Laughably, there have been rumors swirling that Phillip Fulmer and Tommy Tuberville will be candidates for the open Memphis head coaching job.
Well, they’re candidates for that job in the same way that Jennifer Aniston is a candidate to be my wife.
Memphis and I might be all for it, but Fulmer, Tuberville and Aniston would probably have different feelings altogether.
(”Fulmer, Tuberville and Aniston would probably have different feelings.” Sorry, I loved “Airplane.”)
I can’t imagine Fulmer taking a job that’s inferior to Lane Kiffin’s… in the same state as Kiffin.
And Tuberville will have his choice of some of the best jobs in America. The hottest candidates this offseason will be Brian Kelly from Cincinnati and Coach Tubs.
In addition, you can bet that both ex-SEC coaches were listening when Tommy West stepped to the mic during his own ouster yesterday. The topic: the lack of money Memphis spends on football and the school’s poor facilities.
“I couldn’t say (this) as a coach, but it’s too painful,” West said. “It’s too painful for coaches, for players, for people, for fans. Put something in it or do away with it, one or the other.
“History will continue to repeat itself, folks, if they don’t do something about it. Whoever they hire, our fans need to demand one of two things. You have to demand you give him an equal stick to fight with within our conference. You’ve got to give him an equal playing field.”
In response, the powers-that-be at Memphis simply talked about looking for a new coach. They didn’t talk about spending anything more on their football program.
Trust me, Tuberville isn’t desperate. And Fulmer isn’t THAT desperate. Both know what Memphis football is all about. So don’t go believing any rumors you hear about those two being candidates at Memphis.
Unless they’ve lost their ever-lovin’ minds.
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