KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- 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 for which John Currie was hired in February. As special adviser, Fulmer will be an ambassador for the Tennessee system statewide, support athletic programs at campuses in Knoxville, Chattanooga and Martin, and lobby for the university system with both elected officials and alumni.
DiPietro said that Fulmer has been a tremendous asset for more than 40 years, including leading the Volunteers to the 1998 national championship.