Phillip Fulmer signs four-year contract

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT)- Director of Athletics, Phillip Fulmer, has signed a four-year contract, according to a release from Tennessee Athletics.

The announcement was made Thursday. Fulmer took over as UT's Director of Athletics on Dec. 1, 2017.

"Phillip has been a great partner over the last four months and I commend him for the work he has done with our student-athletes, coaches and staff,"

Chancellor Beverly Davenport said.

"Phillip has been connected to the University of Tennessee and its athletics program for more than 40 years and he understands the expectations we have for our athletics department."

"He is surrounded by a very knowledgeable staff that is deeply committed to the success of our student-athletes. I look forward to our continued partnership."

Fulmer finalized a deal to make Jeremy Pruitt the 26th head coach for the football program in his first week.