Phillip Fulmer named special adviser to Tennessee president
(AP) — University of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro has hired former Volunteers football coach Phillip Fulmer as his special adviser for community, athletics and university relations.
Fulmer had been a candidate for the athletic director job given to John Currie in March .
"Phillip has been a tremendous asset to the University of Tennessee both on and off the field for more than 40 years," DiPietro said in a statement.