Fulmer's farewell should begin with a Tennessee win over Wyoming

It's been an emotional week for the University of Tennessee family. It isn't every day that the program makes a coaching change even though many could see this coming.

The most difficult aspect of Phillip Fulmer's leaving as head coach is that he is exactly the type of man I would want to lead our program. It goes beyond his success on the field. He is a man that clearly loves the school. As he became choked with emotion at the press conference on Monday, we watched a man whose heart was breaking. It's tough to walk away from something you love, but Fulmer is doing so with integrity and dignity.

For the fans who wanted him removed, I hope all of them will now take time to pay tribute to him for what he provided the school. There are two home games remaining, and I hope most of you will try to attend one of those games. He deserves more than to coach his remaining games at Tennessee in front of a half-empty stadium.

As for this week's opponent, Wyoming comes to town mirroring the Volunteers. They also have a 3-6 record and have struggled on offense. They have scored only 13 touchdowns all season. Because of this, it will likely be a low scoring game that Tennessee will pull out in the second half.

It's likely to be a somber affair.

The pick: Tennessee 27 Wyoming 10

Other SEC picks: LSU over Alabama, Georgia over Kentucky, Florida over Vanderbilt, South Carolina over Arkansas, Auburn over Tennessee-Martin

Last week: 5-2 (.714), Overall: 55-17 (.764)