be a huge win for them.

"Arkansas has crossed the 100-point mark in its last two games with wins over Kentucky and Ole Miss. The Razorbacks and the Lady Vols are playing for better postseason seeding with four games left in the regular season."

Women’s Swimming and Diving in first at SEC Championships – SECSports.com

Heading into the third day of SEC Championships, the Tennessee Women’s Swimming and Diving program is in first place. The men, meanwhile, are in sixth place. Hosted by the Auburn Tigers, competition resumes Thursday and will last through Saturday.

"Meghan Small of Tennessee won her third SEC title in the women’s 200 IM with her top time of 1:52.14.…Erika Brown of Tennessee won the women’s 50 free for the third consecutive year, setting the SEC meet and pool records with a time of 21.03."

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