Former Tennessee soccer coach and athletic director Phillip Fulmer is within the hospital after present process an unknown medical process on Thursday, Fulmer’s household mentioned in a press release.
“Phillip underwent a medical process Thursday at UT Medical Middle,” the assertion mentioned, in keeping with the Knoxville Information Sentinel. “He’s alert and in good spirits and can stay on the hospital for a couple of days. We’re grateful for the excellent care he’s receiving, and we additionally recognize the prayers and concern of so many who’ve reached out.”
Former head coach Phillip Fulmer of the Tennessee Volunteers walks the sideline previous to a 38-13 Vanderbilt victory over the College of Tennessee at Vanderbilt Stadium on November 24, 2018, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Frederick Breedon/Getty Photographs)
“He’s trying ahead to cheering on the Vols as they kick off one other thrilling season!”
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Fulmer, 72, is likely one of the extra well-known Volunteers, teaching Tennessee for 17 seasons.
From 1992 to 2008, Fulmer led Tennessee to fifteen bowl video games, successful the 1998 nationwide championship. Fulmer went 151-52-1 in 17 seasons at Tennessee.
Fulmer served as Tennessee’s athletic director from 2017 to 2021.
Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates with defensive lineman Kyle Phillips after defeating the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 13, 2018, in Auburn, Alabama. (Michael Chang/Getty Photographs)
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He was elected to the Faculty Soccer Corridor of Fame in 2012 and was additionally the co-captain of the 1971 Tennessee soccer crew.
The No. 12 ranked Tennessee soccer crew is getting ready to kick off its 2023 season on Sept. 2 in opposition to Virginia in Nashville, Tennessee.
The Vols are coming off their most profitable season since 2001, successful 11 video games for the primary time in twenty years.
Former College of Tennessee Volunteers coach Phillip Fulmer watches in the course of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl in opposition to the Indiana College Hoosiers on January 2, 2020, at TIAA Financial institution Subject in Jacksonville, Florida. (Aaron Gilbert/Icon Sportswire by way of Getty Photographs)
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In Josh Heupel’s second season as head coach in Knoxville, the Volunteers went 11-2 and ended a 15-game shedding streak to Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Following the win, Tennessee was voted No. 1 within the Faculty Soccer Playoff ballot, the primary time the Vols have been ranked No. 1 for the reason that 1998 championship season.
