UT extends Fulmer

University of Tennessee President Dr. Joseph E. Johnson and Director of Athletics Mike Hamilton announced Tuesday a one-year extension of the contract with football coach Phillip Fulmer.

The agreement with Fulmer increases his annual total compensation package to $1,789,500 and now runs through Dec. 31, 2010.

Fulmer currently serves as president of the American Football Coaches Association and this year guided Tennessee to its 15th consecutive winning season and 15th consecutive bowl appearance, both school records. The Vols compiled a 10-2 regular season in 2003 and tied for the SEC Eastern Division crown, their fifth division title under Fulmer in the last 11 years.